Audio tour Wester-Amstel Park and Gardens
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- Audio tour Summary
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Audio tour Summary
Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.Wester Amstel is a Golden Age country estate on the outskirts of Amsterdam. It was established in 1662 by Nicolaas Pancras, mayor of Amsterdam, as the perfect country getaway. Jacques Lissone bought Wester-Amstel in 1900 with the fortune he made by pioneering the Dutch tourism industry. Today Wester-Amstel is still a haven of tranquility for those seeking city escape. Although privately owned and used, the park and gardens are open to the public. This guide provides you with a tour along its highlights.
- 1 Rococo Gate
- 2 The House
- 3 Victorian Tea Pavilion
- 4 Lissone bench
- 5 Oak Lane
- 6 Roundabout
- 7 Swan Bench
- 8 Berry Garden
- 9 Diving Lady
- 10 Beef Tree
- 11 'Monet' Bridge
- 12 Chicken Palace
- 13 Chestnut Lane
- 14 The Stinzentuin
- 15 Ornamental Garden
- 16 Kitchen Garden
- 17 Butterfly Garden
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Audio tour Summary
Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.Wester Amstel is a Golden Age country estate on the outskirts of Amsterdam. It was established in 1662 by Nicolaas Pancras, mayor of Amsterdam, as the perfect country getaway. Jacques Lissone bought Wester-Amstel in 1900 with the fortune he made by pioneering the Dutch tourism industry. Today Wester-Amstel is still a haven of tranquility for those seeking city escape. Although privately owned and used, the park and gardens are open to the public. This guide provides you with a tour along its highlights.
Reviews
11 reviews
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Sat, 11/07/2020 - 13:37
Stunning garden and my compliments to the well done audio tour! Informative and calming explanation
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Fri, 04/24/2020 - 14:20
What a beautiful, peaceful place and a totally charming audio tour. Thank you for the lovely experience.
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Sat, 10/13/2018 - 18:34
Amazing estate with a Devine garden! Looking forward to visiting it in spring season as well.
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Tue, 06/20/2017 - 13:09
Great place worth visiting as a small 1-2 hour activity just outside the busy center of Amsterdam. You can get there easily by car, bicycle or public transport (with a little walk along the peaceful Amstel river)
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Sun, 06/18/2017 - 18:21
Prachtige locatie met een interessante tour. Niet alleen leuk voor ouderen, maar ook voor jongeren! Een vriendelijke verwelkoming van de mensen daar en goede faciliteiten om er te komen.
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