Walking Tour "Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam"
Tour description
Amsterdam Tour Overview:
From the mid-16th century, the Netherlands became home to a growing Jewish community, which settled mainly in Amsterdam, taking advantage of the relative religious freedom. The Dutch capital became the most important centre for Sephardim in Western Europe, and was considered the Dutch Jerusalem.
On this tour you will have the opportunity to learn about the culture, wealth and influence of the Jewish community in the city.
You will be able to see the most important monuments in the area, walk along the Jodenbreestraat (wide Jewish street), meet some important inhabitants of the neighbourhood such as Di Pinto, Rembrandt and Spinoza, discover the Jewish traditions that still accompany its inhabitants today, learn about the most important historical facts related to the Second World War and recognise the undoubted contribution of the Jewish people to the development of commerce in the city.