Guidebook for Amsterdam
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Anne Frank is the author of the Dairies of Anne Frank, she is a jewish girl who was killed by the nazis in a tragic event after hiding for several years in a secret house which is now a museum.
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Anne-Frank-Haus
20 WestermarktAnne Frank is the author of the Dairies of Anne Frank, she is a jewish girl who was killed by the nazis in a tragic event after hiding for several years in a secret house which is now a museum.
The Dam square was one of the original dams of the river Amstel that came to merge the settlements around it that later made the city of Amsterdam. Several historial WW2 events have taken place there.
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Dam Square
The Dam square was one of the original dams of the river Amstel that came to merge the settlements around it that later made the city of Amsterdam. Several historial WW2 events have taken place there.
Amsterdam Central Station is the main train station of Amsterdam and one of the major train hubs in the Netherlands and Europe.
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I Amsterdam Visitor Centre
28 StationspleinAmsterdam Central Station is the main train station of Amsterdam and one of the major train hubs in the Netherlands and Europe.
Several ATM machines are located in here, if you are looking to get some cash. Inside the Albert Hejin there is one managed by ING and outside next to the Albert Hejin there is one managed by Rabobank
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15 ElandsgrachtSeveral ATM machines are located in here, if you are looking to get some cash. Inside the Albert Hejin there is one managed by ING and outside next to the Albert Hejin there is one managed by Rabobank
One does not come to Amsterdam without taking a boat-tour in the canals. For approximately €12/p., you could take a boat tour and enjoy the beauty of the from another perspective.
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125 Oude TurfmarktOne does not come to Amsterdam without taking a boat-tour in the canals. For approximately €12/p., you could take a boat tour and enjoy the beauty of the from another perspective.
Food Scene
The Leidseplein is one of the busiest places during the night. There are several restaurants, clubs and bars in this zone.
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Leidseplein
LeidsepleinThe Leidseplein is one of the busiest places during the night. There are several restaurants, clubs and bars in this zone.
The Rembrandtplein or Rembrandt square, is a plaza named after the famous Dutch artist: Rembrandt van Rijn. He was an important contributor the art during the Dutch golden age.
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Rembrandtplein
The Rembrandtplein or Rembrandt square, is a plaza named after the famous Dutch artist: Rembrandt van Rijn. He was an important contributor the art during the Dutch golden age.
Elandsgracht
13 A ElandsgrachtSeveral restaurants and bars are located in this street.
This is a delicious and affordable Thai restaurant, located next to the apartment. As with almost any other venue, they provide attention in both English and Dutch (and Thai).
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Billy Thais Restaurant
358 PrinsengrachtThis is a delicious and affordable Thai restaurant, located next to the apartment. As with almost any other venue, they provide attention in both English and Dutch (and Thai).
This is a wonderful restaurant-café-breakfast club. If you feel hungry in the morning, this place can provide you a delicious breakfast to start your day.
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Café Nielsen
This is a wonderful restaurant-café-breakfast club. If you feel hungry in the morning, this place can provide you a delicious breakfast to start your day.
Shopping
The Floating flower market or Bloemenmarkt, it contains 15 flower shops and souvenir gifts.
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Blumenmarkt
SingelThe Floating flower market or Bloemenmarkt, it contains 15 flower shops and souvenir gifts.
Magna Plaza used to be a post office that has been transformed into a department store. It is one of the few indoor department stores within the city center.
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Swarovski Boutique Magna Plaza
182I Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalMagna Plaza used to be a post office that has been transformed into a department store. It is one of the few indoor department stores within the city center.
The Kalverstraat is a pedestrian-oriented street full of stores. In here you can find both local and international stores, and it is a popular place to go shopping.
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Kalverstraat
KalverstraatThe Kalverstraat is a pedestrian-oriented street full of stores. In here you can find both local and international stores, and it is a popular place to go shopping.
The American Book Center is a giant 3-Storey bookstore with thousands and thousands of books written in English. Dutch people enjoy reading a lot, and language should not be a limitation.
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The American Book Center
12 SpuiThe American Book Center is a giant 3-Storey bookstore with thousands and thousands of books written in English. Dutch people enjoy reading a lot, and language should not be a limitation.
Arts & Culture
This is an art museum dedicated to the work of the famous Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh. It contains the largest collection of his work in the world.
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Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinThis is an art museum dedicated to the work of the famous Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh. It contains the largest collection of his work in the world.
The Rijksmuseum is a museum dedicated to the arts and history. It contains a large collection of art produced during the Dutch golden age.
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Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
1 MuseumstraatThe Rijksmuseum is a museum dedicated to the arts and history. It contains a large collection of art produced during the Dutch golden age.
A historic brewery, now a visitor center of Heineken. If you like beer you could take a Heineken tour in here and do beer sampling. This is all about Heineken and its history.
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Heineken Experience
78 StadhouderskadeA historic brewery, now a visitor center of Heineken. If you like beer you could take a Heineken tour in here and do beer sampling. This is all about Heineken and its history.
Sightseeing
The University of Amsterdam is the only remaining university in the heart of Amsterdam. Founded in 1632, it's the 3rd oldest university in the Netherlands.
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Foam
609 KeizersgrachtThe University of Amsterdam is the only remaining university in the heart of Amsterdam. Founded in 1632, it's the 3rd oldest university in the Netherlands.
The Royal Palace of Amsterdam is one of the 3 palaces for the Dutch Royal Family, built in 1655.
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Paleis op de Dam
147 Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalThe Royal Palace of Amsterdam is one of the 3 palaces for the Dutch Royal Family, built in 1655.
De Oude Kerk is perhaps the oldest building in Amsterdam, dating back to 1306.
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Oude Kerk
23 OudekerkspleinDe Oude Kerk is perhaps the oldest building in Amsterdam, dating back to 1306.
The Westerkerk (Western church) is a protestant church in the west side of Amsterdam , built in 1620. Rembrands was buried in this church.
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Westerkerk
279 PrinsengrachtThe Westerkerk (Western church) is a protestant church in the west side of Amsterdam , built in 1620. Rembrands was buried in this church.
This is a monument, dedicated to the LGBT victims during the WW2. Flowers are often brought to commemorate LGBT people around the world who have fallen victims of anti-gay acts.
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Homomonument
WestermarktThis is a monument, dedicated to the LGBT victims during the WW2. Flowers are often brought to commemorate LGBT people around the world who have fallen victims of anti-gay acts.
The Begijnhof is an enclosed public garden surrounded by houses where only Nuns live. The whole place is entirely run by Nuns and it is a historic landmark of Amsterdam.
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Begijnhof
1 BegijnhofThe Begijnhof is an enclosed public garden surrounded by houses where only Nuns live. The whole place is entirely run by Nuns and it is a historic landmark of Amsterdam.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Red light district is one of me most famous places of Amsterdam. The Netherlands is known for its liberal policies on drugs and regulated prostitution and the Red light district is a symbol of it.
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De Wallen
The Red light district is one of me most famous places of Amsterdam. The Netherlands is known for its liberal policies on drugs and regulated prostitution and the Red light district is a symbol of it.
The Spuistraat contains several bars and restaurants. If you want a refreshing Heineken, Amstel, Grolsch or Bavaria beer, this is the place to go. :)
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301 SpuistraatThe Spuistraat contains several bars and restaurants. If you want a refreshing Heineken, Amstel, Grolsch or Bavaria beer, this is the place to go. :)
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store from the apartment. Unlike most Albert Hejins, this one is special, since you may find locally grown herbs for sale in here. Perhaps, no other AH does this.
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13A ElandsgrachtThis is the closest grocery store from the apartment. Unlike most Albert Hejins, this one is special, since you may find locally grown herbs for sale in here. Perhaps, no other AH does this.