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Begijnhofkapel

The Begijnhofkapel (Begijnhof chapel) is also known as the Johannes en Ursula Kerk.  Built in 1672, the chapel serves as a centre for meditation and prayer. On Sundays, the chapel holds services in both Dutch and French.

De Zandhaas

This octagonal tower mill was built in 1779 and titled ‘De Santhaes’. In both 1964 and 1996 it enjoyed periods of restoration, ensuring that it continues to survive the years.

VVV Edam

You can go to VVV Edam for accommodation reservations, VVV gift cards, maps and guides, VVV packages, guided tours and day trip bookings.

De Gliphoeve petting zoo

De Gliphoeve petting zoo is located in a residential neighbourhood in Amsterdam Zuidoost. The petting zoo has a variety of small animals, like goats, rabbits, pigs and chickens. There is also a large playground. Activities like birthday parties or school trips can be arranged here by request.

Mozes en Aäronkerk

The Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, better known as the Mozes en Aäronkerk, arose in 1837-1841 on the spot where a hidden church stood. The monumental church already served as a Roman Catholic place of worship. The old facade figurines of Moses and Aaron are located on the rear facade of the current church (Jodenbreestraat).

Buddhist temple Fo Guang Shan

In the heart of Amsterdam, the Zeedijk boasts a real Buddhist temple. Special roof tiles and traditional ornamentation for the temple were flown in straight from China. The Buddhist temple serves as a meditation centre. Organised services, guided tours are courses are also offered here.

De Oud Katholieke Kerk

Oud-Katholieke Kerk - Church

Dating from 1914, the Old Catholic Church on the Ruysdaelstraat succeeded the secret church HH. Petrus en Paulus on the Barndesteeg (which had been used by Catholic parishioners since the 17th century).

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In consultation with the Assistance Dog Users Foundation, a special route has been mapped out for visitors with an assistance dog, which takes into account the safety of the assistance dog and the animals at ARTIS.

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Butterfly Pavilion at ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo

The Butterfly Pavilion is a great place to spend a cold, rainy afternoon in Amsterdam. Located in ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, there are over a thousand butterflies flying freely in the 1,000 m2 tropical interior. Amsterdam's Butterfly Pavilion is the largest in the Netherlands, and is a delight for all ages.

Windmills at the Zaanse Schans

The Zaanse Schans is an open-air museum that’s fun for all ages. Open year round, Zaans Schans is a free outdoor park with a collection of historical windmills. While the Zaanse Schans can be visited any time of year, the majority of the windmills are open to visitors from April to October. Besides windmills, you can also visit the souvenir shops, see clogs being made or visit a cheese farm near the Zaanse Schans.

Bekijk hoe de Westerkerk een bezoek voor mensen met een beperking of handicap toegankelijk maakt

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Westerkerk

Located mere footsteps from the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, this 17th-century Protestant church is the largest of its kind in the Netherlands. Since first opening to parishioners in 1631, the Westerkerk has borne witness to countless historical moments over the centuries.

Kinderboerderij de Uylenburg

De Uylenburg Petting Zoo

De Uylenburg is a large petting zoo located inside Rembrandtpark. A visit to the petting zoo is a great activity for children (and their parents), with a variety of animals like peacocks, horses, pigs, chickens and more. After visiting the animals, you can take a break on the sunny terrace and enjoy a drink or snack.

Stadsboerderij Osdorp petting zoo

Stadsboerderij (city farm) Osdorp is a petting zoo located in the middle of a residential neighbourhood in Osdorp. It’s home to donkeys, sheep, pigs, chickens, rabbits and more and provides people with a disability or handicap full-time jobs taking care of the animals and maintaining the farm. The petting zoo is open from 9:00 to 17:00 on weekdays and from 12:00 to 16:00 on weekends.

Amstelpark petting zoo

Inside the Amstelpark, next to the playground, you’ll find a petting zoo filled with small farm animals. You can visit the chickens, goats, rabbits and donkeys every day from 10:00 to 16:00.

Nationaal Monument

National Monument

Standing an imposing 22-metres high in the centre of Amsterdam’s Dam Square, the National Monument is the Netherlands’ most important memorial to World War II. Besides serving as a daily reminder of the war’s atrocities and those lost, the monument plays a central role in National Remembrance Day (Nationale Dodenherdenking, 4 May) when the royal family and local residents gather to pay their respects to fallen soldiers from both WWII and more recent conflicts.

Fort Uitermeer

Situated between Amsterdam and Gooi, the fort was constructed in 1873 as a portion of the New Holland water defence line.

Fort bij Edam

Fort bij Edam is a former military fort located outside of the town of Edam. It was part of the Defence Line of Amsterdam, a 135 km-long ring of defensive structures that once served to protect the city. It was operational during both World Wars, and at one point, it housed 255 officers and soldiers.

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