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28 THIS SEASON Art & Culture, Theatre, Music and Events

64 MAP OF AMSTERDAM Find your way in Amsterdam

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36 LISTING Performing Arts & Culture

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38 SIGHTSEEING In and outside Amsterdam

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COVERSTORY

Harry Potter™: The Exhibition is a 1400-squaremeter experiential exhibition, where visitors are able to enjoy dramatic displays inspired by the Harry Potter film sets and see the amazing craftsmanship behind authentic costumes, props and creatures from the films.

From the moment guests enter Harry Potter: The Exhibition they are immediately immersed in the world of Harry Potter. Guests are greeted by an exhibit host who sorts several lucky fans into their favorite Hogwarts™ houses, then leads them inside the exhibition where their journey to favorite scenes from the Harry Potter films begins.

The exhibition features settings from the films’ most popular locations—including the Gryffindor™ common room and dormitory; classrooms like Potions and Herbology; and the Forbidden Forest—which are filled with thousands of authentic props, costumes, and creatures used in the filming of the iconic series.

In addition to the beautiful environments and displays, there are several interactive elements. Guests can enter the Quidditch™ area and toss a Quaffle ball, pull their own Mandrake in the Herbology classroom vignette, and even tour a recreation of Hagrid’s hut and sit in his giant-sized armchair.

During this unique exhibition, you get closer to the extraordinary wizarding world than ever!

Harry Potter: The Exhibition is a must see for all ages!

TOP 20 MUSTSEE ARTIFACTS The exhibition offers fans a first-hand look inside the famous wizard’s magical world and the opportunity to experience the amazing craftsmanship of hundreds of authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter films.

1 Harry Potter’s School Uniform 12 Lord Voldemort’s Horcruxes 2 Harry Potter’s Glasses 13 Deathly Hallows™ 3 Harry Potter’s Wand 14 Goblet of Fire Casket 4 Buckbeak™ the Hippogriff 15 The Triwizard Cup 5 The Philosopher’s Stone™ 16 Death Eater Robes and Masks 6 Marauder’s Map 17 Dementors™ 7 The Nimbus 2000™ 18 Headmaster Dumbledore’s 8 The Golden Snitch™ Robes 9 Dobby™ 19 Lord Voldemort’s Robes 10 Time-Turner™ 20 Lord Voldemort’s Wand 11 Hermione Granger’s Gown HARRY POTTER: THE EXHIBITION Next to CineMec - Berlijnplein 100, 3541 CM Utrecht OPENING HOURS: Monday till Friday: 10:00 -17:30 hours Saturday till Sunday: 10:00 -19:30 hours Harry Potter: The Exhibition uses timeslots to ensure the best visitors flow.

Tickets from E 14,50 (excl. service fee) via www.harrypotterexpo.nl

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City of Amsterdam Where to begin?

That’s a good question! Amsterdam has so much to offer that it is impossible to see everything in a week, let alone in a weekend.

To make things a little easier for you the Amsterdam Journal has divided the city into nine easy-reference areas for you. Each area has its own character. In the one area you will mainly find the authentic Amsterdam with its real brown (referring to the dark wood interiors) pubs (the Jordaan), in the next area you will find the most important art collections of the Netherlands (Museumkwartier – Museum Quarter), large shops or on the contrary unusual specialist shops (Centrum (Centre), de Negen Straatjes (Nine Streets) or nature combined with history (the Plantage).

For those who want to go out, Amsterdam (Rembrandtplein, Leidseplein) is the place to be. Also modern architecture buffs can indulge themselves here (Eastern Docklands) and those who also want to see Amsterdam’s world-famous and typical side, now’s your chance (Red light district).

You could easily spend a day in each area, but luckily combining the areas is also easy. The areas link up well, public transport will take you everywhere. Should you be at a loss: Amsterdammers are helpful and practically everyone speaks English.

Welkom en veel plezier! (Welcome and enjoy!)

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION AND USEFUL TIPS LANGUAGE

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

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Just about everyone speaks English in Amsterdam. Many people speak German and French too but not as well. A common misconception is that Dutch is similar to German. In truth they are not: Dutch people have to learn German at school, and they generally speak better English than German.

The German and Dutch languages are similar in the way that French and Italian are.

Amsterdam can best be travelled by public transport. Parking is not only a problem, but also rather expensive. Public transport is well-organised and you can either take a tram, bus, metro or taxi. The entire city centre has a dense network of trams, which can get you almost everywhere.

Amsterdam also has an underground, but since there are only a few stops in the centre, this is not very practical for visitors.

The trams run until just after midnight.

After that there is an hourly service of night busses that leave from Central Station. For information about travelling in the Netherlands you can call the national public transport information service, phone: 0900 9292 (Dutch language, € 0,70 per min.). When you phone them, you can tell them when and where you want to go to, anywhere in the Netherlands, and then they will inform you how to get there. www.9292.nl/en

Trains in the Netherlands are fast, frequently going, comfortable and relatively cheap. Many stations have a taxi-sharing scheme called “Treintaxi’s” which only cost about e 4,20. You can check train times online on the National Dutch Railways (NS) site: www.ns.nl

WEATHER Typically, Dutch weather ranges from slight freezing in the dead of winter, usually with little snow, to pleasantly sunny days of 20 to 30ºC in the summer. Spring and autumn are pleasant.

TIME Amsterdam time is one hour ahead of GMT; when daylight saving time is in operation the sun is at its highest point at around 1.40pm (which makes for long evenings: since Amsterdam is very far West in its time zone, a midsummer sky can be light as late as 11 o’clock in the evening).

Amsterdam is a late city: many shops don’t open until 10am and bars and cafés stay open till 2am and some even longer.

ELECTRICITY The electricity voltage in the Netherlands was 220 volts, and then moved up at a rate of 1 volt per year to the European standard of 230 volts. Global Blue’s service fee. For more details see globalrefund.com or call phone: (023) 5241909.

AMSTERDAMMERTJES An Amsterdammertje is the typical red brown steel bollard that is used to separate the sidewalk from the street in Amsterdam.

During the 2000s, the side­walks in Amsterdam are being slightly elevated from the streets, meaning that the Amsterdammertjes are nog longer needed to separate the sidewalk from the street. Yearly, around 2.000 Amsterdammertjes are sold online by the city government of Amsterdam.

OPENING HOURS Shops are open from 9am until 6pm daily, although many do not open until midday on Sundays and Mondays. Thursday is late shopping night with stores staying open until 9pm. However, many will offer late opening on the run up to Christmas.

TAXIS In the Netherlands it is not customary to hail a taxi. To take a taxi you go to a taxi rank, of which there are many. In your hotel, restaurants, shops, etc. you can ask them to order you a taxi, or you can call (020) 677 77 77. Taxis are of good quality, but relatively expensive.

TCA APP Order a taxi with your smartphone: just perfect after a night out in Amsterdam, or simply while sitting on your own couch. With the TCA app it’s easier than ever. Just press the button and your cab is on its way. Our system automatically finds your location.

On the map you see the taxi driving towards you, and the number of minutes it will take to arrive. This way you will know exactly when the taxi arrives at your doorstep. At your destination your can pay the way you like, even paying with the app is an option.

Finally, you can review your ride. The TCA app is available for iPhone, Android and iPad.

DRIVING A CAR IN AMSTERDAM Amsterdam’s historic centre wasn’t built for the modern means of transportation and as a result it has become quite congested over the years. Due to the municipal policy to ban cars from the city centre it is difficult nowadays to reach the centre by car and even more difficult to find a parking space. So driving in Amsterdam is not recommended.

THROUGH THE CANALS Of course the canals are one of the major attractions of the ‘Venice of the North’.

By daytime already very charming, by night they become even more enchanting because many of the canal houses and bridges are beautifully illuminated. You can sample the canal views by taking a canal tour with one of the shipping companies at the Stadhouderskade or on Damrak or Rokin. Our luxurious boats are ready to guide you through Amsterdam’s many canals. Our canals have been awarded UNESCO’s World Heritage status and taking this 75-minute City Canal Cruise will reveal why. Passing all of the city’s highlights, this is simply the most relaxing and fun way to see the city. We offer audio commentary in 21 languages.

Our boats also give you an unique vantage point for taking the best photographs of the city!

For reservations see blueboat.nl or call +31 (0)20 679 1370.

CANAL BIKES If you care to venture into the canals on your own or if you’re feeling energetic, you can also try the more adventurous pedal boats. You can set off from one landing stage and leave your Canal Bike at another., drift through the canals in your own time, you cannot fail to discover the most surprising things and experience the unexpected! Call (020) 62 655 74 for more information or to make a reservation! ■

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Enjoying authentic Amsterdam in a relaxed way that is what you do in the Jordaan. In the past labourers and craftsmen used to live in the crisscross of little streets. Now you get pleasantly lost among the local shops, antiquarian bookshops, galleries and (brown) pubs. This charming working class area is hot!

AUTHENTIC WORKING CLASS AREA You can wander around through the streets and side streets in a relaxed way and enjoy the spontaneous and relaxed atmosphere. You can experience the typical atmosphere of the Jordaan, in streets like Westerstraat, Tweede Anjeliersdwarsstraat, Tweede Tuindwarsstraat and around the Noordermarkt. On Saturdays you will find the best organic farmer’s market of Amsterdam on the Noordermarkt, directly opposite the Noorderkerk (Noorder church).

PUBS/BARS AND SHOPS When you walk from the Noorderkerk to the Westerkerk (Western church) – the recogni zable church that has a blue-red crown on its tower - , you will automatically get to the Westermarkt. Here you will find the monument for gay people (1987), consisting of three large pink granite triangles. From here you can go straight onto Rozengracht (Rozen canal). This shopping street is very well-liked because of its diversity of nice shops.

ANNE FRANK HOUSE Also not far from the Westerkerk, you can take a look in the Anne Frank’s Achterhuis. Behind a closet that turns out to be a door, you will find the small house where she wrote in her diary. Very oppressive.

THE REAL PUB LIFE ‘Gezellig. This Dutch word – that can barely be translated properly -, applies perfectly to the typical (brown) pubs in the Jordaan. The atmosphere is easy-going, the people are spontaneous and speak with a very broad Amsterdam accent. You will regularly hear the sound of original Dutch music. ■

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• 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.

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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.

ARTIST KEREN DE VREEDE MODERN ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM

Art in the Jordaan There are many little galleries in Amsterdam, but in 2012 a new gallery opened its doors. This gallery has brought color and joy to the mix of art being offered around the Jordaan area. Already named best new coming gallery by the UK Guardian, Keren de Vreede Art Gallery with it’s magnificent works of art is definitely worth a visit.

Hands on Keren de Vreede paints with merely her hands and lives her art. Bright colors, thick paint and bold and daring lines are the characteristics of her paintings.

They reflect her passion for life, her positive outlook and her bright personality.

A self-taught artist who discovered the desire to paint in her early years. Having used all kind of materials in the past, she prefers acrylic paint to express her creativity and achieve the result she is looking for. Instead of using the traditional easel, she positions her canvas on the floor. Her style can be described as modern abstract expressionism. Her paintings have been bought by art lovers and collectors from all over the world.

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THE NINE STREETS

Nine small streets full of small specialist shops, boutiques and galleries.

Not far behind Dam Square, between the wellknown ring of canals, you will find nine small streets full of small specialist shops, boutiques and galleries. The three times three streets are situated neatly side to side and together they are a kilometre long, but make no mistake! You can easily lose yourself here for a day.

PLEASANT, UNIQUE AND BOLD In former times the workshops of craftsmen could be found in Reestraat, Berenstraat, Runstraat, Hartenstraat, Wolvenstraat, Huidenstraat, Gasthuismolensteeg, Oude Spiegelstraat and Wijde Heisteeg. Nowadays the small streets are full of specialist shops. If you want to snap up something special, you are bound to be successful here. Contrary to the large shops in the city centre, nothing is standard here. Except the more easy-going atmosphere and the great amount of creativity.

VINTAGE, CHIC, SECOND-HAND AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

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• On de9straatjes.nl/uk/ you can see the amount of specialised shops

The collections of the shops show that the owners are passionate enthusiasts. Many of them have made their hobby their job. If you love clothes with just something special, you can indulge yourself in the more than fifty clothes shops. No sameness here, but mainly colourful, chic, trendy, exciting, vintage or 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? ■

• 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.

NIELSEN LUNCH CAFÉ BERENSTRAAT 19 | 020 3306006

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

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THE NINE STREETS

AMSTERDAM WATCH COMPANY

REESTRAAT 3 | T 020-3892789 | WWW.AWCO.NL Amsterdam Watch Company is specialized in premium vintage and exclusive watches such as Omega, Rolex, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cartier, Patek Philippe and many other brands. We also sell a large selection of exotic watchstraps, watchwinders and other watch related accessories.

And as the only watchstore in the Netherlands, we sell four Dutch handmade watches from: Van der Gang Watches, Christiaan van der Klaauw, Pellikaan and Roland Oostwegel.

The designs of Marlies Dekkers, a famous Dutch lingerie designer, are seen nationally and internationally as trendsetting, innovative and pioneering. As the pioneer of the trend ‘innerwear becomes outerwear’ she has proven her versatility

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BLGK goldsmiths has already for two decades been home of the collection created by three successful Dutch designers and artisans Marijke te Loo, Marit de Koomen and Wouter de Gruijter. The distinguishing trademark lies in the combination of precious stones cut to each individual design and set in the highest alloy of gold. All pieces are handcrafted and sold exclusively in the Amsterdam Hartenstraat.

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MUSEUM QUARTER

There are a number of things you cannot get round in Amsterdam. Culture enthusiasts cannot go home before they have admired a number of masterpieces in Holland’s most important museums with their own eyes. Where to begin?

RIJKSMUSEUM (NATIONAL MUSEUM) In this impressive monumental building dating from 1885 you will find the famous masterpieces of Dutch and Flemish painters from the fifteenth up to and including the nineteenth century.

Here you will also find Rembrandt’s world-famous Night Watch (1650). Other masters to be found here are: Jan Steen, Frans Hals and Johannes Vermeer. After a long renovation project the Rijksmuseum has been open again completely since April.

VAN GOGH MUSEUM When you walk through this museum you clearly see how this painter developed. As sombre as the paintings are that he made in the Netherlands, so colourful and vivid are the works that he made on French soil. You will also find works of contemporaries like Monet and Gauguin in the museum.

STEDELIJK MUSEUM (MUNICIPAL MUSEUM)

See the masterpieces in Holland’s most important museums with your own eyes.

The Stedelijk Museum, established in 1874, has a large collection of classical, modern and contemporary art. The museum owns about 90.000 objects from practically all important 20th and 21st century schools.

CONCERTGEBOUW (CONCERT BUILDING) In 1888 the first concert took place in this famous Concert building. The acoustics in the building are extraordinary. In 2013 the Concertgebouw is celebrating its 125th anniversary.

Every month of the Jubilee year a different period from the history of the Concertgebouw are central.

BROWSING AROUND IN ANTIQUE SHOPS

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Together with the adjacent Nieuwe Spiegelstraat, Spiegelgracht (opposite the Rijksmuseum) makes up the heart of the Spiegelkwartier; an area with many antique shops and galleries. ■

• 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 Concert gebouw 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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175 YEARS of CRAFTSMANSHIP

Explore the art of diamond polishing.

Free guided tours, diamond jewellery and more!

Paulus Potterstraat 2-6 | 1071 CZ Amsterdam | The Netherlands | Tel. +31 (0) 20 305 5555 | info@costerdiamonds.com costerdiamonds.com | Opening hours: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm, 7 days a week

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OLD TOWN

Visit the oldest streets of Amsterdam.

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’.

Close to Central station you will find one of the oldest streets in Amsterdam: the Zeedijk. The place is swarming with restaurants, cafés and Indonesian shops (tokos). The Zeedijk is the centre of China Town; the Peking ducks hang behind the windows and a large Buddhist temple colours the street scene.

From midday you will increasingly smell aromas that make your mouth water. Pull up a chair in one of the smaller Chinese restaurants. This is where Chinese Amsterdammers (or Amsterdam Chinese) eat too. Is there a line somewhere? Then the wait is very probably highly worthwhile!

RED LIGHT DISTRICT The Red Light district covers the area between Zeedijk and Warmoesstraat. As soon as dusk falls and the shining red light greets you, the atmosphere is loose and laid back here. The ladies behind the windows wink playfully are friendly and wave to the merry passers-by. Do you want to get your breath back for a moment from all the impressions? There are plenty of pubs to recover while enjoying a beer.

OUDE KERKSPLEIN (OLD CHURCH SQUARE)

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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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The Oude Kerksplein is special place in the heart of the Red Light district. The 14th century church is the oldest building still standing in Amsterdam. There’s a bronze statue on the square in honour of the prostitutes who have been active in this area for centuries. This lady is called ‘Belle’.

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. ■

OLD TOWN AND ZEEDIJK

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Discover the countless hidden treasures of Amsterdam on one of our many sightseeing tours. With a coachman as your personal guide, a drive around the most beautiful spots in Amsterdam will give you a good impression of all the special places in this city and an idea of its history.

25-minute tour: € 45.40-minute tour: € 70.60-minute tour: € 95.An extra fee of € 15 will be charged when reserving a sightseeing tour.

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KAROS CITYTOURS

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.

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ARTIST MARK RAVEN Text: Sarah Saarberg

and his Contemporary City Impressions

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 tshirts and posters with his work. “I would like it if everyone could enjoy my view of Amsterdam,” he simply says.

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 Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, a fabulous location right behind Dam square next to Magna Plaza.

On the ground floor you can buy t-shirts, posters, postcards and other articles, all with the recognizable Mark Raven art. Upstairs, you can find original prints, some printed in a limited edition, others not. This is for the reason that, despite his enormous success, Mark Raven wants to be attainable for every budget. “My boxes with coasters are very popular with backpackers. I like that: in this way, my view on Amsterdam will spread all around the world.”

REMBRANDT AND ESCHER Over the years, the art he has made, developed from highly detailed pen-and-ink drawings to a wilder and more suggestive play with lines. In his early days, Mark worked in the tradition of Rembrandt’s etchings and

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Eating, drinking and dancing you do around Rembrandtplein (Rembrandt Square). All year around this is the place to be for dazzling nightlife and in summer the outdoor cafés are crowded.

There’s also enough to see and do in the area for people who enjoy the good life.

REGULIERSDWARSSTRAAT: GAY AND TRENDY A pub-crawl from Rembrandtplein will certainly also take you to Reguliersdwarsstraat. Here you will find the city’s most trendy gay entertainment places.

The biggest and most famous of these are in the western part of the street, at the side of Koningsplein (Konings Square). Every café, every bar and every club has its own ambiance.

Thorbeckeplein (Thorbecke Square) which is at a right angle to Rembrandtplein is teeming with restaurants and cafés too.

In the former brewery on Stadhouderskade, which is a fifteen minute walk from Rembrandtplein, you will make an interactive trip through the world of Heineken with the Heineken Experience.

CHEESE & MORE BY HENRI WILLIG A wide range of fine foods on offer, such as Henri Willig’s traditionally made cheeses, cheese dips, mustard, chutney, preserves and traditionally made nougat. Reguliersbreestraat 24

TUSCHINSKI CINEMA Within one hundred metres of Rembrandtplein, in Reguliersbreestraat, you will find the most beautiful cinema of the Netherlands since 1921: Tuschinski.

SHOPPING IN THE UTRECHTSESTRAAT When you go to the Heineken Brewery from Rembrandtplein you can walk there via Reguliersgracht, but you can also take Utrechtsestraat. The specialist shops for clothing, books, design furniture and music will certainly make the small detour worth your while.

The Utrechtsestraat is typically one of those Amsterdam streets with tasteful, unique and quirky shops. ■

HEINEKEN BREWERY For everyone who likes to drink beer a visit to the Heineken Brewery is a must really.

Eating, drinking and dancing!

A five-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station, you will get to Dam Square.

Here you will find the Palace and the Vrijheidsbeeld (National Monument). The large dove population and street artists also attract the attention. From Dam Square you walk straight into the Walhalla for shopping fanatics.

The major store chains are all represented here.

The major store chains are all represented here.

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Everyone on the Netherlands knows this shopping street, Kalverstraat. It is about on kilometre long and has 15 side streets and alleys. 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.

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.

AMSTERDAM MUSEUM, BEGIJNHOF ROYAL PALACE AND NATIONAL MONUMENT For those who don’t just want to pass Dam Square: the Palace on Dam Square is open for visitors a large part of the year. A major part of the art collection of the Oranje-Nassau royal family can be seen in the rooms. The National Monument opposite the Palace is the most important monument in the Netherlands in commemoration of World War II.

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. ■

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THE PLANTATION

A green and quiet part of Amsterdam where there is plenty to do.

You don’t feel a lot of enthusiasm for the still life works in the Museum Quarter and you don’t feel like shopping or sight-seeing? With its 19th century architecture the Plantage is a green and quiet part of Amsterdam where there is plenty to do.

VERZETSMUSEUM (RESISTANCE MUSEUM) You will find a lot of Jewish history in the Plantage. The Resistance Museum brings an impressive part of history to life. Admire the courage with which citizens undertook all kinds of things for Jewish fellow citizens and against the German occupier.

ARTIS ROYAL ZOO The oldest zoo of the Netherlands was established in 1938.

Nature and culture come together in this attractive city zoo.

The monumental buildings and old trees give the park a completely own ambiance. Let yourself be led along the monumental aquarium, the African savannah, the planetarium and the butterfly garden.

HORTUS BOTANICUS And then another very special thing: one of the oldest horti in the world. The Hortus Botanicus was established as a city herb garden 375 years ago. You will find over 6,000 different varieties of plants here.

HERMITAGE MUSEUM Since 2009 you can admire exhibitions with art from the Hermitage of St. Petersburg, Russia in this beautiful building along the Amstel river. Two new exhibitions are opened each year. However, there’s more than Russian art and culture to be found. You will also find art pieces from other Western European countries there.

WATERLOOPLEIN For those who love to comb markets, you cannot miss the one on Waterlooplein (Waterloo Square). Here you will mainly find a lot of second hand clothes and books, but you will also find market stalls with second-hand bicycles, tools or antiques.

Sunday is the only day you that there is no flee market.■

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• Discover a lot about Jewish history in Amsterdam.

• Visit the Rembrandt House.

• Take a walk from the Hermitage Museum across Amsterdam’s most well-known bridge: the Magere Brug (1871) (Skinny Bridge).

• Find things you weren’t looking for on the Waterloo Square market.

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Amsterdam’s most famous, largest and most touristic entertainment area!

Leidseplein: Amsterdam’s most famous, largest and most touristic entertainment area. There are countless restaurants with affordable day specials and outdoor cafés that even have heating when the weather is somewhat cold.

Leidseplein is also the epicentre of all kinds of well-known theatres and concert podiums.

Most people who have shopped in the city centre and people who have visited the museums on Museumplein end up at Leidseplein. This is a great place to rest your weary feet. Do you want to eat something? On the square and in the streets around the square all tastes are catered for: Italian, Mexican, Indian and even Tibetan.

ON AND AROUND LEIDSEPLEIN The big building on Leidseplein is the Stadsschouwburg (City theatre). You can enjoy music and theatrical performances here every day. Right behind the Schouwburg the Melkweg (Milky Way) is situated. This multimedia centre is known for its concerts in the Netherlands and abroad. Many world-famous artists performed in the Melkweg in the early days of their careers. You will find Paradiso, THE pop temple of the Netherlands on the other side of Leidseplein. This is the spot where the great names performed. You can go crazy in the great hall with 1500 others. The large yellow building across the Stadsschouwburg is the City Theatre, a modern art house cinema. You will find De Balie, a pleasant grand café across the City Theatre.

ON AND AROUND MAX EUWEPLEIN Max Euweplein is situated at less than a five minute walk from Leidseplein by Weteringschans. You will find various restaurants and cafés here, among which the Hard Rock café. You will also find Holland Casino here which houses the Lido Club.

If you want to enjoy a Canal Cruise go to the Blue Boat Company departure locations: Stadhouderskade opposite Hard Rock Cafe Stadhouderskade opposite Heineken Experience ■

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• 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.

• Blue Boat Canal Cruises your Guide to Canal Cruises in Amsterdam • Great weather? You can walk straight into the Vondel park from Max Euweplein.

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THE DOCKLANDS

The architecture of Amsterdam in the future.

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. ■

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• Take a guided walk (also in the English language) on the Eastern Docklands • Visit the permanent showing in the basement of the EYE Film Institute Nederland for free.

• Pay a visit to the beautiful Maritime Museum and get on board a replica of a VOC ship. (Kattenburgerplein 1) • Enjoy the sun on the roof terrace of the Nemo Science Centre (free of charge) or be surprised in this museum about technology and science. The Nemo Science Centre is equally interesting and fun for adults as it is for children.

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HOLLAND FESTIVAL The Holland Festival, since 1947 the leading international performing arts festival in the Netherlands, offers a mix of performances and concerts from all corners of the world.

It features established names as well as new talent, showing innovation in art and exploring new types of venue and forms of theatre. Amsterdam Journal selected some interesting performances of this year’s edition.

JONAS KAUFMANN SPECIAL GUEST: EVA-MARIA WESTBROEK 4 JUNE, HET CONCERTGEBOUW Recognized internationally as one of the leading artists of our time, Kaufmann’s rich voice and subtle interpretations allow him to perform an especially wide repertoire. In this matinée concert he will sing Verdi and Wagner, including the breathtaking final scene of the first act of Die Walküre.

MANIFESTO JULIAN ROSEFELDT, CATE BLANCHETT 4 – 25 JUNE, CASCO AMSTERDAM In this extraordinary film installation by Julian Rosefeldt, world famous actress Cate Blanchett embodies thirteen characters in thirteen short films - including a teacher, puppeteer, newsreader and a

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factory worker. The texts are based on manifestos of art movements like Dada, Fluxus and Dogma 95, and individual artists such as Kazimir Malevich, Jim Jarmusch and Sol LeWitt.

MY COUNTRY; A WORK IN PROGRESS NATIONAL THEATRE OF GREAT BRITAIN 7 – 8 JUNE, STADSSCHOUWBURG AMSTER DAM After the EU referendum last year, the National Theatre began a nationwide project. A team of interviewers spoke to people to hear their opinions; their fears; their passions. Using exact words taken from the interviews, the National Theatre collaborates with Carol Ann Duffy, Poet Laureate, to put the people of Britain centre stage.

2017 3 – 25 JUNE 2017 PROMISED ENDS SAINT GENET, DERRICK RYAN CLAUDE MITCHELL 10 – 12 JUNE, WESTERGASFABRIEK ZUIVERINGSHAL WEST In this intense production the controversial theatre maker Derrick Ryan Claude Mitchell mixes dance, music, visual arts and extreme performance. It is a ritual of guilt and penance.

887 ROBERT LEPAGE 16 – 18 JUNE, STADSSCHOUWBURG AMSTERDAM With his cinematic, immersive theatremaking Robert Lepage transports the audience to his childhood in the Québec City of the 1960s. Lepage’s theatre is intimate, melancholic, and moving.

NICHT SCHLAFEN ALAIN PLATEL, LES BALLETS C DE LA B 20 - 22 JUNE, ROYAL THEATRE CARRÉ Platel and his dancers focus on the intense emotions and confusion in the early years of the 20th century, with music by Mahler and an imposing set design by visual artist Berlinde De Bruyckere.

ALLES WIEDER GUT FRANUI, FLORIAN BOESCH 21 JUNE, MUZIEKGEBOUW AAN ‘T IJ In collaboration with bass-baritone Florian Boesch this ‘musicbanda’ from East Tyrol performs its own interpretations of songs by Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Mahler and Purcell.

HOLLAND FESTIVAL PROMS 24 JUNE, HET CONCERTGEBOUW Five concerts by world class artists in one day at the Concertgebouw, for only 10 euros per concert. In between the concerts you can enjoy intimate concerts in the foyers while having a drink or bite. That is the Holland Festival Proms. This year’s performers are, amongst others, brothers Lucas and Arthur Jussen performing the hypnotic masterpiece MANTRA of Karlheinz Stockhausen on piano, and The Nile Project; swinging music from the Nile region.

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Photos: My Country © Sarah Lee | Holland Festival Proms - Mantra © Dirk Kikstra | Jonas Kaufmann © Gregor Hohenberg | nicht schlafen © Chris Van der Burght Holland Festival Proms - The Nile Project © Habi Girgis | 887 © Érick Labbé | Manifesto © Julian Rosefeldt and VG Bild-Kunst | Promised Ends © David Visnjic

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What’s the best time to visit Amsterdam and its green backyard De Veluwe? 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 or winter, as the leaves are blown from the trees, Amsterdam’s beautiful gables reappear in their full glory from behind the foliage.

DE STIJL MUSEUMPLEIN 10 +31 (0)20 5732 911 STEDELIJK.NL TILL 21 MAY 2017

REMBRANDT AND JAN SIX

MUSEUM HET REMBRANDTHUIS JODENBREESTRAAT 4 +31 (0)20 520 0400 What does the work of Isa Genz- REMBRANDTHUIS.NL ken have in common with ‘De 6 MAY TO 3 SEPTEMBER Stijl’? And what connects Bas Jan Ader, or the iconic Lichtenstein in the Stedelijk collection, to ‘De Stijl’? In an exhibition that occupies six galleries, the Stedelijk presents the breadth of its collection of ‘De Stijl’, and explores relationships between the movement and the work of other artists in the museum’s holdings. Part of the ‘100 years of De Stijl’ program.

By radically redefining art they hoped to create a world of total harmony, and to unify art and life. De Stijl’s theories of colour and space led to a revolutionary language of pure abstraction intended to express that harmony.

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The Etching and the friendship The friendship between Jan Six and Rembrandt van Rijn is the subject of one of the most famous stories from the seventeenth century. This bond is expressed in an intimate portrait of Jan reading by a window, which soon proved a highlight in Rembrandt’s graphic oeuvre. The exhibition examines a friendship at the height of the seventeenth century and the sublime skill manifest in the etching. The exhibition also sheds light on the fascination surrounding the etching, the client and the artist in the centuries that followed.

LEONARDO DA VINCI WORLD PRESS PHOTO 2017 EXHIBITION BEURS VAN BERLAGE DAMRAK 243 0900 – 3001250 DAVINCI.AMSTERDAM.NL TILL 20 JUNE The exhibition Leonardo da Vinci – Artist – Inventor – Genius shows that Da Vinci was much more than the painter of the Mona Lisa. This retrospective makes all of his work tangible to a wide audience. Alongside reproductions of his famous artworks, it also includes 60 of his inventions, reconstructed in wood. Assembled by Italian craftsmen, based on Da Vinci’s original drawings, and a large portion of them can be touched and operated by visitors.

The tangibility of the exhibited work provides insight into the mind of this genius and paints a clear picture of how far ahead of his time Da Vinci was.

DE NIEUWE KERK DAM, AMSTERDAM +31 (0)20 638 69 09 WORLDPRESSPHOTO.ORG 14 APRIL UNTIL 9 JULY 2017 Each year World Press Photo organizes one of the most prestigious awards in visual journalism. Thousands of professional visual journalists from all over the globe submit their best works to the Photo Contest and newly announced Digital Storytelling Contest. The best prize-winning photographs are assembled into an exhibition that travels to 45 countries and is seen by more than 4 million people. The first stop on the worldwide tour is Amsterdam, De Nieuwe Kerk. Over several weeks you can see the aweinspiring press photos and digital productions by prizewinners from all over the world.

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In 2017, the Stedelijk Museum presents the first survey of the American artist Seth Price. The show is a comprehensive overview of his artistic career so far, encompassing more than 140 works made since 2000, including sculpture, installation, 16mm film, photography, drawing, painting, video, clothing and textiles, web design, music and sound, and poetry. Price will be exhibiting a number of new works. Seth Price holds a unique place in contemporary art. Rather than settle into one medium or style he has repeatedly pushed into new territory. His innovations, interests and themes have been widely influential on his own generation and younger artists.

Fifty monumental abstract sculptures by Dutch artists are positioned in Berlage’s Art Deco district in Amsterdam South.

Curator Rudi Fuchs aims to position Dutch abstract sculptors internationally. ARTZUID 2017 follows the theme year ‘Mondrian to Dutch Design’ and shows the influence of the Dutch art movement De Stijl (The Style) on sculpture.

Participating artist include: André Volten, Ad Dekkers, Carel Visser, Joost Baljeu, Auke de Vries, Krijn de Koning, Esther Tielemans, David Jablonowski and Saskia Noor van Imhoff. In the Zuidas works of international artists will be showcased.

‘ARP: THE POETRY OF THE PATRON AND FORMS’ THE ‘HOUSE PAINTER’ KRÖLLER-MÜLLER MUSEUM HOUTKAMPWEG 6, OTTERLO +31 (0)318 591 241 KROLLERMULLER.NL 20 MAY TILL 17 SEPT

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Anyone who has visited the sculpture garden of the museum is familiar with Jean Arp from his Cloud shepherd (1953). This iconic sculpture has been stealing the show ever since the garden opened in 1961. Now, for the first time since Jean Arp’s death in 1966, there is a major retrospective of his work. A unique opportunity for lovers of art, nature and poetry.

This year, it is hundred years since the founding of De Stijl, the world-famous avant- garde art movement. With masterpieces by Piet Mondriaan, Theo van Doesburg, Bart van der Leck and Gerrit Rietveld, among others, the Kröller-Müller is one of the treasure troves of De Stijl. The foundation for this was laid by Helene KröllerMüller. She had an agreement with Van der Leck that gave her the right of first refusal on his work for several years. This led to an impressive collection of Van der Lecks The exhibition shows how Bart van der Leck’s oeuvre evolved.

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Escape to Enchantment Deep within a forest atop a volcano, exists an extraordinary world, where anything is possible: Varekai...

From the sky falls a solitary young man, and the story begins. On this day at the edge of time, in this place of all possibilities, begins an inspired incantation to life rediscovered..

‘HOME’ is a modern dance performance about the sense of community and ‘belonging’. Because the word ‘home’ means more than just a house, more than pieces of brick or planks of wood, more than a physical space even. No matter which background you come from or what your tastes and preferences may be, it’s somewhere you feel at home, like you truly belong there. Work by choreographer Conny Janssen has been featured at national and international festivals and has received a multitude of prizes. The guiding principle behind her newest performance is: “If you deny my roots, you deny me.”

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AMSTERDAM MARIONETTE THEATRE NIEUWE JONKERSTRAAT 8 +31 (0)20 620 8027 MARIONETTETHEATRE.COM ‘Elements of Freestyle’ is a TILL 20 MAY stunning show loaded with free runners (among whom the reigning world champion), skateboarders, free runners, breakdancers, freestyle basketball, acrobatics and BMX. The urban art show is about those precious moments in which you finally succeed in pulling off a difficult trick, making up for all the time and effort that preceded it, and then some. It’s also about the complete focus involved by the athlete, about ecstasy, the sense of freedom and poetry in motion.

Jacques Offenbach wrote ‘The castle in the air’ (‘No. 66!’) in 1856 for his own small theatre, a wooden auction hall at the Champs-Elysées in Paris. Now, this unknown opéra-comique can be seen in a former blacksmith’s - the theatre of the Amsterdam Marionette Theatre (near Nieuwmarkt Square).

The story is about Jeannot and Jeannette, who are on their way to Paris. They earn their living with dance and song.

Six puppeteers manipulate the large, wooden marionettes. A performance for both adults and children (min. 6 yrs.).

OBSESSION THEATER CARRÉ AMSTEL 115-125 0900-2525255 CARRE.NL 8 TILL 18 JUNE Toneelgroep Amsterdam stages the world premiere of Obsession in London. Jude Law plays the magnetically handsome, down-at-heel Gino in a new stage adaptation of Luchino Visconti’s 1943 film of the same name. Obsession is directed by the Olivier and Tony Award-winning director Ivo van Hove, widely recognised as a major force in world theatre. The cast consists of Jude Law, Halina Reijn, Robert de Hoog, Gijs Scholten van Aschat, Chukwudi Iwuji and Aysha Kala. After the London run, Obsession tours to Vienna and Koninklijk Theater Carré as part of the Holland Festival (Thu 8 – Sun 18 Jun).

CIRQUE ÉLOIZE – SALOON THEATER CARRÉ AMSTEL 115-125 0900-2525255 CARRE.NL 5 TILL 13 JULY Saloon is a family show filled with spectacular acrobatics and live folk music. From 5 July up until and including 13 July, Carré presents this internationally renowned Canadian circus troupe famous for its pioneering and innovative circus performances. This energetic show, that will be presented to the Dutch audience for the first time ever, is suitable for all publics. It’s an action packed show that has it all: some of the best acrobatics, comedy and poetry, original choreographies, and a whole lot of fun!

PARADE 2017 MARTIN LUTHER KINGPARK 11 – 27 AUGUST In the summer of 2017, theatre festival Parade travels through the Netherlands for the 27th year. The festival kicks off in Rotterdam and will continue its journey with her colorful tents, restaurants and terraces to The Hague and Utrecht end the summer tour will conclude in Amsterdam.

The Parade offers something for everyone to experience.

There will be over 80 different theatre, music, and dance performances for all ages. Every night there is free music. On top of all that, visitors are invited to enjoy cocktails, soul food, BBQ ‘s and much more on one of the many terraces.

THE GREATEST SWAN LAKE IN THE WORLD THEATER CARRÉ AMSTEL 115-125 0900-2525255 CARRE.NL 22 AUGUST TILL 10 SEPT. This is sure to be the ballet sensation of 2017. After a brief but successful tour last year, The Greatest Swan Lake in the World is spreading its wings towards our country again for a run at the Carré Theatre, from 22 August to 10 September. This production by the celebrated English choreographer Derek Deane and the Shanghai Ballet was enthusiastically received by the public and by the press last year. Counting 48 swans, two to three times the usual number, this production was the visual embodiment of the slogan “more swans than you can count”. amsterdamjournal.nl 31

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which is held every two years.

It attracts tens of thousands of visitors who are eager to see the latest series of acclaimed (inter)national top photographers. The curators of the festival are Feiko Koster and Eduard Planting. At the Photo Festival Naarden 2017 visitors can admire new series by Jacob Aue Sobol, David Chancellor, Marie-JoseÃÅ Jongerius, George Steinmetz, AnaHell, Juha Arvid Helminen, Arthur Mebius, Benoit PailleÃÅ, Julia Steinigeweg, Newsha Tavakolian, Reinier Gerritsen, and dozens of other photographers from the Netherlands and abroad.

The NeighbourFood & Flea- Market gathers the best and most delicious food from all over the world. Prepared for you on the spot. Inside + outside. A Sunday full of fun, good food and rummaging through second hand curiosities. Since January 2012, the NFM provides a platform for innovative food makers. Each edition there are new entrepreneurs to meet and tasty food to discover. The NeighbourFood Market is the place to be to buy and enjoy locally produced specialities but also to find inspiration, meet each other and to hear more about what we buy and eat. You’re most welcome!

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A wide range of over 125 vintage food trucks from all over Europe will transform this popular urban park into one enormous outdoor restaurant.

Anything from fresh Italian pizza to sophisticated seafood will be cooked up and served in the open air. Mobile music, theatrical acts and other rolling entertainment will complete the unique atmosphere.

Gourmet lovers, food fans and anyone with a healthy appetite are more than welcome to dig in. The entrance is free of charge and the kitchens are open from Wednesday-Sunday from 13.00h to 23.00h.

Photo by John Lewis Marshall

OPEN GARDEN DAYS HOLLAND FESTIVAL STARTING ADDRESSES: KEIZERSGRACHT 672, OPENGARDENDAYS.NL 16, 17, AND 18 JUNE 2016

OVER 20 VENUES IN AMSTERDAM

In the third weekend of June more than 30 mostly private­ gardens will be open to the public, some of them for the first time. In 2017 the focus will be on courtyards and communal gardens. The very first communal gardens were the 17th and 18th century courtyards. Amsterdam’s wealthy citizens lived in sumptuous wealth in their splendid houses and gardens, but they also founded a large number of almshouses were widows or the destitute could enjoy a quiet old age.

Still today quiescence is the main feature of many a courtyard, only to be disturbed as their doors open during the Open Garden Days!

Opening hours: 10 am to 5 pm Get your tickets: museumvanloon.nl/webshop

KONINKLIJK THEATER CARRÉ AND

INCLUDING WESTERGASFABRIEK, STADSSCHOUWBURG AMSTERDAM, MUZIEKGEBOUW AAN ’T IJ, NATIONALE OPERA & BALLET.

3 TILL 25 JUNE Holland Festival is the largest festival of international performing arts in The Netherlands. The festival presents theatre, dance, music, music theatre and opera at the top venues in Amsterdam. This year the festival celebrates its 70th edition with an extensive and festive programme including international stars Jonas Kaufmann, Jude Law, Ivo van Hove, Julian Rosefeldt, Cate Blachett, Pierre Audi, Romeo Castellucci, Alain Platel, Robert Lepage and many more.

Tickets are available at www.hollandfestival.nl

AMSTERDAM FASHIONWEEK

WORLD CINEMA AMSTERDAM #8

WESTERGASFABRIEK PAZZANISTRAAT 33 +31 (0)20 6842878 FASHIONWEEK.NL 13 TILL 17 JULY

DIFFERENT LOCATIONS +31 (0)20 662 34 88 WORLDCINEMAAMSTERDAM.NL 18 TILL 27 AUGUST

Long live the Dutch Fashion Heritage with Dutch Couture and visionary fashion design. And long live the future of Dutch fashion. Past, present and future come together during the 24th edition. MercedesBenz FashionWeek Amsterdam, the largest fashion platform of the Benelux, will be giving the fashion culture and industry its welldeserved attention by granting the Dutch history of fashion a catwalk, by creating a challenging podium for innovative fashion talents, by programming a varied catwalk programme consisting of designer labels and established names and by presenting an inspiring ‘OFF SCHEDULE’ (formerly known as Downtown) programme.

Travel around the globe without leaving the city and enjoy 10 days with the best films from Asia, Africa and Latin America. World Cinema Amsterdam. This year’s focus is on African cinema. Not to be missed! Next to the regular programme, there are, as always, the very popular open air screenings at the Vondelpark (check worldcinemaamsterdam.nl for the dates), A festival is not complete without good food and exciting parties and this one offers both! Dance until the wee hours at Rialto Film Theatre on Saturday August 19 and 26! Hope to see you soon!

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FREE LUNCH CONCERTS ENCORE & VOYAGE CONCERTGEBOUWPLEIN 10 CONCERTGEBOUW.NL EVERY THUESDAY Free Lunch concert between 12:30 - 13:00 in the Concertgebouw.

The Concertgebouw is one of the best concert halls in the world, famous for its exceptional acoustics and varied programme. It serves as the home base of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and features performances by the world’s best orchestras, conductors and soloists. The wide-ranging programme offers an excellent selection of classical, pop and jazz music.

Attend a concert and have an evening you will never forget.

Come experience inspiring music in the beautiful surroundings of the Main Hall or the more intimate Recital Hall.

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MELKWEG LIJNBAANSGRACHT 234A +31 (0)20 5318181 MELKWEG.NL EVERY SATURDAY Hiphop- and r&b club night.

Be prepared to get crazy every Saturday, the best tracks, good vibes, best djs, original entertainment and performances‚ verything is possible at ENCORE. Are you into old school tracks, or rather a early adopter who likes new tunes? At Encore you can expect the whole spectrum of hiphop- and r&b with all its subgenres. Cool beats, classic hits and new tracks! On top of that, ENCORE has a different theme every week. Previous themes include Sweet like Chocolate, All gold everything and Jungle Fever. During ENCORE, you can go on a musical journey with VOYAGE which is held simultaneously in the Oude Zaal.

VONDELPARK FIFTH OF MAY CONCERT OPENLUCHTTHEATER AMSTEL HART OF VONDELPARK (VONDELPARK 5A) OPENLUCHTTHEATER.NL DURING THE SUMMER During the summer season we offer you the most exhilarating free performances and concerts you can find in Amsterdam, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Whether you are into modern dance, upcoming bands or favour coffee & a classical concert – you will love Vondelpark Openluchttheater.

We offer a stage to young talented professionals as well as highly recommended companies and orchestras.

To experience a performance in the open air is always a happening. Come rain or shine, it will be an unforgettable visit to Vondelpark Openluchttheater.

+ 31 (0)20 - 718 35 00 WWW.4EN5MEI.NL 5 MAY Since 1996, the annual celebration of Liberation Day in the Netherlands comes to a festive conclusion with the Fifth of May Concert on the River Amstel in Amsterdam. This year’s celebration will conclude with performances by the Metropole Orkest( (conducted by its Chief Conductor Jules Buckley), the Dutch National Ballet and the cast of the musical Soldaat van Oranje.

The soloists that evening will be Roel van Velzen, Joy Wielkens and Remy van Kesteren. On 4 May we commemorate the Dutch victims of wartime violence, and on 5 May we celebrate our freedom. The open-air Fifth of May Concert is free to the public.

A JAZZ ORCHESTRA OF THE CONCERTGEBOUW PIET HEINKADE 1 +31 (0)20-788 2000 MUZIEKGEBOUW.NL 14 MAY

ANOUK THREE TIMES LIVE IN ZIGGO DOME

DE PASSAGE 100 0900-2353663 ZIGGODOME.NL The Jazz Orchestra of the 24, 27 AND 31 MAY Concertgebouw welcomes two unique key players from the Dutch music industry.

Classical vocalist Nora Fischer, who can handle anything with her versatile voice: from 16th century to contemporary music. With her open-minded approach and broad interest she has conquered her position as one of the most all-around singers of her generation. And Young Reinier Baas, guitarist and leader of The More Socially Relevant Jazz Music Ensemble.

He has already won an Edison with his band. He will supply the majority of the compositions for this concert.

In May this year Anouk will perform in the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. The Dutch singer hardly needs an introduction.

Since 1997, she released eleven studio albums, all of which were very successful. She scored dozens of hits and won numerous awards and other prizes. In 2015 she also took a choach’s chair in The Voice.

In March last year Anouk released her album Queen For A Day. 2016 was a productive year for Anouk, in October she already released her next album: Fake It Till We Die.

AMSTERDAM ROOTS FESTIVAL PARK FRANKENDAEL MIDDENWEG 72 AMSTERDAMROOTS.NL 19 TILL 25 JUNE Amsterdam Roots Festival is not only renowned within Amsterdam but internationally, as it continually brings a hoard of musical talents to the city each year. Whether you know the music or not, Roots Open Air is a special event. It‚ is an opportunity to not only share in the music of many cultures, but also experience those cultures first hand. With its dance workshops, children‚ is entertainment, clothing stalls and a seemingly endless supply of mouth-watering foods and drinks, you won’t want to leave festival.

GRACHTENFESTIVAL DIVERSE LOCATIES GRACHTENFESTIVAL.NL 11 TILL 20 AUGUST The Grachtenfestival is the stage for young musicians from all over the world. During this largest classical music festival in the Netherlands they engage young and old to unique concerts. Ten days dazzling classic throughout Amsterdam.

With more than 250 concerts on 90 venues, the Grachtenfestival offers a programme for every taste and preference. A large part of the concerts will be held outdoors, but don’t be surprised to discover a concert programmed in a metro tunnel or under a bridge. And for the renowned ‚ÄòHome, Garden and Rooftop Terrace Concerts’ we scout for fabulous drawing rooms in private mansions at the Amsterdam Canals.

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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

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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

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

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

Boom Chicago Leidseplein 12, Phone: (020) 423 01 01 www.boomchicago.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 Theater Carré Amstel 115-125, Phone: (0900) 252 52 55 (40 cpm) www.theatercarre.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

Internationaal Danstheater Kloveniersburgwal 87, Phone: (020) 623 91 12 www.intdanstheater.net Koninklijk instituut voor de Tropen Mauritskade 63, Phone: (020) 568 87 11 www.kit.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

LISTING

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

Body Worlds Damrak 66, Phone: (0900) 8411 www.bodyworlds.nl

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Diamond Museum Amsterdam gives you an ideal introduction into the world diamonds by means of photographs, film, diamonds (real and almost real), histor and jewellery. After a sort or a long visit you can have a drink in the Museum café or look around in the Museum shop.

Dutch Resistance Museum Plantage Kerklaan 61, Phone: (020) 620 25 35 www.verzetsmuseum.org Erotic Museum Oudezijds Achterburgwal 54, Phone: (020) 627 89 54 www.erotisch-museum.nl Eye Film Institute Nederland IJpromenade 1, Phone: (020) 589 14 00 www.eyefilm.nl

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

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

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

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

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

Van Gogh Museum Paulus Potterstraat 7, Phone: (020) 570 52 00 www.vangoghmuseum.nl Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum Oudezijds Achterburgwal 148 Phone: (020) 624 89 26 www.hashmuseum.com The Hash Info Museum details the 8,00-year history and many uses of cannabis and textiles as well as its medical benefits. The process of producing hash and marijuana and the various rolling and smoking methods are all explained in detail with a shop conveniently located next to the museum selling assorted smoking and growing equipment. Through a glass wall, visitors can observe dozens of varieties of marijuana cultivated in optimal conditions, with some plants standing over 150 centimetres (60 inches) tall, their lush foliage shining under special growing lamps.

Hermitage Amsterdam Amstel 51, Phone: (020) 530 87 55 www.hermitage.nl

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GALLERIES Akinci Lijnbaansgracht 317, Phone: (020) 638 04 80 www.akinci.nl Galerie Paul Andriesse Leliegracht 47, Phone: (020) 623 62 37 www.paulandriesse.nl Gallery Delaive Spiegelgracht 23, Phone: (020) 625 90 87 www.delaive.com Peter Donkersloot Galerie Spiegelgracht 14-16, Phone: (020) 623 65 38 www.peterdonkerslootgalerie.nl gallerynine Keizersgracht 548, Phone: (06) 132 120 49 www.gallerynine.nl Foam Editions Keizersgracht 609, Phone: (020) 551 65 00 www.foam.nl/editions Mark Raven Art Store and Gallery (near Dam Square, behind Royal Palace) Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 174, Kiosk at Museum Square, Leidsestraat 42 (open daily from 10:30-18:00 hrs) www.markraven.nl Galerie Alex Daniels – Reflex Amsterdam Weteringschans 79a, Phone: (020) 627 28 32 www.reflexamsterdam.com Romeo Vetro Hobbemastraat 11, corner PC Hoofdstraat, 200 m from the Rijksmuseum Phone: (020) 4702705 www.romeovetro.com Open: Tue-Sat. 11.00-17.00, Sun 12.00-17.00.

Specialized in works in glass Sexy Art Gallery Achterburgwal 54, Phone: (020) 435 962 34 www.sexyartgallery.com Galerie Pien Rademakers Prinsengracht 570, Phone: (020) 622 54 96 www.galerierademakers.nl Stedelijk Museum Bureau Amsterdam Rozenstraat 59 Phone: (020) 422 04 71 www.smba.nl

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

Gassan Diamonds Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 173-175, Phone: (020) 622 53 33 www.gassan.com Heineken Experience Atadhouderskade 78, Phone: (020) 523 92 22 www.heinekenexperience.com Blue Boat Company Stadhouderskade 30, Phone: (020) 679 1370 www.blueboat.nl Our luxurious boats are ready to guide you through Amsterdam’s many canals. Our canals have been awarded UNESCO’s World Heritage status and taking a Canal Cruise will reveal why. Passing city’s highlights, this is simply the most relaxing and fun way to see the city. We offer audio commentary in 21 languages. Our boats also give you an unique vantage point for taking the best photographs of the city!

Hollandsche Schouwburg Plantage Middenlaan 24, Phone: (020) 531 03 80 www.hollandscheschouwburg.nl Hortus Botanicus Plantage Middenlaan 2a, Phone: (020) 625 90 21 www.dehortus.nl Nemo (F.K.A. New Metropolis) Oosterdok 2, Phone: (020) 531 32 33 www.e-nemo.nl House of Bols, Cocktail & Genever Expierience Paulus Potterstraat 14, Phone: (020) 570 85 75 www.houseofbols.com Ripley’s Amsterdam Dam 21, Phone: (020) 369 7120 www.ripleysamsterdam.com Experience two amazingly unique attractions on 5 incredible floors. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium in Dam Square is a “must see” when you visit Amsterdam! Feel like you’re in the movie when you ride Ripley’s 5D Moving Theatre!

Plus a lounge on our top floor where you can enjoy a view of the Square. Don’t forget to check out Mr. Ripley’s Boat and enjoy the shooting gallery while you’re here!

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SIGHTSEEING The centre of Amsterdam has innumerable charming buildings and sights to see. It is not just the buildings or sights themselves, but the combination of canals, streets, bridges, trees and historic buildings, which make the city centre one large, unique monument.

The architectural structure, historic buildings and many sights give the city its special character, which is appreciated by many visitors and residents.

IN AMSTERDAM

AMSTERDAM ARENA ARENA BOULEVARD 1 T: +31 20 311 1333 WWW.AMSTERDAMARENA.NL The Amsterdam ArenA is the home of the football club ajax. The stadium is also used by the Dutch international Team for international matches. On a regular basis, the events calendar includes concerts and dance festivals.

ARTIS PLANTAGE KERKLAAN 38-40, T: (0900) 278 47 96, WWW.ARTIS.NL A visit to The House of Bols, Cocktail & Genever Experience on the Museumplein square in Amsterdam, is a unique adventure and an unforgettable interactive experience of the glamorous world of cocktails, liqueurs, bartending and the Dutch spirit Genever. At the House of Bols you will find all about Lucas Bols – the world’s oldest distilled spirit brand, which has been making liqueurs in Amsterdam since 1575! You will also discover Bols Genever – Holland’s rediscovered cocktail spirit, which dates back to 1820.

BLUE BOAT COMPANY STADHOUDERSKADE 30 T: +31 20 679 1370 WWW.BLUEBOAT.NL Our luxurious boats are 365 days a year ready to guide you through Amsterdam’s many canals. Our canals have been awarded UNESCO’s World Heritage status and taking this 75-minute City Canal Cruise will reveal why. Passing all of the city’s highlights, this is simply the most relaxing and fun way to see the city . In 38 amsterdamjournal.nl

summer we open our roofs so you can enjoy the sun and a little breeze goes through the boat – in winter we turn on the central heating for you. Our docks (and most of our boats) are accessible to wheelchairs so everybody can come and enjoy a cruise with us. Through our Personal Audio System on board you can listen to an audio story, which is available in 20 languages. Visit our website to choose the cruise of your taste.

COSTER DIAMONDS PAULUS POTTERSTRAAT 2-6 T: 020 305 5555 WWW.COSTERDIAMONDS.COM This is the oldest diamond polishing factory in the world. Located in the heart of Amsterdam between the Rijksmuseum and the van Gogh museum we welcome more than 400.000 visitors each year. The largest selection of unset diamonds, the finest diamond jewellery and tax-free shopping makes us a must-see hotspot for anybody visiting Amsterdam or looking for high quality diamond jewellery.

HEINEKEN EXPERIENCE ATADHOUDERSKADE 78, T: (020) 523 92 22, WWW.HEINEKENEXPERIENCE.COM The Heineken Experience is located in Heineken’s first brewery in Amsterdam’s city center. In 1988 the brewery was closed when it became unable to meet the high production demand. Since 1991 it has been welcoming visitors from all over the world, and now offers visitors a self-guided interactive journey through the world of Heineken. During the 90-minute visit, you’ll learn about the history of the Heineken company, the 4 natural ingredients used in making the beer, the

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You’ll also hear about the Heineken brand and the partnerships with UEFA Champions League and Rugby World Cup..

HOLLANDSCHE SCHOUWBURG PLANTAGE MIDDENLAAN 24, T: (020) 531 03 80, WWW.HOLLANDSCHESCHOUWBURG.NL The Hollandsche Schouwburg was built as a theatre in 1892, but during the Second World War it was a deportation centre for Jews. Today, the building is a monument to the memory of those victims. At that time, the Hollandsche Schouwburg Foundation was established, and since then the mayor of Amsterdam has always served as its chair man. The monument contains a memorial wall, bearing the 6,700 family names of the 104,000 Dutch Jewish victims of the Second World War, and an educational exhibition for young people.

In the coming years, the Hollandsche Schouwburg will be thoroughly renovated and expanded

HORTUS BOTANICUS

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MADAME TUSSAUD’S DAM 20 T: +31 (0) 20-5221010 WWW.MADAMETUSSAUDS.COM In this museum one can find replicas of full size was known and famous people.

In addition, one can also experience something of the wash celebrities. In Amsterdam, for example, one can mix with Tiësto, posing next to Lady Gaga, playing football with Ronaldinho and many other things.

NEMO (F.K.A. NEW METROPOLIS) OOSTERDOK 2, T: (020) 531 32 33, WWW.E-NEMO.NL Science is fascinating, fun, useful and relevant to everyone. Science Center NEMO has strong links with an extensive international knowledge network that is focused on science and technology. We make this knowledge available in many different ways. The central principle is to encourage people to discover things for themselves.

the Golden Age that were important to the Netherlands’ maritime history. This heritage was demolished at the time because of its limited lifespan, or has sunk to the bottom of the sea. In April 1995, the Batavia, which is the most authentic reconstruction of a 17thcentury VOC ship ever made, was launched after ten years in the making. The initiator was master shipbuilder Willem Vos. After this reconstruction was complete, a second project was started in the yard to reconstruct ‘De 7 Provinciën’, a 17th-century battleship with which Michiel de Ruyter fought many sea battles. The construction of the replica of ‘De 7 Provinciën’ is one of the largest and most challenging historical shipbuilding projects in the world. Using vocational reintegration and work experience projects to construct these ships, the shipyard plays an important part in the lives of long-term unemployed people for whom, over time and for various reasons, the distance to the job market has become too great. Having official ‘Charity Organisation’ status, Batavia Yard is a non-profit foundation that is dependent on donations and sponsors to construct and maintain the ships.

CHEESE FARM RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! THE CATHARINA HOEVE DAM 21, T: (020) 369 7120, WWW.RIPLEYSAMSTERDAM.COM Ripley’s Believe It or Not! brings you close to the most unbelievable and amazing exhibits around the world. Enjoy a full experience behind the doors of The Ripley’s Amsterdam and see the world through our eyes. Are you ready to discover a world where the unbelievable happens and the amazing comes to life? Ripley’s Believe It or Not! brings you close to the most unbelievable and amazing exhibits around the world.

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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 can

learn about the different stages of cheese production and learn what makes Dutch cheese so special. The staff wearing traditional costumes will gladly explain and invites you to taste their delicious cheeses.

The cheese is produced by Henri Willig.

A local farmer who has been producing cheese since he took over the family dairy farm and started making traditional quality cheeses in 1974. His passion for the best tasting cheese has been rewarded with several awards at championships in London, Nantwich and Winsconsin. Therefor the cheeses enjoy worldwide recognition and excellent reputation.The farm shop has all these cheeses for sale as well as typical Dutch sweets and souvenirs.

The staff of the Catharina hoeve is looking forward to welcoming you. The entrance is free. The Catharina Hoeve is open daily, all year round.

MADURODAM GEORGE MADUROPLEIN 1 2584 RZ DEN HAAG T: 070-355 3900 WWW.MADURODAM.NL Miniature city Madurodam, all of Holland in just one city! In miniature city madurodam, among many other attractions, you will see the canal houses of Amsterdam, The Alkmaar cheese market, and parts of the Delta Works, all replicated in minute detail on a 1:25 scale. windmills turn ships sail and modern trains are traversing the city on the world’s largest miniature railway. ■

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Amsterdam Metropolitan Area

The AMA lies to the north of the Randstad and encompasses the city of Amsterdam and the Dutch provinces of North Holland and Flevoland. The area has a totalpopulation of over 2 million inhabitants. The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area (AMA) is comprised of several surrounding municipalities, including the cities of Amsterdam, Almere, Amstelveen and Haarlemmermeer, Hilversum and Velsen.

FLOWERS OF AMSTERDAM:

OLD HOLLAND

The Flower Strip is one of the most popular and unique sights in the Netherlands.

Every spring the entire region bursts into vivid colour as bulbs shoot and millions of flowers blossom.

One of the biggest attractions is the Keukenhof Gardens, the world’s largest flower gardens and a home to more varieties of tulip than you can imagine.

With its countless windmills, churches and old-fashioned farmhouses, stepping out into Old Holland can feel like being in a Golden Age painting.

TRADITIONALLY DUTCH: Noord-Holland towns such as Marken, Volendam and Edam hark back to times of more honest crafts, show casing the

traditional skills the region was famous for: shipbuilding, fishing and cheese making. Alongside such classic industries, you can also experience the heritage of the industrial revolution – a time when smoking chimney stacks and spinning sails enabled the mass production of chocolate and biscuits.

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FEEL LIKE AMSTERDAM BEACH? = FEEL LIKE ZANDVOORT! NEW LAND

DUTCH DUNES

Although famous for its historic city centre, the Amsterdam region is always evolving as new immigrants and diverse cultures make their mark on many neighbourhoods. But probably the most dramatic changes have taken place in the province of Flevoland.

Put on your walking shoes or hire a bike for a jaunt through Holland’s dunes. A varied nature reserve with sloping dunes, lakes, forests and rare animals like deer and wisent. The dunes contain all sorts of surprises like military bunkers and magnificent viewpoints. Don’t forget the fact that this stretch of coast is what protects the Netherlands from the sea. After all, half our country lies well below sea level!

ARCHITECTURE & NATURE Just north east of Amsterdam, these polders were reclaimed from the sea, giving birth to the new cities of Almere and Lelystad. Not only are they internationally acclaimed playgrounds for architecture and design, they are also blessed with expanses of wild nature on the doorstep.

ZANDVOORT’S BUBBLING BEACH Zandvoort is how a beach resort should be. With hotels, cafés, restaurants, a lively boulevard, bustling shopping streets and a touch of allure! Stroll around, watch people parading the beach boulevard, shop and hop from one terrace to the next. You’ll also be surprised by the small alleyways and old buildings in the centre and round the day off with a four-course dinner in a top restaurant. Or keep things frugal by an open fire in the warmth of a beach café. This will leave you some money for the casino or for a relaxed day at one of the beauty and wellness salons.

Zandvoort’s fame also stems from the racing circuit that was created in 1848 and where Formula 1 races were once held. In the summer there is something on nearly every weekend. Tip: Visit Zandvoort aan Zee by train or use your Region Day Ticket to travel to Amsterdam Beach by bus.

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Zandvoort aan Zee is one of the most versatile resorts in the Netherlands. A great city centre surrounded by unique nature combined with a beautiful beach makes Zandvoort aan Zee a must-see for every visitor of Amsterdam.

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CASTLES & GARDENS ›› The countryside of Noord-Holland was always a popular region for the rich merchants of the Golden Age. Each summer they would leave their primary residence in the heart of Amsterdam, retreating to extravagant castles and estates with acres of beautifully manicured gardens..

Both north west of Amsterdam, and south east, on the banks of the River Amstel and River Vecht, you can still bike and boat past these historic houses. Some are open to the public while others leave you dreaming of an aristocratic life by the water.

There is much to see if you take a trip south of the city. Within a little bit more the half an hour of Amsterdam’s city centre, you can explore the former country retreats of Amsterdam’s golden age merchants, see the city’s old defensive forts or take in glorious nature and picturesque villages.

CASTLES & GARDENS

HERE ARE SIX OF THE BEST THINGS TO DO AROUND THE AREA KNOWN AS CASTLES & GARDENS! 1) CYCLE ALONG THE RIVER VECHT The winding River Vecht between Amsterdam and Utrecht is a wonderful setting for a cycle route. The bank offers an open view of the imposing castles (such as at Breukelen and Muiden), picturesque villages, ambitious country estates and accompanying tearooms. Rich merchants from the Golden Age once spent their summer months here.

The holidaymakers ‘only’ needed five to seven hours to reach their rural residence. Thankfully, it’s much quicker today – many of the best attractions around the Castles & Gardens are an enjoyable bike ride from Amsterdam.

Floris V, looming over the mouth of the picturesque River Vecht. A square castle with a drawbridge, five towers, battlements and embrasures, Muiderslot is a true medieval water stronghold. As well as providing a historic snapshot it’s a fun-filled museum for all the family: you can take a tour through the impressive knight’s hall, towers, dungeon and armoury; stroll through the beautiful herb and vegetable gardens that still retain the atmosphere of the Dutch Renaissance and enjoy the fantastic views from the ramparts.

2) GO BOATING Much like in the olden days, travelling on the water is still one of the best ways to explore the countryside, offering splendid vistas whilst being a meditative mode of transport close to nature. For example, you could hire a boat in Uithoorn and explore the Amstel River countryside. Meanwhile by the River Vecht, the charming town of Muiden is a must for boat lovers, with countless ships sailing into and out of the historic harbour.

3) MARVEL AT THE EXTRAVAGANT COUNTRY ESTATES Enjoy the grandeur of the beautiful country houses dating from the Golden Age, when Amsterdam’s wealthy merchants would leave their primary residence in the heart of Amsterdam and retreat to their rural estates in summertime. Southeast of Amsterdam, on the banks of the Amstel River and the River Vecht, you can still bike and boat past these historic houses with their acres of beautifully manicured gardens. Some are open to the public while others leave you dreaming of an aristocratic life by the water.

one of the many quality eateries and cafes along the way.

6) EXPERIENCE THE STAUNCH BEAUTY OF THE FORTIFIED TOWN OF NAARDEN. What is the Gooi & Vecht area’s secret?

Why does this area harbour so many fortresses and castles? What was it that needed all this protection? It might be hard to imagine now, but this peaceful part of Holland used to be the ultimate defence line against enemies from the east trying to get to Amsterdam’s riches.

That is why the Dutch started building these defences in the Middle Ages. The sturdy Amsterdam Castle (Muiderslot) controled the river Vecht’s estuary, the fortified town of Naarden (shaped in the form of a star) guarded the only piece of dry land between the South Sea (Zuiderzee) and the lakes. Later the fortresses and fortified towns like Weesp, Muiden and Naarden worked together to keep the entire area safe. Nowadays this peaceful and pretty area does not need all these military forces. But the fortresses, castles and fortified towns are still an essential part of the landscape. They are waiting for you to come and explore them! ■

5) FEEL LIKE A GOLDEN-AGE PAINTER Alongside the River Amstel, you will find a stunning, peaceful spot of countryside: lose yourself in the swaying reeds, green meadows and historic villages, such as Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, which dates from the 12th century. In the Golden Age, famous artists would retreat to the area to capture its wild nature. Take a romantic stroll and then have tea or dinner in

MUST SEES IN NAARDEN ARE FORTRESS NAARDEN, NOW A MUSEUM CALLED THE VESTING MUSEUM AND YACHT HARBOUR NAARDEN. ▼

4) UNLEASH YOUR INNER KNIGHT OR DAMSEL AT THE MEDIEVAL FORTRESS STRETCH Home to many old castles, fortified towns and ruins, the picturesque fortress stretch offers a vivid window into medieval times.

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There is much happening in Haarlem, all year round.

Discover the city known for its high-quality cultural offering, wide range of shops, cosy restaurants and cafés, and excellent location near Amsterdam, beach and sea.

A city with a rich history, stunning monuments and bon-vivant atmosphere.

The ideal destination for a day out or a weekend away.

THE EGG STORE & ROAST CHICKEN BAR TURFMARKT 26 HAARLEM | + 31 (0)23 8442271 VOLDERGRACHT 12 DELFT WWW.ROASTCHICKENBAR.COM | WWW.THE-EGG-STORE.COM Daytime egg in all shapes and sizes at The Egg Store, and from 12:00 hrs grilled chicken

by Roast Chickenbar.

The menu consists of several egg dishes such as Roast Slicer, a brioche topped with pulled chicken, coleslaw, homemade cocktail sauce and a perfectly fried egg on top.

WE’LL GIVE YOU AN EGGSPERIENCE YOU WON’T FORGET At Roast Chicken Bar the birds are all free-range, juicy, tender and delicious. All of them bred in ‘de Veluwe’ (famous for their chickens). Marinated for 48 hours in our own secret marinade. In fact, it’s so secret only a few people know what’s in it.

DOLHUYS | MUSEUM OF THE MIND “A CELEBRATION OF THE HUMAN MIND.’’ SCHOTERSINGEL 2 | 2021 GE HAARLEM INFO@HETDOLHUYS.NL | WWW.HETDOLHUYS.NL The Dolhuys allows you to wonder: ‘How normal are you?’ In this historical building, you will meet extraordinary minds: artists, writers and scientists, sometimes with a disability or mental illness. Be inspired by the interesting stories about their lives and be aware of the value of deviant behaviour.

The museum is situated in a unique medieval building: the former lepers-, plague and madhouse. For years the building lay outside the city walls of Haarlem, sheltering the ‘mad’ and people with contagious diseases such as plague and leprosy. Go back in time and visit original isolation chambers, dating from the 16th century.

Museum café Thuys With its large terrace and lovely view, museum café Thuys is an ideal spot to have a delicious lunch or drink. No wonder it’s a popular hangout among the locals!

Opening hours Tuesday to Friday: 10.00 AM to 17.00 PM Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 12.00 to 17.00 PM Closed on the 25th of December, 1st of January and 27th of April.

Entrance fees Adults € 8,50 13 to 18 years old €6 Children up to 12 years old FREE 65+ , student card €6 Groups > 8 persons € 6 p. p.

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A written tour in English is available at the information desk. The Dolhuys lies within walking distance from the central station of Haarlem.

Parking is possible in the Cronjé garage at the Kleverlaan.

AUTHENTIC HAARLEM ››

A city of remarkable history and culture, Haarlem is just a short hop from Amsterdam but packs a unique punch. With spectacular monuments dating back almost 800 years, such as the Amsterdamse Poort and Sint-Bavokerk, it’s no wonder that so many great artists of the Golden Age wanted to capture its beauty and atmosphere.

Frans Hals, one of the Netherlands’ greatest painters, is celebrated in theFrans Hals Museum (alongside paintings by his peers). Of course, Haarlem has made an impact in more recent times too. Its Jugendstil train station is one of the most beautiful in the country and the city is a bustling hub of great cafés, shops and restaurants.

You will not find any chain stores here.

MUSEUMS & SHOPPING

Blooming Gold THE SECRETS OF THE FLOWER CITY Until August 27, 2017

MUSEUM HAARLEM GROOT HEILIGLAND 47 | HAARLEM +31(0)23-5422427 | MUSEUMHAARLEM.NL The city of Haarlem was for centuries the epicenter of the international flower bulb industry. The city was renowned and admired the world over for its flourishing bulb commerce.

Curious foreign Monarchs crossed oceans to see it with their own eyes: blooming gold.

Museum Haarlem unravels the mysteries of the flower history of Haarlem.

CATHEDRALMUSEUM

TEYLERS MUSEUM

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SPAARNE 16 | HAARLEM +31(0)23-5160960 | TEYLERSMUSEUM.NL

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During the grand restoration of the Dutch Sagrada Familia the internationally known artist Jan Dibbets designed 16 stained glass windows. The church dedicated its crypt to the KathedraalMuseum with wonderful art treasures and an exhibition of works by Dibbets.

Tuesday-Friday 10-16:00 Saturday 11-14:30 Entrance € 4,- (€ 5,- during flower show)

Established in 1778, Teylers Museum was originally founded as a centre for contemporary art and science. The historic centre of the museum is the neoclassical Oval Room, which was built behind the house of Pieter Teyler van der Hulst, the so-called Foundation House.

Just as seventeenth-century Haarlem offered fertile soil in which an innovative urge expressed in art could grow and flourish, so today De Hallen Haarlem aims to provide a platform for developments in contemporary art, based on the same open and proactive attitude.

FRANS HALS MUSEUM

NIKKI PLESSEN

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In the early seventeenth century painting underwent a radical change, and the foundations for this were laid in Haarlem. The Frans Hals Museum’s collection, which encompasses the entire spectrum of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century painting, reflects this revolutionary change.

Jutka & Riska is a Dutch fashion label. They design and make their own collection in Amsterdam. In their shops they sell an eclectic mix of own design, hand-picked vintage and selected items of young designers. Curious about their unique items? Jutka & Riska is also based in Antwerp and Amsterdam.

It is Nikkie Plessen’s eye for detail which makes every NIKKIE collection strong, elegant and distinctly Dutch. Nikkie started designing a small fashion collection that reflected her personal feminine, sexy and edgy style. Right now NIKKIE is distributed and sold in over 15 countries.

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TULPOMANIA EXPERIENCE HAARLEM Inspired by the tulip mania that swept through Holland during the Dutch Golden Age, Haarlem Marketing has entered into a unique collaboration with Keukenhof, the Frans Hals Museum and the Jopen beer brewery. These four partners join forces to bring you the Tulip Mania experience tour, which tells visitors the fascinating story of the tulip mania that reached a fever pitch in the Golden Age. In Haarlem, the centre of the tulip trade, tulips were extremely popular in the 17th century. Their prices soared to spectacular heights and bulbs became

the object of unprecedented speculation.

As a result, some people made great profits whereas others experienced enormous losses.

A visit to the Jopen beer brewery walking tour through Haarlem’s inner city bring the Dutch Golden Age back to life.

In both the Frans Hals Museum and Keukenhof the visitors are treated to beautiful fresh flowers in addition to presentations on the 17th century tulip mania, the fascinating story of the speculative tulip trade.

TULIP MANIA In early 17th century Holland, tulips were an exclusive and particularly rare status symbol. The slow increase in the number of tulip bulbs relative to the great demand created a wild speculation in bulbs, a ‘tulip craze’ that saw prices explode to tens of thousands of euros per bulb. For the same amount you could have purchased an entire canal house. This speculative bubble burst abruptly, but the tulip trade survived.

Information: tulpomania.com. ■

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The Old Town

VOLENDAM VOLENDAM

Volendam is the most Volendam is the most remarkable picturesque remarkable picturesque fishing village just some fishing village just some 10-15 miles from Amster10-15 miles from Amsterdam. It dates from the dam. It dates from the era when the, now lake, era when the, now lake, IJsselmeer still was a IJsselmeer still was a part of the North Sea. part of the North Sea.

THE MOST REMARKABLE PICTURESQUE FISHING VILLAGE Volendam is the most remarkable picturesque fishing village just some 10-15 miles from Amsterdam. It dates from the era when the, now lake, IJsselmeer still was a part of the North Sea. In Volendam, if you’re lucky, you will see people in traditional costumes. As a result of its insulated location, the village preserved its character for six centuries, also because of the tough vitality of the fishermen.

The characteristic small houses, which together with the canals and the drawbridges form the most picturesque spots, present the visitor an atmosphere of geniality and romance.

HISTORY AND FAME The name Volendam stems from Volent-dam, which means as much as the finishing of a dam. Volendam is located on the site of the former (way back in 1357) harbour of the historic city of Edam. As Edam started a new harbour, the old one formed a new settlement, and got the name Volendam.

The population of the town grew only very slowly during those first centuries of its existence. In 1462 it only had 25 inhabitants, whereas today some 19,000.

Around 1875, Volendam became known as a town worth visiting by tourists, and was thusly immortalized by writers and artists. Volendam became written about both nationally and internatio-nally, and magazines published photographs of stalwart fishermen by the harbour, of the women in their graceful traditional dress and of children playing in front of picturesque houses. The rich and famous flocked to this humble fishing town, where it seemed as if time had stood still.

DREAM STYLE LINGERIE Edammerweg 8 – Volendam, phone (0299) 350184 Are you looking for lingerie for a special occasion, something modern, or just something that makes you feel comfortable? We offer you a wide and varied collection of lingerie, nightwear, children’s and gentleman’s underwear from several well-known brands in all price ranges.

The brands in our collection are, amongst others, Prima Donna, Marie Jo, Aubade, Simone Perele, Sapph, Triumph, Sloggi, Schiesser, Pastunette, Vive Maria, Pussy de Luxe, Cyell, Pill, and Lisca.

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Volendam became an artist’s paradise, with people in graceful traditional costumes, the wooden little houses built closely together against, protected from the sea by the sturdy dike; their interiors replete with statuettes of saints and the harbour crowded with hundreds of red-sailed ‘botters’ (fishing boats). Some elements of this are now of the past (the herring fishery was finished when the sea was closed off), but if you are curious about how the Volendam costume was worn and what the interiors of the houses looked like, do visit the Volendammer Museum to experience a little of the Volendam of yesteryear.

THE COSTUME The costumes of Volendam are worldrenowned. Around the entire world you can see portraits of people who have had themselves photographed in Volendam costume at the time of their visit to the place. The most famous part of the Dutch costume is of course the wooden shoes or “clogs”. The clog has gone a little bit out of fashion these days, but you can still occasionally see people walk around on them.

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GETTING THERE There are several ways to visit the town.

Probably the easiest way will be the booking of a daytrip by a tour operator. I’m sure the genitor of your hotel will be able to help you with this

WATERLAND Monnickendam, Marken, Broek in Waterland, Ilpendam, Katwoude, Overleek, Purmer, Watergang, Uitdam and Zuiderwoude are known as Waterland. Each one of these places has its own charm and a cultural and historical background that makes a visit very worth while. Enjoy the wellmaintained monuments that adorn the old cityscapes and village views. Nearly half of the entire surface area of Waterland consists of water (no less than 5000 hectares). The municipality thus provides considerable opportunities for water recreation; sailing on the Markermeer or IJsselmeer lakes and having a drink at one of the outdoor cafes in one of the picturesque villages or cities. If you would like to explore Waterland by boat, consider a whispering boat, motorboat, rowing boat

or canoe. Explore the best of Waterland on the water, between the reeds, with a gentle breeze for company. Waterland is also pre-eminently suitable for walking tours and bicycle rides.

The decor consists of open grass polders, peat rivers and ribbon development villages with colourful woorden houses and traditional Dutch farmhouses built in the shape of pyramids. All places in Waterland are in easy reach from Amsterdam, whether by car, public transport. ■

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Origin of Traditional Quality

Excellence on the IJsselmeer a benchmark for Volendam’s tradition and quality Paviljoen Smit-Bokkum is the home of an eel smoke-house since 1856, where the 5th generation of the Smit-Bokkum family daily smokes Holland’s best fish, preserving the ancient family recipe.

The Smit-Bokkum family restaurant next to the smokehouse serves home-smoked delicacies together with a selection of local traditional menus. Especially the famous home-smoked IJsselmeer eels daily draws a client base from all over the country.

Smit-Bokkum’s lovely terrace offers seats for over 100 guests. Seated here you can take in the magnificent views of the IJsselmeer and the Marinapark harbour.

TIP: A dinner or lunch at Smit-Bokkum can also be combined with a guided tour through the smoke-house and a visit to the Palingsoundmuseum above the restaurant.

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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.

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.

STEP BACK INTO THE SEVENTEENTH OR EIGHTEENTH CENTURY The Zaanse Schans offers a magnificent view of the surrounding landscape as it was before and after the industrial revolution. 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. 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 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.

RIVER CRUISES

The smaller, specialized museums such as the first Albert Heijn Grocery shop, the Bakery Museum ‘In de Gecroonde Duyvekater’ where traditional delicacies are sold, 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.

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.

TRADITIONAL DUTCH CRAFT There is no entrance fee for visiting the traditional Dutch workshops such as the Wooden Shoe Workshop where you can see the clog makers at work and the Cheese Farm where you can learn about the different stages of Cheese making. In craftcenter De Saense Lelie you will find an artist specialised in Delft Blue decoration, a diamond cutter and goldsmiths. But 52 amsterdamjournal.nl

that is not all, as other traditional crafts are also represented here, including a local oil painter and popular Assendelft art.

For a workshop making your own souvenir you can visit, Orse ket aan ‘t Glop. New! is “ Soap Works Zaanse Schans” on the Zeilenmakerspad number 4, next to the bakery museum. Zaandam has had a wonderful history of soapmaking, like the soap factory “The Eagle” in Wormerveer, we thought it was an addition to the Zaanse Schans to show the history. And generally show the history of hygiene and cleaning.

We also sell craft hand made soaps, cosmetics, perfumes and everything related to hygiene and cleaning. There is a mini workshop / museum space. Throughout the store there are magnificent museum pieces to admire.Opening times may vary, but generally they are open daily throughout the year.

Information Center 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.

SCHANSEND 7, 1509 AW ZAANDAM TEL +31 (0)75 681 00 00 E-MAIL: INFO@DEZAANSESCHANS.NL WWW.DEZAANSESCHANS.NL

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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.

CHEESE FARM THE CATHARINA HOEVE A MUST-SEE ATTRACTION AT THE ZAANSE SCHANS! ZEILENMAKERSPAD 5 | 1509 BZ ZAANDAM +31 (0)75 6215820 | WWW.CHEESEFARMS.COM OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR ROUND. FREE ENTRANCE.

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.

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.

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FOOD, DRINKS, NIGHTLIFE

FOOD DRINKS NIGHTLIFE

WHATEVER YOUR TASTE IS, AMSTERDAM HAS IT Amsterdam has all the nightlife you would expect. There are intimate restaurants, bars with or without live music, hip dance clubs, comedy clubs, and a casino. A complete list would fill a whole book, so we can only give you some recommendations here.

RESTAURANTS | CAFÉS As one might expect from a cosmopolitan city, Amsterdam not only offers the possibility of enjoying classical French cuisine, but since a few decades the city has also abounded in - sometimes surprisingly good - Greek, Italian, Moroccan, Turkish, Chinese, Korean and even Nepalese and Ethiopian restaurants. This fact has caused the extensive, daily public market in Albert Cuypstraat to adapt its range to the purchasing requirements of these restaurants. For a quick cheap lunchtime bite try the sandwich shops, the chips stands or herring stalls. Eating maatjes (‘mates’) herring is quite possibly the only important culinary tradition of our otherwise in this respect poorly endowed country. Amsterdam is also a city with many bars and cafés, some 1,500 in all.

Each of the areas mentioned below has something to offer, from friendly and

relaxed brown cafés, stylish grand cafés to crowded designer bars. The cafés and bars vary greatly and have their own special attraction: a wide range of beers, jenever (Dutch gin), live music, canal-side terraces, board games, pool tables or just good old fun.

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

COCKTAILS | DINNER The Venice of the North, Amsterdam’s attractions are considerable. Besides the famed red-light areas where windowshopping takes on a whole new meaning and the coffee bars that are more popular for their other wares, Amsterdam is also

home to hundreds of great bars and clubs: style bars, cocktail bars, bistros, restaurants and casinos, and the famous brown cafes where you can linger long over a beer and watch the people of Amsterdam go about their business. Once you’ve visited the museum quarter and taken a tour of the canals, you can hit the town. A night out in the many bars of Leidseplein or Rembrandtplein should see you into the small hours.

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

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BOURBON STREET

MULLIGANS

LEIDSEKRUISSTRAAT 6-8, +31 (0)20 - 62 33 440 WWW.BOURBONSTREET.NL

AMSTEL 100, +31 (0)20 - 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

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. SPUISTRAAT 291-293, Open: Mon. - Fri. 4pm - 1am +31 (0)20 620 30 74 Sat. & Sun. 2pm - 3am WWW.KANTJIL.NL Right in the heart of Amsterdam, you’ll find Kantjil & de Tijger: the place to be for those who are curious about Indonesian food.

Come and try our New Asian High Wine or indulge yourself in an Indonesian ‘Rijsttafel’ - a true feast for both the mouth and the eyes!

Open daily: Lunch: 12:00 - 16:30 Diner: 16:30 - 23:00

CHICAGO SOCIAL CLUB

PLAYERS

LEIDSEPLEIN 12, +31 (0)20 - 53 00 232 WWW.CHICAGOSOCIALCLUB.NL

KL. GARTMANPLANTSOEN 25, +31 (0)20 - 88 88 886 WWW.PLAYERSAMSTERDAM.NL

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

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

KANTJIL & DE TIJGER

NOORDWEST CAFÉ RESTAURANT NOORDERMARKT 42, +31 (0)20 - 624 36 89 WWW.RESTAURANTNOORDWEST.NL

AMSTERDAM JEWEL CRUISES SUPPERCLUB CRUISE SINGEL 235, +31 (0)20 - 440 21 385 WWW.AM STERDAMJEWELCRUISES.NL

RUYTERKADE PIER 4, +31 (0)20 - 62 67 078 WWW.SUPPERCLUB.COM

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.

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.

Well known in the heart of the famous Amsterdam Jordan area. Not only because of its gorgeous locatiown at the Noordermarkt, but also because of its spacious terrace, friendly staff, and extensive menu for lunch, dinner and drinks. For dinner, we serve a beautiful variety of meat, fish and vegetarian meals. Fresh local products bring our dishes to life. We follow the seasons and, as a result, our menu often changes to pleasantly surprise you on your next visit.

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be handed out to children in SOS Children’s Villages. We call this initiative ‘eat and share’.

Restaurant Blauw AMSTELVEENSEWEG 158-160 020 - 675 50 00 WWW.RESTAURANTBLAUW.NL/EN We invite you to enjoy the enormous diversity of the Indonesian kitchen in a warm, modern setting.

In our restaurants in Utrecht and Amsterdam we use pure ingredients to serve you tradition, with a range of flavors and preparation methods, but always with our own touch. Fish, vegetarian, or meat, a comprehensive rijsttafel of various rice-based dishes and side dishes, or a dish authentic to one of the many islands: come and enjoy the many flavors of Indonesia.

Kitchen Hours: Monday – Wednesday 6 pm - 10.00 pm Thursday & Friday 6 pm – 10.30 pm Saturday 5 pm – 10.30 pm Sunday 5 pm - 10 pm Book a table and come enjoy our delicious dishes!

Our restaurants in Amsterdam and Utrecht are both in the Indoweb top 50 restaurants in the Netherlands! Selamat Makan!

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THE HOUSE OF BOLS

SOPRANOS PIANOBAR

CLUB NL

PAULUS POTTERSTRAAT 14 +31 (0)20 5708575 WWW.HOUSEOFBOLS.COM

PAARDENSTRAAT 11-15, 020 -4288211 WWW.SOPRANOSPIANOBAR.NL

NIEUWEZIJDS VOORBURGWAL 169, 020 622 75 10, WWW.CLUBNL.NL

All Sopranos Events are listed here! No matter if you are in Amsterdam, Aruba, Curacao, St Martin or Miami, be sure you don’t miss our events…. Check it out!

Open: Mon- Thurs: 8pm - 2 am, Fri-Sat: 5pm -4 am, Sun: 8pm-4 am

Club NL is a sexy stylish house club in the centre of Amsterdam. Focusing on a sophisticated and complete nightclub experience. Great intimate atmosphere, superb national and international dj’s and -of course- great quality music.

Open 6 days a week from 23.00 till late.

The acclaimed House of Bols creates a completely new experience: an homage to the cocktail. The Art of Flavour: bring flavour to life. House of Bols takes visitors on a spectacular journey through the history of the world’s oldest distilled brand Bols, the art of distilling liqueurs and genever. You can also learn how to create delicious cocktails yourself.

Outstanding is the new ‘Art of Flavour’ experience. In three rooms flavours are visualized in a spectacular way. Every visitor will go through a unique flavour experience where you taste, feel, hear and see it come to life!

DOOR 74 REGULIERSDWARSSTRAAT 74I, 06 34045122, WWW.DOOR-74.COM Door 74 hid behind its door over 6 years ago, being the very first speak-easy style bar in the Benelux. In its existence it has been the highest national and international awarded Dutch bar, ever. The team of Door 74 is the most awarded in the country on a personal level, with several world championship winners working behind the bar. Door 74 takes reservations only on the same day via +31634045122, and is open 7 days per week, every week from 8 pm until 3 am weekdays and 8 pm until 4 am in the weekends. The atmosphere is relaxed and we do not serve food. Hope to see you at Door 74.”

PIANOBAR MAXIM LEIDSEKRUISSTRAAT 33 WWW.PIANOBARMAXIM.COM The Maxim Pianobar has the laid-back vibe of a piano bar in a place like New Orleans (or at least that’s how we imagine it to feel). While it’s true there are smarter venues in the city, shinier, chicer places, this one has its own low-ley energy, a sense of heart. Inside it’s a deep red boudoir sort of space, draped in velvet. There are thick burgundy curtains and lots of dark wooden furniture and – of course – there’s a piano, where every day of the week, from 9 pm till late, live music is played.

THE HARBOUR CLUB CRUQUIUSWEG 67, 020 - 767 0421, WW.THEHARBOURCLUB.NL A unique location in Amsterdam with international allure, a sparkling atmosphere and exceptionally great food. A blend of Miami, Barcelona and the Cote d’Azur: an industrial site, a former wine-terminal-turned fashionable chic. Where once the wine was bottled, bottles are now being opened. Be amazed by the immense space (2200m2), the ‘top notch styled ‘ interior, the 6 meter long fish display, the high art of cooking and the 16 meter long mural by Selwyn Senatori. The waterside restaurant is provided with free wifi, at less than a 5 minute drive from the A10 (also known as the beltway of Amsterdam), has 300 free parking spaces and docking places for boats.

MOMO BAR & LOUNGE STADHOUDERSKADE 25, 020 671 1222 Timeless, Cosmopolitan & Sparkling: MOMO is a culinary hotspot and popular meeting place for an (inter) national audience of visitors to the Fashion & Museum District, business and metropolitan crowd. Relax and enjoy spectacular food and amazing cocktails in a stylish setting, which is what makes MOMO already unique for six years.

XTRACOLD LOUNGE AND ICEBAR AMSTEL 194-196, 020 - 32 05 700 WWW.XTRACOLD.NL 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

NOMADS ROZENGRACHT 133-1, 020 - 34 46 401 WWW.NOMADS.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

SKYLOUNGE AMSTERDAM OOSTERDOKSSTRAAT 4 (NEXT TO CENTRAL STATION) 020 – 530 08 75 WWW.SKYLOUNGEAMSTERDAM.COM Each metropolis has a unique spot to discover the city from great height. Amsterdam has SkyLounge Amsterdam, an award winning roof-top lounge bar overlooking the capital. This is the place where locals and global travellers meet each other. SkyLounge Amsterdam offers you a panoramic view of Europe’s most energetic city, 365 days a year.

Open: Sun. - Thur. 11 am – 01 am Fri. & Sat. 11 am – 03 am

SUZY WONG: KORTE LEIDSEDWARSSTRAAT 45, 020 626 67 69, WWW.SUZY-WONG.NL Thirsty for some excellent drinks? Hungry for some tasty bites? This glamorous and sensuous cocktail lounge will take your breath away in a world of modern American, oriental and classic French elements while enjoying the most unique cocktails shaken by her personal cocktail shakers. Serving the greatest cocktails and Asian/American snacks up until closing time, Open Wednesday through Sunday starting at 18.00 with every day a different DJ providing a unique experience not to found elsewhere in Amsterdam.

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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 Fri & Sun: 3pm – 2am, Sat: 2pm – 2am Oudezijds Achterburgwal 97

BANANEN BAR & CLUB

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

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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

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DRINKS & CLUBS & NIGHTLIFE IN RED LIGHT

red light Thaise Snackbar Bird Zeedijk 77-I, (020) 4206289 www.thai-bird.nl

Getto Warmoesstraat 51-B, (020) 4215151 www.getto.nl

Golden Palm Bar NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Dam 9, (020) 5549111

Bubbles & Wines Wine & Champagnebar Nes 37, (020) 4223318 www.bubblesandwines.com

Stadscafé Heffer Oudebrugsteeg 7, (020) 4284488 www.heffer.nl

Winston Belushi’s Bar Warmoesstraat 129, (020) 6231380 www.winston.nl/bar

In ‘t Aepjen Zeedijk 1, (020) 6268401

Gasthuys Grimburgwal 7-HS, (020) 6248230 www.gasthuys.nl

Café Van Kerkwijk Nes 41, (020) 626 1259 www.caferestaurantvankerkwijk.nl The Grasshopper Oudebrugsteeg 16, (020) 4287224 www.thegrasshopper.nl Café Katoen Oude Turfmarkt 153, (020) 6262635 Bierfabriek Rokin 75, (020) 5289910 www.bierfabriek.com Mata Hari Oudezijds Achterburgwal 22, (020) 2050919 www.matahari-amsterdam.nl Rokin 89, (020) 4274657 www.thetara.com/nld Café de Dam Damstraat 4, (020) 6245331 Casa Rosso Oudezijds Achterburgwal 106-108 (020) 6278954 www.casarosso.nl Club San Francisco Zeedijk 40 Het Elfde Gebod Zeedijk 5, +31 6 39764685

Hunters Warmoesstraat 24, (020) 428 8291 www.hunters-coffeeshop.com Freddy’s Bar Hotel De l’Europe Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2-14, (020) 531 17 77 www.leurope.nl/freddys-bar Bananenbar Oudezijds Achterburgwal 37, (020) 627 8954

Cafe De Stoof Oudezijds Achterburgwal 114, www.destoofamsterdam.nl ‘t Arendsnest Herengracht 90, (020) 4212057 www.arendsnest.nl Lime Zeedijk 104, (020) 6393020

Old Sailor Oudezijds Achterburgwal 39-A, (020) 6247739

Cafe Euro Pub Dam 3-7, (020) 888 88 82 www.amsterdam-dam.com

Queen’s Head Zeedijk 20, (020) 4202475 www.queenshead.nl

Café Verhoeff Zeedijk 12, (020) 6222297 www.cafeverhoeff.nl

Poco Loco Nieuwmarkt 24, (020) 6242937 www.diningcity.nl/pocoloco

Café Corso Oudezijds Achterburgwal 26, (020) 6244120

Café de Buurvrouw Sint Pieterspoortsteeg 29-1, (020) 6259654 www.debuurvrouw.nl Café Excalibur Oudezijds Achterburgwal 48, (020) 6268353 www.cafeexcalibur.flexnet.nl

Cafe Dijk 120 Zeedijk 120, (020) 6247107

Cafe Lef Zeedijk 23- 25, (020) 6243141 www.cafelef.nl

Cafe ‘t Mandje Zeedijk 63, (020) 6225375 www.cafetmandje.nl

Café de Zeepost Prins Hendrikkade 88, 06 25042484

Café Zilt Zeedijk 49, (020) 4215416 www.cafezilt.nl

Café de Pul Oudezijds Achterburgwal 116-I BG, (020) 6266343

De Barderij Zeedijk 14, (020) 4205132

Pleinzicht Borneostraat 112, (020) 694 1359

Café de Kletskop Zeedijk 10, (020) 6225728 http://kletskoppers.hyves.nl

Man To Man Spuistraat 21, (020) 62 58 797

Het Pleidooi Oudebrugsteeg 8, (020) 625 4800 www.heffer.nl Cafe Wiener Lange Niezel 8, (020) 6245809

Majestic Dam 3-7, (020) 888 8883 www.amsterdam-dam.com Coffeeshop Rusland Rusland 16-I, (020) 6279468 De Deugniet Oude Burgsteeg 12, (020) 428 4488

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‘EUROPE’S MOST ‘BADASS’ & ROCK ’N ROLL HOTEL ROOM. THE NEW MANCAVE IS BORN For those who want to experience the real VIP feeling The Student Hotel created the ‘Playroom’. A boutique-styled hotel room that has enough space and facilities to go wild.

The private and super-sized loft that’s 101 squared meters big features 2 kingsize and 1 queen size bed, 2 luxurious bathrooms, a 75’’ flat screen HD TV with playstation 4, a personal bar and kitchen, a 1.2m vintage disco ball and dance pole. The special room offers enough privacy and space to bring your whole entourage and build a party to remember.

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Culinary Culinary trip trip around around the the world world AAculinary culinarytrip triparound aroundthe theworld worldwith withDe DeBazaar BazaarininBeverwijk.

Beverwijk.From Frombottomless bottomlessbowls bowlsfull fullofof olives olivesand andherbs herbstotounique uniquesnacks. snacks.From FromThai Thaibasil basiltotoPom Pomrolls. rolls.AAtrue truefoodie foodieparadise! paradise!

Four Fourwomen womenroll rollout outdough doughonona around roundbaking bakingsheet sheetinin one onefluid fluidmotion. motion.The The“pancakes” “pancakes”are arethen thenstuffed stuffed with withspinach, spinach,chicken, chicken,minced mincedbeef, beef,potato potatoororcheese. cheese.

Then Thenthey theyare arefolded foldedand andturned turnedover, over,creating creatinga a Gözleme, Gözleme,a atraditional traditionalTurkish Turkishdish. dish.And Andeverything everythingis is made madefresh freshatatthe thestall. stall.

From FromAmsterdam Amsterdamcafé cafétotosouk souk AtAtDeDeBazaar BazaarininBeverwijk Beverwijkyou yousuddenly suddenlyimagine imagine yourself yourselfonona atrip triptotothe theMiddle Middleand andFar FarEast.

East.The Thescent scent ofofherbs herbsthat thatwafts waftsacross acrossthe thebiggest biggestindoor indoor foodmarket foodmarketofofthe theNetherlands Netherlandsis isreminiscent reminiscentofof Moroccan Moroccansouks. souks.The Thestalls stallsdisplay displaydozens dozensofofvarieties varieties ofofolives, olives,wine wineleaves leavesstuffed stuffedwith withrice, rice,date datebread breadand and couscous couscoussalad. salad.The Thescents scentsand andcolours coloursinundate inundatethe the senses, senses,and andyou youliterally literallysee seeallallkinds kindsofofpeople: people:foodies, foodies, hipsters, hipsters,families, families,everyone everyonecomes comeshere. here.And Andthe the market marketsellers sellersare arehappy happyforforyou youtotohave havea ataste tasteofof anything! anything!

Opposite Oppositethe theOosterse OosterseMarket Marketyou youwill willfind findthe theFood Food Court.

Court.Long Longrows rowsofoftables tablesand andchairs chairswith withnumerous numerous eateries. eateries.For Forexample exampleChinese Chinesefood, food,Japanese Japanesefood, food, Italian Italianfood, food,Surinamese Surinamesefood foodand andAfghan Afghanfood. food.The The owners ownersare areproud proudand andhappy happytotoexplain explaintheir theirdishes. dishes.

You Youcan canalso alsobuy buyLebanese Lebanesebaklava, baklava,which whichis isa alotlotless less sweet sweetthan thanTurkish Turkishbaklava baklavaand andhas hasdelicious deliciouspieces piecesofof nut nutininit.it.

On Onthe theZwarte ZwarteMarkt Markt(Black (BlackMarket) Market)you youwill willfind findfood food that thatis ismore moreEuropean.

European.Spanish Spanishchurros, churros,Italian Italian

sausages, sausages,smoked smokedeel, eel,Dutch Dutchpoffertjes poffertjes(mini (minipancakes) pancakes) and andFlemish Flemishfries. fries.And AndforforAsian Asiancuisine cuisineyou youcan canvisit visitthe the Amazing AmazingOriental Orientalsupermarket supermarketwhere whereyou youcan cantruly trulyfind find everything everythingyou youcould couldwish wishfor. for.You Youare arebound boundtotogogo home homewith withyour yourbags bagsfilled filledtotothe thebrim. brim.

Colourful Colourfulmarket market DeDeBazaar Bazaarbegan beganasasZwarte ZwarteMarkt Markt(Black (BlackMarket) Market)inin1980 1980 and andgrew grewinto intoa amarket marketthat thatoffers offersa ahuge hugevariety varietyofof products. products.InInaddition additiontotofood, food,you youwill willalso alsofind findbarbers, barbers, hairdressers, hairdressers,a acar carboot bootmarket marketand andaccessories. accessories.For Forgold gold jewellery, jewellery,visit visitGoudsouk.

Goudsouk.2222jewellers jewellersunder underone oneroof rooffull full ofoftwinkling twinklinglights. lights.It Itis isthe theworld’s world’ssecond secondlargest largestgold gold souk. souk.InInHal Hal21, 21,the thefashion-conscious fashion-consciouscan canwander wander amongst amongstracks racksfull fullofofdesigner designerclothes clothesand andaccessories accessories with with2020toto80% 80%off, off,including includingVersace Versaceand andGuess, Guess,oror they theycan canhave havea alook lookatatother otherclothing clothingshops. shops.With With clothes clothesand andaccessories accessoriesdisplayed displayedover over3200 3200m²m²ofoffloor floor space, space,there theretruly trulyis issomething somethingforforeveryone. everyone.

Open Openevery everySaturday Saturdayand andSunday Sunday Free Freeentry entry Also Alsoopen openat: at: Easter, Easter,April April16th 16thand and17th 17th Ascension AscensionDay, Day,May May25th 25th Friday, Friday,May May26th 26th

De DeBazaar, Bazaar,Ringvaartweg Ringvaartweg30, 30,Beverwijk, Beverwijk,0251-26 0251-2626 2626, 26,debazaar.nl debazaar.nl