Scharloo

So unique

Our tour guide drove us through this neighborhood which was beautiful. These mansions are in various stages of disrepair or are fabulously kept up and renovated. Some of these mansions are now consula...

Interesting but BEWARE....

I was so excited to see the old mansions. They were very interesting, Do not go unless you are on a tour. Certainly, not two women walking alone. I was with my daughter at 3:30 in the afternoon and w...

Ruinous splendour

Yes - it is not the place to be. Yes - it is not the part of the city where you should walk around during night time. Yes - it is not in the best shape. But this ruinous splendour makes it so inter...

Gorgeous houses

Next to Punda, walk across the little bridge, great looking old houses, colorful and pretty. A lot of history there

Interesting

Saw this neighborhood on our tour of the city. It is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. We were told by our guide that this area was home to wealthy Jewish merchants who escaped Russia. Very ornate hom...