Nieuwezijds Kolk

Nieuwezijds Kolk is a square in Government of Amsterdam, North Holland. Nieuwezijds Kolk is situated nearby to the police station Politiebureau Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, as well as near the art gallery Dead End AI Gallery.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Canal District and Dam Square.

Canal District

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The Canal District is the famous 17th-century district surrounding the Binnenstad of Amsterdam. The whole district is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique cultural and historical value, and its property values are among the highest in the country.

Dam Square

Square

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Dam Square or the Dam is a town square in Amsterdam, the capital and most populated city of the Netherlands. Its notable buildings and frequent events make it one of the best-known and most important locations in the city and the country. Dam Square is situated 370 metres south of Nieuwezijds Kolk.

Old Church

Museum

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The Oude Kerk is a Reformed church in Amsterdam, Netherlands, being the oldest parish church in the city. The oldest structure in Amsterdam, the building was founded around 1213 and consecrated in 1306 as a Roman Catholic church by the bishop of Utrecht with Saint Nicolas as its patron saint. Old Church is situated 320 metres southeast of Nieuwezijds Kolk.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Amsterdam and Burgwallen Oude Zijde.

Amsterdam

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Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. It is known for the canals that cross the city, its impressive architecture, museums and art galleries, its notorious red light district, and more than 1,500 bridges.

Burgwallen Oude Zijde

Quarter

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Burgwallen Oude Zijde is a neighborhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands located east of the original course of the Amstel River. This area is bounded by Damrak, Dam, Rokin, Amstel, Kloveniersburgwal, Nieuwmarkt, Geldersekade, and Prins Hendrikkade.