Review © 2007, Wcities
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Looking for a fun, relaxed time? Amsterdam-South is the place to go. Here you'll find Vondelpark, built in the second half of the 19th century and named for the poet Joost van den Vondel, whose statue was erected here in 1867. If you're a Van Gogh lover, then the Van Gogh Museum is a must--it hosts the world's largest collection of everything Van Gogh, from his paintings and drawings to his letters. Nearby you'll find the Rijksmuseum, considered to be the "national treasure of the Netherlands," featuring artists including Rembrandt, whose painting "Night Watch" is the centre piece, Vermeer, Frans Hals, and Jan Steen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the oldest inner courts in Amsterdam, the Begijnhof district is centreed on a group of historic buildings, mostly private dwellings. It was one a Béguinage, which were collections of small buildings used by Beguines, several lay sisterhoods of the Roman Catholic Church, founded by religious women who longed to serve God but did not want to retire from the world. Today, though, it is the site of the English Reformed Church. The only inner court in Amsterdam founded during the Middle Ages, the Begijnhof lies within the Singel, the innermost canal of Amsterdam's circular canal system. The Begijnhof is a metre below the rest of the old city centre, because it is still at medieval street levels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The centre of the city surrounding Dam Square is Amsterdam's tourist headquarters. The square is used for events and concerts and is famous because of the many pigeons. Most visitors arrive by train and the route they follow from Central Station takes them along the Damrak and Dam Square. Any manner of souvenir shops, restaurants, hotels and street performances can be found here. Close by are Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein, where native Amsterdammers go to enjoy themselves on the weekends. Be adventurous and explore; you're sure to find something to keep you entertained. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The real core of the city is Dam Square with its beautiful Royal Palace. Most visitors arrive by train and the route they follow from Centraal Station takes them along the Damrak and Dam Square. This area is really focused on tourists. All kinds of souvenir shops, street performers and restaurants can be found here. The square is used for events and concerts and is famous because of the many pigeons. The two main shopping streets in Amsterdam, Kalverstraat and Nieuwendijk, come both out on Dam Square. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Built in 1612 during the expansion of the city, the Jordaan neighbourhood is well known all over the country for its specific street life, corny songs, sarcastic humour and working-class mentality. But this is mere nostalgia. Most of the Jordanezen (the native inhabitants) left some years ago for improved housing in neighbouring cities like Almere and Purmerend. Nowadays, it is a district with a lot of students and young urban professionals. The Jordaan accommodates many bars and cosy restaurants and is like a village in the big city. It is located between Brouwersgracht, Prinsengracht, Raamstraat, and Marnixstraat. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Leidseplein is very crowded both by day and by night. When the sun is shining the terraces are quickly filled. Street performers entertain the public, mainly consisting of tourists, with acrobatic acts and music. At night the public changes: Amsterdammers go out here to celebrate their weekend, to visit the theatres, cinemas, and clubs. The bars and clubs, such as Escape, close here after 5am. And next morning, only a few hours later, it starts all over again: the first tourists settle down on the terraces. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Museum Quarter is the area around Museumplein, just a ten minutes' walk from Leidseplein. The main museums are situated here: The Museum of the State, Van Gogh Museum and The Municipal Museum. The Concert Building can be found in this neighbourhood too. The Museum Quarter is also known for its exclusive shops. Many international clothing brands have their shops in P.C. Hooftstraat and Van Baerlestraat. And, of course, Museumplein is a great place to sit in the sun, enjoy your lunch, or just relax. This cultural area is very crowded during the day, but deserted at night. The newest city developments have taken place on the southern banks of the River Ij, on both the west and east sides of Central Station. This used to be a desolate area, with dilapidated warehouses. Now this part of town, with its great view of the river, is being completely redeveloped. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pijp was the first modern city development in Amsterdam at the end of the 19th century. Many houses were built here very quickly for the growing amount of labourers. Nowadays Pijp is known as the perfect example of multicultural society. People from all over the world live here: young and old, students and artists. The main streets in Pijp are Albert Cuypstraat, famous for its market, and Ferdinand Bolstraat. Around these roads you'll find many exotic restaurants and a typical Amsterdam pub is located on almost every corner. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The red-light district is the area left of the Damrak, the streets and canals in between Warmoesstraat and a square called Nieuwmarkt. The end of the two canals, Oudezijds Voorburgwal and Oudezijds Achterburgwal, marks the area's borders. Medieval Amsterdam was built here. De Wallen is best known for its window prostitution, sex shops and live shows, concentrated around the Oude Kerk, in alleys and around the canals. The atmosphere is somewhat chaotic most of the time, but also cosy; consider the fact that loads of tourists, pimps, drug dealers, addicts and locals come together in this district to do their own thing. You'll find numerous places to eat and drink and have a good time, day and night. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A pleasant city square bordered by some of the most popular clubs and cafés in Amsterdam, Rembrandtplein is a favorite of travelers itching to experience a taste of the city's nightlife. When the sun is shining, rows upon rows of outdoor summer terraces seat customers looking for a quick bite to eat or a place to begin their night out. Street performers entertain the public, mainly consisting of tourists, with acrobatic acts and music. Café Schiller Bar at Rembrandtplein 26 is one of the area's oldest and most popular spots for summer dining and drinking. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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This district is named after a hotel, called Hotel Plantage, which is located in the old monumental centre, in the heart of Amsterdam. The hotel features guestrooms and small apartments that can accommodate up to six people. This area, called De Plantage, was originally designed as a garden in the 17th century, but today it merely features a zoo called Artis, a botanical garden called De Hortus, and Waterlooplein's flea market. The hotel's location provides easy foot-access of Amsterdam. The central station, Dam square, Rembrandts Plein are all reachable on foot within five to 20 minutes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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