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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
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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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This fine collection of Asian art includes more than 300 paintings, sculptures and architectural items that have been part of the personal collection of real estate czar Trammell Crow and his wife for more than 30 years. Althou... 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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CrackerJones said
… and decided to go to the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. It was pretty cool, hadn’t been in a wax museum in a long… continue reading »
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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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This coffee shop and bar is called Hill Street Blues, after the well-known TV series, and is located next door to a police station. The place is decorated with graffiti not only on the walls but also on the sofas and chairs. Th... more
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Odd perhaps, but the Oude Kerk (Old Church) really is in the centre of the red-light district. Surrounded by cobblestones on which you can slip and fall on a rainy day, the church has maintained its medieval appearance, despite... more
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Amsterdam has quite a few Irish pubs and this is one of the best. Located on the Rokin, the Tara is a trendy pub frequented mainly by tourists and Brits who have made Amsterdam their home. The interior is lovely with the highli... more
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Heemskerk Travel Experiences
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Ah Experiencing the...culture
We arrived in Amsterdam, after the uneventful trip to the Rhine Valley, all very eager to experience the much talked about city!The bus f... Continue reading »
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Our Introduction to Amsterdam
Hallo! We woke up at 4:00 in the morning excited for the upcoming day. We spent the next half hour or so discussing our plans then,... 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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Amsterdam, Netherlands
The first words that come to mind when you think Amsterdam are "Red LIght District". So of course... after stepping off t... 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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