“The Jordaan” is a district in the city center of Amsterdam, known for its beautiful houses, nice restaurants and original shops. It is the area at the west side of the ‘grachtengordel’ (main canals) in the heart of Amsterdam. The district’s borders are formed by the Lijnbaansgracht, Brouwersgracht, Prinsengracht and the Passeerdersgracht. It is located on walking distance of the Central Station, the Dam or the Leidseplein.
The Jordaan was built at the large expansion of the city in 1612, as a district for the working class and emigrants. It was very poor and run down until the seventies when a large modernisation was started. By then the district was discovered by a new generation occupants: artists, students and young entrepreneurs. By these new inhabitants, the Jordaan has changed from a slum area to a district for the rich, with lots of boutiques, terraces, restaurants and pubs, offering its visitors all kinds of styles and activities.
It is definitely the most sung about district of Holland since most of the Dutch singers are from this district. Against the backdrop of poverty, dirt and hard work, a vibrant music style emerged in the Jordaan. You will feel it immediately in the old pubs of the area where that music is still played and on the Johnny Jordaan Plein you will find statues of the famous Jordaan singers.
The Jordaan is home to many important sights of Amsterdam such as Anne Frank’s house, Westerntower and church, Nordermarkt, as well as some famous markets of the city. In Villa360, you will just be a stone throw away from all those sights and can easily walk to the places you want to experience in Amsterdam.
We will be happy to give you lots of tips and recommendations since we love Amsterdam and our “gezellig” neighbourhood.
Just like the whole city center, Egelantiersgracht is not the easiest place to find a parking spot and it is paid parking. The closest car park to Villa360 is Q-Park Europarking on Marnixstraat 250. For those wishing to navigate Amsterdam by car, the most important road to be familiar with is the A10 ring road, which loops around the city. It is 10 minutes drive to Jordaan after you leave A10 from the right exit. But we definitely recommend public transportation to get to the centre of Amsterdam.
Villa360 is 1,5 km and 15-20 minute walk from Central Station. And “Westermarkt” stop on Rozengracht is the closest public transport stop to Villa360. You can take tram 13 or 17 from Central Station to reach Westermarkt. Once you get off the tram there, you should follow Prinsengracht to north and you will see Egelantiersgracht on your left. Villa360 is just past the second bridge, after Cafe Sonneveld at the corner. It is 500 meters from Westermarkt to Villa360. The trams stopping at Westermarkt stop are 13,14 and 17 and buses are 142, 170 and 172 by which you can easily reach the whole city.
What to see close to Villa 360
This is a list of the main monuments and top sights within a walking distance from Villa 360
| Anne Frank House 450 m |
New Church (Nieuwe Kerk) 1 km |
| Westerkerk and tower 500 m |
Electric Ladyland Museum 100 m |
| Noordermarkt 600 m |
Pianola Museum 450 m |
| The Johnny Jordaanplein 900 m |
Leidseplein 1,6 km |
| Houseboat museum 800 m |
Museum Square 2,6 km |
| Lindengracht market 450 m |
Dam Square and Palace of de Dam 1 km |
| The Nine Streets 700 m |
Rembrandtplein 2 km |
| Rijksmuseum 2,2 km |
Vondelpark 3 km |
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