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Hidden Courtyards & Canal Chronicles, Amsterdam, North Holland

Hidden Courtyards & Canal Chronicles

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This is a walk through Amsterdam's secret courtyards, old canals, and historic streets, with local folklore along the way. It avoids the crowds to reveal the older heart of the city.

Along the way

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KarthuizerhofOne of Amsterdam's largest and most beautiful hofjes, dating back to 1650.
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EgelantiersgrachtThis picturesque canal in the Jordaan district is famed for its charming bridges and historic canal houses.
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BloemgrachtOften called the most beautiful canal in the Jordaan, Bloemgracht is lined with magnificent gabled houses and former warehouses, many with fascinating historica
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Zon's HofjeTucked away behind a modest facade, Zon's Hofje is a serene hidden courtyard founded in 1765 for elderly women.
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Huidenstraat (The Nine Streets)Part of the famous 'Nine Streets,' Huidenstraat (Leather Street) retains its original charm with historic buildings and independent boutiques.
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Felix MeritisThis impressive neoclassical building, founded in 1788 as a society for science, art, and commerce, has been a hub of intellectual and cultural life for centuri

The route

Distance4.7 km
Walking≈ 1 h 03
Running≈ 28 min
Climb↑ 0 m
RouteCircular

A 4.7 km circular route from Amsterdam to walk, run or cycle, with 0 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 0 m in total

Before you go

StartKarthuizerhof, Karthuizerstraat 61-125, 1015 LH AmsterdamOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
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