House de Vergulde Turkse Keyser, about 1770.
(the Gilt Turkish Emperor),
Herengracht 527

Geelvinck-Hinlopen House,
Herengracht 518.
The entry of the museum is at Keizersgracht 633

 

Herengracht to Amstel
right Vijzelstraat to Weteringcircuit
backwards Herengracht to Leidsestraat

 

In 2006 mayor Cohen has placed a memorial tablet in front of his residence, to remember the history of slavery of the house. In the 16th century it was the house of the boss of the Dutch West India Company, Paulus Godin, who enriched himself by trading slaves .


twin neck-gables
Herengracht 508-510 (1688)

House with the Columns, Herengracht 502, is the official residence of the mayor of Amsterdam

 

 

 

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Map of Amsterdam and virtual city walks, City Centre, Jordaan, Red Light District, Ring of Canals and IJ Riverbank