Het Czaar Peterhuisje

Distance from (Hotel Hart van Weesp) : 20,42 Km

Location

Krimp, 23, Zaandam, 1506 AA, Noord-Holland, Nederland

The Czar Peter House in Zaandam is one of the oldest wooden houses in the Netherlands and a place full of history. In 1697, the Russian tsar Peter the Great stayed here during his study trip to learn shipbuilding in the Netherlands.

The humble carpenter’s house has been fully preserved and tells the remarkable story of a monarch who chose to live incognito among Dutch craftsmen. A protective stone structure now surrounds the house, and the museum displays original items, documents and portraits.

Though small in size, the Czar Peter House is powerful in atmosphere. It brings history to life and reveals the special connection between the Netherlands and Russia. The location is central in Zaandam and easy to combine with other attractions in the Zaan region.

A visit to the Czar Peter House is a journey back in time — to the moment when a tsar traded his crown for craftsmanship.


Nearby hotels

hotelaanbieding Zaandam exterieur
Best Western Zaan Inn
Noord-Holland, Zaandam
fietsvakantie laag holland fietsers
Fietsvakantie Laag Holland
Noord-Holland, Zaandam
Genieten op het terras
Boutique Hotel Zaan
Noord-Holland, Zaandijk
amsterdam hotel arrangement stad entree
Best Western Amsterdam
Noord-Holland, Amsterdam
Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap contributors