Royal Coster Diamonds is the oldest Dutch diamond polishing company that’s still in operation today near the city center. They famously fashioned diamonds for Empress Elisabeth of Bavaria, King Willem III of the Netherlands and King Rama V of Siam.
It’s the largest Buddhist temple in Europe, and it serves an important religious and cultural purpose. You’ll notice it’s nestled in Amsterdam’s little Chinatown.
This brewery is especially Dutch because it offers scenic windmill views right from their outdoor taproom–not just any windmill views, but a view of De Gooyer (this is the windmill’s name). How cute is it that the windmill has a name?
The Begijnhof contains Amsterdam’s oldest remaining non-religious buildings, tiny houses also referred to as mini houses, with lining two courtyards surrounded by gardens.
Our Lord in the Attic has become a nickname for a secret Catholic church. It’s tucked away in one of Amsterdam’s canal houses. The museum displays the uniquely preserved 17th-century canal home and church.
For a uniquely Dutch experience in Amsterdam, visit the Cheese Museum, dedicated to the nation’s favourite food – cheese! This charming little museum in the heart of the city centre brings the history and craftsmanship of cheesemaking to life.