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The Jordaan is a district in the citycenter of Amsterdam, known for its beautiful houses, nice restaurants and original shops. When in Amsterdam, it is a must to stroll through the little streets and canals. On the many bridges over the canals, you can take beautiful pictures and see why Amsterdam is called the Venice of the North. Popular streets in the Jordaan are the Prinsengracht, the Westerstraat, Haarlemmerstraat and the '9 straatjes' (nine little streets).
History of the Jordaan
Jordaan Amsterdam
The Jordaan was built in the early 17th century to house working class and immigrants. A large stream of refugees from France, England, Spain, Portugal and other countries came to Amsterdam in the 17th and 18th century, seeking freedom. Amsterdam was known for its tolerance towards other political and religious beliefs.
The Jordaan was originally a poor district, with small houses and many inhabitants. Around 1900 the population was estimated around 80.000. Imagine all those large families stuffed in the small houses the Jordaan is known for. Combine that with the lack of sewerage and no running water and the chaos is complete. Nowadays about 20.000 people live in the Jordaan.
The name of the district, Jordaan, is supposed to come from the French word for garden: Jardin. Many streets in this area are named after plants and flowers. However, others say it is named after the Jordan-river, because of the many Jews that fled to Amsterdam and lived in the area.
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Jordaan
The Jordaan is a district in the citycenter of Amsterdam, known for its beautiful houses, nice restaurants and original shops. When in Amsterdam, it is a must to stroll through the little streets and canals. On the many bridges over the canals, you can take beautiful pictures and see why Amsterdam is called the Venice of the North. Popular streets in the Jordaan are the Prinsengracht, the Westerstraat, Haarlemmerstraat and the '9 straatjes' (nine little streets).
History of the Jordaan
Jordaan Amsterdam
The Jordaan was built in the early 17th century to house working class and immigrants. A large stream of refugees from France, England, Spain, Portugal and other countries came to Amsterdam in the 17th and 18th century, seeking freedom. Amsterdam was known for its tolerance towards other political and religious beliefs.
The Jordaan was originally a poor district, with small houses and many inhabitants. Around 1900 the population was estimated around 80.000. Imagine all those large families stuffed in the small houses the Jordaan is known for. Combine that with the lack of sewerage and no running water and the chaos is complete. Nowadays about 20.000 people live in the Jordaan.
The name of the district, Jordaan, is supposed to come from the French word for garden: Jardin. Many streets in this area are named after plants and flowers. However, others say it is named after the Jordan-river, because of the many Jews that fled to Amsterdam and lived in the area.
Join Flagship Amterdam on one of their legendary and TripAdvisor Top 3 boat tours and get ready to cruise along the Amsterdam canals on unique, electric boats. We have small open boats and local skippers, so you are able to enjoy the full experience! The tours include the views of Amsterdam’s most famous monuments and memorials.
We have 3 convenient and easy to find departure locations: Anne Frank House (Prinsengracht 263), Homomonument (Keizersgracht 196) and Rijksmuseum (Museumbrug 1).
Our Amsterdam canal cruise is a great alternative compared to those big tourist canal boats.
buy tickets online @
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Join Flagship Amterdam on one of their legendary and TripAdvisor Top 3 boat tours and get ready to cruise along the Amsterdam canals on unique, electric boats. We have small open boats and local skippers, so you are able to enjoy the full experience! The tours include the views of Amsterdam’s most famous monuments and memorials.
We have 3 convenient and easy to find departure locations: Anne Frank House (Prinsengracht 263), Homomonument (Keizersgracht 196) and Rijksmuseum (Museumbrug 1).
Our Amsterdam canal cruise is a great alternative compared to those big tourist canal boats.
buy tickets online @
www.flagshipamsterdam.com
The Vondelpark is an elongated city park in Amsterdam, dating from 1865. The park is located in the Amsterdam-Zuid district, on the border with the Amsterdam-West district.
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The Vondelpark is an elongated city park in Amsterdam, dating from 1865. The park is located in the Amsterdam-Zuid district, on the border with the Amsterdam-West district.
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This restaurant on the ground floor onder the apartment has a varied menu of daily fresh products. Meat, Fish, vegetarian options. Price not to expensive and great fresh food
Dubbel Eten & Drinken
256 LijnbaansgrachtThis restaurant on the ground floor onder the apartment has a varied menu of daily fresh products. Meat, Fish, vegetarian options. Price not to expensive and great fresh food
Tapas restaurant & Cava bar. Great place to meet (young) locals in the evening. Hotspot
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Beste Luxurious canal company of Amsterdam, single tickets from €18.- online at www.Flagshipamsterdam.com
Flagship Amsterdam
50D LeliegrachtBeste Luxurious canal company of Amsterdam, single tickets from €18.- online at www.Flagshipamsterdam.com