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Historic neighborhood · Amsterdã, Holanda Setentrional
Jordaan
Former 17th-century working-class neighborhood west of the Prinsengracht, with narrow streets, smaller canals, inner courtyards and the Noordermarkt market.
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About Jordaan
The Jordaan was laid out in the early 17th century, at the same time as the canal belt, to house workers, artisans and immigrants. The streets are narrow and follow the lines of the old drainage ditches, and many bear the names of flowers and plants, such as Bloemgracht and Egelantiersgracht.
Today it is a residential neighborhood full of local cafés, galleries and small shops. Hidden behind doors, the hofjes are inner courtyards with houses around them, created as housing for the elderly and widows. Some can be visited discreetly, respecting the residents.
In the north of the neighborhood is the Noordermarkt, a square around the Noorderkerk, a 1623 church. On Monday mornings there is a market for fabrics, second-hand goods and antiques; on Saturdays there is a farmers' market (boerenmarkt) that has taken place there since 1987, alongside second-hand stalls.
The Jordaan ends at the Prinsengracht, where the Anne Frank Huis and the Westerkerk are located. The Brouwersgracht, to the north, connects the neighborhood to the canal belt.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours for a leisurely walk, with a stop at a café.
Best time
Saturday morning to catch the Noordermarkt market, or Monday morning for the second-hand market. In the late afternoon the neighborhood cafés fill up with locals.
How to get there
It is about a 15-minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal or praça Dam. By tram, get off at the Westermarkt stop and walk.
Tip
Walk the cross streets between the canals, such as Westerstraat and Lindengracht. In the hofjes, keep quiet: these are lived-in homes.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Jordaan
When is there a market at the Noordermarkt?
On Monday mornings, with fabrics, second-hand goods and antiques, and on Saturdays with an organic market. Check before you go.
What are the hofjes of the Jordaan?
Inner courtyards with houses around them, created as housing for the elderly and widows. They are inhabited and require silence.
Is the Jordaan near the Anne Frank Huis?
Yes. The Anne Frank Huis is on Prinsengracht, at the edge of the neighborhood, and the two visits can be combined.