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Consulaat van Estland

The Consulate of Estonia is located at the head of the Weespertrekvaart, where the Amstel makes the bend at the Omval.

Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA)

Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA) is the city’s official port for cruise ships. Occasionally for naval vessels arrive here as well. An eye-catching building on the IJ River, PTA welcomes about 200,000 passengers annually and also serves as an impressive event venue.

Slavernijmonument

Slavernijmonument (slavery monument)

The Netherlands officially abolished slavery in the colonies of Suriname and the Dutch Antilles in July 1863. In 2002 (139 years later), Surinamese sculptor Erwin de Vries was selected to design a memorial for this dark period. The sculpture is located in the Oosterpark and is made up of three elements. The first represents slavery’s dark and dramatic history, the second represents breaking through the wall of resistance in the modern day, and the third element represents the longing for freedom and a better future.

Huize Frankendael

The Huize Frankendael is a cultural hotspot for business and culture in Amsterdam. The complex comprises a brasserie, culture barn, music salon, high-tech boardroom, art room and a lush green garden with a bright terrace. The Huize Frankendael hosts various exhibitions, workshops, presentations, kids craft days, wedding ceremonies, scavenger hunts, films, inspirational meetings and informal theatrical performances. An intimate living room style atmosphere provides all the right ingredients for real contact and good discussion.

Groen van Prinstererschool

This is the former elementary school where Johan Cruyff and brother Henny went. Since 1926 this building served as one of the most important elementary schools for the Betondorp district. Built according to the Amsterdam School style, the reformed Groen van Prinster School was also housed here as was the 5th Montessori School. Due to budget cuts, this school closed in 2013 to make room for living and working space.

Amstelglorie allotments

Amstelglorie is a large garden park where you'll find an enormous amount of allotments. Cultivated by enthusiastic gardeners from Amsterdam, these allotments are home to small vegetable gardens, fruit trees, ornamental gardens and even ponds here. The park is best explored on foot or by bike where you can take in the play forest, a buzzy bee colony, and much more. It's a wonderful place for people woth green fingers!

Johan Cruijff Foundation

Johan Cruijff's first home

This was the former home of the Cruijff family and the place where Johan spent his formative years. More than a year before the birth of Johan, the Cruijff family moved from the Jordaan to this house in Betondorp. Though it looks small, the house was apparently large enough for the family's greengrocer business. Opposite the house, you'll find 'Het Poortje' which is where Johan and his brother Henny played football when it rained. It was inevitable that a window would be smashed.

Johan Cruyff Academy

Esplanade De Meer

On the grounds of De Meer is a residential area with links to the past. Stadion De Meer has been the home of Ajax for 62 years. In 1996 the stadium moved to make room for a residential area where many historical traces can be found. Street names refer to the stadiums where Ajax played legendary games and there are bridges named after Ajax players from the 1970s. While the stadium has disappeared, the entire district is an ode to the club, The Esplanade in particular.

Transvaalplein

Where Betondorp is linked to Johan Cruyff, the Transvaalbuurt is inextricably linked to other Ajax players. The neighbourhoods of Ajacieden Keizer, Hulshoff and Suurbier were also frequented by Cruyff and where Bertus Hoogendam and Bennie Muller grew up. Cruyff's peers Piet Keizer, Barry Hulshoff and Wim Suurbier often met here for a game of street football. The level was so high that Cruijff often wanted to join, and no one expected that they would all later play together in Ajax and for the Netherlands.

Johan Cruijff's second home

Cruyff Court Ajax Betondorp

There are the many Cruyff Courts in the world but perhaps the most special one is Cruyff Court Betondorp. Officially opened on 5 June 2014 by Johan Cruijff together with Mayor Eberhard van der Laan, this court was a special place for Johan as it was his old neighbourhood.

Amsterdam Science Park

Amsterdam Science Park is located on the eastern side of Amsterdam. The complex combines science with working and living space, covering an area of 70 hectares, which is the size of 98 football pitches.

De Werf petting zoo

Located on the edge of Amsterdam Oost, de Werf petting zoo brings a bit of country life to the city. Children can make acquaintance with a variety of cute and cuddly animals, including pigs, goats, peacocks, rabbits and guinea pigs. De Werf also has a large meeting room that can be rented out for birthday parties or other activities.

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