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Street-by-Street: University District

The University of Amsterdam, founded
in 1877, is predominantly located in the 1 . Red Light District
The sex industry brings
peaceful, southwestern part of the Oude billions of euros to
Zijde. The university’s roots lie in the former Amsterdam every year.
Athenaeum Illustre, which was founded
in 1632 in the Agnieten kapel. Beyond
Damstraat, the bustling Red Light District
meets the Nieuwmarkt, where the
15th-century Waag evokes a medieval air.
South of the Nieuwmarkt, Museum Het
Rembrandt huis gives a fascinating insight
into the life of the city’s most famous artist.

4 Hash Marihuana
Hemp Museum
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through B U R G W A L W
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was frequently visited U
by Vincent van Gogh. O
Services are still con-
ducted here today.
5 Agnietenkapel L
Like many buildings in this W A
area, the chapel belongs to R G
the University of Amsterdam. U
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House (1610), unusually G R
facing three canals
6 Oudemanhuispoort
The spectacles carved on the
gateway into this 18th-century
almshouse for elderly men Lift bridge over
symbolize old age. Groenburgwal
For hotels and restaurants in this area see pp396–7 and pp406–9

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