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06 ON THE COVER Porgy & Bess
28 AREA 6 Rembrandtplein
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08 CITY OF AMSTERDAM Where to begin
30 AREA 7 The Plantage
10 AREA 1 Jordaan
32 AREA 8 Leidseplein
52 FOOD, DRINKS & NIGHTLIFE Where to find Amsterdam nightly entertainment
12 AREA 2 9 S traatjes
34 AREA 9 The Docklands
18 AREA 3 Museumkwartier
36 SPECIAL van Gogh 125 years
20 AREA 4 Old Town 24 AREA 5 City Centre
40 THIS SEASON Art & Culture, Theatre, Music and Events
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48 SIGHTSEEING Cultural Adresses
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PORGY AND BESS TIMELESS THEATRE ABOUT THE JOY AND PAIN OF LOVE
Porgy and Bess, the predecessor of today’s musicals, will visit Amsterdam from the 3rd until the 14th of March at the RAI Theatre. The production comes straight from the United States to the Netherlands, with a cast and crew of 130 people. This masterpiece, composed by George Gershwin and with lyrics written by his brother Ira Gershwin, Edwin DuBose Heyward and Dorothy Heyward, celebrates its 80th anniversary this year! Porgy and Bess may be called a folk opera, but in the United States it is known as “America’s Greatest Musical”! It is a colourful, moving and intense story that touches you deeply, written by life itself, as the New York Times once put it: “Art becomes life and life becomes art!” It is the ultimate folk opera, as it contains powerful themes like murder and death, but above all love, for it shows the joys of love, but also the pain it can cause. Porgy and Bess tells the story of the intense love between Porgy, a disabled beggar, and the beautiful but unsteady 6
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Bess. Eighty years after Porgy and Bess premiered in the United States the plot still manages to move its audience, not in the least because of its great songs, like “Summertime” and “I Got Plenty of Nothing”, which have become classics in their own right. Once the curtain opens, you are introduced to the hard life of Catfish Row. When Bess’ boyfriend Crown (a temperamental drunk) murders the gambler Robbins, he flees town. When Bess refuses to join him, Porgy offers to take her in. This is how Gershwin’s love story begins, and until this day it still attracts audiences from all over the world. Porgy and Bess is to be presented in the original version, as intended by George Gershwin, Edwin DuBose, Dorothy Heyward and Ira Gershwin. Their descendants keep a strict eye on the production process to make sure that performances are only authorised if they meet all their requirements in terms of casting, orchestra, sets and costumes. These stringent conditions are the reason why Porgy and Bess is not a commonly seen production
nowadays. The costs of the production are also high, due to the large amount of people involved. Moreover, the leading roles are reserved for those names who have already gained fame and fortune in the world of opera. When considering the complexity of the songs, all the roles must be cast several times, just like in the world’s large opera houses. Porgy and Bess, which will grace the RAI Theatre’s stage from the 3rd until the 14th of March, is therefore a million dollar production which will be performed in the true spirit of and according to the wishes of the late George Gershwin. Eighty years after the Porgy and Bess première performance in 1935, this folk opera, or musical if you will, is still alive and kicking...
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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
AREA 8 - page 32 LEIDSEPLEIN
AREA 9 - page 34 DOCKLANDS
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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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 Y ou can wander around through the streets and side streets in a relaxed way and enjoy the spontaneous and relaxed atmosphere. Y ou 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 R ozengracht (R ozen 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. Y ou 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 de straatjes.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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DE 9 STRAATJES CENTRUM
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 V ondel 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 17 th 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 V ingboon-Houses and the building ‘Felix Meritis’. The Felix Meritis-building dates from 17 87 . 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 y ou will find the Dutch Spectacles Museum. It reveals the history of spectacles over 700 y ears. In the neighbourhood of our quarter of the ‘9 S treets’ 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 unt il l944. Here Anne wrote her famous diary. V isit us and find for yourself that our ‘9 S treets’ 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 astronomical watches Available at Amsterdam Watch Company Reestraat 3 T 020-3892789 www.awco.nl Astronomy, time in its purest form, is the source of inspiration for the famous watchmaker in the Netherlands. The Planetarium is one of the most complicated watches in our collection, and the smallest mechanical planetarium in the world! If you are searching for a very exclusive watch, you are more than welcome to see the whole collection of Christiaan van der Klaauw watches. price € 34.850,-
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
The vintage watch shop Reestraat 3 | T 020-3892789 | www.awco.nl Amsterdam Watch Company is specialized in the sale 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 related accessories available as well as handmade watches from the Netherlands such as Christiaan van der Klaauw, Van der Gang 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. 15
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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.
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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
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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.
Nie lsen L unch Ca fé Be renstraat 19 02 306 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 R embrandt’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 R ijksmuseum 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. Y ou 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 2 0th and 2 1st 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 2 013 the Concertgebouw is celebrating its 12 5th 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 R ijksmuseum) 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 info@milldiamonds.com www.milldiamonds.com
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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, café s 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 R ed 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 R ed Light district. The 14 th 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’.
Cannabis College Amsterdam The Cannabis College offers free advice on safe recreational Cannabis use in addition to educating the public about the many uses of the hemp plant. Guided tours of our Cannabis garden allow us to bring our information to life with a beautiful, completely bio-organic example of indoor growing.
TIPS! • Try turning onto Spooksteeg from eedijk and cross the bridge for a fantastic ‘keyhole’ view of Amsterdam • There is lots to see and do around eedijk too. There are some great Asian stores on Geldersekade and Nieuwmarkt is bursting with life. • Short on time? eedijk 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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GALERIE ROB KOUDIJS IS A 100 SQUARE METER EXHIBITION SPACE LOCATED IN THE GALLERY DISTRICT IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF AMSTERDAM. THE GALLERY SPECIALISES IN CONTEMPORARY ART JEWELLERY. THE WORK WE OFFER COMMUNICATES IDEAS, IS VERY SCULPTURAL AND DISPLAYS AN INNOVATIVE USE OF MATERIALS, BOTH PRECIOUS AND NON-PRECIOUS. THE GALLERY REPRESENTS MANY, INTERNATIONALLY HIGHLY ACCLAIMED JEWELRY ARTISTS, WHO PRODUCE PIECES WHICH CHALLENGE THE DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN CRAFT AND CREATION, BETWEEN THE APPLIED AND THE FINE ARTS. AS THESE ARTISTS COME FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE GLOBE, THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THIS EXCITING FIELD ARE ON DISPLAY. THE GALLERY ALWAYS SHOWS TWO SOLO EXHIBITIONS AND A WIDE-RANGING CHOICE OF JEWELLERY PIECES IN THE STOCK PRESENTATION OF THE GALLERY. AS WELL AS SHOWING JEWELLERY, GALERIE ROB KOUDIJS SELLS BOOKS AND CATALOGUES ABOUT THE REPRESENTED ARTISTS. MEMBER NETHERLANDS GALLERY ASSOCIATION
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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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Old VISITING THE Town DeMasK
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 C entral S tation, you will get to D am S q uare. H ere you will find the P alace and the V rij heidsbeeld ( N ational M onument) . The large dove population and street artists also attract the attention. F rom D am S q uare you walk straight into the W alhalla for shopping fanatics. The maj or store chains are all represented here. K alverstraat and S pui 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.
R okin 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.
R oyal P alace and N ational M onument 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 M useum, B egij nhof 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. 24
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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.
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Sepehr Magsoudi
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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
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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
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Face. Recently he styled big artists like: Armin van Buuren, Sting, Ferry Corsten, DO, Leontine Borsato and Eva Simmons
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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 R embrandtplein will certainly also take you to R eguliersdwarsstraat. 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 R embrandtplein is teeming with restaurants and café s too.
Tuschinski Cinema Within one hundred metres of R embrandtplein, in R eguliersbreestraat, you will find the most beautiful cinema of the Netherlands since 192 1: 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 R embrandtplein, 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 R embrandtplein you can walk there via R eguliersgracht, but you can also take U trechtsestraat. The specialist shops for clothing, books, design furniture and music will certainly make the small detour worth your while. The U trechtsestraat 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) Y ou will find a lot of Jewish history in the Plantage. The R esistance 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 butterfl y 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. Y ou will find over 6,000 different varieties of plants here.
Hermitage Museum Since 2 009 you can admire exhibitions with art from the Hermitage of St. Petersburg, R ussia in this beautiful building along the Amstel river. Two new exhibitions are opened each year. However, there’s more than R ussian art and culture to be found. Y ou 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 fl ee 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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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). Y ou can enjoy music and theatrical performances here every day. R ight 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. Y ou will find Paradiso, THE pop temple of the Netherlands on the other side of Leidseplein. This is the spot where the great names performed. Y ou 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. Y ou 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. Y ou will find various restaurants and café s here, among which the Hard R ock café . Y ou 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. •
reat weather? You can walk straight into the Vondel park from Max uweplein.
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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
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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 nglish language) on the Eastern Docklands • Visit the permanent showing in the basement of the Y Film Institute Nederland for free. • Pay a visit to the beautiful Maritime Museum and get on board a replica of a VOC ship. ( attenburgerplein 1) • njoy 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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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 Bridgesâ€? and “Mellow Yellow Jordaanâ€? you get the impression of a fun loving artist who loves what she does. Life’s a canvas paint it!
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Vincent van Gogh | Sunflowers| Arles, 1889 Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam | (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)
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Van Gogh Year 125 Years of Inspiration On 29 July 2015 it will be exactly 125 years since Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) died. Throughout the year, various European towns are organising unique exhibitions and cultural events linked by the theme of ‘125 Years of Inspiration’. Even today, Van Gogh inspires people all over the world and, 125 years after his death, is still more ‘alive’ than ever. In memory of the Dutch artist in this year, the Van Gogh Europe Foundation, an association comprising around 30 institutions, is organising an international programme in four countries. In this issue you can find more. EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS
VAN GOGH LOCATIONS
Exhibitions and cultural events are being organised in the va-
Many different towns and villages in the Netherlands, Belgium,
rious towns and villages in the Netherlands, Belgium, France
France and England where Van Gogh lived and worked will be
and England that are of importance for the life and work of the
hosting activities throughout the year. For example, in Nuenen
artist. For the first time, museums and institutions that actively
you can walk where Vincent once walked, and still see what
contribute to conserving Van Gogh’s heritage are working toge-
Vincent once saw. Y ou can experience in real life the lovely and
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Gogh Brabant and Mons 2 015, the European Capital of Culture. The Foundation consists of around 30 institutions which actively contribute to conserving Van Gogh’s heritage in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and England. VAN GOGH YEAR 2015: INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME The Van Gogh Y ear 2 015 is being celebrated in four countries in Europe with prominent exhibitions and cultural events, such as ‘Munch : Van Gogh’ in the Van Gogh Museum. Take a look at some of the programme highlights of other museums. KRÖLLER-MÜLLER MUSEUM 25 APRIL – 27 SEPTEMBER 2015 - VAN GOGH & CO HOUTKAMPWEG 6 | 6731 AW OTTERLO PHONE: +31(0)318 591241 - WWW.KROLLERMULLER.NL The Krö ller-Mü ller Museum presents around 50 works by Van Gogh from various periods. His paintings and drawings are combined with works by his contemporaries from the museum’s collection. Y ou can thus draw parallels and discover how Van Gogh approached genres like still life, landscape and portrait painting.
Vincent van Gogh Vincent van Gogh’s Pallete from Auvers Musée d’Orsay, Paris Photography: Erik and Petra Hesmerg
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Van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’ is the Inspiration for This Glowing Bicycle Path is located in van Gogh Village Nuenen.
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VAN GOGH & CO CRISS-CROSSING THE COLLECTION
VAN GOGH YEAR: 125 YEARS OF INSPIRATION On 29 July 2015 it will be exactly 125 years since Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) died. Throughout the year, the artist will be honoured with outstanding exhibitions and cultural events in various European towns. In the Van Gogh Year 2015, with the theme ‘125 years of inspiration’, the Kröller-Müller Museum presents the exhibition Van Gogh & Co. Criss-crossing the collection. Still lifes, nature themes, cityscapes and the human figure by Vincent van Gogh are compared to works by his contemporaries in the same genres. More than fifty paintings and drawings by Van Gogh will be shown, along with an equal number of works by other artists, such as François Bonvin, Jan Toorop, Henri Fantin-Latour, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Paul Cézanne, Adolphe Monticelli and Bart van der Leck. Tribute to Van Gogh Besides the exhibition Van Gogh & Co. Criss-crossing the collection, a smaller presentation with tributes to Van Gogh is also on display. Among other things, this includes a sculpture of a tormented Van Gogh by Joseph Mendes da Costa and an impassioned homage to the artist made by Vilmos Huszár. A number of posters are also included. These were made in 1990 to commemorate Van Gogh’s death, at that time a hundred years previously. A variety of artists, such as Roy Lichtenstein, Giuseppe Penone and Mario Merz had made works that emphasized their admiration of Van Gogh and these are compiled in the series of posters. A summer with Van Gogh (June – September) A summer with Van Gogh is an extensive side programme organized by the museum to accompany the exhibition. Events include Van Gogh Concerts in association with NJO (Dutch Youth Orchestra Ensemble), Painting with the masters (Van Gogh digital painting game), special lectures Vincent and Helene (the founder of the KröllerMüller Museum), drawing, painting and photography workshops and the cycle route Van Gogh and nature in association with the Hoge Veluwe National Park.
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WELCOME TO VAN GOGH VILLAGE NUENEN YOU CAN’T GET CLOSER TO VAN GOGH I n N uenen you can walk where V incent once walked, and still see what V incent once saw. Y ou can experience in real life the lovely and uniq ue locations he painted. V incent van G ogh lived for two years in N uenen. D uring his stay he produced almost 2 5 % of his total work and produced his first world- famous painting the “ P otato E aters” There are still 2 2 V an G ogh locations in N uenen, the village is a real outdoor museum about V incent van G ogh! W hat makes it so special is that you can see and experience the stories about V an G ogh, his letters and his paintings from the very same spot. Although there are no original paintings, our inner thoughts say it all: you can’ t get closer to V an G ogh. Vincentre Museum In the V incentre museum we get to know van Gogh as a person and we see how he developed to become a world-famous artist. Modern technology make this a real experience. We then go outside, where no fewer than 22 locations remind us of V an Gogh; 14 of which he painted or sketched. Other objects are statues or buildings with a special significance.
The Van Gogh Roosegaarde cycle path Luminous pearls in the asphalt recharge during the day and give out light in the evening. Fragments from The Starry Night have been incorporated into the asp- halt. This results in a subtle play on light and poetry. A meeting of two artists in surroundings where V an Gogh once lived and where Roosegaarde has now created a unique technopoetry experience for visitors.
The Vincent Affair – an unique exhibition in 2015 Immerse yourself in V an Gogh’s mind. How does that feel? This is the challenge for 7 designers in the imposing villa Nune V ille, across the Museum V incentre. It was here that V incent and Margot Begemann had a love affair that ended in a dramatic way. V incent had his own way of thinking about things. That applies to the current designers. They will enter into a relationship, an affair with V incent. What brings them together in ‘alternative thinking’ will result in the designs for the rooms in this house: The V incent Affair.
Direct transportation to Van Gogh Village Nuenen from Amsterdam: Coach leaves daily (except mondays) from Central Station in Amsterdam to Nuenen. Departures at 09 .30, 11.00 and 12.30hrs Departure Amsterdam: AirExpresscoach stop. Nuenen stop: in front of the V incentre.
Book your tickets on www.airexpressbus.com
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Tony Oursler
ART & CULTURE
What’s the best time to 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 full glory from behind thefoliage.
Sentimental Journey/Winter Journey, 1971/1990 © Courtesy Nobuyoshi Araki
ARAKI Ojo Shashu - tony oursler Photography for the Afterlife
Oude kerk Oudekerksplein 23 (020) 625 82 84 www.oudekerk.nl
19 DECEMBER 2014 11 MARCH 2015 Alluring Hell gives a distinct reflection on the oeuvre of the Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki (Tokyo, 19 40). The extensive exhibition comprises both his notorious early work, as well as his very recent series that have never been shown in the Netherlands before. The unique presentation follows an international heavyweight in the dusk of his life. Araki is one of the most celebrated Japanese artists of our time. He is noted for his seemingly detached bondagephotographs. Simultaneously his work is very intimate and personal, often closely related to his hometown Tokyo and to the memories of his late wife Yoko.
27 NOVEMBER 2014 29 MARCH 2015 Amsterdam’s Oude Kerk is the dream location for Tony Oursler’s first solo exhibition in the Netherlands in 20 years. The oeuvre of the born and raised New Yorker Tony Oursler (19 57 ), who together with Bill V iola and Gary Hill belongs to the second generation of video artists, covers a broad range of techniques and media. It explores the complex relationships between high and low culture and between the individual and mass media and he does this using humour, irony and fantasy.
Foam, Keizersgracht 633 (020) 551 65 00 www.foam.nl
photo: Stef Verstraaten
Forever Vintage
Keys to Rome
Forever Vintage
Keys to Rome
15 SEPTEMBER 2014 MARCH 1ST 2015 Why do we fall in love with some handbags over and over again, while most fashion items wind up in a corner of the closet after just one or two seasons? With Forever V intage, The Museum of Bags and Purses takes a close look at the magic of classic vintage and retro handbags that have kept their charm and attraction over the years and keep reappearing in one form or another. In 2014, vintage is hotter than ever. Since the 199 0s , stars like Julia Roberts, René e Zellweger and Kate Moss have significantly added to its popularity and recently, the past and its fash revives in movies and tv-series such as Mad Men.
24 SEPTEMBER 2014 TILL 15 MARCH 2015. The exhibition provides an insight into the cultural cross fertilization that took place within the vast Roman Empire and gives an insight into the daily lives of the Romans by using digital techniques to present archaeological objects. V isitors have the opportunity to view the exhibition through from differing angles, by choosing one of the following perspectives by means of a key card: the Mediterranean, Egypt or the Low Countries.
Museum of Bags and Purses Herengracht 573 (020) 524 64 52 www.tassenmuseum.nl
Allard Pierson Museum, Oude Turfmarkt 127 (020) 525 25 56 www.allardpiersonmuseum.nl
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Rembrandt huis
photo: Joh. de Haas
Nicolaes Maes, Het offer van Abraham, ca. 1653, doek, Kingston, Ontario, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, schenking Alfred en Isabel Bader 2014
Stedelijk in the war To the farms!
Rembrand Art Market
Rembrandt Art Market Stedelijk in the war Rembrandtplein www.rembrandtartmarket.nl www.facebook.com/ RembrandtArtMarket
Stedelijk museum Musweumplein 10, (020) 573 29 11 www.stedelijk.nl
EVERY SUNDAY, FROM THE MIDDLE OF MARCH TILL THE END OF OCTOBER Every sunday from 10.30-18.00 / 10:30-6 pm you’ll find The Rembrandt Art Market on the Rembrandtplein. A modern and contemporary art market where International artists of all disciplins exhibit and sell their works. At the Rembrandt Art market you will find original Paintings, Sculptures, Jewellery, Photograpic, Digital, Graphic and Airbrushed Art, etc. There you can find art at a fair price by dealing directly with artists and avoid paying the extra fees you would get by buying through a gallery.
21 FEBRUARY - 31 MAY 2015 Next spring, as part of the 70th anniversary commemorations of Dutch liberation, the Stedelijk presents The Stedelijk Museum in the Second World War. The presentation is structured around work from the museum collection, accompanied by unique, previously unseen visual material. The results of the Stedelijk’s provenance research are also included, clearly presented and placed within a context. The exhibition brings together five fascinating storylines: The 1930s: Art in Exile
Credits: Menno Huizinga/ Nederlands Fotomuseum ‘Children being braught to Friesland by boat, Den Haag (1944-1945)’
To the farms!
Rembrandt House
13 SEPTEMBER 2014 TILL 12 APRIL 2015 70 years since the Hunger Winter, it’s time for the Dutch Resistance Museum Amsterdam to show a moving exhibition on some 40.000 children who were evacuated in the first few months of 1945 from the urban western part of the country ‘to the farms’, to save them from starvation. To the farms! Winter 1944/45, the Netherlands has been at war for more than four years. The Germans are going to lose, but nobody knows when. There are terrible food shortages in the urban western part of the country. Thousands of malnourished children are threatened with starvation. Rescue operations are launched, with the permission of the occupying Germans.
12 FEBRUARY - 17 MAY 2015 Rembrandt’s Late Pupils Studying under a Genius. Drawings and paintings by artists like Nicolaes Maes, Willem Drost, Abraham van Dijck, Jacobus Leveck, Heyman Dullaert and Arent de Gelder, brought together from major international museums and private collections, shed new light on Rembrandt’s special position as a highly sought-after teacher of students who wanted to continue their training after apprenticeships elsewhere. It focuses on Rembrandt’s influence, his teaching methods and the relationship between master and pupil, providing greater insight into this aspect of the Netherlands’ most famous artist. The exhibition will coincide with Late Rembrandt, the major exhibition in the Rijksmuseum.
Dutch Resistance Museum Plantage kerklaan 61 (020) 620 25 35 www.verzetsmuseum.org
Rembrandt huis Jodenbreestraat 4 (020) 520 04 00 www.rembrandthuis.nl
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Swan Lake
THEATRE
Marionetten theater
Die Zauberflöte
Marionettentheater
Swan Lake
Die Zauberflöte
The Imitation Game
Nieuwe Jonkerstraat 8 (020) 62 08 027 www.marionettentheater.nl
Nationale Opera & Ballet Waterlooplein 22 (020) 551 81 17 www.operaballet.nl
Nationale Opera & Ballet Waterlooplein 22 (020) 551 81 17 www.operaballet.nl
1, 3, 4, 7, 8 MARCH 2015 Dutch National Ballet is opening the new ballet season in spectacular fashion with a festive Gala: a unique evening of highlights from the company’s rich ballet repertoire. Last year was the first time that Dutch National Ballet organised a gala for the official opening of the ballet season, and it was received with great enthusiasm. This year, the company continues the tradition with an equally festive programme of famous pas de deux, new creations, work by the Netherlands’ greatest choreographer Hans van Manen and highlights from Swan Lake.
6, 9, 12, 15*, 17, 19, 22*, 24, 27 MARCH 2015 The fanciful theatre-maker Simon McBurney presented a very unique interpretation of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte in 2012, to overwhelming success. In response to popular demand, Dutch National Opera has decided to reprise the opera after an unusually brief interval. press quote: ‘it effortlessly shifts between knockabout comedy and highfalutin’ philosophy, and moves out of darkness into light in the surest of directorial hands.’ Sunday Times
TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD AT 14:00 AND 20:00 PM Running Time: 1 hr 54 min Genre: Drama Director: Morten Tyldum Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley and others During World War II, mathematician Alan Turing tries to crack the enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians. In The Imitation Game, Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Alan Turing, the genius British mathematician, logician, cryptologist and computer scientist who led the charge to crack the German Enigma Code that helped the Allies win WWII. Turing went on to assist with the development of computers at the University of Manchester after the war, but was prosecuted by the UK government in 1952 for homosexual acts which the country deemed illegal.
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.
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Queen Lear
MODERNlive
ANNE
Photo: Kurt van der Elst
ANNE
Queen Lear
Theater Amsterdam Danzigerkade 5, (088) 123 24 11 www.theateramsterdam.nl
Stadsschouwburg A’dam Leidseplein 26 (020) 624 23 11 www.tga.nl/en/productions/ koningin-lear
EXTENDED TILL 30 APRIL 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 lifesize 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 and is playing at the purpose-built Theater Amsterdam.
5 TILL 15 MARCH, 7 TILL 18 APRIL 2015 In King Lear, Shakespeare tells the story of an ageing king who must share his kingdom among his three daughters, thus precipitating his own ruin and that of his country. In Tom Lanoye’s Queen Lear, the kingdom becomes an international family company managed by the eponymous ‘Leading Lady Lear’. Lanoye paints a portrait of an elderly businesswoman who has lost all sense of reality. She is unable to use her power to solve the very real problems all around her. She is concerned only with popularity and reputation. The piece is unsurpassed in its ability to present the pettiness and powerlessness of a ‘ruler’ unable to cope with unforeseen events.
MODERNlive | Introdans
Amsterdam English Comedy Nights
Stadsschouwburg A’dam Leidseplein 26, (020) 624 23 11 www.stadsschouwburg amsterdam.nl/voorstellingen/ 9507-modernlive
Boom Chicago Rozengracht 117 0900 BOOM CHICAGO or www.boomchicago.nl
18 MARCH 2015 Lucinda Childs and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui can both be relied on to produce top-level dance works. The American choreographer Childs has been a welcome guest at Introdans for many years now. Using relatively simple, repetitive movement phrases she is able to create amazingly complex, almost mathematical masterpieces. She is making a new work for MODERNlive.
Each month we welcome comedians from around the world who are on the InternationalComedians.com comedy tour. The shows each have at least 4 comedians and different comedians each show. Be sure to come early and enjoy a drink in our bar before the show and of course you can bring your drinks from the bar into the theater as well. Presented by InternationalComedians.com Amsterdam English Comedy Nights: Showtime 22:45 (doors open at 22:15) Show length including break is approx. 2 hrs 43
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Chocoa festival
EVENTS
Cinedans on screen
Cinedans on screen E fi lm institute nederland ijpr omenade 1 ( 02) 589 14 0 www.eyefilm.nl
Chocoa festival
Sonic Acts
Be urs van Be rlage D mrak 243, ( a 02) 530 41 41, www.chocoa.nl
V arious locations www.sonicacts.com
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11 TILL 15 MARCH 2015 Cinedans-¬ Dance on Screen is the biggest and most diverse dance film festival in the world, and it’s Returning to the EYE in Amsterdam from 11 to 15 March 2015. Over the course of five days this twelfth Edition of Cinedans will present the best new international dance films, documentaries and Interactive installations. The festival programme includes documentaries on Ji í Kylián and Sasha Waltz as well as premieres from ISH choreographer Marco Gerris and director Ruben van Leer–the First to shoot a fictional film in CERN, the particle accelerator in Geneva. Cinedans received more than 300 submissions for this year’s festival. A selection of these films, Alongside films curated by the festival itself, make up the six hour¬ long shorts programmes. Our Documentary selection includes one about Ji í Kylián choreographing his final works for Nederlands Danstheater as well as A Portrait, which focuses on the internationally celebrated choreographer Sasha Waltz.
6 TILL 8 MARCH 2015 Chocoa Festival will be from March 6th to 8th this year. During the Festival you can see, smell and taste more chocolate than you can imagine. The chocolate makers informed visitors about the extraordinary qualities and origins of their products, as well as how it positively influenced environmental and/or socio-economic conditions for cocoa farmers. As many as 700 different flavours can be differentiated in good chocolate. Learn to appreciate the richness in varieties, flavours and aromas, and be informed about the background story of chocolate. Once you know how to maximise your tasting experience, you will realise there is so much more to your favourite chocolate bar than you thought.
26 FEBRUARY TILL 1ST OF APRIL. Since its inception in 1994, the annual Sonic Acts festival has questioned, examined,assembled and exhibited contemporary and historical developments at the cutting edge of the arts, technology, music and science. Over the years, Sonic Acts established itself as a thematic festival for interdisciplinary arts. Each festival edition explores the chosen theme by means of an international conference, a wide range of concerts and performances, exhibitions and screenings, covering a great variety of fields, practices and disciplines. More recently, Sonic Acts has developed into a platform for research, development and production at the intersection of art, science and theory. It also commissions and co-produces new works, often in collaboration with international festivals, arts organisations, funders and other partners. Sonic Acts is generously supported by Creative Industries Fund NL, City of Amsterdam and Paradiso.
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5 days off
NeighbourFood Market
Westergasfabriek. Polonceaukade 27, 020 586 0710 www.neighbourfoodmarket.nl EVERY 3RD (OR 4TH) SUNDAY OF THE MONTH A meeting place for caterers, eco farmers, bakers, butchers, celebrated local chefs, cheesemakers, sausagemakers, juice pressers, sandwich heroes, fanatical foodies, baristas… in other words: everyone who offers fine food and drinks, along with love and a story. Gather your meal here and enjoy eating from simple, long tables in a relaxed vibe and a stylish, urban environment. In winter mostly inside, in summer mostly outside. 14+15 MARCH - FOODPORN WEEKENDER 19 APRIL 24 MAY (4TH SUNDAY) 20+21 JUNE - HAUTE NOUVEAUTÉ WEEKENDER
5 Days off
www.5daysoff.nl Melkweg, Lijnbaansgracht 243a, (020) 531 81 81, www.melkweg.nl Paradiso, Weteringschans 6-8, (020) 626 45 21 www.paradiso.nl 4 TILL 8 MARCH 2015 5 Days Off is the electronic music festival of Paradiso and Melkweg. For five days, Amsterdam’s foremost pop venues are turned into night clubs to let the whole city dance on the best new sounds and enjoy the finest upcoming live acts. In five days, you’ll be prepared for the summer festivals. The fifteenth edition of 5 Days Off will take place from March 4 till 8, 2015. The program this year focuses on techno, house, electronica and beats music. Festival passes are now on sale, as well as separate tickets for the first events. At the end of January, we will announce the full program, including all live shows, club nights, an exhibition and film program.
AutoRAI 2015 FROM 17 TILL 26 APRIL The Amsterdam Motor Show ‘AutoRAI’ will take place at the Amsterdam RAI convention center. New models, Supercars, Classics and more will be at display. Innovation and car design are themes that are present all over the show. Wanna race in a Ferrari, Lamborghini or Aston Martin? Or test drive a fuel cell car? Family tickets for just 29,- and are sold at the door, via Primera or online: www.autorai.nl.
The Spirit of Amsterdam, Whisky Festival
Zuiderkerk Zuiderkerkhof 72, 020 308 0399 www.thespiritofamsterdam.com. 7TH OF MARCH 2015 Visitors can experience and taste the presen-ted whiskies and discuss their findings with experts. Brand ambassadors of well-known importers and international whisky sellers will proudly present their brands. The festival has two sessions: in the afternoon from 13.00 to 17.00 and an evening session from 19.00 to 23.00. Visitors can also enjoy a masterclass. During these sessions specific whisky editions can be tasted. We will organize a whisky trail and special introduction masterclass for the beginning whisky drinker. Visitors can also take place in a unique masterclass on a boat, a whisky canal cruise. 45 43
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Within temptation dressed by Jan Boelo Photo by Lars PLYMOUTH
Robben Ford
Late Night Live: The Tibbs
Robben Ford
Within Temptation
Late Night Live:
PLYMOUTH
North Sea Jazz Club, Pazzanistraat 1, (020) 772 09 80, www.northseajazzclub.com
Carré Amstel 115-125, (0900) 252 52 55 (40cpm) www.carre.nl
North Sea Jazz Club, Westergasfabriek Pazzanistraat 1, (020) 77209 80, www.northseajazzclub.com
Bimhuis Piet Heinkade 3 www.bimhuis.com/gigs/ plymouth-2
30 APRIL 2015 This 63-year-old blues veteran has completed his twenty-fifth album in 2014: A Day In Nashville. And the name says it all; the record was recorded in one day in the famous Sound Kitchen Studios in Nashville. Robben collaborated with musicians who have worked with David Sandborn, Sting and Tony Bennett. He describes the new material as a diverse mix of blues that flirts with soul, R&B and pop. Tonight he plays old material, but the American also plays new songs.
2 MARCH 2015 In early 2014, WITHIN TEMPTATION unleashed ‘Hydra’. This monster record claimed more than 10 European Top-10 chart positions, a #2 position in the iTunes World Charts, and the band’s highest US Billboard Top-20 chart position to date. The album success was followed by a 33-date European arena tour, selling out noted venues like Wembley Arena in London, Le Zenith in Paris, and the legendary Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam (twice). Over 15,000 fans joined the ‘Elements’ show celebrations and more than 120,000 fans witnessed the ‘Hydra’ beast on stage in Europe, but WITHIN TEMPTATION is far from done.
21 MARCH 2015 In the spring of 2014. The Tibbs went into the studio with producer Paul Willemsen (Beans & Fatback, Lefties Soul Connection and Kris Berry) who guided the process. Not much later, the band’s debut album ‘Cleaned Out’ was released. The Tibbs create immersive garage soul with a touch of blues, funk and jazz. The voice of frontwoman Elsa Bekman is the “icing on the cake” and gives the band a rock edge.
FRIDAY MARCH 6, 8:30PM Joe Morris, Mary Halvorson gitaar, Jamie Saft piano/orgel, Chris Lightcap bas, Gerald Cleaver drums
The Tibbs
Pure improvisation that touches on avant-jazz, rock and psychedelica, with groundbreaking New York guitar players Joe Morris and Mary Halvorson. Guitarist and avant-jazz icon Joe Morris has turned surprising angles recently in his collaborations with painist/organist and producer Jamie Saft. Plymouth can easily switch from quiet parts to exuberant psychedelic outbursts, as demonstrated on the eponymous album from 2014. Tickets: € 18
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Leyla McCalla
Fatoumata Diawara - African life Bach, Bach, Bach
The Rembrandt House Museum
Fred Hersch
Fatoumata Diawara
Bach, Bach, Bach - Fred Hersch
Bimhuis & Muziekgebouw Piet Heinkade 3 (020) 788 20 00 www.muziekgebouw.nl
conducted by Erik van Nevel Muziekgebouw aan ‘t ij, Piet Heinkade 1, (020) 788 20 00 www.muziekgebouw.nl
Bimhuis & Muziekgebouw Piet Heinkade 3 (020) 788 20 00 www.bimhuis.nl
15 MARCH 2015 With Bach, Bach, Bach the Nederlands Kamerkoor (Netherlands Chamber Choir) presents a programme a Bach-lover can delight in. The motets of Johann Sebastian are generally well-known. And although Bach’s son Carl Philippe Emanuel produced an extensive oeuvre, the motets he composed are considerably less known. But that he also proved to be a brilliant pupil of his father in this genre is evident from these little gems.
8 APRIL 2015 Fred Hersch - piano, John Hébert - bass, Eric McPherson - drums. Masterful New York trio led by pianist Fred Hersch, who strives for absolute beauty. ‘Luxurious, free-flowing, unashamedly gorgeous jazz’ (New York Times).
- African life
7 MARCH 2015 ‘The major talent of world music’ (de Volkskrant) sings with her sparkling voice about African life. Fatoumata Diawara has found her destiny as a singer/ songwriter. She is inspired by Malinese Wassouloutradition, western pop and jazz. Fatou’s EP ‘Kanou’ was released on 9 May, followed by her debut full length album ‘Fatou’ on 19 September 2011 to much critical acclaim. The album was awarded No.1 album 2011 in the world music charts, where it remained for 6 months. It was also given No.1 in several end-of-year album polls including The Times and Mojo. Locatie: Muziekgebouw.
Nederlands Kamerkoor
‘There’s nothing wrong with beauty’, says Fred Hersch, one of the most prominent jazz pianists today. Thanks to famous former students such as Brad Mehldau and Ethan Iverson (The Bad Plus) he has inspired a whole generation of pianists. Ever since the 1970s, when he started in New York in the bands of Lee Konitz and Art Farmer, he has strived for absolute beauty.
Leyla McCalla
North Sea Jazz Club, Westergasfabriek Pazzanistraat 1, (020) 772 09 80, www.northseajazzclub.com SUN 15 MARCH Leyla McCalla’s cello sounds raw and thick. It is consistent with the spirit of New Orleans, where she has lived for years. Music is everywhere in this city. McCalla played her cello (and banjo and guitar) on every corner of the French Quarter, when she was not on the road with The Carolina Chocolate Drops. With an expressive voice, McCalla sings folk songs with a message. Songs of African-American emancipation and of passion for pure music. Last summer, she made her debut at Lowlands and she can count the Taj Mahal as one of her biggest fans. DOORS OPEN & DINNER FROM 19:00 ENTRANCE FEE: €18,- / €15,-
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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
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
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
Heineken Music Hall Arena Boulevard 590, Phone: (0900) 687 42 42 (15cpm) www.heineken-music-hall.nl
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
Bimhuis Piet Heinkade 3, Phone: (020) 788 21 88 www.bimhuis.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
C oster diamonds is one of E urope’ s oldest Diamond F actories and one of Amsterdam’ s most treasured locations. The day the Amsterdam diamond cutter M artin C oster received ownership from his father M oses E lias C oster and started a factory at the Waterlooplein in 1840, C oster 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 M iddenlaan 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 M useum Amsterdam gives you an ideal introduction into the world diamonds by means of photographs, fi lm, diamonds (real and almost real), histor and jewellery. After a sort or a long visit you can have a drink in the M useum café or look around in the M useum 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 IJ promenade 1, Phone: (020) 589 14 00 www.eyefi lm.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 V oorburgwal 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 M untplein) 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 M useum details the 8,00-year history and many uses of cannabis and textiles as well as its medical benefi ts. 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 M untplein 12, Phone: (020) 623 22 71 www.royaldelftexperience.com Rembrandthuis Museum J odenbreestraat 4, Phone: (020) 520 04 00 www.rembrandthuis.nl Rijksmuseum M useumstraat 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 M iddenlaan 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 M useumplein 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 V oorburgwal 174, Kiosk at M useum 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 U ilenburgerstraat 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. F our 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 M iddenlaan 24, Phone: (020) 531 03 80 www.hollandscheschouwburg.nl Romantic Horse-drawn Carriage V eemarkt 50, Phone: (020) 691 34 78 www.koetstaxi.nl Hortus Botanicus Plantage M iddenlaan 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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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. 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.
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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.
bars | live music
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.
Jordaan The most easy-going area of the city hosts a great number of outstanding restaurants and bars, from classical French cuisine, Thai food to Tapas bars. Something can be found to everyone’s taste.
Rembrandtplein Observed by the cast-iron statue of Amsterdam’s most famous painter lies Rembrandtplein. This place is bustling with places to eat and drink. Some of the most beautiful grand cafés are located here, like Schiller withits marvellous art deco interior.
Utrechtsestraat area This narrow street has a special atmosphere and is known for its gift shops and international restaurants. Before dining, you can unwind with a drink on a terrace on Rembrandtplein.
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.
Reguliersdwarsstraat
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.
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.
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
Amsterdam has some great small bars where you enter for free and or a small fee to listen to live music. Singer-songwriters, jazz, pop, folk or even classical music. You just have to know where to go.
cocktails | dinner The Venice of the North, Amsterdam’s attractions are considerable. Besides the famed redlight areas where window-shopping takes on a whole new meaning and the coffee bars that are more popular for their other wares, Amsterdam is also home to hundreds of great bars and clubs: style bars, cocktail bars, bistros, restaurants and casinos, and the famous brown cafes where you can linger long over a beer and watch the people of Amsterdam go about their business. Once you’ve visited the museum quarter and taken a tour of the canals, you can hit the town. A night out in the many bars of Leidseplein or Rembrandtplein should see you into the small hours.
dinner | clubs Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to groove. In Amsterdam you can party all night long, nearly every night of the week! Have a look at the listings below - whether you’re into techno, drum & bass, top 40, hip-hop or anything in between, you’ll find a club to match your mood.
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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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Authentic Sichuan Restaurant Mandarijn Rokin 26, (020) 623 08 8 www.mandarijnrokin.nl
Noordwest Café Restaurant Noordermarkt 42, (020) 624 36 8 www.restaurantnoordwest.nl
Goodies Huidenstraat , (020) 62 61 22, www.goforthegoodies.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.
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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Kantjil & De Tijger Spuistraat 2 1-2 3, (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.
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 - 3 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 23 , 020 - 440 21 38 www.amsterdamjewelcruises.nl
Players leine artmanplantsoen 2 , 020 - 88 88 886 www.playersamsterdam.nl
XtraCold Lounge and Icebar Amstel 1 4-1 6, 020 - 32 0 700 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 eizersgracht 33 , 020 - 62 24 11 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 - 3 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 21 www.paradiso.nl
Odeon Singel 460, 020 - 2 18 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 12 , 020 - 62 31 380 www.winston.nl
Canvas Wibautstraat 1 0, 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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EROTIC MUSEUM ENJOY A VARIETY OF CURIOSITIES, SUCH AS PLEASURE OBJECTS, PRINTS, SEXY ART GALLERY SEXYARTGALLERY.COM AND S&M EXHIBITION. Open 7 days a week 11am-1 am, Fri-Sat to 2am Oudezijds Achterburgwal 54
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
CASA ROSSO WARNING: ENTERING THIS THEATRE WILL DEFINITELY GET YOU AROUSED. WATCH LIVE PERFORMANCES OF TALENTED COUPLES AND INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS. Open 7 days a week 7pm-2am, Fri-Sat to 3am Oudezijds Achterburgwal 106-108 58
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Red light An impression about Amsterdams eldest 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. Let’s be honest Prostitution has enjoyed a long tradition of tolerance in Amsterdam. Safety is key here. In addition to preventing forced prostitution, the aim is an open and honest approach. Sexworkers here have their own union, plenty of police protection, an information centre (for visitors as well), frequent monitoring and testing and professional standards.
Changing the heart of Amsterdam New opportunities are setting in place a future for the city centre. The Amsterdam municipal council’s1012 project aims to discourage crime and corruption in the city centre by reducing the types of businesses that are conducive to crime and by permitting prostitution in just two areas. Together with local residents, business proprietors and investors, the municipal council is working to strengthen the area’s unique character and stimulate an economic upgrade.
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.
The Amsterdam city centre has a romantic image. But behind the exciting, unconventional, ‘anything goes’ image of the city centre lurks a different reality -- a reality that sometimes consist of sex trafficking, forced prostitution. This is something that the city and the justice department are fighting against.
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Not everything goes There are certain rules in place to ensure the safety of prostitutes and visitors to the Red Light District. It is forbidden to take photos of the women, and this is strictly enforced. Although there is 24-hour video surveillance in most parts of the district, be aware of pickpockets. They tend to target crowds of distracted tourists, so keep an eye on your belongings and leave your valuables in a safe at the hotel. Many families and people who need to get up for work the next morning live in this area. Respect their neighbourhood, and do not yell or cause disturbances.
There is more to the Wallen The Wallen, also known as the rosse buurt to Amsterdammers and the Red Light District to visitors is actually the oldest part of Amsterdam. The neighbourhood is chock-full of interesting shops, pubs, fantastic restaurants, leaning gabled houses and the city’s most charming canals. Don’t miss the vibrant Nieuwmarkt square, the gothic Oude Kerk or a walk along the centre of Amsterdam’s Chinatown, the Zeedijk (also home to an impressive Buddhist temple).
As the years went by the curtains opened more and more.
Architecture and Fashion Another site not to miss in this area is in the Oudezijds Armsteeg. There are six beautiful restored Delft Blue houses in a row. Another nice idea is to go bargain hunting for fashion in de Red Light District. Several former prostitute’s windows in De Wallen have been transformed into exhibition spaces and studios for talented clothing, shoe and streetwear designers. ■
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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 ilt
Café Van erkwijk
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 letskop
www.thegrasshopper.nl
Café xcalibur
Zeedijk 10, (020) 6225728
Café atoen
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 eepost
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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Fire Station
Shopping Area
Synagogue
Police Station
Motorway
Memorial
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Museum
Pharmacy
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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
Wax statues at Madame Tussaud’s Animals at the Artis Zoo Barrel organs Carillons Historical church organs
140 6.100 4 9 42
Concerts and theatrical performances p/y
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
Source: Amsterdam Tourism & Congres Bureau
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