Hidden Gems: Amsterdam's Heroes BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Jewish & Women's History

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Discover the hidden Amsterdammers who made this city special! About Forget the canals - Amsterdam is a city built on stories! Stroll through the busy Jewish Quarter and spacious Plantage neighborhood and get a cross-section of the city's BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Jewish, and women's history. Highlights include: - The Artist's Resistance Monument and the badass author in the Canon van Nederland - The Portuguese Synagogue and the woman who revolutionized Amsterdam without seeing it - The hidden plaque and the woman who combined art and biology Please wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather. In true Dutch fashion, we try to go rain or shine and cold or heat, though we will cancel and reschedule/refund if the weather looks severe. The tour ends at the H'ART Museum (formerly the Hermitage Museum). If you're biking to the tour, a good place to park is near the Blauwbrug.