Amsterdam, Netherlands

Jordaan

Jordaan, Amsterdam

A former working-class quarter laid out from 1612 on the edge of the canal belt, its narrow streets named for trees and flowers. Once a crowded slum, the Jordaan is now one of Amsterdam's most beloved and expensive neighbourhoods.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Jordaan, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 52.37639, 4.88167

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