Guidebook for Amsterdam
Sightseeing
Museum quarter is the pinnacle of sophistication and home to the three major and most important museums in Amsterdam, the Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art and the Van Gogh Museum.
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Museumplein
MuseumpleinMuseum quarter is the pinnacle of sophistication and home to the three major and most important museums in Amsterdam, the Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art and the Van Gogh Museum.
The Royal Palace of Amsterdam is situated on Dam Square in very the centre of Amsterdam. It was originally built as the city hall for the magistrates of Amsterdam.
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Paleis op de Dam
147 Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalThe Royal Palace of Amsterdam is situated on Dam Square in very the centre of Amsterdam. It was originally built as the city hall for the magistrates of Amsterdam.
This is the only floating flower market in the world, and one of the most fragrant places of interest of Amsterdam - in all seasons. The flower stalls stand on the houseboats. You will find there all
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Muntplein
MuntpleinThis is the only floating flower market in the world, and one of the most fragrant places of interest of Amsterdam - in all seasons. The flower stalls stand on the houseboats. You will find there all
The Albert Cuypmarkt is arguably the best-known and busiest outdoor market in Europe. It attracts thousands of visitors every day, and is especially popular on Saturdays as Amsterdam attractions.
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Albert Cuyp
Albert CuypstraatThe Albert Cuypmarkt is arguably the best-known and busiest outdoor market in Europe. It attracts thousands of visitors every day, and is especially popular on Saturdays as Amsterdam attractions.
With 10 million visitors a year, the Vondelpark is the most famous park in the Netherlands and belongs to known Amsterdam attractions.
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Vondelpark
With 10 million visitors a year, the Vondelpark is the most famous park in the Netherlands and belongs to known Amsterdam attractions.
Of 1280 or so bridges in town, the Magere Brug, or “ Skinny Bridge” is the most famous of these Amsterdam attractions.
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Magere Brug
Magere BrugOf 1280 or so bridges in town, the Magere Brug, or “ Skinny Bridge” is the most famous of these Amsterdam attractions.
A narrow, vaulted passageway leads to this charming garden surrounded by old houses. Begijnhof belongs to the more poetic Amsterdam attractions.
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Begijnhof
1 BegijnhofA narrow, vaulted passageway leads to this charming garden surrounded by old houses. Begijnhof belongs to the more poetic Amsterdam attractions.
The Dam is the very centre and heart of the city, and is the center of Amsterdam attractions. Although there are arguably prettier sights in Amsterdam. As an historical site however, it is fascinating
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Dam Square
The Dam is the very centre and heart of the city, and is the center of Amsterdam attractions. Although there are arguably prettier sights in Amsterdam. As an historical site however, it is fascinating
This old church with little houses clinging to its sides, remains a calm heaven at the heart of the freneric Red Light District.
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Oude Kerk
23 OudekerkspleinThis old church with little houses clinging to its sides, remains a calm heaven at the heart of the freneric Red Light District.
A Museum with a Story. Visit the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her diary during the Second World War.
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Anne-Frank-Haus
20 WestermarktA Museum with a Story. Visit the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her diary during the Second World War.
Shopping
P.C. Hooftstraat is the famous and most exclusive shopping street of the Netherlands, named after the 17th- century poet and playwright Pieter Cornelisz Hooft
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P.C. Hooftstraat
Pieter Cornelisz HooftstraatP.C. Hooftstraat is the famous and most exclusive shopping street of the Netherlands, named after the 17th- century poet and playwright Pieter Cornelisz Hooft
Nieuwedijk-Kalverstraat, about 1 km full of shops. This pedestrian area, there is no traffic other than a constant stream of tourists, students, scholars, excursionists and locals.
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Kalverstraat
KalverstraatNieuwedijk-Kalverstraat, about 1 km full of shops. This pedestrian area, there is no traffic other than a constant stream of tourists, students, scholars, excursionists and locals.
Amsterdam has a number of wonderful bookshops, but books in English are usually quite expensive. There are three best places where you might be looking for the book you need: Het Spui, the Leliegracht
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Spui
SpuiAmsterdam has a number of wonderful bookshops, but books in English are usually quite expensive. There are three best places where you might be looking for the book you need: Het Spui, the Leliegracht
If you like shopping or if you just like to visit the interesting shops, the biggest Amsterdam department store, centrally located at the Dam square - De Bijenkorf (The Beehive) is not to be missed.
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De Bijenkorf
1 DamIf you like shopping or if you just like to visit the interesting shops, the biggest Amsterdam department store, centrally located at the Dam square - De Bijenkorf (The Beehive) is not to be missed.
Directly behind the Queens Palace on the Dam square you may find an elegant 19th century building, now one of the few shopping malls in Amsterdam – Magna Plaza. This is the place to shop for designer
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Swarovski Boutique Magna Plaza
182I Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalDirectly behind the Queens Palace on the Dam square you may find an elegant 19th century building, now one of the few shopping malls in Amsterdam – Magna Plaza. This is the place to shop for designer
The Kalvertoren, a shopping center that spreads over three levels, is located on the shopping street of the Netherlands - the Kalverstraat.
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Kalverpassage
212-220 KalverstraatThe Kalvertoren, a shopping center that spreads over three levels, is located on the shopping street of the Netherlands - the Kalverstraat.
Arts & Culture
Madame Tussauds is located at the Dam square, above Peek & Clopenburg department store. More an attractive ride in an indoor amusement park, than an old fashioned wax figures cabinet.
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Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
20 DamMadame Tussauds is located at the Dam square, above Peek & Clopenburg department store. More an attractive ride in an indoor amusement park, than an old fashioned wax figures cabinet.
Melkweg is perhaps the most well known Amsterdam club and music venue. The large building is former milking factory, giving the venue its name, which means The Milky Way in English.
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Milchstraße
234A LijnbaansgrachtMelkweg is perhaps the most well known Amsterdam club and music venue. The large building is former milking factory, giving the venue its name, which means The Milky Way in English.
This former church building a short distance from the busy Leidseplein nightlife centre plays host to one of the most popular alternative music venues and nightclubs in Amsterdam.
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Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansThis former church building a short distance from the busy Leidseplein nightlife centre plays host to one of the most popular alternative music venues and nightclubs in Amsterdam.
The EYE Institute offers a visitor a large choice of attractions. Cinema exhibit located in the building’s basement, temporary shows, projecting classic films
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EYE Film Instituut Nederland
1 IJpromenadeThe EYE Institute offers a visitor a large choice of attractions. Cinema exhibit located in the building’s basement, temporary shows, projecting classic films
With nine rooms Movie Halls is one of the largest cinemas in Amsterdam ,
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De Hallen
41 BellamypleinWith nine rooms Movie Halls is one of the largest cinemas in Amsterdam ,
The Stedelijk Museum is an international institution in Amsterdam dedicated to modern and contemporary art and design.
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Stedelijk Museum
10 MuseumpleinThe Stedelijk Museum is an international institution in Amsterdam dedicated to modern and contemporary art and design.
Foam nurtures and shows upcoming artists in combination with exhibitions of well known photographers and historical work. It has a gallery, library, bookshop and cafe.
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Foam
609 KeizersgrachtFoam nurtures and shows upcoming artists in combination with exhibitions of well known photographers and historical work. It has a gallery, library, bookshop and cafe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rembrandtplein is one of the busiest squares in the city, at least when it comes to nightlife and clubbing.
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Rembrandtplein
Rembrandtplein is one of the busiest squares in the city, at least when it comes to nightlife and clubbing.
lovley cafe-bar, with well warming atmosphere suited for solo soup and beer, or couples of friends, or even with your family at Sunday afternoon. Friendly service and good music, too.
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Café Thijssen
107 Brouwersgrachtlovley cafe-bar, with well warming atmosphere suited for solo soup and beer, or couples of friends, or even with your family at Sunday afternoon. Friendly service and good music, too.
Everything Else
Much of Amsterdam's nightlife centres around Leidseplein and the streets nearby. Famous music venues such as Melkweg and Paradiso can be found here, while Irish pubs, brown cafés and smaller nightclub
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Leidseplein
LeidsepleinMuch of Amsterdam's nightlife centres around Leidseplein and the streets nearby. Famous music venues such as Melkweg and Paradiso can be found here, while Irish pubs, brown cafés and smaller nightclub
Entertainment & Activities
Right in the center of the city, you can also find the oldest Zoo of Holland. It consists of four main areas: Zoo, Planetarium, Botanical Gardens and Geological and Zoological museum.
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ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanRight in the center of the city, you can also find the oldest Zoo of Holland. It consists of four main areas: Zoo, Planetarium, Botanical Gardens and Geological and Zoological museum.
Expand your world at Science Center NEMO In the largest science center of the Netherlands you will find proof that science and technology can be captivating for all ages.
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NEMO Science Center
2 OosterdokExpand your world at Science Center NEMO In the largest science center of the Netherlands you will find proof that science and technology can be captivating for all ages.
Essentials
AH Overtoom
116 H Overtoomperfect place for groceries. Open from 09:00 - 22:00.
for some quick groceries. open from 09:00 till 22:00.
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AH Jan Pieter Heijestraat
132 H Jan Pieter Heijestraatfor some quick groceries. open from 09:00 till 22:00.