The Beguinage is an island of calm on Spui square
a stone’s throw from the buslte of
Kalverstraat. The city’s most famous ‘brown
café’ is located here as well as two
trendy cafes and a fantastic bookshop.
The Beguinage
A narrow vaulted passageway leads to this charming
garden surrounded by 17th and 18th century houses.
In the centre of the lawn standa a medievel church,
while no. 34 is the city’s oldest house,
built of wood and dating from 1477.
Opening hours: Every day 10am-5pm
Entry is free.
Amsterdam Historical Museum
History unfolds step by step in this very informative
museum housed in a former orphanage, built in
the 15th century and extended in the 17th. Everyday
life in Amsterdam since the 13th century is conveyed
through art, maps and models.
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm
Tel: 523 18 22
Lucius
This is the best fish restaurant in town. Here
you can eat fish and seafood specialities, served
without fuss, and with a great choice of liqueurs
and spirits to complement a fine meal. With its
simple décor and friendly atmosphere it’s
one to remember.
Opening hours: Every day except Sunday 5pm to midnight
Gallery of the Civil Guard
This covered passage, between the historical museum
and the Beguine convent, houses huge portraits
of the civil guard who were charged with protecting
one of the eleven districts of the city. These
men dressed as archers, crossbow-men and soldiers
look as if they spent more time dining than on
the battlefield!
Open hours: Monday to Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm
Entry is free.
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