Landmark

Begijnhof

Nieuwe Zijde, Amsterdam

The lawn and statue in the Begijnhof courtyard framed by old houses in Amsterdam
Photo: Fred Romero / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

A courtyard of small houses with a garden, a short walk from Spui.

Cost Free
Time needed 30 minutes
Best time Morning
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Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Begijnhof, from the weekly Amsterdam events calendar.

Concert Starts in 9 days From €7

Q.Festival-Portuguese Muziek met João Costa Ferreira

22 Nov De Engelse Kerk, Nieuwe Zijde

Time 15:15-16:45

Concert at De Engelse Kerk, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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Theatre and shows Starts tomorrow From €45

De Wereld van de Parade XL

14 Nov Theater De Richel, Nieuwe Zijde

Time 19:00-23:59

Show at Theater De Richel, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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Smaller local events nearby

  • Rob Renoult | Exodus 21:23-25 Exhibition

    On now, until 13 Nov · Arti et Amicitiae, Oude Zijde

    An exhibition at Arti et Amicitiae, listed on the Arti et Amicitiae calendar.

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  • De Wereld van de Parade XL Festival

    Fri 13 Nov · Theater De Richel, Nieuwe Zijde

    A festival at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.

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Dam Square, Spui and the pedestrian shopping streets

The Nieuwe Zijde is the western half of the old centre. Dam Square, the Royal Palace and Kalverstraat sit here, with the Begijnhof and the bookshops of Spui close by.

Nieuwe Zijde has 21 places on the Roam Amsterdam map: 7 landmarks, 3 cafes, 3 pubs, 2 museums, 2 churches and cathedrals, 2 shops and 2 bars. Read the Nieuwe Zijde guide.

How much does Begijnhof cost?
Nothing. Begijnhof is free to visit.
How long do you need at Begijnhof?
Plan for 30 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Begijnhof?
Morning.

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