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Begijnehof Wooden House Amsterdam
I worked as a bar waiter just around the corner in De Pilsener
Club (De Engelse Reet) it means the English church is located at the
Begijnehof and reet means alley.
It’s one of the nicest parts of the city! A tranquil corner
in the heart of the city, though well hidden from the bustle of the...
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Canal boat tour
Amsterdam can also be called ‘Venice of the North’.
The first canal cruise took place in 1621, Queen Elisabeth Stuart
of Bohemia welcomed into the city, and thousands of Amsterdammers
welcomed her on the bridges and canal-sides, lots of celebrities took
the canal boat and...
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Dam Square the Royal Palace
Situated in the Dam square, the Royal Palace is itself one
of the landmarks of Amsterdam. A fine example of the classical Dutch
architecture, it was designed by Jacob van Campen and built between
1648 and 1655. Constructed on 13.659 piles, needed to create a solid
base in the marshy ground, it was originally built to take place of
the previous Town Hall, which had been completely destroyed...
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Heineken Brewery
The original Heineken brewery in Amsterdam, dating from 1930.
Between 1930-1988 this famous (and very good indeed) and probably
most sold beer in the World beer was made right on this spot. Now
on the building is the Heineken Experience beer museum. Inside, for
an admission...
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Parks in Amsterdam.
Vondelpark is very close to all hotels round the Rijksmuseum
and the Van Gogh Museum,and there is a entrance on the Leidseplein
and you walk straight into the centre of Amsterdam. It is popular
with joggers and roller-bladers, and is a nice place to stroll around.
It isn't a pretty park - the flower displays are virtually non-existent
- but if you need a bit of greenery to lift your spirits, this is
the place to come. There are a couple of nice cafes where you can
sit and...
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The Jordaan district
If you are in Amsterdam, you must take a trip to the Jordaan
(most of the streets are named after flowers divided from the French
Jardin garden). The Jordaan used to be a neighborhood for the poor
people and was build during the early 17th century; Jordaanesen could
not afford a house on the main cannels (grachtengordel).
The streets and canals where build according to the old ditches...
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Useful Tips
When you arrive at Schipol Airport, you can either hire a
taxi to take you into town (30 to 40€ including tip), or you
can spend 3.80€ and catch the train - this takes about fifteen
minutes and goes to Central Station, which is right in the center
of the town.
Amsterdam is a small city, and if you are staying in the center, you
can pretty much walk everywhere. Do be careful when you cross the
street, please remember to look...
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Zoute Haring (Salty Herring)
Your visit to Amsterdam cannot be complete without trying
a "Hollandse Nieuwe" a.k.a. "Zoute Haring" (Salty
herring). My favorite stand is at the Haarlemerplein and also the
Westermarkt has a good herring.This is not a restaurant but a...
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Amsterdam Arena Stadium
The Amsterdam Arena, an all-weather stadium with a sliding roof which
can be closed in 35 minutes, was built in the mid-1990s in preparation
for Holland's hosting of the Euro 2000 soccer tournament. It is now
the home stadium of Holland's most famous football team, Ajax, who
achieved the rare feat in the early 1970s of winning the...
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Amsterdam flower market
This flower market is a must, the flower market, Bloemenmarkt
in Dutch, was wonderful especially in January when you are dreaming
of spring blossoms!
Here you can see plants and flowers (bulbs) from all over the world,
it is best to come in the morning when it is not as busy. A slow stroll
through the colourful flower market is a lovely experience even if
you...
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Bicycle
The major mode of travel in and around Amsterdam is the bicycle. To
those who have not been in cities heavily populated with bicycles
it can be somewhat challenging. Most people are tuned to look both
ways for automobiles, but not behind them on the right and left for
bicycles. For tourists in Amsterdam this can be a real problem. People
who are not...
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Coffee shops in Amsterdam:
Whether you fancy a coffee or a smoke-or even both, visit one (or
more) of Amsterdams euphemistically named ‘coffeeshops’!!
Full of character and fully legalised to sell marijuana/cannabis for
personal use.
There is no pressure to try or buy anything-simply ordering a cup
of coffee is quite acceptable!
The strict drug laws that...
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