This huge yellow building is the He Hua temple or “Lotus Flower Temple, the largest Chinese Buddhist temple in Europe. The temple, situated in the heart of Amsterdam’s Chinatown, was officially opened in 2000.
You will find a variety of different Asian restaurants and shops in this area, such as the Indonesian stores known as tokos. Did you know Amsterdam has more nationalities than any other city in the world? Amsterdam has been a city of immigrants since the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century. These immigrants bring their own religions: today, 17% of the population of Amsterdam is Christian, 14% Muslim and 56% non-religious.
Feel free to look inside the temple, as non-Buddhists are welcome as well.
Directions: Carry straight on until you reach a square.
You will find a variety of different Asian restaurants and shops in this area, such as the Indonesian stores known as tokos. Did you know Amsterdam has more nationalities than any other city in the world? Amsterdam has been a city of immigrants since the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century. These immigrants bring their own religions: today, 17% of the population of Amsterdam is Christian, 14% Muslim and 56% non-religious.
Feel free to look inside the temple, as non-Buddhists are welcome as well.
Directions: Carry straight on until you reach a square.
