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Initially a lively fish and cloth market, this square upon which the castle-like De Waag building stands was the holding place for Jews arrested during WWII. In the 1970s, Chinese immigrants created a small Chinatown, and a dec... more
Real Travelers who've been here
mroc2103 said
…-family: Times New Roman;">From the Oude Kerk, I headed across the Red Light District to the Nieuwmarkt which… continue reading »
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At a tranquil point on the historic Singel canal, this inexpensive hotel in a 300-year-old canal house isn't flashy or elegant, but it is bright and fresh, which makes it appealing to budget-conscious travelers who don't... more
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The Netherlands's most renowned church has been the source of inspiration for many musicians. The famous tower was completed in 1638, its bells manufactured by the renowned François Hemony foundry in 1658. Though the Protestant... more
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KandJBird said
… part of the neighborhood. The Noorderkerk became the church for the common people, while the Westerkerk… continue reading »
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If you like your celebrities with a waxen stare, don't miss the Amsterdam version of the famous London attraction. It has its own cast of Dutch characters (Rembrandt, Queen Beatrix, Mata Hari), among a parade of internat... more
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Rini said
… and believe me they are beautiful. -The square is also home to Madam Tussaud… continue reading »
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A 2-minute walk from the Anne Frankhuis, this hotel spreads over four floors in one of those typical steep-staired Dutch buildings, with the reception and breakfast room up one flight of stairs. It's owned and operated b... more
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You have not seen kitsch until you've paid Café Nol a visit. The Jordaan is a neighborhood famous for many things, but when it comes to kitsch it has no equals. This authentic bar shows of all the best and worst of what it mean... more
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The best beer cafe in Amsterdam? Quite likely. This bar is housed in an old distillery from 1690 just off the Nieuwezijds Kolk. The translation of Wildeman is the wild man. This place is beer. It doesn't play any music and it e... more
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Just 700m (760 yd.) from Centraal Station, this 1911 hotel, still owned by descendants of the original proprietors, has an 18th-century facade. Its rooms are super-modern, though, with thick carpets and ample wardrobe sp... more
Volendam Travel Experiences
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Back to where it started - Amsterdam
Our final day and its going to be sad to leave everyone. However, before we do, we have a full day in Amsterdam. We depart our hotel in... Continue reading »
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Hallo from Amsterdam!
So I thought that I would never get to sleep on the plane! We got those little eye mask things which actually kind of helped, unfortunate... Continue reading »
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Amsterdam
What can you say about this place? Amsterdam is the Las Vegas of Europe but not as artificial or made up. First off, the Dutch are... Continue reading »
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DÃa 6: Amsterdam
Despertamos sobre las 9:15 y bajamos al bar-comedor del albergue, donde nos espera un buen desayuno, bastante completo. Hay mucha gente h... Continue reading »
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Day 1: Landing and Staying at the Brouwer House
Day 1: We arrived in Amsterdam and sat in the airport for one hour before buying tickets for the train Amsterdam. We arrived at 7:00... Continue reading »
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