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The Hiding Place

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  • The Secret Annex

    Compared to other hiding places, the Secret Annex is a relatively large space.

    The Secret Annex

  • The Westerkerk

    The hiding place is close to the Westerkerk, an historical Amsterdam church. Anne loves when the bells in its tower chime.

    The Westerkerk

  • Hiding Place

    This hiding place is in a crawl space under the floor.

    Hiding Place

  • Hiding Place

    This hiding place is concealed behind a lavatory.

    Hiding Place
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"The Annex is an ideal place to hide in. It may be damp and lopsided, but there's probably not a more comfortable hiding place in all of Amsterdam. No, in all of Holland."

Anne Frank writing in her diary on July 11, 1942.

The hiding place at 263 Prinsengracht is relatively spacious. There is enough room for two families. This is unusual given that parents and children who go into hiding are frequently separated from each other. Most hiding places are small spaces in damp cellars or dusty attics. People hiding in the countryside are sometimes able go outside, but only if there is no danger of them being discovered.

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