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Begijnhof

Gedempte Begijnensloot, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Dam Square)
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Ranked #22 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Type: Historic Walking Areas, Historic Sites
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Description: Tucked away just off Spui, this delightful collection of houses arranged around an open court is well worth searching out.
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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

We saw this in our guidebook and looked fairly OK, but when we came in it was like waking into a secret, hidden from the city! Not sure about the no-photo signs everywhere; seriously, don't live in a tourist attraction then complain about your house being photographed!

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Marburg, Deutschland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Only open to the public from 8-17h. Lovely courtyard surrounded by pretty buildings with apartments occupied only by women.

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Dundee, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Don't be misled by the little door wooden door- it leads to the square hidden from the streets. There are two old churches worth visiting and a few benches to have a rest. Only females, single and over 30 years old are allowed to live there. Trying to run away from the noise of life they move to ... one... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Opportunity to see walled community, courtyard and chapel, gardens, and exteriors of small homes, now private and off-limits. Church in center under repair.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

If you're strolling through Amsterdam, this quiet oasis is not to be missed. People live here, but you can stroll through and sit quietly as well as visit the two centuries-old churches.

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Brooklyn, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

This is a minor site, with one historical sign to read. It was interesting, and the buildings interesting, and given it is free, worth seeing. But I would not go out of my way to see it. Note: it is immediately adjacent to the Amsterdam Museum

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The door on the street would make you think there was someone living in there. And there is, LOTS of people. There's a hidden community in this little hidden square, a nunnery and a church worth looking at too. Really amazed by this.

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Paris, France
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My family and I made a trip there and regretted it. I do not see what the hype was about - just a courtyard with few houses and a lawn. Most of it is blocked for visitors (to preserve privacy of the residents). Does not worth the time.

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Bucharest, Romania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

NIce retreat from the noise in Klaverstraat, right near Begijnhof.there are two entraces, one from Kalverstraat/ Amsterdam museum and one from Spui, through a very beautiful corridor with arches and tiles.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Well, if you need a quick place where to go do some emergency shopping, right there in the city center (in front of Dam Square) you find it. i bought different items there, including chocolates and bombons. I also had lunch twice upstairs. The seating is nice,... what I liked it is that local people were eating there and it... More

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