Unique Amsterdam Experiences
Beyond the central canal belt, Amsterdam’s landscape features historic industrial structures and niche cultural sites. This collection highlights several remaining polder windmills, such as the 16th-century De Gooyer and the 1792 chalk-grinding D'Admiraal. It also showcases the city's craft beer scene with breweries housed in former bathhouses and industrial warehouses, alongside significant landmarks like the Homomonument and specialized museums dedicated to historical curiosities.
A De Gooyer Windmill
Historic wooden windmill dating back to the 16th century, notable for being the tallest wooden windmill in the Netherlands and a national monument.
B The IJ Brewery
Brouwerij 't IJ is a small brewery in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is located in a former bath house named Funen, next to the De Gooyer…
C Homomonument
The Homomonument is a memorial in the centre of Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands.
D Ripley's Believe It or Not
If you are in for something weird and bizarre, this is the place for you.
E Torture Museum
The Torture Museum, Amsterdam is located in Amsterdam, near the Bloemenmarkt overlooking the Singel.
F De Bloem Windmill
Even though it is still turning, this former flour mill is now used as an office.
G Oedipus Brewing
Craft brewery located in an industrial warehouse in Amsterdam-Noord, known for experimental beer flavors and a vibrant taproom.
H De Prael
Social enterprise craft brewery situated near the city center, utilizing traditional brewing methods and providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
I Rosarium
Extensive rose garden located within Amstelpark, featuring dozens of rose varieties and manicured landscaping.
J D'Admiraal
Built in 1792, this smock mill in Buiksloot is the only remaining chalk and trass mill in the Netherlands.
K Riekermolen
Historic 1636 polder drainage mill situated on the banks of the Amstel river, located adjacent to a memorial statue of Rembrandt.
L 1200 Roe
Polder windmill located on the Haarlemmerweg, named for its historical distance of 1,200 rods from the former Haarlemmerpoort city gate.
M Broekzijder Molen
Polder drainage mill dating back to 1641, located along the Gein river on the outskirts of the city.
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