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Go shopping in the Nine Streets, examine the works of the Dutch Masters in one of the museums, admire the modern architecture of the Islands, immerse yourself in the multicultural Pijp and the East Indian district and have a beer in the Café Nol. 100% AMSTERDAM FOR PEOPLE WHO DON’T WANT TO MISS A THING!

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10 0 % A M ST E R DA M Amsterdam is one of the most expensive and multicultural cities in the world.

It’s also a very creative city that is home to many creative cultural centres and artist sanctuaries. ‘Mokum’ is never asleep. But where should you go for the best spots in the city? Shopaholics shouldn’t miss the Negen Straatjes. Visit De Pijp if you’re looking for the cosiest restaurants and trendiest cafés. The Jordaan is the area to go for brown cafés, historical buildings surrounding the Red Light District, and the Dam. Art and culture lovers will have a great time at NDSM-shipyard, the urban oasis Roest and the Westergasterrein. This guide will take you everywhere you’d like to go. Sightseeing, shopping, culinary delights and adventure, it’s all out there. The accessible maps will show you the way.

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Contents ABOUT 100% AMSTERDAM

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HOTELS

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QUARTER 1: CENTRUM

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QUARTER 2: JORDAAN & WESTERPARK

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QUARTER 3: NEGEN STRAATJES

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QUARTER 4: OUD-ZUID & OUD-WEST

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QUARTER 5: REMBRANDTPLEIN, UTRECHTSESTRAAT & DE PIJP

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QUARTER 6: DE EILANDEN & OOST

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Centrum

History, Red Light District and canals The canal belt, which made it onto the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2010, is responsible for the impressive layout of Amsterdam.During the Golden Age monumental buildings with large courtyard gardens appeared and changed the Kalverstraat from a dusty cattle market into an upscale shopping street.

Today this chic atmosphere is no longer noticeable: the high street shops have taken over and so have the crowds of people that walk down this street every day. You’ll still find some nice places around the Kalversstraat such as the Begijnhofje and the Amsterdam Museum. If you’re not so much into the high street shops, be sure to visit ‘Nieuwezijds’. Here you’ll find a number of shops selling products from up-and-coming young designers.

The streets around the Old Church, known as ‘de Wallen’, form the oldest part of the city centre. They date from the Middle Ages, back when the trade in herring and beer was the city’s main source of income. Today ‘de Wallen’ is the world’s most famous Red Light District. If you’re interested in the world

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1 of peepshows, banana bars and window prostitution, then visit this area on the annual open day when the prostitute working quarters are open to the public.

Chinatown and the Nieuwmarkt are the two most dynamic areas in the city centre. Take a walk through the Zeedijk, a street full of Asian stores and eateries. People from all cultures love to come here for a cheap bite to eat.

Then take a walk to the Recht- and Kromboomsloot. This area used to be 'sailor-central'. A difficult thing to imagine, as it is now such a peaceful area.

On the Dam, the historic heart of Amsterdam, you’ll find the National Monument, the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) and the Royal Palace. Don’t miss the Nes. This street might look like just another street but it’s full of theatres.

So now you know, the historic centre is not only for drunken tourists; it offers much more than just coffee shops and prostitutes.

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Oudemanhuispoort Join the students and walk through the gate.

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Places of interest The Fo Guang Shan He Hue Temple is Europe’s biggest Chinese Buddhist temple. Here Buddhist celebrations take place and you can take a course in Chinese or in Buddhism. Guided tours are on offer as well except on Sundays (make sure you book your ticket in advance). zeedijk 106-118, www.ibps.nl, phone 020 4202357, open tue-sat 12.00-5.00pm, sun 10.00am-5.00pm, free admission, tram 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 16, 17, 24, 25, 26 central station 7

Visit the Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House) and you will get a good impression of the working and living quarters (1639-1658) of this famous painter. You can admire his paintings, etchings and drawings in this museum. jodenbreestraat 4, www.rembrandthuis.nl, phone 020 5200400, open daily 10.00am-6.00pm, admission € 12,50, tram 9, 14 waterlooplein, metro 51, 53, 54 waterlooplein 15

The Oudemanhuispoort (old man’s home gate) is a covered passage that runs from the Achterburgwal to the Kloveniersburgwal. The gate leads to the Binnengasthuisterrein (a former hospital’s courtyard) of the University of Amsterdam. This place is swarming with students and you’ll find many bookstalls with second-hand books and magazines. oudemanhuispoort, book market mon-sat 12.00-6.00pm, free admission , tram 4, 9, 14, 16, 24, 25 muntplein 20

In the Middle Ages the Begijnhof used to be a home for religious women, where they cared for the sick and provided education. Today it’s an oasis of calm within the busy city centre. begijnhof (use entrance gate at spui), open daily 9.00am-5.00pm, free admission, tram 1, 2, 5 spui, tram 4, 9, 14, 16, 24, 25 rokin 22

The Amsterdam Museum will teach you all there is to know about the city of Amsterdam. You’ll be led through seven ages of history by means of stories, old movies, photos, recordings and paintings. nieuwezijds voorburgwal 357 and kalverstraat 92, www.amsterdammuseum.nl, phone 020 5231822, open daily 10.00am-5.00pm, admission € 10, tram 1, 2, 5 23

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The huge classical Royal Palace on the Dam was built as a city hall. After 1808 it became a palace and today it’s still used for official occasions.

Princess Beatrix handed over the crown to her son Willem-Alexander in this palace in 2013 by signing the Act of Abdication. The palace has a beautiful, decorated interior with its restored chandeliers, furniture and masterpieces. dam 1, www.paleisamsterdam.nl, phone 020 6204060, open daily 11.00am5.00pm (closed on mon and around / during official receptions), admission € 10, tram 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 14, 16, 17, 24, 25 dam 29

The Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) was built at the end of the 14th century when the Oude Kerk (Old Church) couldn’t accommodate the increasing number of churchgoers anymore. The Nieuwe Kerk has hosted the official inaugurations of seven generations of the royal family of Oranje-Nassau. On February 2nd, 2002 the then Crown-Prince Willem-Alexander and princess Máxima made their wedding vows in this church. Eleven years later, in 2013 on April 30th, Willem Alexander was inaugurated as King of the Netherlands in this same church. It hosts large art and photography exhibitions on a regular basis. dam 17, www.nieuwekerk.nl, phone 020 6386909, only open during exhibitions, hours vary, admissions vary, tram 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 14, 16, 17, 24, 25 dam 30

The Oude Kerk (Old Church) is Amsterdam’s oldest monument and has even been declared a European Monument. Exhibitions and concerts are organised in this church on a regular basis. oudekerksplein 23, www.oudekerk.nl, phone 020 6258284, open mon-sat 10.00am-5.30pm, sun 1.00pm-5.00pm, admission € 5, tram 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 16, 17, 24, 25 dam 33

The attic of a canal house is a secret church from the 16th century, named Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder (Our Dear Lord in the Attic). At that time the official religion was Calvinism. Non-Calvinists were only allowed to hold services in spaces that weren’t recognisable as a church. That’s the origin of this church. oudezijds voorburgwal 40, www.opsolder.nl, phone 020 6246604, open mon-sat 10.00am-5.00pm, sun & holidays 1.00pm-5.00pm, admission € 8, tram 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 16, 17, 24, 25 central station 34

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The Beurs van Berlage was originally designed as a stock exchange where shares and commodities were traded. The architect Berlage was inspired by the Italian architecture and was hoping for a more righteous society in which the stock market would be abolished; both of these influences are visible in the design. Although the stock exchange wasn’t abolished, the Beurs van Berlage does have a different purpose today. It hosts conferences, concerts and exhibitions and every Saturday you can join a guided tour and learn more about Berlage’s architectural career. damrak 243, www.beursvanberlage.nl, phone 020 5304141, open weekly guided tour on sat 10.30am-12.00, price guided tour € 14,50 incl. drink, tram 4, 9, 16, 24, 25 dam 36

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Food and drink Dwaze Zaken is a place one wouldn’t expect just across from Central Station. You’ll get a home away from home feeling as soon as you enter the cosy living room. You can eat the daily special or just have a beer here. On Monday night they serve potluck dinner for only € 6. There are often live jazz gigs and they host changing exhibitions as well. prins hendrikkade 50, www.dwazezaken.nl, phone 020 6124175, open mon-sat 9.00-0.00am, price € 17, tram 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 16, 17, 24, 25 central station 1

In café Int Aepjen (old Dutch language meaning ‘at the Monkey’) you can experience what the city of Amsterdam must have been like in the old days.

It is said that the Dutch saying ‘in de aap gelogeerd zijn’ (which means to be in a bad situation, literal translation ‘staying at the Monkey’) originated here in the 15th century. The story goes that if guests weren’t able to pay their bill, the owner wanted to be paid in monkeys. These monkeys were brought into the city by the travelling sailors and were flea infested. If you saw a man walking along the Zeedijk fiercely scratching himself, you would say ‘die heeft in de Aep gelogeerd’ (he must have stayed at the Monkey). zeedijk 1, phone 020 6268401, open sun-thu 12.00-1.00am, fri-sat 3.00pm3.00am, price € 3, tram 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 16, 17, 24, 25 central station 2

The Indian Chef at Ganesha has over thirty years experience in traditional North Indian cuisine. He’ll cook you a delicious meal at a very reasonable price. Dishes can be spicy, but don’t have to be. Be sure to order a delicious mango-lassi, the perfect cool drink to go with a spicy curry. geldersekade 5, www.ganesharestaurant.nl, phone 020 3207302, open daily 5.00pm-11.00pm, price € 16, tram 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 16, 17, 24, 25 central station 3

Café Captein & Co is situated in a beautiful area of Amsterdam and offers a great view of the Oude Waal (Old Waal) and the Montelbaanstoren (tower).

This is a great place to have a beer and to try out the ‘bitterbal’ (crunchy deepfried ragout ball). They also serve nice main-dish salads. binnen bantammerstraat 27, phone 020 6278804, open mon-fri 4.00pm1.00am, sat-sun 12.00-1.00am, price € 12,50, tram 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 16, 17, 24, 25, 26 central station, metro 51, 53, 54 nieuwmarkt 5

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At the Hemelse Modder (Heavenly Mud) restaurant a lot of thought is put into the products they use in the kitchen. On the menu you’ll find lots of local veggies, ‘honest’ fish and organic meat. For dessert consider the Heavenly Mud. This 100% fairtrade chocolate mousse dessert really lives up to its reputation. oude waal 11, www.hemelsemodder.nl, phone 020 6243203, open daily from 6.00pm, price € 19,50, tram 1, 2, 4 ,5, 9, 13, 16, 17, 24, 25, 26 central station 6

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Nam Kee plays a leading part in the novel (and film) ‘De oesters van Nam Kee’ (‘The oysters of Nam Kee’) by writer Kees van Beijnum. Here you can eat delicious, authentic and cheap Chinese food. Don’t come here for a romantic dinner though; the fluorescent light isn’t all that flattering. zeedijk 111-113, www.namkee.net, phone 020 6243470, open daily 12.0011.00pm, price € 12, tram 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 16, 17, 24, 25, 26 central station, metro 51, 53, 54 nieuwmarkt 8

You would expect to find a creative place like Latei in the Pijp or the Jordaan area, not in the Red Light District surrounded by Chinese eateries.

Here you’ll get a nice cup of joe, and it’s a great place to browse curiosities of the 60s and 70s. Everything in Latei is for sale, even the chair you sit on. zeedijk 143, www.latei.net, phone 020 6257485, open mon-wed 8.00am-6.00pm, thu-fri 8.00am-10.00pm, sat 9.00am-10.00pm, sun 11.00am-6.00pm, price € 4, tram 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 16, 17, 24, 25 central station, metro 51, 53, 54 nieuwmarkt 9

A-Fusion has lots of options on the menu and serves Asian cuisine.Try their specialities from the Fuzhou region, as this is the area in China the owners’ family come from. The restaurant was highly recommended by the late Johannes Van Dam (a well-known Dutch culinary journalist). zeedijk 130, www.a-fusion.nl, phone 020 3304068, open daily 12.00-11.00pm, price € 13, tram 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 16, 17, 24, 25, 26 central station, metro 51, 53, 54 nieuwmarkt 10

Café Bern was founded by a nuclear physicist from Switzerland who wanted to start over again in the Netherlands. This place offers the best cheese fondue in town. The entrecote is another delicious option, which you’ll be preparing yourself at your table. nieuwmarkt 9, phone 020 6220034, open daily 4.00pm-1.00am, price € 18, tram 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 16, 17, 24, 25, 26 central station, metro 51, 53, 54 nieuwmarkt 11

Looking for a no-fuss traditional 'brown café' to have a beer? Then try Café ‘t Loosje. It has a nice (heated) terrace filled with locals when the sun is out. nieuwmarkt 32, phone 020 6272635, open sun-thu 9.00am-1.00am, fri-sat 9.00am-3.00am, drinks from € 2, tram 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 16, 17, 24, 25, 26 central station, metro 51, 53, 54 nieuwmarkt 12

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De Engelbewaarder (the Guardian Angel) used to be a literary café. As they mostly serve draught beer it now looks more like a Belgian café. On Sundays this is a lovely place for an afternoon drink with live jazz from 4.30 pm.

While you’re there you might as well stay for dinner. Like a true Belgian café they serve good food at affordable prices. kloveniersburgwal 59, www.cafe-de-engelbewaarder.nl, phone 020 6253772, open sun-thu 11.00am-1.00am, fri-sat 11.00am-3.00am, drinks from € 3, tram 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 16, 17, 24, 25, 26 central station, metro 51, 53, 54 nieuwmarkt 14

Grand Café de Jaren is one of Amsterdam’s biggest cafés. It’s a light and airy grand café and a nice place to have a coffee, afternoon drink, something to eat or read the newspapers. If you can find a free spot enjoy their lovely water–side terrace or head upstairs to the terrace on the first floor. You can enjoy the wonderful city centre view here. nieuwe doelenstraat 20, www.cafedejaren.nl, phone 020 6255771, open sunthu 9.30am-1.00am, fri-sat 9.30am-2.00am, drinks from € 3, tram 4, 9, 16, 24, 25 muntplein 19

Het Houten Huisje (the Wooden Cottage) offers fresh, light and organic menu options such as wraps, salads and soups. They serve nice comfort food too: like delicious Belgian organic french fries with homemade tartar sauce accompanied by an organic burger. Enjoy healthy delicious food in this very small cottage. nieuwezijds voorburgwal 289, www.hethoutenhuisje.com, phone 020 6256542, open mon-wed 11.00am-6.00pm, thu-fri 11.00am-7.00pm, sat-sun 11.00am6.00pm, price sandwich € 5, tram 1, 2, 5 spui, tram 4, 9, 14, 16, 24, 25 rokin 24

At the transvestite bar ‘t Sluisje they know how to make you dance and have a good time. You'll be able to dine and watch the show at the same time.

Transvestites serve you a three-course dinner but keep an eye on these ladies, they love to joke around. Be sure to be on time because the number of guests is limited. Once you’re in, you’ll be dancing all night long! torensteeg 1, www.sluisje.nl, phone 020 6240813, open thu & sun from 7.00pm, fri-sat 6.00pm-8.30pm or from 9.00pm, closing times vary, price 3-course menu & show € 45, tram 1, 5, 17 dam / raadhuisstraat 28

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The chocolate milk at Metropolitan Deli will remind you of the movie Chocolat. Everything in this place is prepared with some form of chocolate, so a big warning to all chocaholics! Don’t forget to try the home made, traditional Italian ice cream. Tastings are organised as well. warmoesstraat 135, www.metropolitandeli.nl, phone 020 3301955, open 9.00am-1.00am daily , price piece of cake ₏ 3, tram 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 14, 16, 17, 24, 25 dam 32

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Shopping Fashion designer Catta Donkersloot sells her designs and limited editions in her own boutique. Besides that you’ll also find photographs and work by other artists. The prints on the clothes are handmade in her studio; these are designer pieces you can afford. If you feel like being creative yourself, you can join a workshop in the shop’s studio. geldersekade 65sou, www.catta.nl, phone 06 24894183, open wed-fri 10.00am6.00pm, sat 12.00-6.00pm, tram 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 16, 17, 24, 25 central station 4

The End offers a big collection of vintage boots, heels and clothes. We all know that ‘vintage’ is just a trendy name for second hand clothes, and because it is trendy, it’s not cheap anymore. But, hey, at least now you’ve got your hipster vintage look! nieuwe hoogstraat 5, phone 020 6253162, open mon 12.00-7.00pm, tue-sat 10.30am-7.00pm, sun 12.00-6.30pm, metro 51, 53, 54 nieuwmarkt 13

Right behind the city hall and the Muziektheater (Music Theatre) you’ll find Waterlooplein. This flea market has a total of 300 stalls with mostly secondhand stuff. It is said that if you can’t find what you need at this market, then it doesn’t exist. Waterlooplein is a fun experience, though you won’t find any real bargains anymore. waterlooplein, www.waterloopleinmarkt.nl, open mon-sat 9.00am-6.00pm, tram 9, 14, metro 51, 53, 54 waterlooplein 16

Chocolate lovers (or should we say ‘bomboni’ lovers) should pay Puccini a visit. They offer all kinds of traditional chocolates with caramel or marzipan.

If you feel adventurous, go for the ones with lemongrass or pepper. staalstraat 17, www.puccinibomboni.com, phone 020 6265474, open sun-mon 12.00-6.00pm, tue-sat 9.00am-6.00pm, tram 4, 9, 14, 16, 24, 25 muntplein 17

Droog Design contributed significantly to Dutch design conquering the world. Their store/showroom offers world-famous Dutch design. You can find some affordable pieces too. staastraat 7b, www.droog.com, phone 020 5235059, open tue-sun 11.00am6.00pm, tram 4, 9, 14, 16, 24, 25 muntplein 18

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At Open Shop you can buy clothing by young Dutch designers. The idea is both fun and practical, the designer rents a clothes rack and displays his or her latest collection. An excellent way to see if customers like it or not. To all shopaholics out there, check out the linen bags with the ‘Your husband called; you can buy whatever you like’ print. No need to hold back anymore! nieuwezijds voorburgwal 291, www.openshopamsterdam.com, phone 020 5286963, open fri-wed 12.00-6.00pm, thu 12.00-9.00pm, tram 1, 2, 5, 13, 17 dam 25

SPR Specials is the outlet branch of SPRMRKT on the Rozengracht. This is your chance to buy beautiful items for both men and women at much lower prices. Brands include Acne, Damir Doma and 7d. Collections change every 4 to 6 months. nieuwezijds voorburgwal 262, www.sprmrkt.nl, open daily 12.00-18.00, tram 1, 2, 5, 13, 17 dam 26

Japan lovers should definitely visit ‘t Japanse winkeltje (the Japanese little store). This store was renovated in 2010 and displays the subtle beauty of Japanese design in a simple and clean style. Here you can admire and buy ceramics, handmade paper, kimonos, lamps and books. nieuwezijds voorburgwal 177, www.japansewinkeltje.nl, phone 020 6279523, open tue-sat 10.00am-6.00pm, tram 1, 2, 5, 13,17 dam 27

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Start at Central Station and walk towards the Prins Hendrikkade to enjoy a slow food lunch 1 and a beer in the oldest bar 2 . Walk along the Gelderse kade where you can check out an Indian restaurant for later on 3 . Admire original designs at Catta Donkersloot 4 . Turn left into Waalsteeg, and then right if you’d like another beer 5 and want to try the perfect chocolate mousse for dessert 6 . Turn right at Montelbaanstraat and another right into Recht Boomsloot. Keep right, walk along Gelderse kade and cross the first bridge on your left. Take the second street on your left (Zeedijk) and enter the world of Buddhism 7 . Suck down some oysters 8 , enjoy coffee and cake 9 or try out some Asian cuisine. Walk across the Nieuwmarkt 10 for an old-fashioned brown café and the best cheese fondue 11 12 .

Continue left along the canal into Kloveniersburgwal. Do some shopping in Nieuwe Hoogstraat 13 . Have a Belgian beer or grab a bite to eat 14 . Turn left into the Raamgracht and keep on the left of the canal. Walk underneath the apartment building and continue until Sint Antoniebreestraat. Discover Rembrandt’s house, located on Jodenbreestraat 15 . Cross Waterlooplein 16 and walk past city hall. Cross the bridge over the river Amstel and walk into Staalstraat for some nice boutiques 17 18 . Turn left into Nieuwe Doelenstraat 19 and then walk back along the left bank of the Kloveniersburgwal. Continue underneath the university gate through the Oudemanhuispoort 20 to the Ouderzijds Achterburgwal. Take a left and an immediate right crossing the bridge, keep right and walk up and down the Nes 21 with its theatres.

Cross the Rokin, walk along Spui and turn right under the gate. Experience the oasis of calm in the Begijnhof 22 . Continue and turn left into the ‘gedempte Begijnensloot’, cross the courtyard of the Amsterdam museum 23 and then past several special clothing boutiques 24 25 26 27 . Stroll towards Molsteeg 28 cross the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal and follow the Gravenstraat and the Zoutsteeg back to the Damrak 29 30 . Turn right into the Damrak and walk to the end for the national monument, take a left into Warmoesstraat 31 32 . Turn right into Sint Annenstraat, then take the first street left and continue towards Oudekerkseplein for an exhibition or special concert 33 . Continue left on the Oudezijds Voorburgwal 34 35 . Take a left at Armbrug, another left at Warmoesstraat and then a right. Take a moment to admire the construction of one of Amsterdam’s greatest architects 36 .

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Start at Central Station and walk towards the Prins Hendrikkade to enjoy a slow food lunch 1 and a beer in the oldest bar 2 . Walk along the Gelderse kade where you can check out an Indian restaurant for later on 3 . Admire original designs at Catta Donkersloot 4 . Turn left into Waalsteeg, and then right if you’d like another beer 5 and want to try the perfect chocolate mousse for dessert 6 . Turn right at Montelbaanstraat and another right into Recht Boomsloot. Keep right, walk along Gelderse kade and cross the first bridge on your left. Take the second street on your left (Zeedijk) and enter the world of Buddhism 7 . Suck down some oysters 8 , enjoy coffee and cake 9 or try out some Asian cuisine. Walk across the Nieuwmarkt 10 for an old-fashioned brown café and the best cheese fondue 11 12 .

Continue left along the canal into Kloveniersburgwal. Do some shopping in Nieuwe Hoogstraat 13 . Have a Belgian beer or grab a bite to eat 14 . Turn left into the Raamgracht and keep on the left of the canal. Walk underneath the apartment building and continue until Sint Antoniebreestraat. Discover Rembrandt’s house, located on Jodenbreestraat 15 . Cross Waterlooplein 16 and walk past city hall. Cross the bridge over the river Amstel and walk into Staalstraat for some nice boutiques 17 18 . Turn left into Nieuwe Doelenstraat 19 and then walk back along the left bank of the Kloveniersburgwal. Continue underneath the university gate through the Oudemanhuispoort 20 to the Ouderzijds Achterburgwal. Take a left and an immediate right crossing the bridge, keep right and walk up and down the Nes 21 with its theatres.

Cross the Rokin, walk along Spui and turn right under the gate. Experience the oasis of calm in the Begijnhof 22 . Continue and turn left into the ‘gedempte Begijnensloot’, cross the courtyard of the Amsterdam museum 23 and then past several special clothing boutiques 24 25 26 27 . Stroll towards Molsteeg 28 cross the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal and follow the Gravenstraat and the Zoutsteeg back to the Damrak 29 30 . Turn right into the Damrak and walk to the end for the national monument, take a left into Warmoesstraat 31 32 . Turn right into Sint Annenstraat, then take the first street left and continue towards Oudekerkseplein for an exhibition or special concert 33 . Continue left on the Oudezijds Voorburgwal 34 35 . Take a left at Armbrug, another left at Warmoesstraat and then a right. Take a moment to admire the construction of one of Amsterdam’s greatest architects 36 .

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