Amsterdam Ghost Stories, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Did you know Amsterdam isn’t just full of picturesque canals, cozy cafes, and small streets-it’s also home to a lot of ghosts? Yep, you read that right. Beneath the city’s charming facade lies a treasure trove of spooky legends, haunted houses, and mischievous spirits. From jealous sisters and cursed sailors to poop-throwing ghosts, Amsterdam has it all. Intrigued? Let’s dive into the city’s most hair-raising stories, with a few insider tips to make your ghostly journey unforgettable. Who knows-maybe tonight you’ll find yourself ghost-hunting in the streets of Amsterdam… if you dare.
Beneath the iconic A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam North lies Shelter, one of the city’s coolest underground clubs. But centuries ago, this was the site of a galgenveld-a field where the bodies of executed criminals were discarded. Legend has it that the remains were tossed into a pit that now lies directly under the dancefloor. Partygoers have reported feeling sudden icy chills mid-beat or hearing faint whispers over the music. Coincidence? Or are the ghosts of the gallows still keeping the beat? ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Beneath the iconic A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam North lies Shelter, one of the city’s coolest underground clubs. But centuries ago, this was the site of a galgenveld-a field where the bodies of executed criminals were discarded. Legend has it that the remains were tossed into a pit that now lies directly under the dancefloor. Partygoers have reported feeling sudden icy chills mid-beat or hearing faint whispers over the music. Coincidence? Or are the ghosts of the gallows still keeping the beat? ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Amsterdam Ghost Stories
Guide Location: Netherlands » Amsterdam
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Kitty Van Der Kroon
Read it on Author's Website: https://travelglaze.com/amsterdam-ghost-stories/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Netherlands » Amsterdam
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Kitty Van Der Kroon
Read it on Author's Website: https://travelglaze.com/amsterdam-ghost-stories/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- A’DAM Lookout
- House with the Bloody Walls
- Café de Jaren
- Spooksteeg
- New King
- Anne Frank House
- Oude Kerk
- Red Light District
- Embassy of the Free Mind
- Zeedijk
- Amstel
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