PGC Hajenius

Medieval Centre & Red Light District


With its century-old stained glass, gilt trim, Italian marble and soaring leather ceilings, this tobacco emporium is worth checking out even if you're not a cigar connoisseur. Regular customers, including members of the Dutch royal family, have private humidors here. You can sample Cuban and other exotic cigars in the handsome smoking lounge.


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1. Fashion for Good

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2. Civic Guard Gallery

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3. Amsterdam Museum

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4. Allard Pierson Museum

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5. Begijnhof

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6. Engelse Kerk

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7. Begijnhof Kapel

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8. Nes

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