House de Vergulde Turkse Keyser, about 1770.
Geelvinck-Hinlopen House,
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Herengracht to Amstel
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 .
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twin neck-gables
House with the Columns, Herengracht 502, is the official residence of the mayor of Amsterdam
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WITH A MOUSE CLICK ON PHOTOS, PICTURES, YOU START A CITY WALK IN AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Map of Amsterdam and virtual city walks, City Centre, Jordaan, Red Light District, Ring of Canals and IJ Riverbank |