Het Huis met de Hoofden (The House with the Heads)
Keizersgracht 123, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1015 CJMap
+31 20 551 2512
email: info@atcb.nl
Neighborhood: Spui
Overview
As legend has it, this mansion, built in 1622, was originally the home of a rich merchant, Nicholaas Sohier, who had a deaf maid. One night six thieves broke into the house, but were all beheaded miraculously by the maid. Nowadays, those heads can still be seen prominently decorating the gable roof, giving the house its famous name. It is privately owned today housing offices and private exhibitions.
- Type:
Attractions & Landmarks
- Credit Cards Accepted: visa
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