Guidebook for Amsterdam
Drinks & Nightlife
A nice neighborhood café, right around the corner, in the summer they have a great terrace and the food is nice and reasonably priced.
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Bar Baarsch
91 Jan EvertsenstraatA nice neighborhood café, right around the corner, in the summer they have a great terrace and the food is nice and reasonably priced.
One of largest and most famous clubs. Check the website (www.paradiso.nl). There are always concerts and parties going on.
Tram 7 to Leidseplein, then 2 minutes walk.
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Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansOne of largest and most famous clubs. Check the website (www.paradiso.nl). There are always concerts and parties going on.
Tram 7 to Leidseplein, then 2 minutes walk.
One of the famous clubs of Amsterdam. Website (http://www.melkweg.nl).
Tram 7 to leidseplein.
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Milchstraße
234A LijnbaansgrachtOne of the famous clubs of Amsterdam. Website (http://www.melkweg.nl).
Tram 7 to leidseplein.
A bit on the pricy side, but nevertheless a nice cocktail bar. Make sure to get there early or reserve. Tram 7 to leidseplein, then 5 minutes walk.
Website: http://njoycocktails.com/
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NJOY
93 Korte LeidsedwarsstraatA bit on the pricy side, but nevertheless a nice cocktail bar. Make sure to get there early or reserve. Tram 7 to leidseplein, then 5 minutes walk.
Website: http://njoycocktails.com/
A tiny distillery specializing in traditional dutch Jenever in many flavors. Exists since 1679 and still furnished 17th century style. One minute's walk from Dam square.
www.wynand-fockink.nl
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Wynand Fockink
31 PijlsteegA tiny distillery specializing in traditional dutch Jenever in many flavors. Exists since 1679 and still furnished 17th century style. One minute's walk from Dam square.
www.wynand-fockink.nl
The Marktkantine hosts nice dance parties on the weekends.
Check the website to preview which DJs are playing: http://marktkantine.nl/
Tram 18 to Markthallen.
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De Marktkantine
6 Jan van GalenstraatThe Marktkantine hosts nice dance parties on the weekends.
Check the website to preview which DJs are playing: http://marktkantine.nl/
Tram 18 to Markthallen.
For those willing to make the trek to Amsterdam Noord, Oedipus is a nice brewery with live music as well as tasty beer and food.
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Oedipus Brewing Taproom
85 Gedempt HamerkanaalFor those willing to make the trek to Amsterdam Noord, Oedipus is a nice brewery with live music as well as tasty beer and food.
Vesper
57 VinkenstraatElegant cocktail bar located in the center of Amsterdam.
For a game of pool, a beer, or a really decent Burger, go to club 8. On Fridays they often have Drum'n'Bass parties.
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Club 8
56B Admiraal de RuijterwegFor a game of pool, a beer, or a really decent Burger, go to club 8. On Fridays they often have Drum'n'Bass parties.
Enjoy a great collection of beers, good food, and a beautiful garden.
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de Biertuin
29 LinnaeusstraatEnjoy a great collection of beers, good food, and a beautiful garden.
Cosy cocktail bar in China town! Well-priced cocktails and in fashionably minimalist surroundings.
Lime Bar
104 ZeedijkCosy cocktail bar in China town! Well-priced cocktails and in fashionably minimalist surroundings.
Modern brewery next to a windmill producing organic blonde & dark beers & running short tours. Open every day 14.00-20.00.
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Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeModern brewery next to a windmill producing organic blonde & dark beers & running short tours. Open every day 14.00-20.00.
Food Scene
For good coffee and pastry you can come here. In the afternoon you can sit on the lovely terrace and take a walk on the lovely Willem de Zwijgerlaan.
Admiraal de Ruijterweg 23
23 Admiraal de RuijterwegFor good coffee and pastry you can come here. In the afternoon you can sit on the lovely terrace and take a walk on the lovely Willem de Zwijgerlaan.
Where they used tob burn witches and wizards, they now serve gourmet food. You can have lunch or dinner in this special building. Close to Dam, Red lights.
Tram 13 to Dam, then 7-12 minutes walk.
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Waag
4 NieuwmarktWhere they used tob burn witches and wizards, they now serve gourmet food. You can have lunch or dinner in this special building. Close to Dam, Red lights.
Tram 13 to Dam, then 7-12 minutes walk.
Go here for a good steak.
10 minutes walk to Tram 12 (Admiraal de Ruiterweg), Tram 12 to "Roelof Hartplein" and then 1-3 minutes walk.
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Go here for a good steak.
10 minutes walk to Tram 12 (Admiraal de Ruiterweg), Tram 12 to "Roelof Hartplein" and then 1-3 minutes walk.
Vegetarian restaurant with indian flavours. Tasty food.
Tram 7 to Frederieksplein (15 minutes), then 5 minutes walk.
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Golden Temple Vegetarisch Restaurant
126 UtrechtsestraatVegetarian restaurant with indian flavours. Tasty food.
Tram 7 to Frederieksplein (15 minutes), then 5 minutes walk.
Great pastry, sandwiches, high tea &coffe, located in an old beautiful building in lovely Westerpark. Bus 18 from Mercatorplein direction Central Station, get off at Haarlammerplein, then walk 10 minutes.
Polonceaukade 2
Great pastry, sandwiches, high tea &coffe, located in an old beautiful building in lovely Westerpark. Bus 18 from Mercatorplein direction Central Station, get off at Haarlammerplein, then walk 10 minutes.
A very cosy café-restaurant, great for a romantic dinner or just a drink. Make sure to come early or reserve.
Tram 13 to Westermarkt, then 6-9 minutes walk.
Website: www.restaurantnoordwest.nl/
Noordermarkt 42
42 NoordermarktA very cosy café-restaurant, great for a romantic dinner or just a drink. Make sure to come early or reserve.
Tram 13 to Westermarkt, then 6-9 minutes walk.
Website: www.restaurantnoordwest.nl/
Rumor has it they make the best apple pie in Amsterdam. Make sure to come early.
Tram 13 to Westermarkt, then 6-9 minutes walk.
Website: www.winkel43.nl/
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Noordermarkt 43
43 NoordermarktRumor has it they make the best apple pie in Amsterdam. Make sure to come early.
Tram 13 to Westermarkt, then 6-9 minutes walk.
Website: www.winkel43.nl/
Warmoesstraat 16
Delicious cheese fondue's in the centre of Amsterdam!
English tearoom with fresh food and cosy atmosphere! They serve breakfast, lunch, and high tea. The Eggs Benedict here is delicious!
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Singel 101
101 SingelEnglish tearoom with fresh food and cosy atmosphere! They serve breakfast, lunch, and high tea. The Eggs Benedict here is delicious!
A counter service Indonesian food place. There is no seating, so you'll have to find a spot in the park or bring it home. Great food, and great value. (This is one of our favorite places for take out.)
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Toko Kok Kita
166H AmstelveensewegA counter service Indonesian food place. There is no seating, so you'll have to find a spot in the park or bring it home. Great food, and great value. (This is one of our favorite places for take out.)
Hungry for a snack? Try some of the best "Frites" (French Fries) in Amsterdam. There's usually a line, but it moves quickly.
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Manneken Pis
41 DamrakHungry for a snack? Try some of the best "Frites" (French Fries) in Amsterdam. There's usually a line, but it moves quickly.
Awesome ramen located towards the center. There is usually a line, so be prepared to wait.
They have a second and bigger location at Van Woustraat 3 (in de Pijp).
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Fou Fow Ramen
2A ElandsgrachtAwesome ramen located towards the center. There is usually a line, so be prepared to wait.
They have a second and bigger location at Van Woustraat 3 (in de Pijp).
Come to this place for a tasty brunch and breakfast cocktails.
Open Thursday through Sunday, 9.00-16.00
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Staring at Jacob
215 Jacob Van LennepkadeCome to this place for a tasty brunch and breakfast cocktails.
Open Thursday through Sunday, 9.00-16.00
A nice place for breakfast, close by and next to the Rembrandtpark. Sidewalk seating is always available.
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BARTACK
124 PostjeswegA nice place for breakfast, close by and next to the Rembrandtpark. Sidewalk seating is always available.
Terrasmus
Cute cafe located in the Erasmuspark. Open 10-5 most days.
A large variety of quality burgers in this diner-style restaurant, of which there are several in A'dam. This branch is close to the Albert Cuypmarkt, Museumplein, and Leidseplein.
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Burgermeester | de Pijp
48 Albert CuypstraatA large variety of quality burgers in this diner-style restaurant, of which there are several in A'dam. This branch is close to the Albert Cuypmarkt, Museumplein, and Leidseplein.
Book an exclusive night out with Supperclub cruise! Enjoy an evening with food, massage, shows, music, and entertainment. Open on Friday's and Saturday's, we recommend making a reservation.
https://supperclubcruise.nl/en/restaurant/
SUPPER Cruise
14 De RuijterkadeBook an exclusive night out with Supperclub cruise! Enjoy an evening with food, massage, shows, music, and entertainment. Open on Friday's and Saturday's, we recommend making a reservation.
https://supperclubcruise.nl/en/restaurant/
Cafe Zurich is a cosy lunchroom/restaurant with an open fireplace inside for the chilly days and a great terrace outdoors for the sunny ones.
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Café Zurich
2b MercatorpleinCafe Zurich is a cosy lunchroom/restaurant with an open fireplace inside for the chilly days and a great terrace outdoors for the sunny ones.
Essentials
The closest supermarket, less than a minute walk from the house and open 7 days a week.
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Dirk van den Broek
25 Marie HeinekenpleinThe closest supermarket, less than a minute walk from the house and open 7 days a week.
This supermarket is the second closest to home (5-10 minutes walk) and is open every day until 22:00 and sundays until 20:00.
Postjesweg 65
65 PostjeswegThis supermarket is the second closest to home (5-10 minutes walk) and is open every day until 22:00 and sundays until 20:00.
Place to buy wine and liquor, located next to Dirk.
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Gall & Gall Mercatorplein 14
14 MercatorpleinPlace to buy wine and liquor, located next to Dirk.
Another Albert Heijn, also walking distance from the house.
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AH Jan Evertsenstraat
13 A Jan EvertsenstraatAnother Albert Heijn, also walking distance from the house.
Shopping
One of the liveliest markets in Amsterdam, full of fresh produce, pastry, clothing, and a great vibe that always cheers us up!
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Ten Katestraat
Ten KatestraatOne of the liveliest markets in Amsterdam, full of fresh produce, pastry, clothing, and a great vibe that always cheers us up!
The largerst market in Amsterdam. Everything from fish & fruit to bikes and clothes is sold here.
Take tram 7 to Wetering Circuit and walk for 5 minutes down Weteringlaan and Ferdinand Bolstraat .
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Albert Cuyp
Albert CuypstraatThe largerst market in Amsterdam. Everything from fish & fruit to bikes and clothes is sold here.
Take tram 7 to Wetering Circuit and walk for 5 minutes down Weteringlaan and Ferdinand Bolstraat .
162 shops line the Kalverstraat. If you want to shop, this is the street to check out.
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Kalverstraat
Kalverstraat162 shops line the Kalverstraat. If you want to shop, this is the street to check out.
Quirky and local shops can be found in this area, as well as many cosy cafes and pubs. Check out the website for a better and more specific map: https://de9straatjes.nl/en/home
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De 9 Straatjes
Quirky and local shops can be found in this area, as well as many cosy cafes and pubs. Check out the website for a better and more specific map: https://de9straatjes.nl/en/home
Sightseeing
In our opinion one of the loveliest canals in Amsterdam. Green grass, weeping willows and some nice bridges make for a great walk any time of day.
Admiralengracht
AdmiralengrachtIn our opinion one of the loveliest canals in Amsterdam. Green grass, weeping willows and some nice bridges make for a great walk any time of day.
Jewish Historical museum, next to the impressive "Portuguese Synagogue" built by deportees from Spain and Portugal. Tram 14 to Waterlooplein takes you within a minute walk. Close to Rembrandthuis.
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Jüdisches Historisches Museum
1 Nieuwe AmstelstraatJewish Historical museum, next to the impressive "Portuguese Synagogue" built by deportees from Spain and Portugal. Tram 14 to Waterlooplein takes you within a minute walk. Close to Rembrandthuis.
A few museums are located around this square, as well as an ice rink in the winter. Lovely spot for photos.
*Note: The "Iamsterdam" sign is no longer here as of December 2018.
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Museumplein
MuseumpleinA few museums are located around this square, as well as an ice rink in the winter. Lovely spot for photos.
*Note: The "Iamsterdam" sign is no longer here as of December 2018.
De Hallen contains a movie theatre, local shops, as well as a "Food Hallen," an Indoor Food Market. Less than 20 minutes walk or take tram 7 from W. Schoutenstraat to Ten Katerstraat
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De Hallen Amsterdam
47 Hannie DankbaarpassageDe Hallen contains a movie theatre, local shops, as well as a "Food Hallen," an Indoor Food Market. Less than 20 minutes walk or take tram 7 from W. Schoutenstraat to Ten Katerstraat
The Jordaan is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Amsterdam, and now encompasses many boutiques, cosy pubs, and places to eat.
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Jordaan
The Jordaan is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Amsterdam, and now encompasses many boutiques, cosy pubs, and places to eat.
The Bloemenmarkt was the world's only floating flower market. It now contains 15 stands selling various souvenirs, fresh flowers, and flower bulbs.
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Blumenmarkt
SingelThe Bloemenmarkt was the world's only floating flower market. It now contains 15 stands selling various souvenirs, fresh flowers, and flower bulbs.
A bustling neighborhood with flair and bohemian spirit, the neighborhood is lined with a colourful mix of cuisines, terraces and convivial cafés.
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De Pijp
A bustling neighborhood with flair and bohemian spirit, the neighborhood is lined with a colourful mix of cuisines, terraces and convivial cafés.
A famous and well-photographed bridge, it's only accessible to pedestrians and cyclists and is illuminated at night by thousands of light bulbs.
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Magere Brug
Magere BrugA famous and well-photographed bridge, it's only accessible to pedestrians and cyclists and is illuminated at night by thousands of light bulbs.
Located in the Westerpark, Westergasfabriek develops and rents out spaces for creative, cultural and innovative entrepreneurs. Find cafes, restaurants, and a variety of shops in this former Gasworks sight.
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Westergasfabriek
15 PazzanistraatLocated in the Westerpark, Westergasfabriek develops and rents out spaces for creative, cultural and innovative entrepreneurs. Find cafes, restaurants, and a variety of shops in this former Gasworks sight.
Parks & Nature
A lovely little park, a piece of nature and quiet inside the busy city, just a short walk from the house!
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Erasmusparkbuurt
A lovely little park, a piece of nature and quiet inside the busy city, just a short walk from the house!
Take a walk or a bike ride through the park. Bring a blanket and have a picnic. Always full in the summer and quieter in the off season, it's a nice place to wander through.
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Vondelpark
Take a walk or a bike ride through the park. Bring a blanket and have a picnic. Always full in the summer and quieter in the off season, it's a nice place to wander through.
This is the closest park to our house and where we often run through. It's a bit quieter than the Vondelpark and just a few minutes walk from here.
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Rembrandtpark
RembrandtparkThis is the closest park to our house and where we often run through. It's a bit quieter than the Vondelpark and just a few minutes walk from here.
3 times larger than Central Park in NYC, the Amsterdamse Bos is filled with nature and walking trails. With opportunities for sporting, eating, and many other events, you'll be sure to enjoy this place year round. Check out the guide here: https://www.amsterdamsebos.nl/english/
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Grand Caf‚ De Bosbaan B.V.
4 Bosbaan3 times larger than Central Park in NYC, the Amsterdamse Bos is filled with nature and walking trails. With opportunities for sporting, eating, and many other events, you'll be sure to enjoy this place year round. Check out the guide here: https://www.amsterdamsebos.nl/english/
Arts & Culture
You can get to this museum by taking Tram 7 to Leidseplein and walking for 5 minutes, or taking line 12 to Museumplein. Close to Moco and Rijksmuseum.
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Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinYou can get to this museum by taking Tram 7 to Leidseplein and walking for 5 minutes, or taking line 12 to Museumplein. Close to Moco and Rijksmuseum.
One of the most popular museums in Amsterdam. You can arrive at the door using Tram 13 (to Westermarkt stop), best to come early in the morning or pre-purchase tickets to avoid a long wait.
http://www.annefrank.org/
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Anne-Frank-Haus
20 WestermarktOne of the most popular museums in Amsterdam. You can arrive at the door using Tram 13 (to Westermarkt stop), best to come early in the morning or pre-purchase tickets to avoid a long wait.
http://www.annefrank.org/
The renowned Sugar Factory club. website: http://www.sugarfactory.nl/.
Tram 7 to Leidseplein.
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Sugar Factory
238 LijnbaansgrachtThe renowned Sugar Factory club. website: http://www.sugarfactory.nl/.
Tram 7 to Leidseplein.
For house, dance and minimal techno, this is a good place to go. Tram 13 to Dam, then 2 minutes walk.
Website: http://www.clubnl.nl
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Club NL
169 Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalFor house, dance and minimal techno, this is a good place to go. Tram 13 to Dam, then 2 minutes walk.
Website: http://www.clubnl.nl
The World War II Resistance Museum - Highly recomended!
Tram 14 From Admiraal De Ruiterweg to Plantage Kerklaan, then 2 minute walk (total 35-40 min).
Nearby: Waterlooplein, Artis, Hermitage.
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Persmuseum Amsterdam
The World War II Resistance Museum - Highly recomended!
Tram 14 From Admiraal De Ruiterweg to Plantage Kerklaan, then 2 minute walk (total 35-40 min).
Nearby: Waterlooplein, Artis, Hermitage.
A dependency of the famous St-Petersburg Hermitage.
Tram 14 From Admiraal De Ruiterweg to Waterlooplein, then 3-minute walk. (total 25 min).
Nearby: Rembrandthuis, Flea market, Jewish History Museum
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Hermitage Amsterdam
51 AmstelA dependency of the famous St-Petersburg Hermitage.
Tram 14 From Admiraal De Ruiterweg to Waterlooplein, then 3-minute walk. (total 25 min).
Nearby: Rembrandthuis, Flea market, Jewish History Museum
Take the free ferry from central station and visit the EYE film museum! Stunning architecture and a panoramic view. Learn about film history, modern film production, and about an interesting range of movies. Located nearby is the A'dam Lookout.
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EYE Film Instituut Nederland
1 IJpromenadeTake the free ferry from central station and visit the EYE film museum! Stunning architecture and a panoramic view. Learn about film history, modern film production, and about an interesting range of movies. Located nearby is the A'dam Lookout.
A great experience for kids (or the young at mind/heart). Close to Centraal station.
https://www.nemosciencemuseum.nl/en/
Tram 13 to central, then 10 minutes walk (or city bus 35 to "Prins Hendrikkade ").
From here you get a nice view of the Ij.
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NEMO Science Center
2 OosterdokA great experience for kids (or the young at mind/heart). Close to Centraal station.
https://www.nemosciencemuseum.nl/en/
Tram 13 to central, then 10 minutes walk (or city bus 35 to "Prins Hendrikkade ").
From here you get a nice view of the Ij.
"A museum about people."
Perhaps the most fascinating museum in Amsterdam, plan to spend a few hours here. Exhibitions change regularly, check the website for more information: https://www.tropenmuseum.nl/nl
Tram 7 to Linnaeusstraat/Wijttenbachstraat stop will take you there in 25 minutes.
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Tropenmuseum
2 Linnaeusstraat"A museum about people."
Perhaps the most fascinating museum in Amsterdam, plan to spend a few hours here. Exhibitions change regularly, check the website for more information: https://www.tropenmuseum.nl/nl
Tram 7 to Linnaeusstraat/Wijttenbachstraat stop will take you there in 25 minutes.
Photography/Art Gallery.
The exhibitions change regularly and often deal with political or artistic subjects.
https://www.foam.org/
Tram 14 from Admiraal de Ruiterweg will take you to Rembrandtplein. From there, 5-7 minutes walk.
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Foam
609 KeizersgrachtPhotography/Art Gallery.
The exhibitions change regularly and often deal with political or artistic subjects.
https://www.foam.org/
Tram 14 from Admiraal de Ruiterweg will take you to Rembrandtplein. From there, 5-7 minutes walk.
Rembrandt's own art collection, as well as demonstrations on how etches and oil paint are made by hand.
Tram 14 From Admiraal De Ruiterweg to "Mr Visserplein" stop. From there a 4-minute walk.
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Museum Het Rembrandthuis
4 JodenbreestraatRembrandt's own art collection, as well as demonstrations on how etches and oil paint are made by hand.
Tram 14 From Admiraal De Ruiterweg to "Mr Visserplein" stop. From there a 4-minute walk.
A Symphony Hall with a variety of shows. You can also take a guided tour of the building.
https://www.concertgebouw.nl/en/
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The Concertgebouw
10 ConcertgebouwpleinA Symphony Hall with a variety of shows. You can also take a guided tour of the building.
https://www.concertgebouw.nl/en/
A super cool museum all about the history of Amsterdam. The museum itself is located between two streets (Kalverstraat and Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal), follow the signs leading to the entrance.
https://www.amsterdammuseum.nl/
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Amsterdam Museum Building
92 KalverstraatA super cool museum all about the history of Amsterdam. The museum itself is located between two streets (Kalverstraat and Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal), follow the signs leading to the entrance.
https://www.amsterdammuseum.nl/