Jules Schelvisbrug

Jules Schelvisbrug is a bridge in Government of Amsterdam, North Holland. Jules Schelvisbrug is situated nearby to Tram stop Alexanderplein, as well as near the city gate Muiderpoort.

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Type: Bridge
Description: bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Also known as: “Artisbrug” and “Bridge 264”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Canal District and Natura Artis Magistra.

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.

Natura Artis Magistra

Zoo

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Natura Artis Magistra, commonly known just as Artis, is a zoo and botanical garden in the centre of Amsterdam. It is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands and fifth oldest zoo in the world that is still operating. Natura Artis Magistra is situated 270 metres northwest of Jules Schelvisbrug.

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam

Museum

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The Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, previously known as Tropenmuseum between 1950 and 2023, is an ethnographic museum with its headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Wereldmuseum Amsterdam is situated 300 metres southeast of Jules Schelvisbrug.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Plantage and Kadijken.

Plantage

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Plantage is a leafy neighbourhood in the centre of Amsterdam. This article also covers the Eastern Islands.

Kadijken

Neighborhood

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The Kadijken, also known as Kadijkseiland or Kadijkenbuurt, is a neighbourhood to the north of Artis zoo in the centre of Amsterdam. The name Kadijken is the plural form of Kadijk and refers to the two main streets that traverse the neighbourhood, Hoogte Kadijk and Laagte Kadijk.