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Part of the medieval city defences.
The oldest parish church in the city, dating back to 1213.
Used as early as the thirteenth century, and one of the busiest ports in Europe.
The oldest stock exchange in the world founded
in 1602.
Marshy land to the east of the city.
Now a port and industrial area.
One of the main gates in the
medieval city wall. Munt means
‘mint’ and this tower was used to
This botanical garden was created in 1638 as a herb garden for doctors and
physicians. It is the oldest botanical garden in Europe.
mint, or make, coins in the
seventeenth century.
Jewish people came to settle in the city because of its religious freedom.
Flows through the city and gave Amsterdam its name.
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