Scharloo
A 19th-century wealthy district on the north bank of the Waaigat channel, where pale pink and yellow Baroque villas sit alongside new street murals.
Scharloo was once the residential area of wealthy Jewish merchants. Along Abraham de Veerstraat and nearby streets stand many richly decorated mansions. The most popular is the green-and-white building nicknamed the Wedding Cake. In recent years the neighborhood has welcomed artists' murals and galleries, and it has become a favorite spot for photographers. It is just across the bridge from the floating market. A half-hour daytime walk is ideal, but it can feel quiet after dark.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Floating Market
- Pietermaai
- Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue
- Handelskade, Punda
- Fort Amsterdam
- Queen Emma Bridge
- Kurá Hulanda Museum
- Otrobanda & Rif Fort