The apartment is located in the very heart of the city centre just a moment’s walk from Central Station itself. Those wishing to explore the world famous Amsterdam Red Light District do not have far to travel since it is only a quick walk across Damrak taking around 7 minutes. Meanwhile the city’s iconic Dam Square is also close by and the perfect place to grab a coffee and watch the world go by. You will be mesmerised by the hundreds of bicycles, pigeons and street performers going about their daily routines day and night.
The apartment itself is located on the Korte Prinsengracht, an extension of the famous Prinsengracht Canal. It is just one of the city’s prettiest waterways and you are sure to recognise the world famous classic tall wonky buildings, pretty houseboats on the water and enchanting footbridges in the neighbourhood. Many of the bridges are lit up magically at night time. The neighbourhood has a distinctively romantic appeal to millions of visitors.
It is quite shocking to learn that the local council considered knocking down a large section of this fairy tale like environment to make way for an access road into the city once upon a time, in recent history. Following many street protests and outright battles the plans were eventually torn up. Thankfully the entire old city centre was been added to the UNESCO list of protected locations of historic and architectural importance in 1999 to preserve it for future generations to enjoy.
Shopping fans will be pleased to discover the fantastic Harlemmerstraat is just seconds away from the apartment. It was recently voted as the Netherlands’ most popular independent shopping street. It boasts a wide range of goods on offer including delicious speciality cheese stores, bread shops, vintage and latest fashion boutiques, unusual gift shops and a cinema.
