Begijnhof

[scully]

Hi , doing a little research for my next trip, have any of you guys visited the Begijnhof

Courtyard full of little gardens surrounded by handsome gabled houses

this place sounds really chilled, ideal place to getaway from the hectic pace of the city and its only a stoned throw away from the SPUI.

Thanx

[StonedSince67]

Hi , doing a little research for my next trip, have any of you guys visited the Begijnhof

be sure to look out for the gable stones (gevelstenen) when in the Begijnhof

this description of gable stones is quoted from the wikipedia page on gable stones

"Gable stones (Dutch gevelstenen) are carved and often colourfully painted stone tablets, which are set into the walls of buildings, usually at about 4 metres from the ground. They serve both to identify and embellish the building. They may also tell us something about its owner."

gable stones can be found all over amsterdam in particular and the netherlands in general ... there are many to see in the jordaan area and looking for them can be a fun outing ... la tertulia and paradox are just two shops which are close when you need refreshing

enjoy ...

[islandgurl]

A Dutch friend of mine took me there for the first time in April and I LOVED it! He told me all about the history, that it used to be a convent and town meetings were held in there as well during some periods. Can't believe I had missed it all of my past trips, but it's a little hole in the wall place that you won't know about unless you've been educated regarding it's whereabouts. Definite must see, imo.

[Bob2]

my mate took me there years ago, nice little houses and front gardens i think there's a wooden house there one of the oldest houses in dam. i personally didn't care for it as im male and wanted a smoke






crap pictures but thats my why have you brought me here we are not gay lovers face and i want a smoke

[tuttiflutes]

My first trip to Amsterdam in 2006, I spent a whole day looking for this place as much is written about it.. I have been many times...since.

It was worth persevering in a stoned daze to enjoy a step back into another time..One of my fondest "First Moments"...

Can't wait to see it in Summer... it will surely be one of my first stops, maybe the first day...

tutti

[scully]

Thanx a lot Stonedsince67,Islandgurl,stuart 1976, Tuttiflutes.
I dont know how i missed this place prob passed it 100s of times

I will get myself high as fuck in paradox and go for a wander
cheers.