De Wallen
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:27
Welcome to De Wallen, the historical and geographical heart of Amsterdam. To understand this complex labyrinth of narrow alleys and shimmering canals, one must look back to the fourteenth century. …
Listen in the app2Oude Kerk — The Old Church in the Red Light3:00
Standing before the Oude Kerk, or Old Church, we are facing the most ancient structure in all of Amsterdam. Though it was officially consecrated in thirteen oh six by the Bishop of Utrecht, its foundations date back even further…
Listen in the app3Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder — Our Lord in the Attic3:05
A short walk from the Old Church brings us to a remarkable testament to religious perseverance and Dutch pragmatism: the Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, or Our Lord in the Attic. This is Amsterdam's second-oldest museum, hidden…
Listen in the app4De Waag & Nieuwmarkt — From Fortification to Marketplace2:51
We now arrive at the imposing stone structure known as De Waag, situated in the center of Nieuwmarkt square. This building is one of the few remaining fragments of Amsterdam's medieval defensive works. …
Listen in the app5Museum Ons Lieve Heer op Solder — The Hidden Church2:36
Step inside a marvel of seventeenth-century ingenuity and religious tolerance at Oudezijds Voorburgwal forty. Here lies Museum Ons Lieve Heer op Solder, or Our Lord in the Attic, a site that serves as an architectural testament…
Listen in the app6Nieuwmarkt and De Waag — The Medieval Gateway2:20
Continue your walking route toward the expansive square known as Nieuwmarkt. At its center stands De Waag, a fortress-like building that serves as the most prominent remnant of Amsterdam's medieval defenses. …
Listen in the app7Zeedijk and Schreierstoren — The Tower of Tears2:24
As we move toward the northern edge of De Wallen, we encounter the Zeedijk, one of the oldest streets in Amsterdam, following the line of the historic sea dike. At its end sits the Schreierstoren, or the Tower of Tears,…
Listen in the app8Closing2:02
As our exploration of De Wallen concludes, we find ourselves at the intersection of history and modern progressive policy. This neighborhood, the oldest in Amsterdam, is a profound study in contrasts where the sacred and the…
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What is De Wallen?
De Wallen is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 20 min 45 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.3734, 4.8981 |
| Last updated |
