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IN THIS ISSUE Coverstory: Holland Festival Programme 1 - 26 June 2013

Negen Straatjes Special The most exciting events

Visit the best shopping district in Amsterdam

IN EVERY ISSUE City of Amsterdam Where to begin?

Discover our 9 Areas Enjoy Amsterdam

This season in Amsterdam Art & Culture, Theatre, Music and Events

Listing Museums, Stage Theatre and Sightseeing All our cultural addresses

Food, Drinks and Nightlife Where to find Amsterdam nightly entertainment

Redlight Disctrict Where to find the city’s nightly entertainment

Map of Amsterdam Find your way in Amsterdam

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Long-lunchers, shoppers on a quick break, delicate diners – all head to Zushi, on the banks of the Amstel river. Hip coloured lighting, tight design, give a contemporary edge. Cool music softens the mood. It’s smart, relaxed, rejuvenating. Whether you’re looking for a quick pulse of protein, or a lingering riverview meal, Zushi fits the bill.

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City of Amsterdam Where to begin? That’s a good question! Amsterdam has so much to offer that it is impossible to see everything in a week, let alone in a weekend. To make things a little easier for you the Amsterdam Journal has divided the city into nine easy-reference areas for you. Each area has its own character. In the one area you will mainly find the authentic Amsterdam with its real brown (referring to the dark wood interiors) pubs (the Jordaan), in the next area you will find the most important art collections of the Netherlands (Museumkwartier – Museum Quarter), large shops or on the contrary unusual specialist shops (Centrum (Centre), de Negen Straatjes (Nine Streets) or nature combined with history (the Plantage). For those who want to go out, Amsterdam (Rem!

brandtplein, Leidseplein) is the place to be. Also modern architecture buffs can indulge themselves here (Eastern Docklands) and those who also want to see Amsterdam’s world-famous and typical side, now’s your chance (Red light district). You could easily spend a day in each area, but luckily combining the areas is also easy. The areas link up well, public transport will take you everywhere. Should you be at a loss: Amsterdammers are helpful and practically everyone speaks English. Welkom en veel plezier!

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Enjoying authentic Amsterdam in a relaxed way that is what you do in the Jordaan. In the past labourers and craftsmen used to live in the crisscross of little streets. Now you get pleasantly lost among the local shops, antiquarian bookshops, galleries and (brown) pubs. This charming working class area is hot! Authentic working class area You can wander around through the streets and side streets in a relaxed way and enjoy the spontaneous and relaxed atmosphere. You can experience the typical atmosphere of the Jordaan, in streets like Westerstraat, Tweede Anjeliersdwarsstraat, Tweede Tuindwarsstraat and around the Noordermarkt. On Saturdays you will find the best organic farmer’s market of Amsterdam on the Noordermarkt, directly opposite the Noorderkerk (Noorder church). Pubs/Bars and shops When you walk from the Noorderkerk to the Westerkerk (Western church) – the recognizable church that has a blue-red crown on its tower - , you will automatically get to the Westermarkt. Here you will find the monument for gay people (1987), consisting of three large pink granite triangles. From here you can go straight onto Rozengracht (Rozen canal). This shopping street is very well-liked because of its diversity of nice shops.

TIPS! • Do you want to visit the Anne Frank House (Prinsengracht 267)? Be there on time and prepare for serious waiting times. • Find Dutch conviviality in one of the over 60 (brown) cafés in the Jordaan. • Visit the fabric market (Lapjesmarkt) on the Noordermarkt: Mondays 8.00 – 14.00 hours. • Feel like going on a shopping spree? At the edge of the Jordaan you will find the Haarlemmerstraat and the Haarlemmerdijk with many contemporary and unique and edgy clothes shops.

Anne Frank house Also not far from the Westerkerk, you can take a look in the Anne Frank’s Achterhuis. Behind a closet that turns out to be a door, you will find the small house where she wrote in her diary. Very oppressive. The real pub life ‘Gezellig. This Dutch word – that can barely be translated properly -, applies perfectly to the typical (brown) pubs in the Jordaan. The atmosphere is easy-going, the people are spontaneous and speak with a very broad Amsterdam accent. You will regularly hear the sound of original Dutch music.

OUTRAS COISAS Herenstraat 31, www.outrascoisas.nl Restyle your home with Outras Coisas. The place for stylish furniture, furnishings, lamps and accessories for every room in the home, a paradise for admirers of items of style and quality. Your home will look fantastic with thousands of items to choose from, from traditional to contemporary. Handmade white pottery from Paris (Astier de Villatte), Hand blown glass,

French soap, a large collection of handbags from Campomaggi and Ellen Truijen and much, much more. Particulary interesting is the exclusive collection of Missoni Home decorations and the Beach Line; jewellery and scarfs. Opening hours: Tue till Fri: 10.00 - 18.30 Saturday: 10.00 - 18.00 Sun & Mon: 12.00 - 17.00

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Rozengracht 54, phone: (020) 6243681 www.coppenhagenbeads.nl Visit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coppenhagen kralen,â&#x20AC;? the oldest and best-known bead store in Holland. In our store you will find an extensive assortment of glass beads, precious stones, silver and other essentials like thread, chain, clasps and so on. Our professional expertise is there to help you create your own jewellery. Opening hours: Mon: closed, Tue till Fri: 10.00 - 18.00, Sat: 10.00 - 17.00

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Not far behind Dam Square, between the wellknown ring of canals, you will find nine small streets full of small specialist shops, boutiques and galleries. The three times three streets are situated neatly side to side and together they are a kilometre long, but make no mistake! You can easily lose yourself here for a day. Pleasant, unique and bold In former times the workshops of craftsmen could be found in Reestraat, Berenstraat, Runstraat, Hartenstraat, Wolvenstraat, Huidenstraat, Gasthuismolensteeg, Oude Spiegelstraat and Wijde Heisteeg. Nowadays the small streets are full of specialist shops. If you want to snap up something special, you are bound to be successful here. Contrary to the large shops in the city centre, nothing is standard here. Except the more easy-going atmosphere and the great amount of creativity. Vintage, chic, second-hand and everything in between The collections of the shops show that the owners are passionate enthusiasts. Many of them have made their hobby their job. If you love clothes with just something special, you can indulge yourself in the more than fifty clothes shops. No sameness here, but mainly colourful, chic, trendy, exciting, vintage or secondhand clothes. The second-hand shops in the Nine Streets are famous for vintage, chic and second-hand clothes in Amsterdam by the way. Unlike anything else All the shops really show sincere interests: shoe shops with unusual collections, a sock shop for men, specialised bookshops, a cheese shop with hundreds of different types of cheeses and have you ever seen a White Teeth shop before?

TIPS! • On de9straatjes.nl/uk/ you can see the amount of specialised shops • Most shops in the Nine Streets are also open on Sundays, after 12.00 hours. • There are various small cafés in the Nine Streets that sell healthy sandwiches, smoothies, cheesecake and other goodies.

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“The whole world is built around Amsterdam” wrote the world famous in Holland poet Joost van den Vondel in the seventeenth century. This century - being the Dutch Golden Age - was for Amsterdam a previously unexperienced period of prosperity. People came to the city for business or a decent living. The old town area became too small, so an extension was inevitable and three new main canals were dug out: Heren-, Keizers- and Prinsen-gracht. Between them cross-canals and -streets. The quarter of ‘9 Streets’ was constructed in the first half of the 17th century and was

from the beginning until now dominated by trade and culture. The names of the streets remind us of the old artisans dealing with all kinds of skins for the leatherindustry. The area permits a general view of the architecture of all kinds of houses. Among these houses are the beautiful Vingboon-Houses and the building ‘Felix Meritis’. The Felix Meritis-building dates from 1787. It was ordered by the Felix Meritis-Society. This society was guided by the enlightenment and the ideals of those days. In this building the first Amsterdam (oval) concert-hall was constructed. By means of concerts, lessons and tests the

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public was actively involved. With a short intermission it has always cleared the way for cultural purposes. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was heard in the no longer exisiting municipal theater on the Keizersgracht. On the Herengracht you’ll find the Biblical Museum. The collection is quite diverse with in its heart the Book itself (the oldest dating from 1477), an important number of temple models, archeological finds from Egypt and so on.In the Gasthuismolensteeg nr. 7 you will find the Dutch Spectacles Museum. It reveals the history of spectacles over 700 years. In the neighbourhood of our quarter of the ‘9 Streets’ is the Royal Palace, the former Town Hall, built in 1648, the Westerkerk where Rembrandt was buried and the Anne Frank House in which the Frank family was hiding from l942 until l944. Here Anne wrote her famous diary. Visit us and find for yourself that our ‘9 Streets’ are an ideal framework to explore Amsterdam in all it’s facets and richness. Moreover you’ll have the experience that our quarter itself is an exclusive shopping area with an unmatched range of shops, studios, restaurants and hotels.

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The 9 SHOPPING IN THE Streets SHOE{DICTION Oude spiegelstraat 3 | 1016 BM Amsterdam 020 4233888 | www.shoediction.nl info@shoediction.nl Luxury boutique Shoe{diction presents you a fresh and exclusive “SUMMER” collection of high end labels. Situated in the popular 9 streets brands such as Missoni, Givenchy, Marc By Marc Jacobs, See by Chloé and Emilio Pucci fill our sore shelves. Visit us in the store or check the collection online.

Nielsen Lunch Café

Opening hours: Monday 12:00 - 19:00, Tue - Fri 11:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 - 18:00, Sun 12:00 - 18:00.

Berenstraat 19 020 3306006 At the delightfully informal lunch café Nielsen, where fresh flowers put you in a summery mood whatever the weather, you are spoilt for choice from a delicious breakfast menu. Furthermore, do they have a very attractive lunch card, with scrumptious club sandwiches and home made cakes. All ingredients used are fresh and ecological friendly meat is used. They have many vegetarian and vegan dishes on the menu. All the dishes are home made, of course. Especially recommendable is their multiple prize-winning club sandwich. A true family business with a passion for fresh, honest and tasty food.

Beadies Huidenstraat 6 | 1016 ES Amsterdam www.beadies.com (Shopping online is possible!) Handmade pieces that are real eye-catchers. Beautiful beads, charms and semi-precious stones from all over the world of which you can design your own perfect piece of jewelry, special requests can be made by the employees in the store. You can also sit down and make jewelry yourself in the back of the store. Fashionable, upto-date, trendy designs. Colorfull, Ibiza style.

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Pretty Rings Most beautifull rings from Paris

Fashion Flairs Clothing

monday Tuesday - saturday Sunday

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Berenstraat 26, T 020-6202104 www.prettyrings.nl

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Berenstraat 40, T 020-4277100 www.fashionflairs.nl 12.00 - 18.00 hrs 10.00 - 18.00 hrs 12.00 - 18.00 hrs

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BEAUREGARD Ibiza Style

Runstraat 29, T 020-5287222 www.beauregard.nl BEAUREGARD means “beautiful to see” and that is exactly what we want you te be. Monday: 12.30 - 18.00 hrs | Tuesday till Saturday: 10.30 - 18.00 hrs | Sunday: 12.30 - 17.00 hrs |

Parisienne Fashion accesories

Berenstraat 4, T 020-4280834

Tuesday - friday Saturday Sunday

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Mint Mini Mall Lifestyle items - Accessories - Gifts

RAIN Natural Body & Bath products

Runstraat 27, T 020-6272466 www.mintminimall.nl

Huidenstraat 17, T 020-6220440 www.rainafrica.nl/shop

A marvelous new place in town for lifestyle items, trendy accessories & spot on gifts for him, for her & for the little ones. Monday: 12.30 - 18.00 hrs | Tuesday till Saturday: 10.30 - 18.00 hrs | Sunday: 12.30 - 17.00 hrs.

FAIR TRADE natural body & bath products, made with organic wild harvested African Oils, and luxurious handmade beauty gifts. Monday, Sunday: 12.00 - 18.00 hrs | Tuesday till Friday: 11.00 - 18.00 hrs | Saturday: 10.00 - 18.00 hrs

The 9 SHOPPING IN THE Streets Lust Runstraat 13 | 020 6265791 www.lustamsterdam.nl

SAS Design

Restaurant Lust is an all day round place that serves PURE GOOD FOOD in a trendy atmosphere. The lunch menu offers a great variety in sandwiches, salads, burgers and shakes. At night the place transforms to a more classy restaurant with nice wines and good service. The dinner menu is international, inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. For just a salad or an extensive night of dinning, Lust is a place to be.

‘Tame tomorrow... beautiful today!’ Gasthuismolensteeg 1 | 020 4271999 www.sasdesign.nl SAS Design has brought an elegant combination of oriental, antique and contemporary jewellery to the Amsterdam neighbourhood of the Nine Streets. This romantic boutique offers you a beautiful collection of handmade jewellery of their own design. The pieces are produced by a small team of gold smiths from the Indian Thar desert in first class silver, gold plated silver and gold with the use of precious stone. The store is open seven days a week. Open: Mon. 12-6pm, Tue. – Sat. 11am-6pm, Sun. 12-5pm

The vintage watch shop Reestraat 3 | 020 3892789 | www.awco.nl

Skins Cosmetics

Amsterdam Watch Company is specialized in sales and restoration of vintage watches from makes such as Omega, Rolex, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cartier and Patek Philippe. There’s also a large selection of watch straps and other watch relatedaccessories available as well as handmade watches from the Netherlands as Christiaan van der Klaauw and Roland Oostwegel. We say Bring back a piece of time!

Runstraat 11 and Van Baerlestraat 27 (Conservatorium Hotel) Amsterdam 020 5286922 | www.skins.nl Skins Cosmetics is the premium address for excellent service and internationally renowned niche cosmetics. We welcome you to discover our handpicked collection of perfumes, skincare and make up: Creed, Diptyque, Byredo, Laura Mercier, EVE LOM et al. Our stores are open 7 days a week. Check our Facebook page or website for current information about in-store events.

The 9 SHOPPING IN THE Streets Moscow by Pure Brands Runstraat 8 | 1016 GK Amsterdam www.purebrands.nl Come and shop at this lovely store with a great atmosphere. Full of Dutch designed clothing, only using the most beautiful colors and materials. Pure and comfortable!

Liebeskind Huidenstraat 11 | 1016 ER Amsterdam www.purebrands.nl Just opened in Amsterdam! A gorgeous store, filled with leather bags, wallets, clutches, shoes and clothing: all a woman wants!

Architect of time Available at Amsterdam Watch Company Reestraat 3 | 020 3892789 | www.awco.nl As a Bauhaus student of Walter Gropius, Max Bill intuitively understood how to apply the pursuit of constructive clarity and precise proportions to his work. The collaboration between Junghans and Max Bill began in 1956 with the design of a kitchen clock. The design of the face cascaded directly into the design of wristwatches in 1961.

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De Witte Tandenwinkel Dental Care and Oral Hygiene Products Runstraat 5 | 1016 GJ Amsterdam | 020 6233443 De Witte Tandenwinkel (The White Teeth Shop) sells a well figured out selection of dental care products, not easily to be found elsewhere. No, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not fanatics, but they like to convey the idea that dental main-tenance need not be an annoying plight, but a way of caring that can even be pleasant. They offer solid and practical advice and are not obtrusive with that. They are there for the customer who needs a package of simple toothpicks, safe toothpaste that really whitens, wire brushes of 6,3 millimetres wide or the best electric toothbrush there is. Open: Mon.: 1-6pm, Tue.-Fri.: 10am-6pm, Sat.: 10am-5pm

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Brilmuseum (Museum of Spectacles)

Keizersgracht 324 | 020 6262321 (office) www.felix.meritis.nl

Gasthuismolensteeg 7 | 020 4212414 www.brilmuseumamsterdam

Felix Meritis is an independent European centre for art, culture, science as well as an (inter) national meeting place in Amsterdam. In Felix Meritis art, culture, philosophy and politics are matters of everyday life. It continues the values of the Enlightenment that led its founders (40 citizens) to erect one of the grandest buildings on the Keizersgracht with Holland’s oldest purpose-built concert hall (opened in 1788).

The Brilmuseum (National Museum of Spectacles) grew out of a private collector’s passion for optometric objects. Today, the collection is displayed on two floors of a lovely 17th century building located in Amsterdam’s charming Negen Straatjes (Nine Streets) district. The museum provides a unique overview of the 700-year history of spectacles, including the changing fashions and technologies over the centuries.

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There are a number of things you cannot get round in Amsterdam. Culture enthusiasts cannot go home before they have admired a number of masterpieces in Holland’s most important museums with their own eyes. Where to begin? Rijksmuseum (National Museum) In this impressive monumental building dating from 1885 you will find the famous masterpieces of Dutch and Flemish painters from the fifteenth up to and including the nineteenth century. Here you will also find Rembrandt’s world-famous Night Watch (1650). Other masters to be found here are: Jan Steen, Frans Hals and Johannes Vermeer. After a long renovation project the Rijksmuseum has been open again completely since April. Van Gogh Museum When you walk through this museum you clearly see how this painter developed. As sombre as the paintings are that he made in the Netherlands, so colourful and vivid are the works that he made on French soil. You will also find works of contemporaries like Monet and Gauguin in the museum. Stedelijk Museum (Municipal Museum) The Stedelijk Museum, established in 1874, has a large collection of classical, modern and contemporary art. The museum owns about 90.000 objects from practically all important 20th and 21st century schools.

TIPS! • If you don’t like waiting, you just order your Museum tickets online. • During the concert season (mid-September to the end of June) a free lunch concert is given in the Concertgebouw on Wednesdays: between 12.00 and 12.30 hours. • High Society shopping: parallel to Museumplein you will find the most stylish and most expensive shopping street of the Netherlands: P.C. Hooftstraat. • Diamond lovers visit the Diamond Museum Amsterdam (Paulus Potterstraat, opposite Museumplein))

Concertgebouw (Concert building) In 1888 the first concert took place in this famous Concert building. The acoustics in the building are extraordinary. In 2013 the Concertgebouw is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Every month of the Jubilee year a different period from the history of the Concertgebouw are central. Browsing around in antique shops Together with the adjacent Nieuwe Spiegelstraat, Spiegelgracht (opposite the Rijksmuseum) makes up the heart of the Spiegelkwartier; an area with many antique shops and galleries.

Artist Mark Raven

and his Contemporary City Impressions

Text: Sarah Saarberg

It is obvious that the artist Mark Raven loves his birthplace by each and every work he has made of Amsterdam. This city never ceases to captivate and inspire him. Mark’s work is modern and wayward, but is unmistakably connected to this versatile and interesting capitol of ours. If Marks Raven’s father had had his way, Mark would have become a journalist. At the time, he followed his advice and went to the school for journalism. But he clearly was destined for other things. The artist explains his chosen medium: “The image, as means of communication, is far more appealing to me than text. Moreover, an image is universal. Everyone understands it.” And so, Mark installed himself as a street artist on a rug in the tunnel underneath the Rijksmuseum to capture the city in every way. “I love the city. But I love people too. I immediately want to show them what I make.”

Rembrandt and Escher Over the years, the art he has made, developed from highly detailed pen-and-ink drawings to a wilder and more suggestive play with lines. In his early days, Mark worked in the tradition of Rembrandt’s etchings and M.C. Escher’s graphic work, but gradually generated his modern touch. Mark combines traditional etching techniques with painting and modern graphic and digital techniques. All in a style that appeals to a lot of people. And not just tourists. Many Amsterdammers have a Mark Raven hanging on their wall.

Accessible for every budget Kiosk on Museumplein Mark’s work was liked right from the beginning. So much even, that the city council helped him to a studio right on the Museumplein in the form of a rebuild flower stall. “One of the busiest places in the city, so I am still amongst my people.” The stall is still there. Mark wanted his art to be accessible for everyone, and so he began to print t-shirts and posters with his work. “I would like it if everyone could enjoy my view of Amsterdam,” he simply says.

Nowadays, apart from the kiosk on Museumplein, he has a gallery slash shop on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, a fabulous location right behind Dam square next to Magna Plaza. On the ground floor you can buy t-shirts, posters, postcards and other articles, all with the recognizable Mark Raven art. Upstairs, you can find original prints, some printed in a limited edition, others not. This is for the reason that, despite his enormous success, Mark Raven wants to be attainable for every budget. “My boxes with coasters are very popular with backpackers. I like that: in this way, my view on Amsterdam will spread all around the world.”

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Anyone who has been in Amsterdam, will get inevitable questions about the Red Light district. In the Netherlands prostitution is legal. Although not appreciated by everyone, a tour through the Red Light district will certainly be an interesting experience. It can be combined well with a visit to and a good meal in adjacent ‘China Town’. The Zeedijk and China Town Close to Central station you will find one of the oldest streets in Amsterdam: the Zeedijk. The place is swarming with restaurants, cafés and Indonesian shops (tokos). The Zeedijk is the centre of China Town; the Peking ducks hang behind the windows and a large Buddhist temple colours the street scene. From midday you will increasingly smell aromas that make your mouth water. Pull up a chair in one of the smaller Chinese restaurants. This is where Chinese Amsterdammers (or Amsterdam Chinese) eat too. Is there a line somewhere? Then the wait is very probably highly worthwhile!

TIPS! • Visit one of Amsterdam’s oldest brown pubs in the oldest house on Zeedijk: café In ’t Aepjen. (café In the monkey) • Have a sumptuous tea at the Hofje van Wys. • Latei: find a place between all the furniture and other objects from the 60s/70s and go for a homemade cake or lunch. • Different from usual on Zeedijk: ES Collection has colourful and special underwear for men. You will find arty, fetish outfits at Demask. • There is an organic farmer’s market at Nieuwmarkt, at the end of Zeedijk every Wednesday and Saturday.

Red light district The Red Light district covers the area between Zeedijk and Warmoesstraat. As soon as dusk falls and the shining red light greets you, the atmosphere is loose and laid back here. The ladies behind the windows wink playfully are friendly and wave to the merry passers-by. Do you want to get your breath back for a moment from all the impressions? There are plenty of pubs to recover while enjoying a beer. Oude Kerksplein (Old Church Square) The Oude Kerksplein is special place in the heart of the Red Light district. The 14th century church is the oldest building still standing in Amsterdam. There’s a bronze statue on the square in honour of the prostitutes who have been active in this area for centuries. This lady is called ‘Belle’.

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A five-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station, you will get to Dam Square. Here you will find the Palace and the Vrijheidsbeeld (National Monument). The large dove population and street artists also attract the attention. From Dam Square you walk straight into the Walhalla for shopping fanatics. The major store chains are all represented here. Kalverstraat and Spui Everyone on the Netherlands knows this shopping street, Kalverstraat. It is about on kilometre long and has 15 side streets and alleys. Year-round Kalverstraat attracts people who want to do some serious shopping. Halfway through Kalverstraat you can walk onto one of Amsterdam’s most beautiful small squares: Spui. You will find a second-hand book market here every Friday. On Saturdays there is an art market. Rokin On Rokin, which runs parallel to Kalverstraat, you will find specialist shops, among which Gassan Diamonds and Tobacco shop Hajenius. This shop has been purveyor of tobacco to many European Royal households since 1826 already. Royal Palace and National Monument For those who don’t just want to pass Dam Square: the Palace on Dam Square is open for visitors a large part of the year. A major part of the art collection of the Oranje-Nassau royal family can be seen in the rooms. The National Monument opposite the Palace is the most important monument in the Netherlands in commemoration of World War II. Amsterdam Museum, Begijnhof Just behind the bustling Kalverstraat you will find the Museum that specialises in the history of Amsterdam (entrances: Kalverstraat 92 and Sint Luciënsteeg 27). The Begijnhofje (Beguinage) (entrance at the Spui) is an old court of almshouses with 49 houses dating from different time periods.

TIPS! • The Bijenkorf, literally a beehive’ on Dam Square is in itself already an attraction. Here you can find about all imaginable clothing and other articles of all conceivable brands. • Are you standing on Spui? Walk into Voetboogstraat and join the queue for Vleminckx. This chip shop owner does not have a first-rate reputation for nothing. • Don’t pass Warmoesstraat and admire creative rubber in the world’s first condom emporium the Condomerie and have the best chocolate drink in Metropolitan. • You will find Dutch and international celebrities at Madame Tussauds, the waxworks museum on Dam Square. 26

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Eating, drinking and dancing you do around Rembrandtplein (Rembrandt Square). All year around this is the place to be for dazzling nightlife and in summer the outdoor cafés are crowded. There’s also enough to see and do in the area for people who enjoy the good life. Reguliersdwarsstraat: gay and trendy A pub-crawl from Rembrandtplein will certainly also take you to Reguliersdwarsstraat. Here you will find the city’s most trendy gay entertainment places. The biggest and most famous of these are in the western part of the street, at the side of Koningsplein (Konings Square). Every café, every bar and every club has its own ambiance. Thorbeckeplein (Thorbecke Square) which is at a right angle to Rembrandtplein is teeming with restaurants and cafés too. Tuschinski Cinema Within one hundred metres of Rembrandtplein, in Reguliersbreestraat, you will find the most beautiful cinema of the Netherlands since 1921: Tuschinski. Styles you will find there are: the Amsterdam School, Jugendstil and Art Deco. Heineken Brewery For everyone who likes to drink beer a visit to the Heineken Brewery is a must really. In the former brewery on Stadhouderskade, which is a fifteen minute walk from Rembrandtplein, you will make an interactive trip through the world of Heineken with the Heineken Experience.

TIPS! • Catch a movie at Pathé Tuschinski, if only to be able to admire this beautiful cinema from inside (Reguliersbreestraat) • Music lovers go to Concerto: the largest alternative CD shop. Five buildings full of music in each conceivable genre. (Utrechtsestraat) • The pleasant neighbourhood behind Heineken Square is called De Pijp. You will find the well-known Albert Cuyp market here. • On Vijzelstraat you will find the City Archives: The Bazel. The inside of this monumental, art-deco style building is even eye-catching than the outside of the building.

Shopping in the Utrechtsestraat When you go to the Heineken Brewery from Rembrandtplein you can walk there via Reguliersgracht, but you can also take Utrechtsestraat. The specialist shops for clothing, books, design furniture and music will certainly make the small detour worth your while. The Utrechtsestraat is typically one of those Amsterdam streets with tasteful, unique and quirky shops.

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You don’t feel a lot of enthusiasm for the still life works in the Museum Quarter and you don’t feel like shopping or sight-seeing? With its 19th century architecture the Plantage is a green and quiet part of Amsterdam where there is plenty to do. Verzetsmuseum (Resistance Museum) You will find a lot of Jewish history in the Plantage. The Resistance Museum brings an impressive part of history to life. Admire the courage with which citizens undertook all kinds of things for Jewish fellow citizens and against the German occupier. Artis Royal Zoo The oldest zoo of the Netherlands was established in 1938. Nature and culture come together in this attractive city zoo. The monumental buildings and old trees give the park a completely own ambiance. Let yourself be led along the monumental aquarium, the African savannah, the planetarium and the butterfly garden. Hortus Botanicus And then another very special thing: one of the oldest horti in the world. The Hortus Botanicus was established as a city herb garden 375 years ago. You will find over 6,000 different varieties of plants here. Hermitage Museum Since 2009 you can admire exhibitions with art from the Hermitage of St. Petersburg, Russia in this beautiful building along the Amstel river. Two new exhibitions are opened each year. However, there’s more than Russian art and culture to be found. You will also find art pieces from other Western European countries there.

TIPS! • Discover a lot about Jewish history in Amsterdam. • Visit the Rembrandt House. • Take a walk from the Hermitage Museum across Amsterdam’s most well-known bridge: the Magere Brug (1871) (Skinny Bridge). • Find things you weren’t looking for on the Waterloo Square market.

Waterlooplein For those who love to comb markets, you cannot miss the one on Waterlooplein (Waterloo Square). Here you will mainly find a lot of second hand clothes and books, but you will also find market stalls with second-hand bicycles, tools or antiques. Sunday is the only day you that there is no flee market.

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Leidseplein: Amsterdam’s most famous, largest and most touristic entertainment area. There are countless restaurants with affordable day specials and outdoor cafés that even have heating when the weather is somewhat cold. Leidseplein is also the epicentre of all kinds of well-known theatres and concert podiums. Most people who have shopped in the city centre and people who have visited the museums on Museumplein end up at Leidseplein. This is a great place to rest your weary feet. Do you want to eat something? On the square and in the streets around the square all tastes are catered for: Italian, Mexican, Indian and even Tibetan. On and around Leidseplein The big building on Leidseplein is the Stadsschouwburg (City theatre). You can enjoy music and theatrical performances here every day. Right behind the Schouwburg the Melkweg (Milky Way) is situated. This multimedia centre is known for its concerts in the Netherlands and abroad. Many world-famous artists performed in the Melkweg in the early days of their careers. You will find Paradiso, THE pop temple of the Netherlands on the other side of Leidseplein. This is the spot where the great names performed. You can go crazy in the great hall with 1500 others. The large yellow building across the Stadsschouwburg is the City Theatre, a modern art house cinema. You will find De Balie, a pleasant grand café across the City Theatre. On and around Max Euweplein Max Euweplein is situated at less than a five minute walk from Leidseplein by Weteringschans. You will find various restaurants and cafés here, among which the Hard Rock café. You will also find Holland Casino here which houses the Lido Club.

TIPS! • Pay a spontaneous visit to theatre the Schouwburg? If you are lucky you can still get reduced rate tickets as of midday in the last minute ticket shop. • For a chic cup of coffee you go to Hotel Américain. It is a large hotel with a fountain in front of it, located on Leidseplein, past the outdoor cafes and past the Schouwburg theatre. • Do you love gaming and going out? Then get into a game pod at the Lido Club on Max Euweplein with your friends. • Great weather? You can walk straight into the Vondelpark from Max Euweplein.

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In the past fifty years Amsterdam’s harbour activities have moved to the west of the city. As a result space to live opened up along the IJ lake. The architecture is striking and interesting, it is the architecture of Amsterdam in the future. Architecture and urban design Present and past have been brought together in the architecture and the urban design of the Docklands. The harbour feeling is still alive, but old warehouses have been given new functions and the diverging designs of various artists link up with each other perfectly. Admire the special houses on KNSM island, walk across the whole Java island via the pedestrian bridges and take a look at the Whale (or Sphinx) on the Sporenbrug on Borneo island. IJburg is absolutely worth a visit for architectural buffs. The urban design scheme here is based on the ‘collage city concept’. The island consists of 8 neighbourhoods, each of which has its own individual character. Going out and music The Docklands attract many artistic people, so it comes as no surprise that when it comes to culture and going out there is plenty to do here. It’s mainly about contemporary classical music in the Music Building (Muziekgebouw) on IJ lake (a ten-minute walk from the back of the Central Station). The Bim house (Bim huis), that protrudes on the street side of the Music Building is a concert hall for jazz and improvised music. When you cross the IJ with the Ferry (Pont) from the back of the railway station, you get to another striking building: the Netherlands EYE Film Institute. The collection of the EYE comprises the complete film history.

TIPS! • Take a guided walk (also in the English language) on the Eastern Docklands • Visit the permanent showing in the basement of the EYE Film Institute Nederland for free. • Pay a visit to the beautiful Maritime Museum and get on board a replica of a VOC ship. (Kattenburgerplein 1) • Enjoy the sun on the roof terrace of the Nemo Science Centre (free of charge) or be surprised in this museum about technology and science. The Nemo Science Centre is equally interesting and fun for adults as it is for children.

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7 1 - L.A. DANCE PROJECT Benjamin Millepied, Merce Cunningham, William Forsythe Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam, 2-3 June, 8.30 p.m. Benjamin Millepied, choreographer of the Oscar winning thriller Black Swan, is looking with his L.A. Dance Project to collaborate with other art forms to move into new frontiers of dance. He presents a programme with Merce Cunningham’s radical piece Winterbranch, William Forsythe’s Quintett, which is seldom performed, and Reflections, a new piece by Millepied himself. 2 - SHÉDA Dieudonné Niangouna Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam, 6-7 June, 8.30 p.m.

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In Shéda the Congolese director Niangouna employs his expressive, hybrid and vivid language to create a place of refuge after an ‘apocalypse’. The characters gathering there embody fallen gods, who have returned as ghosts or in dreamlike apparitions. They try to redeem their humanity, while sharing their personal histories and their memories. 3 - EL DJOUDOUR (THE ROOTS) (ON THE COVER) Abou Lagraa, Compagnie La Baraka Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam, 9-11 June, 8.30 p.m. French-Algerian choreographer Lagraa shares his view on the essence of Islamic culture: generosity and brotherhood.

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Through dance he examines the scope of freedom of the individual physical body within culturally diverse societies. Male and female performers dance to the live vocals of Houria Aïchi and the subtle musical arrangements of composer Olivier Innocenti. 4 - CHRISTIAN MARCLAY Everyday / The Bell and The Glass & Screen Play EYE, 19 June, 8.30 p.m. Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ, 20 June, 8.30 p.m. The Swiss-American video artist/composer/musician Marclay has produced captivating work exploring the relationships between image and sound. Just as in his masterpiece The Clock (Golden Lion Venice Biennale), he has constructed a montage of hundreds of film clips for Everyday, which serves as a visual score for a five-piece ensemble with Marclay himself on turntables and electronics. At the EYE film institute the MAZE ensemble plays two early ‘video scores: The Bell and The Glass and Screen Play.

6 - MAHLERLIEDER Franui Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ, 22 June, 8.30 p.m. East-Tyrolean outfit Franui make Mahler sound like never before. With their unusual, brass-dominated instrumentation this ‘Musicabanda’ developed their unique sound by combining folk with classical music and jazz. Mahler’s late romantic songs undergo a fascinating metamorphosis, taking them back to their folk roots. 7 - BROOKLYN BABYLON Danijel Zezelj, Darcy James Argue Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ, 24 June, 8.30 p.m. The performance combines the haunting animations and live painting by graphic and comic artist Danijel Zezelj with the exciting, cosmopolitan polyphony of Secret Society, an 18-piece bigband led by Darcy James Argue – regarded as one of the great North American jazz musicians of the new generation.

5 - HANS WAS HEIRI Zimmermann & de Perrot Royal Theatre Carré, 13-15 June, 8 p.m.

8 - WHEN THE MOUNTAIN CHANGED ITS CLOTHING Heiner Goebbels, Vocal Theatre Carmina Slovenica Westergasfabriek, Zuiveringshal West, 25-26 June, 8.30 p.m.

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PERFORMING ARTS Boom Chicago Leidseplein 12, phone (020) 4230101 www.boomchicago.nl Theater Bellevue Leidsekade 90, phone (020) 5305301 www.theaterbellevue.nl Bijlmer Parktheater Anton de Komplein 240, phone (020) 3113930 www.bijlmerparktheater.nl Bimhuis Piet Heinkade 3, phone (020) 7882188 www.bimhuis.nl Theater Carré Amstel 115-125, phone (0900) 2525255 (40 cpm) www.theatercarre.nl Comedy Café Max Euweplein 43-45, phone (020) 6383971 www.comedycafe.nl Comedy Theater Nes 10, phone (020) 4222777 www.comedytheater.nl Dancemakers Boorstraat 1, phone (020) 6891789 www.dansmakers.nl Frascati Nes 63, phone (020) 6266866 www.theaterfrascati.nl Heineken Music Hall Arena Boulevard phone (0900) 687424255 www.heineken-music-hall.nl Marionettentheater Nieuwe Jonkerstraat 8 phone (020) 6208031 www.marionettentheater.nl Muziektheater Waterlooplein 22, phone (020) 6255455 www.muziektheater.nl RAI Europaplein 22, phone (020) 5491212 www.rai.nl Stadsschouwburg Leidseplein 26, phone (020) 6242311 www.stadsschouwburgamsterdam.nl Ziggo Dome Ziggo Dome, De Passage 100, phone (0900) 2353663 www.ziggodome.nl MUSIC De Badcuyp 1e Sweelinckstraat 10 phone (020) 6579669, www.badcuyp.nl Bethanienklooster Barndesteeg 6b, phone (020) 6250078 www.bethanienklooster.nl Bimhuis Piet Heinkade 3, phone (020) 7882188 www.bimhuis.nl

Theater Carré Amstel 115-125, phone (0900) 25 25 255 (40 cpm) www.theatercarre.nl Concertgebouw Concertgebouwplein 10, phone (0900) 6718345 www.concertgebouw.nl Cruise Inn Zuiderzeeweg 29 phone (020) 6927188 DeLaMar Theater Amstel 115-125, phone (0900) 2525255 (40 cpm) www.theatercarre.nl Heineken Music Hall Arena Boulevard, phone (0900) 687424255 www.heineken-music-hall.nl Mal Melo Lijnbaansgracht 163, phone (020) 4204592 www.melkweg.nl MC Theater Polonceaukade 5, phone (020) 6065050 Meervaart Meer en Vaart 300, phone (020) 4107700 www.meervaart.nl Melkweg Lijnbaansgracht 234a, phone (020) 5318181 www.melkweg.nl Orgelpark Gerard Brandtstraat 26, phone (020) 0205158111 www.orgelpark.nl Panama Oostelijke Handelskade 4, phone (020) 3118686 www.panama.nl Paradiso Weteringschans 6-8 phone (020) 6264521, www.paradiso.nl Ziggo Dome Ziggo Dome, De Passage 100 phone (0900) 2353663 www.ziggodome.nl Tropentheater Linnaeusstraat 2, phone (020) 5688215 www.tropentheater.nl Westerkerk Prinsengracht 281, phone (020) 6247766 www.westerkerk.nl MUSEUMS Ajax Museum Arena Boulevard 29 phone (020) 3111444, www.ajax.nl Allard Pierson, Archaeological Museum of the University of Amsterdam Oude Turfmarkt 127, phone (020) 5252556 www.allardpiersonmuseum.nl Amsterdam Cheese Museum Prinsensgracht 112, phone (020) 3316605 amsterdamcheesemuseum@gmail.com Amsterdam Museum, The Story of Amsterdam, your entry to the city Kalverstraat 92, phone (020) 5231822 www.ahm.nl

The Amsterdam Museum (Amsterdams Historisch Museum) Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 357, phone (020) 5231822 www.amsterdammuseum.nl Amsterdam Pipe Museum Prinsengracht 488, phone (020) 4211779 www.pipemuseum.nl Amsterdam Tattoo Museum Plantage Middenlaan 62, phone (020) 7009320 www.amsterdamtattoomuseum.com www.tamua.nl Anne Frank House Prinsengracht 267, phone (020) 5567100 www.annefrank.org ARCAM Prins Hendrikkade 600 phone (020) 6204878, www.arcam.nl Amsterdam Tulip Museum Prinsengracht 116, phone (020) 4210095 www.amsterdamtulipmuseum.com Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica Bloemstraat 13-19, phone (020) 6258079 www.ritmanlibrary.com Bijbels Museum / Biblical Museum Herengracht 366-368, phone (020) 624243 www.bijbelsmuseum.nl De Brakke Grond Nes 45, phone (020) 6266866 www.brakkegrond.nl The Cat Cabinet Herengracht 497, phone (020) 6269040 www.kattenkabinet.nl Cobramuseum Sandbergplein 1, Amstelveen, phone (020) 5475050 www.cobra-museum.nl Diamond Museum Amsterdam Paulus Potterstraat 8, phone (020) 3055300 www.diamantmuseumamsterdam.nl (open: daily 9.00-17.00) The Diamond Museum Amsterdam gives you an ideal introduction into the world diamonds by means of photographs, film, diamonds (real and almost real), histor and jewellery. After a sort or a long visit you can have a drink in the Museum café or look around in the Museum shop. Dutch Resistance Museum Plantage Kerklaan 61, phone (020) 6202535 www.verzetsmuseum.org (open: Tue.-Fri. 10.00-17.00. Sat.-Mon. 11.00-17.00) The permanent exhibition: It is the museum’s task to stimulate the visitor’s curiosity to learn about the most momentous period in the Dutch twentieth century history. The fpr and content of the permanent exhibition is now geared to include visitors who might not have much prior knowledge of the subject (but who are use to collecting information quickly from IT skills). The permanent exhibition takes visitors street scenes and house interiors.

Erotic Museum Oudezijds Achterburgwal 54 phone (020) 6278954 www.erotic-museum Being one of the oldest and historically richest cities in the world, Amsterdam also has some erotic history to offer you. Be welcomed by a typical Dutch girl on a very special bicycle and be transported from pleasure objects to paintings, prints and hilarious cartoons. Improve your history and art knowledge on a fun theme, take a peek on the floor dedicated to Sado Masochism only and check out La Galerie Provocatrice or Sexy Art Gallery that has been recently added. Pay a visit to the erotic museum, watch and learn about everything that has to do with erotica and that you might not know yet... And if you cannot get enough of it all, you can buy yourself a souvenir in the store downstairs or a piece of art from the Sexy Art Gallery. Open daily: Mon - Thurs - 11.00 - 01.00 hrs Fri - Sun - 11.00 - 02.00 hrs Eye Film Institute Nederland IJpromenade 1, phone (020) 5891400 www.eyefilm.nl Foam Museum of Photography Keizersgracht 609, phone (020) 5516500 www.foam.nl Van Gogh Museum Paulus Potterstraat 7, phone (020) 5705200 www.vangoghmuseum.nl Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum Oudezijds Achterburgwal 148 phone (020) 6262988 www.hashmuseum.com The Hash Info Museum details the 8,00-year history and many uses of cannabis and textiles as well as its medical benefits. The process of producing hash and marijuana and the various rolling and smoking methods are all explained in detail with a shop conveniently located next to the museum selling assorted smoking and growing equipment. Through a glass wall, visitors can observe dozens of varieties of marijuana cultivated in optimal conditions, with some plants standing over 150 centimetres (60 inches) tall, their lush foliage shining under special growing lamps. Hermitage Amsterdam Amstel 51, phone (020) 5308751 www.hermitage.nl Houseboat Museum Prinsengracht, opposite 296, phone (020) 4270750 www.houseboatmuseum.nl Huis Marseille Foundation for Photography Keizersgracht 401, phone (020) 5318989 www.huismarseille.nl Joods Historisch Museum Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, phone (020) 5310310 www.jhm.nl Madame Tussaud’s Dam 20, www.madame-tussauds.com phone (020) 5221010 Multatuli House Korsjesportsteeg 20, phone (020) 6381938 www.multatuli-museum.nl

Museum of Bags and Purses Herengracht 573, phone (020) 5246452 www.tassenmuseum.nl (open: daily 10am-5pm) Museum Geelvinck Keizersgracht 633, phone (020) 6390747 www.museumgeelvinck.nl Museum Van Loon Keizersgracht 672, phone (020) 6245255 www.museumvanloon.nl Museum of Medieval Torture Instruments Damrak 33, phone (020) 5285482 www.tortureamsterdam.com Museum The Ship Museum of Amsterdam School and Social Housing Spaarndammerplantsoen 140 phone (020) 4182885, www.hetschip.nl De Nieuwe Kerk Dam Square, phone (020) 6386909 www.nieuwekerk.nl Ons’ Lieve Heer Op Solder (Museum Amstelkring) Oudezijds Voorburgwal 40 www.museumamstelkring.nl Het Oranje Voetbal Museum Kalverstraat 236 (Hoek Muntplein) phone (0900) 1437 www.supportersclub-oranje.nl Oude Kerk Oudekerksplein 23, phone (020) 6258284 www.oudekerk.nl Pianola Museum Westerstraat 106, phone: (020) 6279624 www.pianola.nl Porceleyne Fles, Delft Experience in the Munttower Muntplein 12, phone (020) 6232271 www.royaldelftexperience.com Rembrandthuis Museum Jodenbreestraat 4, phone (020) 5200400 www.rembrandthuis.nl Rijksmuseum Stadhouderskade 42, phone (020) 6747000 www.rijksmuseum.nl Rijksmuseum Schiphol Holland Boulevard at Schiphol Airport (past passport control between E and F piers), phone (020) 6747000 www.rijksmuseum.nl Scheepvaartmuseum Kattenburgerplein 1, phone (020) 5232222 www.scheepvaartmuseum.nl Sexmuseum Damrak 18, phone (020) 6228376, www.sexmuseumamsterdam.nl Stedelijk Museum Paulus Potterstraat 13, phone (020) 5732811 www.stedelijk.nl Theatermuseum Sarphatistraat 53. phone (020) 5513300, www.tin.nl Torture Museum Singel 449, phone (020) 3206642 www.torturemuseum.com

Tropenmuseum Linnaeusstraat 2, phone (020) 5688200 www.kit.nl The Willet-Holthuysen Museum Herengracht 605, phone (020) 5231822 www.willetholthuysen.nl GALERIES Gallery Delaive Spiegelgracht 23, phone (020) 6221295 www.delaive.com Donkersloot Galerie Spiegelgracht 14-16, phone (020) 6236533 Escape Keizersgracht 548, phone (020) 6240802 Mark Raven Art - Store and Gallery (near Dam Square, behind Royal Palace) Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 174, Kiosk at Museum Square Paulus Potterstraat 3b (open daily from 10:30-18:00 hrs) Romeo Vetro Hobbemastraat 11, corner PC Hoofdstraat, 200 m from the Rijksmuseum phone (020) 4702705 www.romeovetro.com Open: Tue-Sat. 11.00-17.00, Sun 12.00-17.00. Specialized in works in glass Sexy Art Gallery Achterburgwal 54, phone (020) 43596234 www.sexyartgallery.com SIGHTSEEING Artis Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, phone (0900) 2784796 www.artis.nl Gassan Diamonds Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 173-175 phone (020) 6225333, www.gassan.com Amsterdam has been know as “the City of Diamonds” for over 425 years, in fact, the ‘brilliant cut’ which was originated in Amsterdam is know as ‘The Amsterdam cut’ in some circles. Therefore when organizing a trip to Amsterdam, diamonds should be part of your itinerary. And with a selection of themed and customized tours, a visited to Gassan Diamonds makes a dazzling addition to any itinerary. In the greenest museum quarters of Amsterdam know as “de Plantage” you will find Gassan Diamonds. This formerly steam driven diamond factory, originally build in 1879, is the oldest diamond factory in Amsterdam. Each day, Gassan Diamonds offers free diamond tours guided by one of our expert guides in your own language. Visitors can admire diamond polishers at work and learn about what factors determine the quality of diamonds and their related value. If you wanted to find out all about carats, colours, clarity and cuts and learn some of the history of this Amsterdam craft at the same time, join one of the guided tours held seven days a week at Gassan Diamonds.

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Heineken Experience Atadhouderskade 78, phone (020) 5239222 www.heinekenexperience.com Discover the world of Heineken. Be a bottle. Brew your own beer and see why Heineken is the most famous brand of beer in the world. Four levels and 18 attractions in the former brewery will give you an amazing experience. Amongst many new elements, guests will experience an interactive journey through the brewering process and will have the opportunity to create and take home their own personalised bottle of Heineken. Two drinks a person is included in the entrance fee.

Holland International Canal Cruises and Excursions Prins Hendrikkade 33a, phone (020) 6253035 www.hir.nl Hollandsche Schouwburg Plantage Middenlaan 24, phone (020) 5310380 www.hollandscheschouwburg.nl Romantic Horse-drawn Carriage Veemarkt 50, phone (020) 6913478 www.koetstaxi.nl

Hortus Botanicus Plantage Middenlaan 2a, phone (020) 6259021 www.dehortus.nl Nemo (F.K.A. New Metropolis) Oosterdok 2, phone (020) 5313233 www.e-nemo.nl House of Bols, Cocktail & Genever Expierience Paulus Potterstraat 14, phone (020) 5708575 www.houseofbols.com

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Zushi Amstel 20 www.Zushi.nl Odeon Hartenstraat 23 www.vintageclothes.nl Amsterdam Jewel Cruises Singel 235 www.amsterdamjewelcruises.nl

restaurants | cafés As one might expect from a cosmopolitan city, Amsterdam not only offers the possibility of enjoying classical French cuisine, but since a few decades the city has also abounded in - sometimes surprisingly good - Greek, Italian, Moroccan, Turkish, Chinese, Korean and even Nepalese and Ethiopian restaurants. This fact has caused the extensive, daily public market in Albert Cuypstraat to adapt its range to the purchasing requirements of these restaurants. For a quick cheap lunchtime bite try the sandwich shops, the chips stands or herring stalls. Eating maatjes (‘mates’) herring is quite possibly the only important culinary tradition of our otherwise in this respect poorly endowed country. Amsterdam is also a city with many bars and cafés, some 1,500 in all. Each of the areas mentioned below has something to offer, from friendly and relaxed brown cafés, stylish grand cafés to crowded designer bars. The cafés and bars vary greatly and have their own special attraction: a wide range of beers, jenever (Dutch gin), live music, canalside terraces, board games, pool tables or just good old fun.

Jordaan The most easy-going area of the city hosts a great number of outstanding restaurants and bars, from classical French cuisine, Thai food to Tapas bars. Something can be found to everyone’s taste. Rembrandtplein Observed by the cast-iron statue of Amsterdam’s most famous painter lies Rembrandtplein. This place is bustling with places to eat and drink. Some of the most beautiful grand cafés are located here, like Schiller withits marvellous art deco interior. Utrechtsestraat area This narrow street has a special atmosphere and is known for its gift shops and international restaurants. Before dining, you can unwind with a drink on a terrace on Rembrandtplein. Reguliersdwarsstraat As far as gay nightlife is concerned, without a doubt, the Reguliersdwarsstraat is the hippest street in town. However, some of the best restaurants are located here. Leidseplein Leidseplein is Amsterdam’s centre of entertainment, with its many bars, nightclubs, theatres, music halls and hotels. Of course there are many different types of restaurants here. 49

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bars | live music Amsterdam has some great small bars where you enter for free and or a small fee to listen to live music. Singer-songwriters, jazz, pop, folk or even classical music. You just have to know where to go.

cocktails | dinner The Venice of the North, Amsterdam’s attractions are considerable. Besides the famed red-light areas where windowshopping takes on a whole new meaning and the coffee bars that are more popular for their other wares, Amsterdam is also home to hundreds of great bars and clubs: style bars, cocktail bars, bistros, restaurants and casinos, and the famous brown cafes where you can linger long over a beer and watch the people of Amsterdam go about their business. Once you’ve visited the museum quarter and taken a tour of the canals, you can hit the town. A night out in the many bars of Leidseplein or Rembrandtplein should see you into the small hours.

dinner | clubs Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to groove. In Amsterdam you can party all night long, nearly every night of the week! Have a look at the listings below - whether you’re into techno, drum & bass, top 40, hip-hop or anything in between, you’ll find a club to match your mood.

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Nel Amstelveld 12, 020 626 11 99 www.nelamstelveld.nl

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Mulligans

Chicago Social Club

Bourbon Street

In a historic setting on the banks of the river Amstel, right around the corner of the famous Rembrandt Square, you’ll find Mulligans is one of the oldest Irish bars in town. Open: Mon. - Fri. 4pm 1am Sat. & Sun. 2pm - 3am

Recently renovated and completely revamped, Chicago Social Club is home to the American comedy troupe Boom Chicago and Amsterdam’s premier English-language comedy venue presenting theatrical shows. Bar: Mon.-Thu. 5pm-4am, Fri. 5pm-5am, Sat. 12pm-5am, Sun. 12pm-4am Club: Thu. 11pm-4am, Sat. 12pm-5am, Sun. 12 pm-4am

Bourbon Street features live music from local talent and foreign artists every night of the week. Or special jam nights attract a mixed crowd of musicians playing Blues, Rock Soul nd Funk music. Open: Mon.-Fri. 10pm-4am, Sat. & Sun. 10pm-5am

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Amsterdam Jewel Cruises

Players

XtraCold Lounge and Icebar

Enjoy a 3-course à la carte dinner whilst cruising the world famous canals on a classic riverboat, built in 1898. Comfortable and intimate. 20 seats only.

Players Food & Drinks, the ultimate combination of excellent food & drinks, great and varied music and nice location: the corner of the Kleine Gartmansplantsoen in Amsterdam next to the completely rebuild City cinema. Open: Sun. - Thur. 3pm - 1am, Fri. 3pm 3am, Sat. 12am - 3am

XtraCold Amsterdam is a combination of the XtraCold Lounge and the XtraCold IceBar. The ‘Some like it Hot’ Lounge area contrasts with the ‘Some like it cold’ XtraCold Ice Café. Open: Sun. - Thur. 11:30 - 00:00, Sat. & Sun. 11:30 - 02:00

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Rain

BIHP Art Food Drinks

A stylish club experience can now also be enjoyed on the water on a fantastic ship called Supperclub Cruise. Supperclub Cruise is lounging, clubbing, dining and entertainment.

On the corner of Amsterdam’s famous Rembrandtplein lies a restaurant, bar & club like you’ve never experienced before. Rain combines unique interior design, modern global cuisine, exceptional cocktails, and amazing entertainment. Open: Sun.-Thur. 12pm-2am, Fri. & Sat. 12pm-4am.

Amidst the hustle & bustle of the lively shopping area of the Nine Little Streets, is where you’ll find the very stylings and treny restaurants of BIHP Art Food Drinks. Open: Mon.-Sat. 18:00-22:30, Making reservations is recommendable.

Amstel 100, 020 - 62 21 330 www.mulligans.nl

Singel 235, T 020 - 440 21 385 www.amsterdamjewelcruises.nl

Leidseplein 12, 020 - 53 00 232 www.chicagosocialclub.nl

Kleine Gartmanplantsoen 25, 020 - 88 88 886 www.playersamsterdam.nl

Leidsekruisstraat 6-8, 020 - 62 33 440 www.bourbonstreet.nl

Amstel 194-196, 020 - 32 05 700 www.xtracold.nl

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Ruyterkade Pier 4, 020 - 62 67 078 www.supperclub.com

Rembrandtplein 44, 020 - 62 67 078 www.rain-amsterdam.com

Keizersgracht 335, 020 - 62 24 511 www.bihp.nl

CLUBS

Nomads

Escape

Melkweg

Nomads draws its inspiration from the Arabian Nomad culture. Beatifully designed interior and ‘East meets West’ menu. Under the direction of their DJ Jimmy Jazz. Open: Sun. - Thu. 6pm-1am, Fri. & Sat. 6pm-3am

Escape Veneu has been a fact in the Dutch nightlife since 1987. Exclusive parties, music, light, decoration: all faces of a progressive club venue. Open: Thu. 23:00 - 04:00, Fri. & Sat. 23:00 - 05:00 Sun. 23.00 - 04:30

The Melkweg is mainly a live music venue, but on weekend it also host a variety of dance events. Saturday night is ‘Dance Arena’ and ‘Pop Arena’, both in separate halls. Some nights the venue is rented out to different party organisers. In contrast to other clubs the Melkweg as a keen eye for ‘world music’ trends.

Paradiso

Odeon

Trouw

Like the Melkweg, Paradiso is mainly know as a venue for live music, but during the weekend it hosts club nights with local and international DJ’s and occasional live acts. ‘Welcome To The Future and ‘Drum ‘n’ Baseline’ are popular regulars.

Situated in a city monument with a rich history in the heart of Amsterdam’s Canal Belt, the Odeon offers a range of cosmopolitan services and activities. A café, restaurant, bar, club and performance space are present in the completely refurbished building originally dating from 1662.

Located just outside the city center in the east if Amsterdam, Trouw is an alternative dance club, restaurant, art venue, and whatever else they decide to host o n any given evening.

Rozengracht 133-1, 020 - 34 46 401 www.nomads.nl

Rembrandtplein 11, 020 - 62 21 111 www.escape.nl

Lijnbaansgracht 234, 020 - 53 18 181 www.melkweg.nl

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Weteringschangs 6-8, 020 - 62 64 521 www.paradiso.nl

Singel 460, 020 - 52 18 555 www.odeonamsterdam.nl

Wibaustraat 131, 020 - 46 37 788 www.trouwamsterdam.com

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Winston Kingdoms

Canvas

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Wibautstraat 150, 020 - 71 63 817 www.canvas7.nl

Middenweg 144, 020 - 66 36 662 www.club-lv.com

Winston Kingdom is an old hotel located in the Red Light District. Winston organizes a variety of performances from petry readings on Monday to obscure underground-bands on other weekdays. On the weekends there are (house) parties with resident DJs who all have their own style and followers.

Canvas is located in the former canteen of the Volkskrant, what used to be a place to eat your lunch and discuss journalism is now a booming club, restaurant and exhibition place. Open: Mon. - Thur. 11am - 1am, Fri. 11am - 3am Sat. 12pm - 3am, Sun. 12pm - 1am

Open 7 days a week from 20:00 till 05:00 hours. Mensclub CLUB LV offers you free pick up service. Call us, if you want to meet our sexy ladies and if you want to experience an exciting night! Our driver is ready to pick you up. Every 3rd Thursday of the month Mystery Party.

Warmoesstraat 129, 020 - 62 31 380 www.winston.nl

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Visiting the Red Light District The area is bustling with visitors and groups of tourists. It is best to travel in a pair or in a group, as the area also attracts some seedier characters. Grab a map and venture out or if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re keen to learn more take one of the many specialised tours. !

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Café Corso

Zeedijk 77-I, (020) 4206289

Warmoesstraat 24, (020) 3203854

Oudezijds Achterburgwal 26, (020) 6244120

www.thai-bird.nl

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Bubbles & Wines Wine & Champagnebar

Freddy’s Bar - Hotel De l’Europe

Dam 3-7, (020) 4205746

Nes 37, (020) 4223318

Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2-14, (020) 5311707

www.amsterdam-dam.com

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De Deugniet

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Old Sailor

Oude Burgsteeg 12, (020) 6204427

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Oudezijds Achterburgwal 39-A, (020) 6247739

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Nes 41, (020) 6203316

Queen’s Head

Zeedijk 120, (020) 6247107

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The Grasshopper

www.queenshead.nl

Zeedijk 63, (020) 6225375

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 59, (020) 4287224

Poco Loco

www.cafetmandje.nl

www.thegrasshopper.nl

Nieuwmarkt 24, (020) 6242937

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www.diningcity.nl/pocoloco

Zeedijk 49, (020) 4215416

Oude Turfmarkt 153, (020) 6262635

Café de Buurvrouw

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Sint Pieterspoortsteeg 29-1, (020) 6259654

De Barderij

Rokin 75, (020) 5289910

www.debuurvrouw.nl

Zeedijk 14, (020) 4205132

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Café Excalibur

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Mata Hari

Oudezijds Achterburgwal 48, (020) 6268353

Zeedijk 10, (020) 6225728

Oudezijds Achterburgwal 22, (020) 2050919

www.cafeexcalibur.flexnet.nl

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Het Pleidooi

The Tara

NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky

Oudebrugsteeg 8, (020) 3308688

Rokin 89, (020) 4274657

Dam 9, (020) 5549111

www.heffer.nl

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Café de Dam

Warmoesstraat 129, (020) 6231380

Lange Niezel 8, (020) 6245809

Damstraat 4, (020) 6245331

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Gasthuys

Zeedijk 23- 25, (020) 6243141

Oudezijds Achterburgwal 106-108, (020) 6278954

Grimburgwal 7-HS, (020) 6248230

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Herengracht 90, (020) 4212057

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 75-3, (020) 6247444

Warmoesstraat 51-B, (020) 4215151

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Zeedijk 104, (020) 6393020

Oudebrugsteeg 7, (020) 4284488

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FREE SPOTS!! 1 Take the free ferry behind Central Station to the other side of the IJ and go for a walk along the North Holland Canal.

2 Walk up the roof of the Science Center Nemo and admire the view (follow the rail lines east from Central Station, and cross the footbridge to the big green building that looks like a ship). 3

Go to the Begijnhof (entrance from the Spui)

Walk along the Flower Market (on the Singel).

Visit the Historical Museum gallery (take the other exit from the Begijnhof and turn left).

Browse the Waterlooplein market (at the Waterlooplein).

Visit the Albert Cuyp market (tram 10 to Frederiksplein, or 4, 16, 24, 25 to Albert Cuyp).

Go to a free lunch concert in the Concertgebouw (Museumplein).

Browse the internet in medieval surroundings at the Waag (Old Centre).

10 Go up the tower to the cafe in the Kalvertoren shopping mall, and admire the view (Kalverstraat near the Munt). 11 Go to the cafe in Metz and admire the view (corner of Leidsestraat and Keizers gracht). You can get internet access, and check your email at and for free at the prize-winning Internet Reading Table in the café at: In De Waag, Nieuwmarkt (Old Centre), www.waag.org

Facts & Figures Inhabitants Amsterdam 780.559 Inhabitants Greater Amsterdam 2.289.762 Nationalities 183 Bicycles 600.000 Trees 220.000 Flower bulbs in parks and public gardens 600,000 Parks 28 City trams 255 Markets 21 Flower market 1 Shops 6.179 Antique shops 165 Diamond polishing factories 24 Canals 165 Bridges 1.281 Wooden drawbridges 8 Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) 1 Glass-topped canal boats 112 Pedal boats 120 House boats 2.500 16th, 17th and 18th century buildings 8.863 Gable stones 654 Royal Palace 1 Statues and sculptures 302 Windmills 6 Museums 51 Art galleries 141 Paintings of Rembrandt 22 Nachtwacht (Night watch) 1 Paintings of Van Gogh 206 Schuttersgalerij (Civic Guard Gallery) 1 Wax statues at Madame Tussaud’s 140 Animals at the Artis Zoo 6.100 Barrel organs 4 Carillons 9 Historical church organs 42 Concerts and theatrical performances 16,000 Concerts and theatrical performances p/d 40 Theatres and concert halls 55 Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra 1 Muziektheater 1 Cinemas 67 Cafés and bars 1.515 Discotheques 36 Restaurants 1.234 Hotels 370 Hotel beds 48.146 Camp grounds 5 Bed nights by tourists from abroad 9.700.000 Day visitors per year 13.800.000 Source: Amsterdam Tourism & Congres Bureau

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