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08 CITY OF AMSTERDAM Where to begin

34 AREA 9 The Docklands

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DID YOU KNOW THAT: • Amsterdammers also call their city Mokum?

• Amsterdam was originally built on piles?

• You can more or less deduce from the gables how old a canalside house is?

• Amsterdam has more canals and bridges than Venice?

• The Amsterdam ring of canals has been on the UNESCO world heritage list since 2010?

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OUR 9 AREAS AREA 1 - page 10 JORDAAN

AREA 2 - page 12 9 STRAATJES

AREA 3 - page 18 MUSEUMKWARTIER

AREA 4 - page 20 OLD TOWN

AREA 5 - page 24 CITY CENTER

AREA 6 - page 28 REMBRANDTPLEIN

AREA 7 - page 30 THE PLANTAGE

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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 (Rembrandtplein, 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! (Welcome and enjoy!)

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Jordaan

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.

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.

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.

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The Nine Streets (De Negen Straatjes) are located in the heart of Amsterdam, in a part of the old city centre. Here you can both feel and see the history of Amsterdam. The nine streets are unique for their diversity and history but at the same time have managed to incorporate the splendour of the past with a taste of the present.

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All shops are represented in these nine unique and distinctive streets.

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.

than fifty clothes shops. No sameness here, but mainly colourful, chic, trendy, exciting, vintage or second-hand 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.

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

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A unique characteristic of the nine streets is that you will not find any chain stores here; in fact almost all of the stores in the nine streets are speciality stores of some kind. From cheese to chocolates, fancy dress to second-hand clothing, antiques to art deco, tearooms and lunchrooms to bars; kitsch, retro and loungy are all represented in these nine unique and distinctive streets.

“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 Prinsengracht. Between them crosscanals 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 leather-industry. 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 MeritisSociety. 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 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 Master of time Available at Amsterdam Watch Company Reestraat 3 T 020-3892789 www.awco.nl In 1951, the Telemeter and tachymeter functions were combined in a Junghans chronograph watch for the first time. Now Junghans made a re-edition of that watch, the Meister Telemeter.

It is a automatic watch avalaible in steel with black and silver dial and in goldplated.

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

Chronoscope automatic € 2.090,-

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

Mint Mini Mall

Your gift boutique | Lifestyle items Accessories - Gifts Runstraat 27 | T 020-6272466 www.mintminimall.nl A marvelous 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 - Saturday: 10.30 - 18.00 hrs Sunday: 12.30 - 17.00 hrs.

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The 9 Streets 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, they’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.

SAS Design

Open: Mon.: 1-6pm, Tue.-Fri.: 10am-6pm, Sat.: 10am-5pm

‘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

TONYCOHEN flagship store Huidenstraat 28 | www.tony-cohen.com Tony Cohen is a designer label with international elegance. His dresses graced the catwalk of New York Fashion Week and Amsterdam Fashion Week. It’s the mission of Tony Cohen to make women look extraordinary in a subtle manner, he dresses women with eye for detail. His signature lies in the use of luxurious materials and combining leather with silk. These materials translate the strong and soft features of women.

Nielsen Lunch Café 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.

Tony Cohen creates two full wardrobe womens-wear collections with a focus on rich and beautiful materials with a great attention for details. TONYCOHEN is the signature premium collection and 2LOVETONYCOHEN the second more ready to wear collection. Tony Cohen has recently launched a small capsule collection for men, the start of TONYCOHEN MAN. The starting point for TONYCOHEN MAN is the present-day nomad, a layered feel, and subtle translations from the directional fashion stream.

The result is a collection that is made for men like Tony himself, the nonconformists, fashion confident men who appreciate the detailed design features of soft tailoring.

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In the heart of Amsterdam, located between the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh museum, you will ďŹ nd one of the oldest and most respected diamond factories in the world: Coster Diamonds.

We have the most beautiful jewelry, the most sparkling diamonds and the most educational tour you can ďŹ nd. Our multilingual tourguides will explain everything you ever wanted to know about the mystical world of diamonds.

Visit Coster Diamonds and add some sparkle to your life Paulus Potterstraat 2-8 | 1071 CZ Amsterdam | The Netherlands Tel. +31 (0) 20 3055 555 | info@costerdiamonds.com | www.costerdiamonds.com

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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.

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.

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)

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TinkerBell

Fun & Discoveryshop Tax Free Diamonds direct from our factory

TinkerBell may well be the happiest shop in Amsterdam. Here, you will find beautiful and special toys for both very young and older children.

Toys just for fun, but also educational ones. Adults that haven’t grown out of playing can find the things they like here as well. From jumping ropes and bubble trumpets to chemistry sets, stroboscopic devices, airgliders and an alarm kit for kids. Toys for endless fun.

Spiegelgracht 10 - T +31(0)20 6258830 www.tinkerbelltoys.nl Open: Sunday 12 - 5 pm • Monday 1 - 6 pm Tuesday - Saterday 10 am - 6 pm

Buy your Diamonds Tax Free and at Factory Prices at Amsterdam’s most famous location. The Mill Diamonds for personal advise and service in a real Dutch atmosphere. Members of the Amsterdam Diamond Exchange Rokin 123, Amsterdam Between Dam Square and Munt Tower : +31 (0)20 623 85 04

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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!

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’.

TIPS! • Try turning onto Spooksteeg from Zeedijk and cross the bridge for a fantastic ‘keyhole’ view of Amsterdam • There is lots to see and do around Zeedijk too. There are some great Asian stores on Geldersekade and Nieuwmarkt is bursting with life.

• Short on time? Zeedijk is an ideal place to start and end a day in Amsterdam.

• The Chinese temple is free to visit and is open every day.

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Zeedijk

A proper neighbourhood with its own personality Zeedijk used to be right at the heart of Amsterdam’s port area. Sailors would come here to find a bed for the night, food, drink, company and other amusement. Today’s travellers and tourists also enjoy spending a day on Zeedijk. And who can blame them? With its unusual shops, great eateries, nightlife and, of course, Chinatown, there’s always something to experience!

Zeedijk is absolutely part of Amsterdam’s historic centre. One place where you can get a sense of that lively history is Zeedijk 1, in café In ’t Aepjen. This wooden building dates back to 1544 and supposedly inspired a well-known Dutch saying, ‘In de aap gelogeerd zijn’, which means to be staying at the aap or, less literally, to be up the creek without a paddle. Another ‘brown café’ with its own story is Het Mandje, Amsterdam’s very first gay bar.

Chinatown In the 1950s, Amsterdam’s Chinese population began to settle on and around Zeedijk in numbers. The first Chinese were brought to Amsterdam in 1911 as cheap labour.

Forced by the economic crisis of the 1930s and the arrival of motorised ships, they went looking for other sources of income.

Amsterdam’s Chinatown owes its Chinese specialist stores, Chinese health shops and authentic Chinese kitchens to these developments. Plus, of course, there is its splendid Chinese Buddhist temple.

A neighbourhood with personality The 1970s and ’80s were turbulent times for Zeedijk. The port activities had shifted to the west of Amsterdam and the neighbourhood was now swamped with heroin dealers. It was even officially declared an emergency area. These days, there is no sign of that anymore. On the contrary! Thanks to the fact that local people tackled its problems together, Zeedijk has developed into a particularly pleasant street with a real sense of solidarity among business owners, residents and visitors, many of whom are regulars.

Eating and drinking Each one of the cafés, lunchrooms, tearooms and restaurants has something special about it, in terms of both the interiors and the menus: if you like personal, smallscale, home-made and fresh from the oven food, you’ll find it hard to make a choice.

Fortunately, Zeedijk is open for business from breakfast to dinner and from high tea to dessert. Night owls, too, are well cate-

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Something to see everywhere The shops all have their own look and stories too. This makes a Zeedijk a miniature heaven for lovers of craftsmanship, collectors of special products and everyone who enjoys feasting their eyes. It is a case of taking your time and keeping your eyes open as you stroll around, otherwise you will miss a lot. Those who do this will be rewarded by the many specialist shops offering everything from designer toys, special underwear and cool trainers to fetish clothing, comic books from all over the world and designer fashion.

You have been warned: the risk of ‘system overload’ is ever present!

Text: Dorien ter Veld

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Rubber & Leather Emporium Zeedijk 64 | 1012 BA Amsterdam | 020-4233090 www.demask.com Now a landmark on the oldest street in Amsterdam and just a three minute walk from Central Station, this two floor rubber emporium is a stopover on any fetishists itinerary.

DeMask Amsterdam is synonymous with the city’s Red Light District and our professional staff will make your shopping experience a memorable one. Be sure to check it out.

Monday - Saturday 12.00 - 20.00 hrs Thursday 12.00 - 21.00 hrs Sunday closed

Parfumerie Marjo

Perfumes, skincare & make-up Zeedijk 68-70 and Damstraat 27-29 www.parfumerie.nl (24/7 Online shopping) Parfumerie Marjo is the premium adress for excellent service and internationally renowed cosmetics. We welcome you to discover our wide and exclusive collection of perfumes, skincare and make-up: Amouage, Bvlgari, Chanel (Damstraat only), Dior, Hermès, Shiseido, Clarins, Lancôme, Parfums De Marly, Tom Ford, Viktor & Rolf, Reminiscence, Van Cleef & Arpels, Narciso Rodriguez et al.

Zeedijk 68 - 70 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9.00 - 18.00 Thursday 9.00 - 21.00 Saturday 12.00 - 18.00 Sunday closed

Damstraat 27 - 29 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9.00 - 18.00 Thursday & Saturday 9.00 - 21.00 Friday 10.00 - 21.00 Sunday 12.00 - 17.00

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City Centre

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.

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Authentic Sichuan Restaurant Mandarijn … the best Sichuan Cuisine in the Netherlands from 4,90 euro to 25 euro per dish

You will enjoy not only hot but balanced Sichuan meal from gentle heat to as much heat as you like.

You can also find recipes that use little or not hot spices at all.

Each dish has its own style and different flavor. Variety is the spice of life.

Restaurant Mandarijn ❉ Rokin 26, 1012KS Amsterdam Reservation: +31 (0)20 6230885 ❉ www.mandarijnrokin.nl

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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.”

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.

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.

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 Nowadays, Mark Raven is located at the renowned shoppingstreet of Amsterdam the “Leidsestraat” near the “Leidseplein” and he has a gallery slash shop on Nieuwe-zijds 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.”

Shop Leidsestraat Leidsestraat 42 - Amsterdam Open daily from 10.30 - 18.00 hrs Phone (020) 330 08 00, info@markraven.nl, www.markraven.nl

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

Store and gallery (Near Dam square, behind Royal Palace) Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 174, Amsterdam Open daily from 10.30 - 18.00 hrs

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Discover a world of brands De Bijenkorf is continuously adding new brands. Examples of the exclusive brands include Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Gucci, Chanel, Longchamp, Céline, Michael Kors, Kenzo and Jimmy Choo.

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Rembrandtplein

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.

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.

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.

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The Plantage

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. (see page 2)

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.

• 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.

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DISCOVER THE JEWISH CULTURAL QUARTER in the heart of Amsterdam Beautiful synagogues, striking buildings and impressive monuments colour the streets of Amsterdam’s Jewish Cultural Quarter. Stroll through this area and visit the intriguing Jewish Historical Museum with it’s fascinating JHM Children’s Museum, the imposing Portuguese Synagogue, and moving National Holocaust Memorial. Four cultural institutions accessible with a single ticket.

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Leidseplein

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 Vondel park from Max Euweplein.

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The specialist in extra tall and large-sized men’s clothing Tax free All major credit cards accepted Closed on Monday

Prinsengracht 514 - Amsterdam Tel. 020 - 622 63 39 www.grotematenherenkleding.nl

American artist in Amsterdam Debra Hill has been living in Amsterdam for the last 30 years.

Originally from San Francisco this expat is making her mark in an evolutionary colorful way on the Amsterdam art scene‌ Her colorful whimsical city impressions are fabulous.

With pet names like the “Crazy Bridges� and “Mellow Yellow Jordaan� you get the impression of a fun loving artist who loves what she does.

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The Docklands

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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Discover the world for yourself: that’s NEMO’s philosophy.

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Direct connection to almost every hotel in Amsterdam. All major credit cards accepted.

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PAN AMSTERDAM THE FAIR OF TODAY FOR ART, ANTIQUES AND DESIGN

With many thousands of pieces of art there is plenty to see and discover at PAN Amsterdam, the most important Dutch fair for art, antiques and design. This year, for the twenty-eighth time, the fair is being staged from 23 to 30 November 2014 in the RAI in Amsterdam. PAN Amsterdam is the annual meeting place for collectors and other art lovers. Antiques, modern and contemporary art, Old Masters paintings, art nouveau, sculptures, photography, jewellery, vintage design furniture, photographs, ceramics, glass and objects from old and distant cultures—you can find it all at PAN Amsterdam. PAN Amsterdam offers beauty, inspiration, enrichment and depth.

Don’t miss it!

Stéphane Halleux, Roller Man, Mixed media, 105x26x44 cm

The collections of the 120 best Dutch art dealers, antique dealers and gallery owners from all art disciplines span 5,000 years of art history.

Their objects are a reflection of the Dutch art market. In just a few hours you can look at and compare the works of art that they are

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Jan Claesz. (ca. 1565/70-Enkhuizen-after 1618), Portrait of a young boy wearing a lace collar and black dress, carrying a basket of cherries, oil on panel, 83,5x64cm

offering at the fair. The exhibitors at PAN Amsterdam are experts in their fields and will be delighted to talk to you. Prior to the fair more than eighty independent experts vet all the objects for authenticity, quality and condition. This is why you can be certain that you can buy the objects at PAN Amsterdam with confidence. Prices range from € 500 to € 500,000.

The evening opening on Tuesday 25 November is new this year.

The fair will stay open until 9 p.m. giving you the chance to visit it after work. On all other days the fair is open until 7.00 p.m., with the exception of 27 and 30 November. Will you be coming after 5.00 p.m. on any of the days? If you do you will get two free drinks when you buy your admission ticket.

During your visit to PAN Amsterdam you can relax in the ambience of the brasserie, the oyster bar and the terrace, where you can enjoy live piano music. There are a variety of guided tours too. Take a

PAN Guide Tour, in which the guide explains a number of unusual objects in the fair. Or would you rather look over the shoulder of a vetting expert? Every day at 4.00 p.m. you can accompany one of the experts and see how they go about vetting objects for sale at the fair. Or would you prefer a private guided tour with friends and family? You can do that too! For terms and conditions, see pan.nl/ activiteiten. Would you like to know more about the different art forms and trends at the fair?

Is your Dutch up to standard? Go to Studio PAN at www.pan.nl, where you will find 200-word mini art lessons in Dutch.

See you at PAN Amsterdam!

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ART & CULTURE

What’s the- best time to The Enclave Richard Mosse visit Amsterdam? That depends of course on what you’re looking for.

Springtime is bright and colourful in Amsterdam.

In summer it buzzes with all sorts of outdoors activities and festivals.

In autumn and winter, as the leaves are blown from the trees, Amsterdam’s beautiful gables reappear in their

Soulmade

full glory from behind thefoliage.

The Marseillaise(s) Huis Marseille Keizersgracht 401 (020) 531 89 89 www.huismarseille.nl

13 SEPTEMBER - 7 DECEMBER 2014 The exhibition The Marseillaise(s) fifteen years of collecting focuseson the artistic growth and development of five photographers with whom the museum has worked regularly in recent years, namely: Valérie Belin, Jacqueline Hassink, Naoya Hatakeyama, Sarah Jones and Rob Nypels. Each artist was invited to install their work in a gallery of their choice.

Photo: Jacqueline Hassink

Portrait Gallery of the Golden Age Amsterdam Museum Kalverstraat 92, (020) 523 18 22, www.amsterdammuseum.nl 29 NOVEMBER 2014 - THE END OF 2016 The presentation features over thirty group portraits dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. These enormous paintings originate from the Amsterdam Museum and Rijksmuseum and are accompanied by other paintings and objects, including Rembrandt’s The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Deijman. Together they illustrate the story of collective citizenship that typifies the Netherlands. These “brothers and sisters” of the Night Watch are unique in the world and rarely seen due to their size.

Art in Redlight

Beurs van Berlage, Damrak 243, +316 526 486 14 / +31 206 392 646, www.artinredlight.com 27 DECEMBER - 30 DECEMBER 2014 This annual art fair supports and promotes the artists and connects them with a wide audience, ranging from enthusiastic art lovers and beginning collectors to art experts and experienced collectors. In doing so, Art in Redlight, as a non-profit organisation, aims to improve the position of artists, playing a unique and necessary role in the Dutch art world. This year Art in Redlight expects to welcome around 10,000 national and international visitors.

Jasper krabbé - Soulmade Tropenmuseum Linnaeusstraat 2 (020) 568 82 00 www.tropenmuseum.nl

13 SEPTEMBER 2014 - 25 JANUARI 2015 What happens when artist Jasper Krabbé immerses himself in the Tropenmuseum’s depositories and is given a free hand to make an exhibition? What does the Tropenmuseum’s collection look like through Krabbé’s eyes? And how does this unique encounter inspire him and museum visitors? From 13 September 2014 to 25 January 2015 Krabbé will transform the Tropenmuseum into his ideal house with influences from all corners of the globe. With around 1000 objects in the Soulmade. Jasper Krabbé X Tropenmuseum exhibition, Krabbé creates nine ensembles with his own new work as the focal point.

The result is a diversity of objects. At first sight they seem to have nothing to do with each other but with Krabbé’s help you can see similarities. The objects and Krabbé thus become soulmates.

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Dining with the Tsars

Rembrandthuis

Magical Afrika Masterly - design and craftsmanship

Lenneke Wispelwey - Photo: Masha Bakker

Masterly - design and craftsmanship Westergasfabriek Polonceaukade 2 www.meesterlijk.nu 28 NOVEMBER - 30 NOVEMBER 2014 As in previous years Masterly promises to be a bustling event, entirely devoted to the highest standards of beauty, authenticity and quality. For three days established names will share the spotlight with up and coming young talent at various locations in the area. This is where traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design together take center stage. During Masterly you can acquire objects directly from their creators, turning your personal purchase of a tailor made product from an impulse buy into a lasting experience.

Dining with the Tsars Hermitage Amsterdam Amstel 51 (020) 530 87 55 www.hermitage.nl

16 SEPTEMBER 2014 - 1 MARCH 2015 The Hermitage Amsterdam’s fifth anniversary exhibition Dining with the Tsars. Fragile beauty from the Hermitage opens on 6 September 2014. Eight magnificent porcelain and creamware services from the collection of the Hermitage in St Petersburg will be exhibited in a setting that conveys what the balls and banquets of the Tsar’s court were like. Visitors will imagine they are guests, in possession of a coveted imperial invitation, climbing the steps of the Winter Palace, reviewing the rules of etiquette and preparing for a festive occasion.

Magical Afrika

Tropenmuseum, Dam 12 (Dam Square), (020) 638 69 09, www.nieuwekerk.nl 25 OCTOBER 2014 - 15 FEBRUARY 2015 This autumn De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam will present a major international exhibition featuring world-famous African masks and sculptures. With this exhibition of over two hundred enchanting and mysterious art objects from Ivory Coast, De Nieuwe Kerk will be fulfilling a long-held desire to devote attention to the culture of the African continent.

The Rembrandt House Museum Rembrandt huis Jodenbreestraat 4 (020) 520 04 00 www.rembrandthuis.nl Get to know the master personally by visiting the home and studio of the illustrious artist Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669). In this house, where his son Titus was born and his wife Saskia died at a young age, many of his famous masterpieces were made. The interior of the house has been restored to its former, 17th-century glory and the rooms have been refurnished with works of art, furniture and other objects from Rembrandt’s time.

Daily demonstrations & workshops Every day demonstrators will show you how etchings were printed in the 17th century.

The demonstrations are free of charge and take place in Rembrandt’s former graphic workshop. And in the master’s reconstructed stuwdio, demonstrators will show you how paint was made in Rembrandt’s time.

The Rembrandt House also offers freely accessible workshops Print Making in the Apprentice’s Studio in The Rembrandt House, daily from 11:30 to 17:00.

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THEATRE

De Avond

Wereldkerstcircus

Marionetten theater

Marionettentheater

Nieuwe Jonkerstraat 8 (020) 62 08 027 www.marionettentheater.nl The Amsterdam Marionette Theatre presents a unique form of music theatre: the European tradition of the classical marionette theatre. Wooden actors, in their silk and velvet costumes, present opera’s by Mozart and Offenbach.

Six puppeteers manipulate the large marionettes.history straight to hearts of audiences around the world.

The Amsterdam Marionette Theatre (AMT) performs in its own, small theatre in the old city centre of Amsterdam, and now and then abroad in opera houses and at festivals.

De Avond

Wereldkerstcircus

Kiss & Cry

18 DECEMBER 2014 - 4 JANUARY 2015 The World Christmas Circus is an annually returning event at Royal Theatre Carré in Amsterdam. Only winning acts from Circus Festivals in Monte Carlo, Paris, Peking and Moscow will perform in this magical show, resulting in the most magical circus of the year.

Carré first opened its doors in 1887 as the greatest circus palace Europe had ever seen. Now, over 125 years later, Royal Theatre Carré is still most famous for the annual World Christmas Circus. Last year, the circus booked a record by attracting 58,000 visitors in just 18 days.

13, 14, 15 NOVEMBER Kiss & Cry is a product of the imagination of choreographer Michèle Anne De Mey and filmmaker Jaco Van Dormael(Toto le Héros, Le Huitième Jour, Mr. Nobody), this show has been in a continual state of grace for three years. It is a world that evidently has universal significance given that it is still playing to packed theatres after over two hundred dates worldwide.

Carré Amstel 115-125 (020) 252 52 55 (40 cpm) www.theatercarre.nl

Frascati, Nes 63, (020) 626 68 66, www.frascatitheater.nl 25 TILL 29 NOVEMBER De Avond (English spoken) is a performance about the spirit of an epoch. It is about escapism and lethargy, but also about the manic energy that is the opposite of these states of mind.

It is a tale of friendship, a tale of four wandering souls with a firm belief in the power of language.The famous Dutch novel De avonden by Gerard Reve is one of the sources of inspiration that served Marien Jongewaard/Nieuw West and author Rob de Graaf in creating a play that deals with the choice we all have to face: Do I take an active part in this life, or do I just want to witness it?.

Stadsschouwburg, Leidseplein 26, (020) 624 23 11, www.stadsschouwburgamsterdam.nl

Its basic premise is the memory we have of people who made us and who have left us. The subject is dealt with in a revolutionary way. That is to say a film is shot and projected simultaneously in the space and time of the theatre, based on the creation in vivo of a nanoworld in which simple prehensile endings become characters dancing amid miniature landscapes. That said, nothing has been revealed.

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La Bohème

Cinderella

Talk to the Demon Photo: Danny Willems

ANNE

Photo: Kurt van der Elst

Cinderella

Nationale Opera & Ballet, Waterlooplein 22, (020) 551 81 17, www.operaballet.nl 12, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31 DECEMBER 2014 & 1 JANUARY 2015 Christopher Wheeldon, today one of the world’s most sought-after choreographers, used the popular story of Cinderella as a jumping-off point for an up-to-date, cinematic ballet spectacle.

Together with a team of international artists, he’s given this well-know fairy tale a new look. His Cinderella is an experience, full of humour and virtuosic dance to which a generous sprinkling of magic has been added.

Talk to the Demon

La Bohème

6 NOVEMBER Great performance should have the power to move, to enrage, to instil empathy and maybe break hearts.

Talk to the Demon

by Belgian choreographer Wim Vandekeybus for Ultima Vez manages all of these and still has room for amusing and disturbing us all at once. Though a little too long, it is a work of quality and depth, highlighting human cruelty, where no one’s actions go unscrutinised.

Author: Emily Brown

4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 30 DECEMBER On 4 December 2014 Dutch National Opera presents a new production of La bohème, in co-production with English National Opera.

Giacomo Puccini based this opera on Henri Murgers Scènes de la vie de bohème – about the lives of young, struggling Parisian artists.

La bohème was innovative in its realistic representation of the environment in which the opera takes place: the free-living world of the bohémiens and their girlfriends. The characters express themselves in everyday language. Audiences were quick to embrace the work, and it is still, more than a century later, an audience favourite.

Stadsschouwburg, Leidseplein 26, (020) 624 23 11, www.stadsschouwburgamsterdam.nl

Nationale Opera & Ballet, Waterlooplein 22, (020) 551 81 17, www.operaballet.nl

ANNE

Theater Amsterdam Danzigerkade 5 (088) 123 24 11 www.theateramsterdam.nl EXTENDED TILL 31 JANUARI 2015 Anne is a theater performance based on the life of Anne Frank. It covers the two years spent

by Anne and her family in the Secret Annex as well as the events of the times before and after. Anne’s words - poignantly reflecting the tensions and tragedy of their existence during these times - come alive against the backdrop of a life-size set, allowing spectators to experience Anne’s life journey that leads the lonely little girl towards writing and womanhood in the midst of terrible oppression.

ANNE is the first ever theater performance based on all the versions of her diaries, including the uncensored ones, edited by Anne Frank herself.ANNE is the first ever theater performance based on all the versions of her diaries, including the uncensored ones, edited

by Anne Frank herself and is playing at the purpose-built Theater Amsterdam. ANNE was created at the initiative of and in cooperation with the AnneFrank Fonds in Basel. This fund, established by Otto Frank, is the sole heir of the Frank family and anyincome yielded by the Frank estate is redirected to fund educational and charitable purposes, worldwide.

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Masters of LXRY Love and Marriage

Amsterdam light festival

Amsterdam light festival

www.amsterdamlightfestival.com 27 NOVEMBER 2014 - 18 JANUARI 2015 Amsterdam Light Festival is a winter light festival for all. The historical center of Amsterdam presents a unique décor for this light and water festival. Light sculptures and projections created by contemporary (international) artists are presented in the open space during the darkest period of the year.

The festival ‘enlightens’ the public with colorful and engaging artworks, and will take place from Thursday 27 November 2014 to Sunday 18 January 2015. For more information, please visit www.amsterdamlightfestival.com.

“The quality of the works is phenomenal.

Forty percent of the selected artworks are international. This is a great achievement as Amsterdam Light Festival aspires to be an international platform for talent in public art and light art.” – Rogier van der Heide, Artistic Director of Amsterdam Light Festival.

Masters of LXRY

Love and Marriage fair

11 TILL 15 DECEMBER Masters of LXRY is the place to be for the national and international luxury industry.

Together, they create a luxury experience: representing their worlds of art, interior, design, gastronomy, jewellery, yachts, cars, watches and more. Masters of LXRY accommodates the most stylish, authentic and distinctive products. This year with a 5.000 m2 growth since last year, Masters of LXRY 2014 will be the biggest event ever in its history.

In recent years, the Masters of LXRY, has gained a reputation as the most exclusive and leading luxury event of Europe. From 11 until 15 December, Amsterdam’s RAI Exhibition Centre will once again be bathed in luxury. This event offers the ideal platform for the luxury segment. In a stand measuring more than 1.000 m2, Gassan Diamonds will present the biggest and most spectacular collections jewels and watches and the most unique pieces from exclusive brands. The trendsetting and innovative Jaguar will be prominently present at the exhibition, as will Range Rover.

8 AND 9 NOVEMBER Long gone are the days of traditional weddings. Today, anything is possible and this liberty is reflected in the emerging wedding trends, all of which are represented at the ‘Love & Marriage Beurs’, the Love & Marriage Fair

RAI, Europaplein 22, www.lxry.nl

RAI Europaplein 22, www.trouwplanne.nl

Europe’s largest fashion show dedicated to weddings, the National WeddingShow, will also be held during the Love & Marriage Fair. Over the course of one hour, the latest trends to hide the bridal industry will grace the catwalk. Alongside wedding dresses from all of the well-known designers, dashing suits will also be on show, ensuring that the National WeddingShow really is an event not to be missed.

The fair is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am until 5pm. Admission on the day itself costs 15.50 p.p. (including access to the National WeddingShow and an issue of Trouwplannen Magazine [Wedding Planning Magazine – RRP 6.95].

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Sieraad

SInterklaas

PAN Amsterdam

PAN Amsterdam

RAI, Europaplein 22, www.pan.nl 23 TILL 30 NOVEMBER With many thousands of pieces of art there is plenty to see and discover at PAN Amsterdam, the most important Dutch fair for art, antiques and design. This year, for the twenty-eighth time, the fair is being staged from 23 to 30 November 2014 in the RAI in Amsterdam. PAN Amsterdam is the meeting place for collectors and other art lovers. Antiques, modern and contemporary art, Old Masters, art nouveau, sculptures, photography, jewellery, vintage design furniture, photographs, ceramics, glass and objects from old and distant cultures—you can find it all at PAN Amsterdam.

Sinterklaas ARRIVAL ON 16 NOVEMBER VIA BOAT CELEBRATION 5 DECEMBER Although he looks a bit like Father Christmas or Santa Claus, ‘Sinterklaas’ (Saint Nicholas) is a very Dutch character loved by children and adults alike. His annual arrival and parade in Amsterdam and the traditional festivities that follow are a real treat! Sinterklaas is celebrated annually with the giving of gifts on the night before Saint Nicholas Day (5 December) in the Netherlands and on the morning of 6 December, Saint Nicholas Day itself, in Belgium, Luxembourg, and Northern France (French Flanders, Lorraine and Artois). He is also well known in territories of the former Dutch Empire, including Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Indonesia, and Suriname.

Sieraad

Westergasfabriek, Polonceaukade 2, www.sieraadartfair.com 6 TILL 9 NOVEMBER Jewellery art fair, The fair when it comes to the most varied and high-quality range of international contemporary jewellery design. Unconventional, innovative, artistic, sexy, kinky & cool! JEWELLERY ART FAIR - THE ART OF THE UNUSUAL the 13th edition Plexiglas, neon-colored foam, delicate silk, glistening crystal, rubber, embroidery and tea bags. And yes, gold, platinum, silver, the finest gems. Jewellery Designers from more than 33 countries, from established to designers to-be, present their own artistic vision of the jewelry during the four-day SIERAAD Art Fair.

IDFA

www.idfa.nl 19 NOVEMBER TILL 30 NOVEMBER With its themed program Of Media and Men, IDFA will this year be devoting attention to how the media work and how views and opinions are formed within democracies. The starting point for this themed program is the interaction between the people and governments, through both traditional and new media.

Seven recent documentaries which show a broad approach to investigating how the media work have been selected for the main program of IDFA. Of Media and Men also expands into two other IDFA program sections: visual artist Aernout Mik will be a guest curator of the Paradocs strand, which includes his installation Raw Footage, and a number of new media projects fitting this themed program have been selected for IDFA DocLab. This event takes place in several locations, check out the website for more information!

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MUSIC & CONCERTS

SAX14

Big Daddy Wilson

Terence Blanchard E-Collective

Big Daddy Wilson

North Sea Jazz Club Pazzanistraat 1, (020) 772 09 80, www.northseajazzclub.com 29 NOVEMBER Big Daddy Wilson together with other amazing musicians that create a cosy, soulful sound with breathtaking solos of fingerpicking and slide, passionate rhythms and warm vocal backgrounds.

Many different styles - traditional, classic, modern - bring together a unique mélange of country, blues, roots & soul - world music at its best. Slide guitar, Weissenborn, Dobro and Big Daddy Wilson on percussions (Conga, Cajon and HiHat) provide the perfect platform for the deep rich baritone voice of Big Daddy Wilson, the storyteller. Bound to please a lot of music lovers.foam appears.

SAX14

www.saxfestival.com 20 TILL 23 NOVEMBER The International Saxophone Festival Amsterdam, SAX14, celebrates the 200th birthday of Adolphe Sax from 20 through 23 November 2014. The world’s best saxophonists, including special guest Branford Marsalis, will give concerts alongside workshops, meet & greet’s, and master classes. The Festival Market, SaxExpo and Sax Cinema complete this festival, with more than 70 activities in Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ, Bimhuis, and the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.

This event takes place in several locations, check out the website for more information!

Terence Blanchard E-Collective

North Sea Jazz Club, Pazzanistraat 1, (020) 7720980, www.northseajazzclub.com 5 NOVEMBER Blanchard describes his project as representing a yearning he’s had for years to explore areas of music that he’s loved but never ventured into. The band is made up of musicians who truly stand at the vanguard of jazz. Just 30, the Cuban-born Almazan won the 2014 DownBeat Critics Poll for Rising Star Pianist and has been working with Blanchard since 2007.

Called “one of the great young talents of his generation” by the trumpeter.

Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita Bimhuis Piet Heinkade 3, (020) 788 21 50 www.bimhuis.nl

16 TILL 25 NOVEMBER Fascinating duo playing on harp and kora, by star harpist Catrin Finch from Wales and Senegalese virtuoso Seckou Keita.

‘Their strings seem intimately entwined’ (Parool). ‘Hypnotizing, intoxicating, majestic, breathtakingly beautiful’ (de Volkskrant): superlatives fall short for the harpist duo of Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita. She is from Wales, he’s from Senegal. She is the new star of the classical harp and he is a virtuoso of the African harp, the kora. Their mixture of ancient melodies from Wales and West-Africa has proven successful: their debut album Clychau Dibon and their live performances are getting feverish response.

Catrin Finch performs all over the world as a classical harpist, among others with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Percussionist and kora player Seckou Keita comes from an esteemed lineage of griots (praise singers) and has been living in England since 1998.

He performs solo as well as with bands like Baka Beyond. This year the duo has won the prestigious Songlines Magazine Best CrossCultural Collaboration Award.

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Benjamin Herman & Daniel von Piekartz

Nora Fischer

Cello Biennale

Soweto Gospel Choir

Cello Biennale

www.cellobiennale.nl 16 TILL 25 NOVEMBER The largest cello festival in the world gets off to a storming start on 16 October, with the appearance of the Finnish cello-metal band Apocalyptica in the Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ. This is followed by nine packed days of the festival, occupying every available space of the Muziekgebouw and the Bimhuis. From first thing in the morning (Bach & Breakfast) to late at night (Late Cello Night), major soloists and the best of the best from at home and abroad, as well as ensembles and orchestras, will perform more than seventy concerts, workshops and masterclasses.

This event takes place in several locations, check out the website for more information!

Soweto Gospel Choir Carré Amsterl 115-125 (020) 252 52 55 (40 cpm) www.theatercarre.nl

9 NOVEMBER Soweto Gospel Choir was formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music.

The 24-strong choir, under the direction of Beverly Bryer, draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto.

The choir is dedicated to sharing the joy of faith through music with audiences around the world.

Nora Fischer

Muziekgebouw aan ‘t ij, Piet Heinkade 1, (020) 788 20 00 www.muziekgebouw.nl 19 DECEMBER Everybody from Bill Murray to Linda Ronstadt has covered the songs of this living legend.

Come see what all the fuss is about when Elvis Costello rolls into Amsterdam’s Royal Theatre Carré on Wednesday, 22 October 2014. Costello has been a critical darling since he first burst onto the music scene in the 70s. Since then, he’s penned hits like ‘Allison’ while making his mark on genres ranging from punk to new wave. Wise Up Ghost, the album he recorded with hip-hop mainstays The Roots, landed in 2013.

The Rembrandt House Museum

Benjamin Herman & Daniel von Piekartz Bimhuis Piet Heinkade 3 (020) 788 21 50 www.bimhuis.nl 9 NOVEMBER Postmodern make-overs of vocal jazz and soul by the trio of Dutch jazz icon Benjamin Herman, plus 24 year-old singer/pianist Daniël von Piekartz.

Trouble is the name of the most recent album by alto saxophonist and Dutch jazz icon Benjamin Herman. Within his versatile oeuvre this 16th solo record has become a collaboration with 24 year-old singer/ pianist Daniël von Piekartz.

For the first time in two decades, Herman has delivered an album full of vocal works.’Originally, Daniël was only supposed to collaborate on two tracks’, says Benjamin Herman. ‘However, he is so exceptionally musical that the ideas just kept on flowing.

We didn’t feel like stopping.’

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PERFORMING ARTS & CULTURE IN AMSTERDAM You can find all types of performing arts. Stage Theatre, Mime, Ballet, Modern Dance on www.amsterdamjournal.nl.

For theatre tickets, go to your nearest Tourist Information Centre (VVV) Amsterdam is the cultural centre of the Netherlands. The city has some fifty museums and many other exhibition spaces. The large museums attract over four million visitors a year. Research has shown that the arts sector is a major attraction of the city to its residents and visitors alike. A quarter of foreign tourists come to Amsterdam primarily for the art. Here you will find up-to-date information on arts and culture in Amsterdam.

Visit the Diamant Museum Amsterdam and become a diamond expert! diamant museum amsterdam Museumplein, between Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum Paulus Potterstraat 8 | Amsterdam info@diamantmuseumamsterdam.nl www.diamantmuseumamsterdam.nl opening hours | 7 days a week 9.00 am - 5.00 pm

PERFORMING ARTS Akhnaton Nieuwezijds Kolk 25, Phone: (020) 624 33 96 www.akhnaton.nl Theater Amsterdam Danzigerkade 5 / Westpoortnummer 2036 Phone: (0900) 03 22 www.theateramsterdam.nl Amsterdam Bos theater Amsterdams Bos, Phone: (020) 643 32 86 www.bostheater.nl De Balie Theater Kleine Gartmanplantsoen 10, Phone: (020) 553 51 51 www.debalie.nl Theater Bellevue Leidsekade 90, Phone: (020) 530 53 01 www.theaterbellevue.nl Betty Asfalt Complex Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 282, Phone: (020) 626 46 95 www.bettyasfalt.nl Beurs van Berlage Damrak 243, Phone: (020) 530 41 41 www.beursvanberlage.nl Bijlmer Parktheater Anton de Komplein 240, Phone: (020) 311 39 30 www.bijlmerparktheater.nl

Bimhuis Piet Heinkade 3, Phone: (020) 788 21 88 www.bimhuis.nl

CREA Nieuwe Achtergracht 170, Phone: (020) 525 14 00 www.crea.nl

Nationale Opera & Ballet Waterlooplein 22, Phone: (020) 551 81 17 www.operaballet.nl

CC Muziekcafé Rustenburgerstraat 384, (06) 242 36 95 56 www.cccafe.nl

Dancemakers Gedempt Hamerkanaal 203-205, Phone: (020) 689 17 89 www.dansmakers.nl

Ostadetheater Van Ostadestraat 233d, www.ostadetheater.nl

Concertgebouw Concertgebouwplein 10, Phone: (0900) 671 83 45 www.concertgebouw.nl

Dijk Theater Da Costakade 160, Phone: (020 ) 689 16 27 www.dijktheater.nl Theater De Engelenbak Nes 71, Phone: (020) 626 36 44 www.engelenbak.nl Felix Meritis Keizersgracht 324, Phone: (020) 626 23 21 www.felix.meritis.nl Frascati Nes 63, Phone: (020) 626 68 66 www.frascatitheater.nl De Heeren van Aemstel Thorbeckeplein 5, Phone: (020) 620 21 73 www. deheerenvanaemstel.nl Heineken Music Hall Arena Boulevard 590, Phone: (0900) 687 42 42 (15cpm) www.heineken-music-hall.nl

Literair Theater Perdu Kolveniersburgwal 86, Phone: (020) 627 62 95 www.perdu.nl RAI Europaplein 22, Phone: (020) 549 12 12 www.rai.nl

DeLaMar Theater Marnixstraat 402, Phone: (0900) 335 26 27 (35 cpm) www.delamar.nl

Rode Hoed Keizersgracht 102, Phone: (020) 638 56 06 www.rodehoed.nl

De Engelbewaarder Kloveniersburgwal 59 Phone: (020) 625 37 72 www.cafe-de-engelbewaarder.nl

Stadsschouwburg Leidseplein 26, Phone: (020) 624 23 11 www.ssba.nl

Heineken Music Hall Arena Boulevard 509, Phone: (0900) 687 42 42 (15 cpm) www.heineken-music-hall.nl

Het Veem Theater Van Diemenstraat 410, Phone: (020) 626 01 12 www.hetveemtheater.nl

MUSIC Alto Jazz café Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 115 Phone: (020) 626 32 49 www.jazz-cafe-alto.nl

De Kleine Komedie Amstel 56-58, Phone: (020) 624 05 34 www.dekleinekomedie.nl

Hotel Arena ‘s-Gravesandestraat 51 Phone: (020) 850 24 00 www.hotelarena.nl

Bunker theater zaken bv Ottho Heldringstraat 3, Phone: (020) 489 98 99 www.bunkertheaterzaken.nl

Internationaal Cultuurpodium, Podium Mozaïek Bos en lommerweg 191, Phone: (020) 580 03 80 www.podiummozaiek.nl

De Badcuyp 1e Sweelinckstraat 10, Phone: (020) 657 96 69 www.badcuyp.nl

Theater De Cameleon Derde Kostverlorenkade 35, Phone: (020) 489 46 56 www.decameleon.nl

Internationaal Danstheater Kloveniersburgwal 87, Phone: (020) 623 91 12 www.intdanstheater.net

Theater Carré Amstel 115-125, Phone: (0900) 252 52 55 (40 cpm) www.theatercarre.nl

Koninklijk instituut voor de Tropen Mauritskade 63, Phone: (020) 568 87 11 www.kit.nl

Boom Chicago Leidseplein 12, Phone: (020) 423 01 01 www.boomchicago.nl

Cliffordstudio Cliffordstraat 38, Phone: (020) 682 85 09 www.muzenis.nl Comedy Café Max Euweplein 43-45, Phone: (020) 638 39 71 www.comedycafe.nl Comedy Theater Nes 110, Phone: (020) 422 27 77 www.comedytheater.nl Compagnietheater Kloveniersburgwal 50, Phone: (020) 520 10 www.compagnietheater.nl

Marionettentheater Nieuwe Jonkerstraat 8, Phone: (020) 620 80 27 www.marionettentheater.nl Oostblok Sajetplein 39, Tweede van Swindenstraat 26 Phone: (020) 665 45 68 www.oostblok.nl Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ Piet Heinkade 1 Phone: (020) 788 20 00 www.muziekgebouw.nl

Cruise Inn Zuiderzeeweg 29, Phone: (020) 692 71 88

Bamboo Bar Jazz Lange Leidsedwarsstraat 64 www.bamboobar.nl Bethanienklooster Barndesteeg 6b, Phone: (020) 625 00 78 www.bethanienklooster.nl Betty Asfalt Complex Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 282, Phone: (020) 620 47 48 www.bettyasfaltcomplex.nl Bourbon Street Leidsekruisstraat 6-8, Phone: (020) 623 34 40 www.bourbonstreet.nl Theater Carré Amstel 115-125, Phone: (0900) 252 52 55 (40 cpm) www.carre.nl Casa Blanca Zeedijk 26e, Phone: (020) 776 74 07 www.cafecasablanca.nl

Marcanti Plaza Jan van Galenstraat 6 Phone: (020) 386 88 48 Maloe Melo Lijnbaansgracht 163, Phone: (020) 420 45 92 www.maloemelo.com MC Theater Polonceaukade 5, Phone: (020) 606 50 50 www.mconline.nl Meervaart Meer en Vaart 300, Phone: (020) 410 77 00 www.meervaart.nl Melkweg Lijnbaansgracht 234a, Phone: (020) 531 81 81 www.melkweg.nl Mulligans Amstel 100, Phone: (020) 622 13 30 www.mulligans.nl North Sea Jazz Club Pazzanistraat 1, Phone: (020) 722 09 80 www.northseajazzclub.com Orgelpark Gerard Brandtstraat 26, Phone: (020) 0205 158 111 www.orgelpark.nl Panama Oostelijke Handelskade 4, Phone: (020) 311 86 86 www.panama.nl Paradiso Weteringschans 6-8, Phone: (020) 626 45 21 www.paradiso.nl

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Sopranos Paardenstraat 11-15, Phone: (020) 428 82 11 www.sopranospianobar.nl

Cobramuseum Sandbergplein 1, Amstelveen Phone: (020) 547 50 50 www.cobra-museum.nl

Joods Historisch Museum Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, Phone: (020) 531 03 10 www.jhm.nl

Theatermuseum Sarphatistraat 53, Phone: (020) 551 33 00 www.tin.nl

Bananen Bar & Club Oudezijds Achterburgwal 37, Phone: (020) 627 89 54 www.janot.nl

Westerkerk Prinsengracht 281, Phone: (020) 624 77 66 www.westerkerk.nl

Diamond Museum Amsterdam Paulus Potterstraat 8, Phone: (020) 305 53 00 www.diamantmuseumamsterdam.nl

Museum Van Loon Keizersgracht 672, Phone: (020) 624 52 55 www.museumvanloon.nl

Torture Museum Singel 449, Phone: (020) 320 66 42 www.torturemuseum.com

Casa Rosso Oudezijds Achterburgwal 106-108, Phone: (020) 627 89 54 www.janot.nl

Madame Tussaud’s Dam 20, Phone: (020) 522 10 10 www.madame-tussauds.com

Tropenmuseum Linnaeusstraat 2, Phone: (020) 568 82 00 www.tropenmuseum.nl

Coster Diamonds Paulus Potterstraat 2-6, Phone: (020) 305 55 55 www.costerdiamonds.com

De Molen van Sloten Kuiperijmuseum Akersluis 10 Phone: (020) 669 04 12 www.molenvansloten.nl

The Willet-Holthuysen Museum Herengracht 605, Phone: (020) 523 18 22 www.willetholthuysen.nl

Coster diamonds is one of Europe’s oldest Diamond Factories and one of Amsterdam’s most treasured locations. The day the Amsterdam diamond cutter Martin Coster received ownership from his father Moses Elias Coster and started a factory at the Waterlooplein in 1840, Coster Diamonds was born.

Ziggo Dome De Passage 100, Phone: (0900) 235 36 63 www.ziggodome.nl

MUSEUMS Ajax Museum Arena Boulevard 29, Phone: (020) 311 14 44 www.ajax.nl Allard Pierson, Archaeological Museum of the University of Amsterdam Oude Turfmarkt 127, Phone: (020) 525 25 56 www.allardpiersonmuseum.nl Amsterdam Cheese Museum Prinsensgracht 112, Phone: (020) 331 66 05 amsterdamcheesemuseum@ gmail.com Amsterdam Museum, The Story of Amsterdam, your entry to the city Kalverstraat 92, Phone: (020) 523 18 22 www.ahm.nl Amsterdam Pipe Museum Prinsengracht 488, Phone: (020) 421 17 79 www.pipemuseum.nl Amsterdam Tattoo Museum Plantage Middenlaan 62, Phone: (020) 7009320 www.amsterdamtattoo museum.com Anne Frank House Prinsengracht 267, Phone: (020) 556 71 00 www.annefrank.org ARCAM Prins Hendrikkade 600, Phone: (020) 620 48 78 www.arcam.nl Amsterdam Tulip Museum Prinsengracht 116, Phone: (020) 421 00 95 www.amsterdamtulipmuseum.com Arti et Amicitiae Rokin 112, Phone: (020) 624 51 34 www.arti.nl Museum of Bags and Purses Herengracht 573, Phone: (020) 524 64 52 www.tassenmuseum.nl Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica Bloemstraat 13-19, Phone: (020) 625 80 79 www.ritmanlibrary.com Bijbels Museum / Biblical Museum Herengracht 366-368, Phone: (020) 624 24 36 www.bijbelsmuseum.nl De Brakke Grond Nes 45, Phone: (020) 626 68 66 www.brakkegrond.nl The Cat Cabinet Herengracht 497, Phone: (020) 626 9040 www.kattenkabinet.nl

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) 620 25 35 www.verzetsmuseum.org Erotic Museum Oudezijds Achterburgwal 54, Phone: (020) 627 89 54 www.erotisch-museum.nl Eye Film Institute Nederland IJpromenade 1, Phone: (020) 589 14 00 www.eyefilm.nl

Multatuli House Korsjesportsteeg 20, Phone: (020) 638 19 38 www.multatuli-museum.nl Museum The Ship Museum of Amsterdam School and Social Housing Spaarndammerplantsoen 140, Phone: (020) 686 85 95 www.hetschip.nl De Nieuwe Kerk Dam 12 (Dam Square), Phone: (020) 638 69 09 www.nieuwekerk.nl

Foam Museum of Photography Keizersgracht 609, Phone: (020) 55 165 00 www.foam.nl

Ons’ Lieve Heer Op Solder (Museum Amstelkring) Oudezijds Voorburgwal 40, Phone: (020) 624 66 04 www.opsolder.nl

Museum Geelvinck Keizersgracht 633, Phone: (020) 715 59 00 www.museumgeelvinck.nl

Het Oranje Voetbal Museum Kalverstraat 236, (Hoek Muntplein) Phone: (0900) 14 37 www.supportersclub-oranje.nl

Van Gogh Museum Paulus Potterstraat 7, Phone: (020) 570 52 00 www.vangoghmuseum.nl Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum Oudezijds Achterburgwal 148 Phone: (020) 624 89 26 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) 530 87 55 www.hermitage.nl

Oude Kerk Oudekerksplein 23, Phone: (020) 625 82 84 www.oudekerk.nl Pianola Museum Westerstraat 106, Phone: (020) 627 96 24 www.pianola.nl Porceleyne Fles, Delft Experience in the Munttower Muntplein 12, Phone: (020) 623 22 71 www.royaldelftexperience.com Rembrandthuis Museum Jodenbreestraat 4, Phone: (020) 520 04 00 www.rembrandthuis.nl Rijksmuseum Museumstraat 1, Phone: (020) 674 70 00 www.rijksmuseum.nl Rijksmuseum Schiphol Holland Boulevard at Schiphol Airport (past passport control between E and F piers), Phone: (020) 674 70 00 www.rijksmuseum.nl

Hollandsche Schouwburg Plantage Middenlaan 24, Phone: (020) 531 03 80 www.hollandscheschouwburg.nl

Nederlands Scheepvaartmuseum Kattenburgerplein 1, Phone: (020) 523 22 22 www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl

Houseboat Museum Prinsengracht, opposite 296, Phone: (020) 427 07 50 www.houseboatmuseum.nl

Sexmuseum Damrak 18, Phone: (020) 622 83 76 www.sexmuseumamsterdam.nl

Huis Marseille Foundation for Photography Keizersgracht 401, Phone: (020) 531 89 89 www.huismarseille.nl

Stedelijk Museum Museumplein 10, Phone: (020) 573 29 11 www.stedelijk.nl

GALLERIES Akinci Lijnbaansgracht 317, Phone: (020) 638 04 80 www.akinci.nl Galerie Paul Andriesse Leliegracht 47, Phone: (020) 623 62 37 www.paulandriesse.nl Gallery Delaive Spiegelgracht 23, Phone: (020) 625 90 87 www.delaive.com Peter Donkersloot Galerie Spiegelgracht 14-16, Phone: (020) 623 65 38 www.peterdonkerslootgalerie.nl gallerynine Keizersgracht 548, Phone: (06) 132 120 49 www.gallerynine.nl Foam Editions Keizersgracht 609, Phone: (020) 551 65 00 www.foam.nl/editions Mark Raven Art Store and Gallery (near Dam Square, behind Royal Palace) Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 174, Kiosk at Museum Square, Leidsestraat 42 (open daily from 10:30-18:00 hrs) www.markraven.nl Galerie Alex Daniels – Reflex Amsterdam Weteringschans 79a, Phone: (020) 627 28 32 www.reflexamsterdam.com 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) 435 962 34 www.sexyartgallery.com Galerie Pien Rademakers Prinsengracht 570, Phone: (020) 622 54 96 www.galerierademakers.nl Stedelijk Museum Bureau Amsterdam Rozenstraat 59 Phone: (020) 422 04 71 www.smba.nl

Gassan Diamonds Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 173-175, Phone: (020) 622 53 33 www.gassan.com Heineken Experience Atadhouderskade 78, Phone: (020) 523 92 22 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) 217 05 01 www.canal.nl Hollandsche Schouwburg Plantage Middenlaan 24, Phone: (020) 531 03 80 www.hollandscheschouwburg.nl Romantic Horse-drawn Carriage Veemarkt 50, Phone: (020) 691 34 78 www.koetstaxi.nl Hortus Botanicus Plantage Middenlaan 2a, Phone: (020) 625 90 21 www.dehortus.nl Nemo (F.K.A. New Metropolis) Oosterdok 2, Phone: (020) 531 32 33 www.e-nemo.nl House of Bols, Cocktail & Genever Expierience Paulus Potterstraat 14, Phone: (020) 570 85 75 www.houseofbols.com

SIGHTSEEING Artis Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, Phone: (0900) 278 47 96 www.artis.nl

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Sepehr Magsoudi

SPE CIAL

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Couture Designer Sepehr Maghsoudi makes couture pieces that will blow you away! Sepehr Maghsoudi stands for exclusivity, has an outspoken personality and focussed on the thoughts and structures behind the products. His work is futuristic, elegant, innovative and constructive.

Due to the many faces of his designs he was asked by a variety of famous people to design for them. Sepehr has designed for Tyra Banks and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. He is Two-time winner of Edgar Vos Couture price and the winner of Fashion Designer of the year 2012.

My dark passenger is the name of Sepehr’s 10th couture collection and is inspired to find the balance between the

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masculinity when the aura has been soiled by fear.

one of his characteristic inspirations. One of the highlights of

Sepehr Maghsoudi is also known for designing a collection for

his career was when he was selected as most talented young

an episode of the popular tv program MTV’s My Super Sweet

designer. This gave him the opportunity to meet the king and

Sixteen. MTV’s My Super Sweet Sixteen was watched by 150

queen of the Netherlands.

million people in 49 countries.

His work has been published worldwide in Vogue Italy, Elle, Sepehr participated in the program Project Catwalk and The

Esquire, Razor Red and Zink Magazine.

Face. Recently he styled big artists like: Armin van Buuren, Sting, Ferry Corsten, DO, Leontine Borsato and Eva Simmons

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who used his couture in their video clips and on their cd covers.

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He is also responsible for the first Dutch fashion movie with

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his outstanding couture creations.

E-mail: info@sepehrmaghsoudi.com

His passion for film and costume design is, as one can see,

www.sepehrmaghsoudi.com

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SPE CIAL

Zaanse Schans

With its traditional green painted houses, warehouses and windmills the Zaanse Schans gives the feeling of having stepped back into the seventeenth or eighteenth centuries. However this is not an open air museum but a colourful living and working neighbourhood. Most of the buildings were re-located from other areas in the Zaanstreek in the 1960’s and 70’s as owing to urban development they were under threat of obliteration. The Zaanse Schans offers a magnificent view of the surrounding landscape as it was before and after the industrial revolution. This panorama makes the Zaanse Schans a vital link in the European Route of Industrial Heritage.

Windmills A visit to a working industrial windmill is a unique experience.

Paint mill De Kat and oil mill De Zoeker are open daily from March to October. From November to February most of the windmills at the Zaanse Schans are only open at the weekends. The Jonge Schaap is open all year.

Museums The Zaanse Schans has a number of fascinating museums to tempt the visitor. The Zaans Museum and the Verkade Pavilion make the tastiest museum in the Netherlands. The collection is extremely wide-ranging and is presented in a contemporary way. It features utensils, clothing and paintings as well as factory equipment from the food industry, and as you make your way through the museum you can press on various displays and try and package as many biscuits and sweets as you can in a computer game.

In de gecroonde duyvekater A great gift shop, located in a historical building from the 17th century.

Zeilenmakerspad 4 1509 BZ Zaanse Schans 06-55553443 or 06-24123970 in Gecroonde Duyvekater from 1658 on the Zaanse Schans includes a bakery museum, craft bakery and an old Dutch sweetshop. There are typical Dutch / Zaanse traditional delicacies sold.

Hot fresh waffles, filled cakes fresh from the oven with real almond paste among others.

And Duyvekater ( with the same name as the museum) is a Zaans traditional festival bread sweet with a hint of lemon made to a 17th century recipe, the authentic stone oven, fired by sawdust can be visited and there are various exhibits shown bakery related and owned by Stichting include Zaanse Schans. The museum and shop are open Monday till Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 pm Admission is free.

The smaller, specialized museums such as the first Albert Heijn Grocery shop, the Bakery Museum ‘In de Gecroonde Duyvekater’, Museum of the Dutch Clock, are all situated at the Zaanse Schans in listed buildings bringing the history of this oldest industrial area to life.

Traditional Dutch Craft There is no entrance fee for visiting the traditional Dutch workshops such as the Wooden Shoe Workshop, the Pewter Foundry, Cocoa Lab and the Cheese Farm at the Zaanse Schans. Opening times may vary, but generally they are open daily throughout the year.

River cruises The most enjoyable way to see the surrounding area is from the water. From April to October river cruises are available along the river Zaan not only for a splendid view of the Zaanse Schans, but also for a more detailed examination of the traditional and picturesque Dutch houses, windmills and other interesting sights along the way.

Zaanse Schans The Zaanse Schans is open daily throughout the year. There is no entrance fee, however some of the attractions charge an admission fee.

Information Center Zaanse Schans Schansend 7, 1509 AW Zaandam | Tel +31 (0)75 681 00 00 E-mail: info@dezaanseschans.nl | www.dezaanseschans.nl

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Zaanse VISITING THE Schans Wooden Shoe Workshop ‘De Zaanse Schans’ Kraaienest 4 | 1509 AZ Zaandam +31 (0)75 6177121 | www.clogs.nl | info@clogs.nl Open daily, all year round!

Visit the wooden shoe workshop at the Zaanse Schans! See the clog makers at work in the workshop and learn about the history of wooden shoes in the museum - admission is free! We have the largest wooden shoe inventory in all sizes and colours! Be sure to try some on and experience what it feels like to walk on wood! Making a picture in the giant wooden shoe will complete your visit! From Amsterdam CS by bus (Bus 391) or train (station Koog-Zaandijk) in only 15 minutes

The Catharina Hoeve cheese farm A must-see attraction at the Zaanse Schans!

Zeilenmakerspad 5 | 1509 BZ Zaandam +31 (0)75 6215820 | www.cheesefarms.com Do you want to experience the real Holland? Then visit the Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm at the Zaanse Schans. In this authentic 17th century farm you learn about the different stages of cheese production. Our staff wearing traditional costumes invites you to taste our delicious cheeses of own production. The farm shop has all these cheeses for sale as well as typical Dutch sweets and souvenirs. We are looking forward to welcoming you at the Catharina Hoeve. The entrance is free.

The Catharina Hoeve is open daily

Museum shop Albert Heijn grocery store The modest birth of the Ahold Company Kalverringdijk 5 | 1509 BT Zaandam +31 (0)75 6169619 In this beautiful listed building is the faithfully detailed reconstruction of the inventory and interior of the first Albert Heijn store in Oostzaan.

This is how Albert Heijn, the founder of the Albert Heijn company began when he took over the small grocery store from his parents in 1887. The museum’s reconstructed interior bears witness to the considerable changes and developments during the last century. The museum also includes a small presentation about the development of the coffee business as part of the heritage of Albert Heijn.

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FOOD DRINKS NIGHTLIFE

Whatever your taste is, Amsterdam has it.

Amsterdam has all the nightlife you would expect. There are intimate restaurants, bars with or without live music, hip dance clubs, comedy clubs, and a casino.

A complete list would fill a whole book, so we can only give you some recommendations here.

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, canal-side 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.

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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.

Goodies Huidenstraat 9, (020) 625 61 22 www.goforthegoodies.nl One of the best pasta’s in Amsterdam: linguini with grilled vegetables. For more than 16 years a household name for lunch. Visitors of the 9 Streets area come in this cosy room with bright colours to get something nice to eat during lunch hour, before shopping or going out. The service is friendly and thoughtful. Here’s the place to meet the local Dutchman.

Most visitors are students and canal belt Amsterdammers.

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Restaurant Mandarijn Rokin 26, www.mandarijnrokin.nl

Zushi Amstel 20 www.zushi.nl

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Paradiso Weteringschans 6-8 www.paradiso.nl

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CHINESE

INTERNATIONAL

PANCAKES

Authentic Sichuan Restaurant Mandarijn Rokin 26, (020) 623 08 85 www.mandarijnrokin.nl

Noordwest Café Restaurant Noordermarkt 42, (020) 624 36 89 www.restaurantnoordwest.nl

The Pancake Bakery Prinsengracht 191, (020) 625 13 33 www.pancake.nl

Welcome to Mandarijn which aims to provide the finest authentic Sichuan food along with the best hospitality service at the center of Amsterdam. Sichuan Cuisine is one of the most famous Asian Cuisine.

You will enjoy not only hot but balanced Sichuan meal from gentle heat to as much heat as you like. You can also find recipes that use little or not hot spices at all. Each dish has its own style and different flavor. Variety is the spice of life. € 4,90 - € 25 / dish.

Daily open 11.30 - 22.00 hrs.

The moment you walk into Noordwest, you’re in for a nice surprise. In the middle of the Jordaan and surrounded by historical architecture, you will discover that the picturesque décor of the marketplace blends harmoniously with the ultra-modern design and tasteful interior of this restaurant. Reservations are recommended.

Undoubtedly the best known and most preferred pancake restaurant in Amsterdam. Situated on one of the main canals in the city centre of Amsterdam.

Only 200 metres away from the Anne Frank house. The extensive menu offers no fewer than 100 different sweet or savoury pancakes and omelettes. The Pancake Bakery is situated in an old 17th century VOC warehouse and features exceptionally nostalgic interior décor.

Doing a brisk business since 1973.

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Kantjil & De Tijger Spuistraat 291-293, (020) 620 30 74 www.kantjil.nl In the heart of Amsterdam, Kantjil & de Tijger is the right place to be for those who are curious about Indonesian food. Their latest addition is the New Asian High Wine. A selection of savoury bites, served with a carafe organic wine of your choice.

Enjoy this experience at the New Asian Brasserie between 12:00 and 16:30. Also open for dinner.

"Dining at Long Pura is a real experience.”

Restaurant Long Pura is located in the cosy Jordaan area. You will be pleasantly surprised by the contemporary and stylish interior with Balinese elements and a warm candlelight ambiance. Our Balinese Chef and his team prepare tastes and fragrances to delight all your senses. You Will be greeted with the "Selamat Datang" welcome from our traditional Indonesian dressed staff.

020-6238950 | ROZENGRACHT 46-48 | RESTAURANT-LONGPURA.COM ASK YOUR CONGIERGE

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BARS | LIVE MUSIC

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

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

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

Bourbon Street features live music from local talent and international artists every night of the week. The shows and jam sessions attract a mixed crowd, as well as musicians playing blues, rock, soul and funk.

Open: Mon. - Fri. 10pm - 4am, Sat. & Sun. 10pm - 5am

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. Club: Thu. 11pm4am, Sat. 12pm - 5am, Sun. 12 pm - 4am

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

DINNER CRUISE

COCKTAILS | DINNER

Amsterdam Jewel Cruises Singel 235, 020 - 440 21 385 www.amsterdamjewelcruises.nl

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

XtraCold Lounge and Icebar Amstel 194-196, 020 - 32 05 700 www.xtracold.nl

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

BIHP Art Food Drinks Keizersgracht 335, 020 - 62 24 511 www.bihp.nl

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

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

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.

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.

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.

DINNER | DANCING

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CLUBS

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

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

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

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

No other music venue offers such a diverse programming as Melkweg. The club nights also represent a wide variety of music styles and audiences, bridging the gap between underground and the general public. Encore is the regular hip hop and RnB club night on Saturdays.

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

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

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

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.

CLUBS

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

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

Club LV 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 Theme Party.

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CAFÉ RESTAURANT

DE OUDE WESTER Corner Prinsengracht 184 & Rozengracht 2, phone (020) 6257502

De Oude Wester is a wonderfull cafe and restaurant right in the heart of the jordaan an can easily to be found diagonally a cross from Anne Frank house.

The extensive menu offers a wide variety of dishes, from breakfast to lunch and dinner. Famous for their homemade green pea soup, dutch meals and delicious pancakes it`s certainly worth your visit.

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HOSPITAL BAR A LAP DANCE A DAY… KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY! THE HOSPITAL BAR IS AN AROUSING EXCLUSIVE CLUB WHERE A HEALTHY TEMPERATURE RISE IS THE ONLY ILLNESS! Open 7 days a week 8pm – 2am Oudezijds Achterburgwal 97’

BANANEN BAR & CLUB THE FUN YOU CAN HAVE WITH BANANAS! WE WILL KEEP YOUR GLASSES FULL. UPSTAIRS YOU’LL FIND THE BANANEN CLUB. TREAT YOURSELF TO A LAPDANCE, HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS OR CELEBRATE A BACHELOR, BACHELORETTE PARTY. Open 7 days a week 8pm-2am, Fri-Sat to 3am Oudezijds Achterburgwal 37

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Red light “As the years went by the curtains opened more and more.”

The Red Light District The Red Light District in Amsterdam is visited by more than 4 million visitors each year who are curious to know what goes on behind the closed curtains. The Red Light District is very close to the Dam Square. Here Amsterdam started of as a settlement around a dam in the river Amstel at the end of the 12th century.

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 you’re keen to learn more take one of the many specialised tours.

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DRINKS & CLUBS & NIGHTLIFE IN RED LIGHT

Thaise Snackbar Bird

Old Sailor

Cafe Dijk 120

Zeedijk 77-I, (020) 4206289

Oudezijds Achterburgwal 39-A, (020) 6247739

Zeedijk 120, (020) 6247107

www.thai-bird.nl

Queen’s Head

Cafe ‘t Mandje

Bubbles & Wines Wine & Champagnebar

Zeedijk 20, (020) 4202475

Zeedijk 63, (020) 6225375

Nes 37, (020) 4223318

www.queenshead.nl

www.cafetmandje.nl

www.bubblesandwines.com

Poco Loco

Café Zilt

Café Van Kerkwijk

Nieuwmarkt 24, (020) 6242937

Zeedijk 49, (020) 4215416

Nes 41, (0 20) 626 1259

www.diningcity.nl/pocoloco

www.cafezilt.nl

www.caferestaurantvankerkwijk.nl

Café de Buurvrouw

De Barderij

The Grasshopper

Sint Pieterspoortsteeg 29-1, (020) 6259654

Zeedijk 14, (020) 4205132

Oudebrugsteeg 16, (020) 4287224

www.debuurvrouw.nl

Café de Kletskop

www.thegrasshopper.nl

Café Excalibur

Zeedijk 10, (020) 6225728

Café Katoen

Oudezijds Achterburgwal 48, (020) 6268353

http://kletskoppers.hyves.nl

Oude Turfmarkt 153, (020) 6262635

www.cafeexcalibur.flexnet.nl

Het Pleidooi

Bierfabriek

Golden Palm Bar

Oudebrugsteeg 8, +31 20 625 4800

Rokin 75, (020) 5289910

NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky

www.heffer.nl

www.bierfabriek.com

Dam 9, (020) 5549111

Cafe Wiener

Mata Hari

Winston Belushi’s Bar

Lange Niezel 8, (020) 6245809

Oudezijds Achterburgwal 22, (020) 2050919

Warmoesstraat 129, (020) 6231380

Cafe Lef

www.matahari-amsterdam.nl

www.winston.nl/bar

Zeedijk 23- 25, (020) 6243141

Rokin 89, (020) 4274657

Gasthuys

www.cafelef.nl

www.thetara.com/nld

Grimburgwal 7-HS, (020) 6248230

Café de Zeepost

Café de Dam

www.gasthuys.nl

Prins Hendrikkade 88, 06 25042484

Damstraat 4, (020) 6245331

Cafe De Stoof

Café de Pul

Casa Rosso

Oudezijds Achterburgwal 114,

Oudezijds Achterburgwal 116-I BG, (020) 6266343

Oudezijds Achterburgwal 106-108 (020) 6278954

www.destoofamsterdam.nl

Pleinzicht

www.casarosso.nl

‘t Arendsnest

Borneostraat 112, +31 20 694 1359

Club San Francisco

Herengracht 90, (020) 4212057

Man To Man

Zeedijk 40

www.arendsnest.nl

Spuistraat 21, (020) 62 58 797

Het Elfde Gebod

Lime

Zeedijk 5, +31 6 39764685

Zeedijk 104, (020) 6393020

Getto

Cafe Euro Pub

Warmoesstraat 51-B, (020) 4215151

Dam 3-7, +31 20 888 88 82

www.getto.nl

www.amsterdam-dam.com

Stadscafé Heffer

Café Verhoeff

Oudebrugsteeg 7, (020) 4284488

Zeedijk 12, (020) 6222297

www.heffer.nl

www.cafeverhoeff.nl

In ‘t Aepjen

Café Corso

Zeedijk 1, (020) 6268401

Oudezijds Achterburgwal 26, (020) 6244120

Hunters

Majestic

Warmoesstraat 24, (020) 428 8291

Dam 3-7, (020) 888 8883

www.hunters-coffeeshop.com

www.amsterdam-dam.com

Freddy’s Bar - Hotel De l’Europe

Coffeeshop Rusland

Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2-14, (020) 531 17 77

Rusland 16-I, (020) 6279468

www.leurope.nl/freddys-bar

De Deugniet

Bananenbar

Oude Burgsteeg 12, (020) 428 4488

Oudezijds Achterburgwal 37, (020) 627 8954

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Map data Š OpenStreetMap (and) contributors, CC-BY-SA

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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).

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Go to the Begijnhof (entrance from the Spui)

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Walk along the Flower Market (on the Singel).

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

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Browse the Waterlooplein market (at the Waterlooplein).

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

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

9 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).

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Inhabitants Amsterdam Inhabitants Greater Amsterdam Nationalities Bicycles Trees

811.185 2.332.773 178 881.00 ± 400.000

Flower bulbs in parks and public gardens 600,000 Parks 40 City trams 216 Markets 32 Flower market 1 Shops 6.073 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 Gable stones Royal Palace Statues and sculptures Windmills Museums Art galleries Paintings of Rembrandt Nachtwacht (Night watch) Paintings of Van Gogh Schuttersgalerij (Civic Guard Gallery)

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8.863 654 1 302 8 75 141 22 1 207 1

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140 6.100 4 9 42

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9,000

Concerts and theatrical performances p/d Theatres and concert halls

25 55

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Muziektheater Cinemas Cafés and bars Discotheques Restaurants Hotels Hotel beds Camp grounds

1 1 15 1.515 16 1.325 413 54.857 6

Bed nights by tourists from abroad *Day visitors per year

9.700.000 13.800.000

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