Travel Guide to Belle (Sex Worker Commemorative Statue)

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from Amsterdam Central Station, exit the station and head southwest toward the Prins Hendrikkade. Turn left onto the Prins Hendrikkade and walk for about 10 minutes until you reach the intersection with the Damrak. Continue straight, and you will see the Dam square on your left. From Dam square, head towards the Kalverstraat, a prominent shopping street. Walk down Kalverstraat until you reach the Spui square. From Spui, take the first right onto the Oudezijds Voorburgwal. Continue walking straight for about 5 minutes, and you will arrive at Oudekerksplein 19, where the Belle (Sex Worker Commemorative Statue) is located.

• Public Transport

  If you prefer public transport, you can take tram line 4, 14, or 24 from Amsterdam Central Station. Get off at the 'Dam' stop. From there, walk toward the Kalverstraat, and follow the directions mentioned above: head down Kalverstraat, turn right at Spui, and then take the first right onto Oudezijds Voorburgwal. The statue is located at Oudekerksplein 19.

• Bicycle

  For those who wish to cycle, you can rent a bicycle from one of the many rental shops near Amsterdam Central Station. Head southwest toward the Prins Hendrikkade, and then follow the same route as walking: down the Damrak, through Dam square, onto Kalverstraat, and then to Spui. Once at Spui, turn right onto Oudezijds Voorburgwal. Continue straight until you reach Oudekerksplein 19, where the statue is located.