Begijnhof
One of the oldest hofjes in Amsterdam, a quiet courtyard of historic houses that began as a béguinage for lay religious women. Most of the buildings are still private homes. Two churches stand here, the Catholic Miracle Chapel and the English Reformed Church.
- Where
- Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 52.3694, 4.8900
Get the Begijnhof stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Begijnhof. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your North Holland volume with your photos and a note.
Near Begijnhof
Amsterdam Museum 0.1 km
A museum on the history of Amsterdam, housed in a former city orphanage in the old centre. It follows the city from a medieval fishing village to a Golden Age trading power and a modern capital.
Bloemenmarkt 0.3 km
The only floating flower market in the world, founded in 1862 on the Singel canal in Amsterdam between Muntplein and Koningsplein. The stalls stand on barges. Fifteen shops sell bulbs, flowers and gifts, and only a few remain true flower stands.
Munttoren 0.4 km
A tower on Muntplein in Amsterdam, where the Amstel river meets the Singel canal. It stands near the flower market and the eastern end of the Kalverstraat shopping street. Its carillon plays over the busy square.
Royal Palace of Amsterdam 0.4 km
A palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam, built in the 17th century as the city hall and later turned into a royal residence. It is one of three palaces at the disposal of the Dutch monarch, and it is open to visitors when not in official use.
Amsterdam Canal Ring 0.4 km
The belt of 17th century canals around the old centre of Amsterdam, with the Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht as its three main waterways. The canals are lined with tall merchant houses and gabled facades, and the district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dam Square 0.4 km
The main square of Amsterdam, which grew up around the dam on the Amstel river that gave the city its name. The Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk and the National Monument stand around it, and it is the scene of many public events.
Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam 0.5 km
A 15th century church on Dam Square in Amsterdam, next to the Royal Palace. Dutch monarchs are inaugurated here, and it no longer holds regular services but hosts major exhibitions throughout the year.
Rembrandtplein 0.6 km
A major square in central Amsterdam named after the painter Rembrandt van Rijn, who owned a house nearby from 1639 to 1656. Cafés and restaurants line its edges, and a statue of the painter stands in the middle.
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Questions
Where is Begijnhof?
Begijnhof is in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Amsterdam Museum (0.1 km), Bloemenmarkt (0.3 km), Munttoren (0.4 km).
How do I get the Begijnhof stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Begijnhof and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your North Holland volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Begijnhof before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your North Holland volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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