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A hearty welcome to Amsterdam, our capital and largest city and the financial and cultural centre of The Netherlands. Amsterdam has more then 10 million visitors a year and with reason! Amsterdam has so much to offer. There are the canals, full of character in every kind of weather. You can take a canal cruise boat and view the seventeenth century houses from the water, or just take a walk.

Then there are the museums (page 46-48) , Amsterdam is the place to be for Rembrandts, Van Goghs and modern art. The theatres (Carre, Stadsschouwburg) present shows mainly in Dutch, off course there are shows with English surtitles (Projected English translation), Toneelgroep Amsterdam provides shows with English surtitles mostly in the Stadsschouwburg. Opera and Ballet and classical concerts in The Concertgebouw are universal languages (see pages 36 until 43).

This Season Events: The Holland Festival from 3 till 25 of june, since 1947 the leading international performing arts festival in the Netherlands, offers a mix of 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 (page 8)

The Grachtenfestival form 11 till 20 august 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.(pag 43) For the Kids, you travel to the nearby town of Utrecht by train or car (30 minutes) to see: Harry Potter: The Exhibition in CineMec, Leidsche Rijn. (page 44) Shopping; For Arts and Antiques you go to the Spiegelkwartier (page 28-35). The P.C. Hooftstraat (Museum Quarter) and The Nine Streets are rich shopping grounds for fashion, Dutch Design and Luxury Shopping pages 16-25), jewellery and antiques, visit for luxury shopping the Museum Quarter, 9 streets, Utrechtsestraat and the Jordaan. When it comes to food and drink, Amsterdam offers the wide range you would expect of a big city: from little fast food stalls to Michelin-star.

Enjoy your stay in Amsterdam The Editor

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CITY OF AMSTERDAM Where to begin?

By Dorien ter veld. 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 we have divided the city into nine easy-reference areas for you. In the one area you will mainly find the authentic Amsterdam with its real brown pubs (the Jordaan), in the next area you will find the most important art collections of the Netherlands Museum Quarter, large shops or on the contrary unusual specialist shops Centre, 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). See map on page 64-65.

OLD TOWN Anyone who has been in Amsterdam, will get inevitable questions about the Red Light district. In the Netherlands prostitution is legal. 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’.

CITY CENTRE A five-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station, you will get to Dam Square. Here you will find the Palace and the 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.

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!)

REMBRANDTPLEIN Eating, drinking and dancing you do around Rembrandtplein.

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.

JORDAAN Enjoying authentic Amsterdam in a relaxed way that is what you do in the Jordaan. Inthe 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!

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

9 STRAATJES Not far behind Dam Square, between the well-known ring of canals, you will find nine small streets full of small specialist shops, bou­ tiques 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.

FASHION & MUSEUM DISTRICT 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.

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.

THE DOCKLANDS In the past fifty years Amsterdam’s harbour activities have moved to the west of the city. As a result space to live opened up along the IJ lake. The architecture is striking and interesting, it is the architecture of Amsterdam in the future. ■

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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

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.

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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.

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.

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 theatre-making Robert Lepage transports the audience to his childhood in the Québec City of the 1960s. Lepage’s theatre is intimate, melancholic, and moving.

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.

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Dennis Diem approaches fashion as an exercise in craftsmanship. So much so, that handcrafted clothes made with traditional methods have become his signature. Indeed, he made a detailed study Marie Antoinette’s original corsets before starting to handcraft his own corsets.

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Dutch Design

CREATED ON DUTCH SOIL In the twentieth century, Dutch design has evolved. Besides, for instance, architecture and modern dance, design has become another area where the Netherlands excels internationally. As a result, current Dutch graphic design, fashion design, product design, interior design and furniture design are in the spotlight. From the lingerie of Marlies Dekkers, to the costumes of the Harry Potter movies and the interior pieces of Marcel Wanders; they have all been created on Dutch soil.

TYPICAL DUTCH DESIGN Dutch design is characterised by simplicity and clarity. It is often described using terms such as down-to-earthness, sense of humour and perspective and surprising, smart design. These characteristics are the result of creativity in an open, tolerant society. Functionalism has long been the leading ideology behind Dutch design and worked well with the Calvinist attitude of the Dutch. At the start of the twentieth century, the Netherlands became famous by the works of the members of ‘De Stijl’ artistic movement, with artists such as Mondrian and Rietveld. In the nineties, a new artistic trend developed. Functionality of the product no longer came first; the concept behind the design took centre stage. Design became less of an artisanal and more of an artistic discipline. As part of this international trend, the emphasis shifted more towards artistic aspects such as concept and originality and away from production and user requirements. In the process, designers such as Tord Boontje and Viktor & Rolf shift with ease between commercial and artistic considerations. In this sense, Dutch design is at the forefront.

AMSTERDAM From designer shopping to a glamorous fashion week, Amsterdam has a fashionable centre just waiting to be discovered. Amsterdam is a source of inspiration for stylish individuals. Even if your budget prevents you from shopping for exclusive high-end designs, there are plenty of more affordable ways to soak up Amsterdam’s fashionable vibe.

A lot of the Dutch Designers have choosen Amsterdam, in the Fashion & Museum district you will find the Dutch Designers: Fred de la Bretonière, Pauw and The People of the Labyrinths. When you are interested in Haute Couture visit the designers Mart Visser en Frans Molenaar.

You will find other Dutch Designers throughout of Amsterdam like the international well known Designers Viktor & Rolf , Mart Visser, Jan Jansen Shoes, Tony Cohen, Monique Collignon and Marlies Dekkers, young talented designers such as Edwin Oudshoorn, Dennis Diem and Dorhout Mees are also Amsterdam-based fashion houses. Dutch brands: G-Star RAW, Claudia Strater, Gaastra, Gsus Industries, Scotch & Soda and Supertrash. ■ CINQ - 11

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Monique Collignon is a strong Dutch (Haute) Couture brand, with the potential to conquer the world. The mission: Empowering women. Each unique design, is recognizable by its elegant confident feminine cut, is eye-catching, stylish and never out of fashion. Features fitted to the woman who likes to wear Collignon. It gives a woman power in all her facets. Now showing her accessories.

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Dutch Design

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Coster Diamonds 176 year Paulus Potterstraat 2 | 020 305 5555 www.costerdiamonds.com The most trusted diamond factory and diamond jewelry retailer in the world. Coster Diamonds has been the worlds most well known diamond factory in Europe. 350.000 people a year visit us to see the craft of diamond cutting during a free tour given in their own Located in the heart of Amsterdam, between the Rijksmuseum and the Vincent van Gogh museum, our 4 monumental buildings offer visitors a look into the wonderful and mystical world of diamonds.

Pig&Hen www.pigandhen.nl Pig&Hen Dutch accessoire brand founded in 2013 designs and produces handmade bracelets for men.

Every piece is made from authentic ship rope and stainless steel shackles.

Their bracelets are handmade in Amsterdam, by using authentic ship rope we carry on the Dutch legacy. They are meant to survive a lifetime, are stronger than steel and will age like your wrinkled face.

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— MARLIES DEKKERS marlies|dekkers store Berenstraat 18, 1016 GH, amsterdam 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 without a doubt. In the marlies|dekkers store in the 9 streets you will find all our lingerie designs.

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BUDDHA TO BUDDHA WWW.BUDDHATOBUDDHA.COM

Since the creation of Buddha to Buddha in 1997, the jewellery brand is inspired by the Buddha way of life; a world where consciousness, love and joy prevails.

Buddha to Buddha is an Amsterdam based lifestyle brand, known worldwide for it’s outstanding bold unisex and timeless jewellery designs made from 925 sterling silver. Buddha to Buddha jewellery is created by hand, by the world’s best craftsmen on Bali, Indonesia.

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Marlies Dekkers is a famous Dutch lingerie designer. She has achieved international success with her lingerie designs. As the pioneer of the trend ‘innerwear as outerwear’ Marlies Dekkers has proven her versatility without a doubt. Her designs are seen nationally and internationally as trendsetting, innovative and pioneering. Marlies Dekkers has changed the world of lingerie for good with her inspiring designs and personal philosophy. All her designs are inspired by her own vision on life, and she wants to give women more self confidence.

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Luxury

Shopping

FOR THOSE WITH AN EXCLUSIVE TASTE

The city has an wide selection of luxury shops, ranging from designer fashion houses to uniquboutiques and custom-made items you won’t find anywhere else. Part of the charm of the exclusive shopping experience in Amsterdam is the lovely neighbourhoods you’ll discover along the way. Amsterdam has two gorgeous department stores with a variety of luxurious goods under one roof. Magna Plaza behind the Royal palace and an the edge of Dam Square, de Bijenkorf will keep you entertained for hours.

The selection extends from fashion, handbags and shoes to housewares, luggage and electronics. On the ground floor, there are a number of luxury ‘shop-in-shops’ like Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Gucci.

MUSEUM DISTRICT Most people visiting Amsterdam come to this area on the south side of the city centre for one thing only: the three biggest museums of the city that gave the neighbourhood its name. True, the Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum and Van Gogh Museum are definitely worth visiting for lovers of the great arts. However, apart from these three fabulous museums, this area has much more to offer. This is the place for the high end, most luxurious shopping streets of the country.

How to get to the Museum District By tram: Tram lines 2, 3, 5, 12, 16 and 24 will get you to the Fashion & Museum District.

By water: The Canal Bus, a hop-on/hop-off canal boat line, stops on the Singelgracht, just across the Stadhouderskade from the northern entrance to the Vondelpark.■ P.C. HOOFTSTRAAT Named for the 17th-century poet and playwright Pieter Cornelisz Hooft, the P.C. Hooftstraat has been an exclusive shopping destination since the 1970s. Located at the Fashion&Museum district, this street is your first stop for big-name designers like Flippa K, Chanel, Hugo Boss, D&G, MaxMara, Ralph Lauren, Hermes, Gucci and more.

VAN BAERLESTRAAT When you’ve had your fill of the P.C. Hooftstraat, wander over to the Van Baerlestraat.

Here you’ll a number of renowned Dutch fashion designers like Pauw, The People of the Labyrinths and Fred de la Bretonière which is known for its functional yet ele-

gant boots and handbags. If you’re looking for a bit of extra pampering, schedule an appointment at the Soap Treatment Store for a facial , manicure or massage.

WILLEMSPARKWEG From the Van Baerlestraat, head deeper into Amsterdam Zuid down the lovely Willemsparkweg. Visit Oog in Oog for designer (sun)glasses, get a suit made to measure at Suitsupply or try on an elegant dress at Thalian. Lovers of distinctive furniture and lighting head to Edha Interieur, while the best dressed dogs get their fashion fix at Vovnjau. The Willemsparkweg also has a variety of tempting cafés and restaurants.

CORNELIS SCHUYTSTRAAT Halfway down the Willemsparkweg you’ll cross the Cornelis Schuytstraat – the perfect place to put together a complete new outfit. Step inside French Connection for the best in British design. Admire the designer shoes at Shoebaloo or Manwood, and then find the perfect earrings or watch at one of the many jewellers on the street.

BEETHOVENSTRAAT A few blocks from the Cornelis Schuytstraat, the Beethovenstraat hides a number of treasures in this fairly compact shopping street. Here you’ll find popular Dutch designers like Pauw or Claudia Sträter, as well as a number of jewellers and specialty shops. Sterre & Tijl has gorgeous furniture, toys and clothes for babies and infants, while The CINQ - 17

English Hatter offers a selection of hats for the distinguished gentleman. If your taste in luxury extends to food, stop by Huize van Wely for amazing chocolate bonbons or sample the delectable cheeses at Tromp.

UTRECHTSESTRAAT In the heart of the city centre, the Utrechtsestraat starts at the Rembrandtplein and crosses Amsterdam’s most famous canals.

The street has a mix of shops, but gets more luxurious with each passing year. First Marc by Marc Jacobs is at Utrechtsestraat 120.

You’ll find designer fashion at Centre Neuf and Angel Basics, while Zwartjes van 1883 sells well-made leather shoes that will last a lifetime. For contemporary interior design, visit Mobilia.

9 STRAATJES Not far behind Dam Square, between the well-known ring of canals, you will find nine small streets full of small specialist shops, bou­ tiques 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.

EXCLUSIVE SHOPPING CENTERS Shoppingcenter Kalvertoren is situated in the centre of historic Amsterdam, in the triangle of the Kalverstraat, the most famous shopping Street of the Netherlands famous Muntplein. The shopping centre that spreads over three levels has three entrances all leading to the impressive atrium of the to wer. It is the spectacular modern architecture combined with

historic elements that makes a visit worthwhile even if you do not intend to shop. There are numerous attractive places for drinks, coffee, snacks or have a complete lunch. One of those places, Blue food, in the top of the tower, offers drinks and a spectacular and amazing 360 degrees view over Amsterdam.

Magna Plaza is an indoor shopping centre located in a historical building behind the Royal Palace. Built at the end of the 19th century, this former post office is now an exclusive shopping destination with more than 20 stores plus a new exhibition space spread over four floors.

From clothes and shoes to jewellery and hair salons, Magna Plaza has an excellent variety of shops. Just a few of the brands you’ll find here include Mango, Swarovski, gsus and Lacoste. When it’s time for a break, you can stop at Grand Café Ovidius for a sandwich or cup of coffee. Magna Plaza is worth a visit just for the neo-Gothic architecture and impressive interior – combining classical grandeur with a modern shopping experience.

DIAMONDS ARE A GIRLS BEST FRIEND… As one of Europe’s diamond capitals, Amsterdam is the ideal place to shop for jewellery. It’s true that you can buy loose diamonds here, but you might prefer jewels you can wear out of the store! For the inside scoop on the diamond industry plus an opportunity to shop, pay a visit to Gassan or Coster Diamonds.

You’ll find a number of small specialty jewellers on the shopping streets listed above, but for big names like Bvlgari, Cartier or Tiffany & Co, head straight to the P.C. Hooftstraat. ■

Major Brands IN AMSTERDAM

There are numerous international flagship stores of major brands in Amsterdam, we will list some of them for you. Lose yourself for more than one day ANNE FONTAINE PC HOOFTSTRAAT 92 AGENT PROVOCATEUR PC HOOFTSTRAAT 98 AMERICAN VINTAGE VAN BAERLESTRAAT 18 AZZURRO PC HOOFTSTRAAT 122, 127 & 142A BALLY PC HOOFTSTRAAT 64 BLUE BLOOD PC HOOFTSTRAAT 142 BRUNELLO CUCINELLI PC HOOFTSTRAAT 99 BURBERRY PC HOOFTSTRAAT 48 & 50 BVLGARI PC HOOFTSTRAAT 73 CALVIN KLEIN PC HOOFTSTRAAT 105 CANALI PC HOOFTSTRAAT 60 CARTIER PC HOOFTSTRAAT 132 - 134 CAROLINE BISS PC HOOFTSTRAAT 113 CHANEL PC HOOFTSTRAAT 66 - 68 CHOPARD PC HOOFTSTRAAT 53 CHRISTIAAN VD KLAAUW REESTRAAT 3 & ROKIN 1-5 CHUCH’S PC HOOFTSTRAAT 112 CLAUDIA STRATER PC HOOFTSTRAAT 130 COSMIC COWBOYS PC HOOFTSTRAAT 47 CORNELIANI PC HOOFTSTRAAT 70 DIESEL PC HOOFTSTRAAT 119 DIOR PC HOOFTSTRAAT 100 DOLCE & GABBANA PC HOOFTSTRAAT 106 & 124 ESCADA PC HOOFTSTRAAT 43 EMPORIO ARMANI PC HOOFTSTRAAT 39 -41 ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA PC HOOFTSTRAAT 76 FILIPPA K PC HOOFTSTRAAT 129 LEIDSESTRAAT 53 & WOLVENSTRAAT 6 FLORIS V BOMMEL STORE SINGEL 439 - 441 FOREVER FLAWLESS PC HOOFTSTRAAT 116 FRED DE LA BRETONIERE VAN BAERLESTRAAT 34 & UTRECHTSESTRAAT 77 18 - CINQ

G-STAR PC HOOFTSTRAAT 24 -28 GUCCI PC HOOFTSTRAAT 56 - 58 HACKETT LONDON PC HOOFDSTRAAT 117 HERMES PC HOOFTSTRAAT 97 HUGO BOSS PC HOOFTSTRAAT 118, 120 & 140 ICEBERG PC HOOFTSTRAAT 126 IKKS WOMEN AND MEN PC HOOFTSTRAAT 37 & 54 IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN (49) PC HOOFTSTRAAT 49 - 51 JAEGER-LECOULTRE PC HOOFTSTRAAT 102 JIMMY CHOO PC HOOFTSTRAAT 62 KAREN MILLEN PC HOOFTSTRAAT 71 LA PERLA PC HOOFDSTRAAT 55 LAUREL PC HOOFTSTRAAT 113 LACOSTE PC HOOFTSTRAAT 42 LIO JU PC HOOFTSTRAAT 95 LONGCHAMP PC HOOFTSTRAAT 69 LOUIS VUITTON PC HOOFTSTRAAT 65 - 67 MASSIMO DUTTI PC HOOFTSTRAAT 131 - 133 MARCCAIN PC HOOFTSTRAAT 126 MARCIANO GUESS PC HOOFTSTRAAT 82 MARINA RINALDI PC HOOFTSTRAAT 115 MARLIES DEKKERS BERENSTRAAT 18 MARLIES DEKKERS CORELLISTRAAT 27 MAXMARA PC HOOFTSTRAAT 110 MCGREGOR PC HOOFTSTRAAT 114 MICHAEL KORS PC HOOFTSTRAAT 111 MONTBLANC PC HOOFTSTRAAT 57 MONCLER PC HOOFTSTRAAT 90 MULBERRY PC HOOFTSTRAAT 46 NESPRESSO PC HOOFTSTRAAT 128

NIKKIE BRAND STORE AMSTERDAM 1 PC HOOFTSTRAAT 34 NIKKIE BRAND STORE AMSTERDAM 2 CORNELIS SCHUYTSTRAAT (WILLEMSPARKWEG 175 OGER PC HOOFTSTRAAT 75 - 81 PAUL SMITH PC HOOFTSTRAAT 136 PHILIPP PLEIN PC HOOFTSTRAAT 85 PRADA PC HOOFTSTRAAT 63 PROFUOMO PC HOOFTSTRAAT 30 RALPH LAUREN PC HOOFTSTRAAT 89 SALVATORE FERRAGAMO PC HOOFTSTRAAT 59 SHOEBALOO PC HOOFTSTRAAT 80 SKINS COSMETICS RUNSTRAAT 11 SKINS COSMETICS VAN BAERLESTRAAT 27 SUPERTRASH PC HOOFTSTRAAT 31 TASCHEN PC HOOFTSTRAAT 44 TESLA MOTORS PC HOOFTSTRAAT 29 THE KOOPLES PC HOOFTSTRAAT 104 THE SOCIETY SHOP VAN BAERLESTRAAT 20 THE STORIES STORE HEILIGEWEG 26-28 TIFFANY & CO. PC HOOFTSTRAAT 86 - 88 TOD’S PC HOOFTSTRAAT 74 TOMMY HILFIGER PC HOOFTSTRAAT 101 + 103 TONY COHEN’S FLAGSHIP STORE HUIDENSTRAAT 28 TOURBILLON PC HOOFTSTRAAT 72 TRUSSARDI PC HOOFTSTRAAT 35 U-BOAT - CITY DIAMONDS KALVERSTRAAT 51 VALENTINO PC HOOFTSTRAAT 121 VIRTU - SCHAAP & CITROEN PC HOOFTSTRAAT 51 WOLFORD PC HOOFTSTRAAT 83 ZADIG & VOLTAIRE PC HOOFTSTRAAT 78

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It’s as if the Rising Sun were boiling over with ice. As if the rigour of the Far East had collided with foaming northern geysers For this capsule collection, Marina Rinaldi has gone for layers, flashes of colour, geometric shapes gently softened bydiagonal lines, and exquisite materials.All are brought together with the light and ironic touch of accessories inspired as much by Japan as by the animals of the North Sea. MARINA RINALDI AMSTERDAM, P.C. HOOFTSTRAAT 115, 1071 BS AMSTERDAM, 020-6798113 WWW.MARINARINALDI.COM CINQ - 19

Luxury shopping THE NINE STREETS

Beadies Huidenstraat 6 www.beadies.com (Shopping online is possible!)

Handmade jewellery that are real eye-catchers. Beautiful beads, charms and semi-precious stones from all over the world of which you can design your own perfect piece of jewelry, special requests can be made by the employees in the store. You can also sit down and make jewelry yourself in the back of the store. Fashionable, upto- date, trendy designs. Colorfull, Ibiza style.

SQUALE 1521 Amsterdam Watch Company Reestraat 3 | +31 (0)20 389 27 89, www.awco.nl Special Edition Squale watch

by Amsterdam Watch Company Amsterdam Watch Company brings a Special Edition of the Squale Squale 1521. The Military by AWco. As the only official representative of Squale professional Diving Watches in the Netherlands has been jointly developed a numbered and limited model.

The design of the Squale Military, Amsterdam Watch Company with one eye looked at the watches especially for the divers ‘Bundeswehr’ were created. Vintage diving watches designed for military purposes are popular among enthusiasts. So why not release their own Military Special Edition? On a beautiful and classic dive watch model Squale 1521.

The dial is specially made for AWco and has the words ‘Military’. The chosen material is luminous Super LumiNova with code “C3” which stands for light yellow and a 100% light intensity. The bezel is not provided with a minute marker just like the original Bundeswehr watches.

The 40 pieces are sold with a special package in which a patch and find a Cap are. The back cover gets an engraving of ‘Special Edition’ which obviously limited the number listed.

shoe{diction Oude spiegelstraat 3 | 1016 BM Amsterdam +31 (0)20 4233888 | info@shoediction.nl www.shoediction.nl At Shoediction you will find the cream of the crop in footwear: Missoni but also Kenzo, Etro, Giambattista Valli and more, all available in sizes 35 to 41. Besides offering a variety of stunning models, Shoe{diction also carries a carefully chosen selection of silk scarves and leather handbags. “Our philosophy is to offer clients items they aren’t likely to encounter elsewhere. You will not find two of the same products at our shop.

Though small, the interior, much like its collections, exudes elegance and timeless style with a hearty dose of Italian sophistication. The space was architecturally designed to be open and modern, yet the use of warm colours and natural materials incorporated into the decor manage to make visitors immediately feel at home.

When shopping at Shoediction you will probably take one or two new items home with you. Are you curious? Take a look at our webshop shoediction.nl or visit us.

Enough reasons to indulge not only your feet, but also your senses and spirits!

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SKINS COSMETICS Runstraat 11 | Amsterdam Van Baerlestraat 27 Conservatorium hotel +31 (0)20-5286922 | www.skins.nl Skins Cosmetics is the premium address for excellent service and internationally renowned niche cosmetics.

We welcome you to discover our handpicked collection of perfumes, skincare and make up: Creed, Diptyque, Aesop, Laura Mercier, Escentricu Molecules, Le Labo Fragances, Frederique Malle, Ren Skincare, By Kilian.

City Diamonds Unique and exclusive handmade jewellery Kalverstraat 51 | +31 (0)20 6256121 | city-diamonds.nl Located right in the heart of Amsterdam City Center, City Diamonds was founded in 1985. We design, manufacture and sell diamond jewelry and we are representative of various international well-known watch brands. Our family has been cutting and polishing diamonds for generations. Loose diamonds are our specialty. We can offer you various shapes, colors and qualities at best possible prices, always accompanied by international certificates.

Unique, handmade ring of 18krt. white gold set with a natural black diamond of 3.16crt. and 64 brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.50crt. of the finest quality.

Sales price € 5.950,We are looking forward to welcome you.

Visiting hours:

Mon 11:00 – 18:00 Tue 10:00 – 18:00 | Wed 10:00 – 18:00 Thu 10:00 – 21:00 | Fri 10:00 – 18:00 Sat 10:00 – 18:00 | Sun 12:00 – 18:00

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LIVE FULL THROTTLE This new Maverick features a big caliber chrono movement, a black sandwich dial with luminous green indexes and an interchangeable cognac vintage leather strap.

Cut loose, be bold and let the good times roll.

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DIFFERENT SHAPES, COLOURS & QUALITY

Years of family practice is the added value at City Diamonds Amsterdam is known as diamond city for more than 400 years. Each year, millions of people are captured by the glistening diamonds on show at the diamond houses of Amsterdam. City Diamonds, at Kalverstraat 51, brings diamonds alive in brightly sparkling jewels. Enthusiasts can take a look at the shop and admire the crafts of the master gold smiths. In this contemporary shop, the craftsman takes a prominent role.

FAMILY TRADITION

A singular concept is increasingly important

City Diamonds knows about diamonds.

for shops nowadays.

Diamonds are in Rob Reuter’s system. His

Our strength is also the excellent price, qua-

father, grandfather and his great grandfather

lity ratio. Because of the relative small scale

were all diamond cutters. He has learned the

of our enterprise, the family structure of trade

trade on his father’s lap and wanted to conti-

relations and because we make the jewellery

nue the tradition ever since. “Diamond cutting

ourselves, our prices are good. That is partly

is in my blood! I never wanted to do anything

the reason that many tourists find their way

else. As a small boy already, these shiny stones

to our shop.’’

fascinated me.Years of practice, family traditi-

There’s an online store where jewellery can be

on and knowledge make that I can advise my

ordered, mostly a service to the regular custo-

customers well. I can point out the things to

mers from abroad. When tourists take home

look for and give information about colour,

a shiny souvenir from the Diamond City, they

cutting, purity and weight of the diamond.

can always order a matching jewel online.

City Diamonds is one of the prominent diamond

Besides, we always give an international certi-

houses of Amsterdam. Here, rough diamonds are

ficate, so people always know what they buy.”

2G-RING

cut and polished to the desirable shiny brilliants.

Reuter continues: “Its’ a beautiful product, a

City Diamonds has become well known for the

As a result, City Diamonds has a large collection

thing that is really special to people.

special 2G-ring. 2G means 2gether, because

of loose diamonds of different shapes, colours

two parts form one ring. It symbolises a relati-

and quality. Apart from that has City Diamonds

FEEL

onship of friendship, engagement or marriage.

finished jewellery. The design and production of

The collections of City Diamonds are impressi-

This special concept in design is obtainable

these jewels are completely done in the building.

ve. Apart from the diamond jewellery there is

in a variety of colours, shapes and materials.

Customers can make a choice from the existing

a collection of 18-carat gold and a collection of

The perfect way tot finish the 2G ring is a dia-

jewellery but can also make their own design.

platinum is being designed.

mond of course, but also without it, this ring is

Customers can see with their own eyes their

Although this last material is more expensi-

perfect for a loved one. People who never un-

dream design come alive and see how raw ma-

ve than gold, it is also more durable, nobler

derstood the phrase ‘diamonds are a girl’s best

terials are transformed into the beautiful, shiny

and heavier. And if watches are what you’re

friend’ should definitely visit City Diamonds.

end products.”

looking for, City Diamonds has an impressive collection of the brands Alpina, Edox, Empo-

CONTEMPORARY SHOP

rio Armani, GC, GlamRock, Gucci, Guess, Jacob

City Diamonds is an exclusive store with a con-

Jensen, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Pequignet,

temporary feel to it, it has almost a futuristic

Picto, Raymond Weil, Seiko, TW Steel, U-Boat

look about it, with all the lights, mirrors, stain-

and Welder. “The watches go well with the

less steel and blue accents. “The customer’s

jewellery; they are beautifully designed, are

comfort is number one here. The collections dia-

contemporary and have exceptional detailing.

monds and jewellery are widely exhibited in the

I think it’s important to maintain one consis-

windows. People can look around at ease.

tent feel throughout the store.

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The best shops in town leisure - fashion - food - drinks - view in the heart of the city

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Men & luxury goods IN AMSTERDAM

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Hoogstins KINKERSTRAAT 115-119, NEAR THE NEW AMSTERDAM HOTSPOT ‘DE HALLEN’ We sell Secrid, a new generation of high quality RFID/NFC protected wallets.

We are also known for selling handmade leather briefcases, made in Holland.

Furthermore we carry a range of Montblanc products and leather items like wallets, notebooks, iPhone covers and much more.

You are more than welcome in our store and on our website. luxecadeautjes.nl - 06 24871916

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VISIT THE HOUSE WHERE REMBRANDT WORKED AND LIVED FOR 20 YEARS

Jodenbreestraat 4, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Daily: 10 AM - 6 PM Vincent van Gogh - Head of a woman wearing a white cap, November 1884 - May 1885

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www.rembrandthuis.nl

AMSTERDAM: CITY OF CULTURE FINE ART & ANTIQUES Amsterdam offers a diverse array of world-class entertainment, as for centuries has been one of the leading centres of culture in Europe. High-quality culture spread across 65 theatres and concert halls, 42 museums and over 140 galleries. The multitude of theatres, galleries, museums and concert venues put Amsterdam at the very heart of arts and culture in the Netherlands.

EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS (SEE ALSO PAGE 36) Exhibitions and cultural events are being organised in the va-rious towns and villages in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and England that are of importance for the life and work of the artist. For the first time, museums like Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo and institutions that actively contribute to conser-ving Van Gogh’s heritage are working together on a large scale.

The Kröller-Müller Museum is a second home to Vincent van Gogh. The museum boasts almost 90 paintings and more than 180 drawings, making it the second largest collection of Van Goghs in the world. In addition, the Museum is home to top works by modern masters including Claude Monet, Georges Seurat, Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondriaan.

MUSEUMS Throughout the centuries, the Dutch gave the world most famous painters as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh, who until today provoke our admiration. This tradition continued in the 20th Century with Mondrian and later with the Cobra group abstract artists. Amsterdam art museums have not only unparalleled collection of the most famous, but also many lesser known amazing Dutch masters of all epochs. The State Museum called in Dutch Rijksmuseum, and a wonderful collection of modern art from Europe and America at The City Museum called in Dutch Stedelijk Museum are a must to visit. The principal collection of the world’s beloved painter at the Van Gogh Museum and a rich division of the Russian Hermitage Museum are also not to be mis-

ART GALLERIES Even if you’re not planning to expand your personal art collection, a visit to one of Amsterdam’s many art galleries is a great way to spend an afternoon. Discover what’s new in the Dutch and international art scene! At the corner of Weteringschans and Spiegelgracht you will see the well-known Diamond House Lazare Diamonds on the right in the Museum Plaza building; on the lefthand corner there is Reflex Modern Art Gallery which sells contemporary art.

ART/ANTIQUES STORES Spiegelkwartier: Nieuwe Spiegelstraat runs between the world-famous Rijksmuseum and Keizersgracht, its history goes back as far as the 17th century. In and around this street with its many characteristic Amsterdam facades more than 70 art and antique dealers have set up business. These specialists offer a wide range of objects, ranging from Egyptian antiquities which are 6,000 years old to seventeenth-century Delft ware, from antique Chinese porcelain to abstract modern art. You name it, it is for sale in the Spiegelkwartier. This makes the Spiegelkwartier a must-see quarter for those with an eye for the unique, rare and beautiful. ›

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The first purchase by the Rijksmuseum in the Spiegelkwartier in 1914; 4 panels redwine silk with a pommegranate motif in yellow silk. Italy, 15th centrury and further purchases in the past years. This continued with; 1.

An ivory erotic plaquette that in the 13th-14th century was attached to a valuable Indian canopy bed; Polak Works of Art. 2.

The predecessor of the coffeemachine, made of silver in Amsterdam in 1809; Juwelier Marjan Sterk.

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Drinking brothers made by Jan Pieter van Baurscheit (de Oude), ca. 1700: Kunstzalen Vecht.

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Email cloisonné parfumflacon with a bird between reed in Japonisese style by Alexis Falize (1811-1898) Kunsthandel Inez Stodel.

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SPIEGELKWARTIER the art & antique district

If you collect antiques or modern art, the Spiegelkwartier is the place to go. Just across the bridge opposite the Rijksmuseum you will find this historical neighbourhood with its typical old Dutch houses. This area has been the heart of the national art and antiques trade for the past eighty years and has a friendly relaxed atmosphere. There are few places in the world where you will find such a stunning choice of art and antiques.

HISTORY Today one finds fine art and antiques dealers in almost every house in the Nieuwe Spiegelstraat and on the Spiegelgracht. This is the result of a historical development of almost 120 years. Without the building of the renown Rijksmuseum the neighbourhood would surely have looked very different. Before the Rijksmuseum was built (1877/1885) there used to be a large windmill on that spot. The existing small business like watchmakers, carpenters, furniture repair shops etc, slowly changed into art and antique dealers.

ARTS & ANTIQUES (MINI MUSEUMS) In a cluster of historic houses, you can find a rich treasure-trove of art and antiques,mini-museums that invite you not only to admire, but give you the opportunity to buy. The shops and galleries of the Spiegelkwartier offer some of the finest art and antiques you’re likely to find anywhere in the world, from Roman glass to Dutch Old Masters, from Delftware to tribal art, contemporary sculpture to Art Deco jewellery, centuries-old furniture to a painting finished yesterday. The Spiegelkwartier has been at the heart of the Dutch art and antiques trade for more than a hundred years. Over 70 specialised dealers offer not only top-quality collections, but considerable expertise. And they gladly share there expertise with you.

RIJKSMUSEUM According to old address books the first antique dealer started in 1900 in de Kerkstraat nr 219. In 1910 there are already seven antique shops mentioned. After the war the number of galleries and shops really extended. If one looks at the objects bought by the Rijksmuseum in the Spiegelkwartier one notices that it mainly concerns objects like furniture, glass, textile and earthenware.

This is not surprising since the shops were specialized in these antiquities. The proof of a historically grown connection with the Rijksmuseum is the exhibition in 1985 of a selection of objects bought in the Spiegelkwartier.

FROM ARCHEOLOGICAL FINDS TO SOUVENIRS The Art and Antique dealers offer a wide variety of objects, ranging from archeological finds to 17th century furniture, glass and Dutch Delftware, from oriental art to Art Nouveau, from tribal art to contemporary art, from medieval statues and antique clocks to jewellery and, last but not at least paintings from the COBRA period or finished yesterday. And you don’t have to break the plastic, also for little money you can buy an unique ‘souvenir’.

FOOD & DRINKS & SHOPPING Tucked in between these Aladdin’s caves are cafés and restaurants perfect for a little time out, whether you feel like a bowl of healthy soup, or coffee and cake; a light lunch or dinner with singing staff. You can pick up nifty vintage clothes at knock-down prices, or pre-loved designer wear. Then there are shoes and bags from famed Dutch designers and gifts aplently, from stylish Dutch contemporary object to toys for the kids back home.

MUSEUMS A visit to the Spiegelkwartier is easy to combine with a visit to one of many museums in the area.

At walking distance you will find the Rijksmuseum, Vincent van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum, FOAM and the Allard Pierson museum. A fun way to get to the Spiegelkwartier and the nearby Rijksmuseum, is with the CANAL-BUS. WWW.SPIEGELKWARTIER.AMSTERDAM

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Art & Antiques

A dream of costume jewelry Droomfabriek de Groot & de Jong Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 9B | +31(0)20-6200760 www.droomfabriekantiek.nl Amsterdam houses the dream of every vintage jewellery lover: the Droomfabriek, or ‘factory of dreams’. Selling a large range of costume jewellery made by designers such as Miriam Haskell, Kenneth Jay Lane and Yves St. Laurent, as well as offering antique objects and photographs, the shop is a true treasure trove. High-end fashion designers including Elsa Schiaparelli and Coco Chanel were often spotted wearing costume jewellery. Chanel reasoned that “to ask a woman to wear real jewellery only is like asking her to cover herself with real flowers instead of floral silk prints. She’d look faded in a few hours.” Aside from costume jewellery, the Droomfabriek has an eclectic mix of antiques, objets trouvés, vintage handbags (Chanel, Gucci, Judith Leiber), Hermès scarfs and ties.

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Frides Laméris ART & ANTIQUES

Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 55 | Amsterdam www.frideslameris.nl | +31(0)20 6264066 Frides Laméris Art and Antiques offers a magnificent collection of glass from as early as the Roman times until 1800, as well as Asian porcelain and Dutch ceramics.

Subtle coloured Roman glass, the famous ‘cristallo’ form sixteenth century Venice, intriguing glass à la façon de Venise and eighteenth century ceremonial goblets will fascinate you.

Come by to learn more about the items, their stories and the traditions behind these delicate pieces of art, usually only displayed in museums.

Serpent glass made in the Venetian manner (à la façon de Venise) with white crests. So called ‘Cristallijn’ and white glass, The Netherlands, second half seventeenth century. Height 18.5cm.

ssen t District you find lptures and litho-

Polak Works of Art Spiegelgracht 3 | Amsterdam | +31 (0)20 6279009 The gallery is established in a canal house near the Rijksmuseum, in the centre of wAmsterdam. Jaap Polak is one of the last generalists. In his eclectic gallery you will find works of art from all over the world and from all periods. European and Oriental works of art, Archeology, Tribal art, Indian miniature paintings, sculptures and objects. Since the beginning he is participating at The International Art and Antiques Fair TEFAF in Maastricht

and is also joining PAN Amsterdam. Jaap Polak has a most interesting archive on Indo Javanese Art: The Documentation Centre for Ancient Indonesian Art. Polak Works of Art is a member of The Royal Association of Fine Art Dealers in the Netherlands, member of the CINOA: Confédération Internationale des Négociants en Oeuvres d’Art and he is a certified member of the Dutch federation of appraisers TMV in art and antiques.

Renssen Art Gallery Side by side: Picasso and Renssen

In the heart of the Amsterdam Art District you find Renssen Art Gallery. Paintings, sculptures and lithographs by internationally collected Dutch artist Erik Renssen (b. 1960) are displayed in an elegant yet informal setting. The gallery shows their contemporary Renssen artworks alongside an impressive collection of Picasso lithographs, pochoirs and etchings. The combination of these two collections, mounted in hand-made and gilded frames, makes a visit to Renssen Art Gallery a very worthwhile experience.

Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 44 | Amsterdam +31.6.34261770 | info@renssen-art.com Open daily from 11:00-17:30 hrs

renssenartgallery.com Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 44 | 1017 DG | Amsterdam - NL tel 020 - 3038718 | 06 - 34261770 open daily from 11:00 - 17:30 hrs www.renssenartgallery.com | info@renssen-art.com

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SMIDTJE CANAL CRUISES & EVENTS Looking for a last minute fun activity with your team or inspiring environment for a breakfast, lunch, dinner, networking event or a meeting room?

Step on board by Smidtje Canal Cruises & Events. Your canal cruise specialist with a diverse range of open boats, classic boats, luxury saloon boats or design Ships. Different sizes for groups of 2 till 2000.

All silent, electrically powered and durable. Bespoke events & embark locations.

A unique and inspiring experience!

Restaurant Spelt LUNCH & DINER

Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 5A | Amsterdam +31(0)20 4207022

Check our prices and packages on www.smidtje.com and request a free quotation via +31206706067.

Hidden under the pillars in the end of the Nieuwe Spiegelstraat, among art galleries and special boutiques, there you will find Restaurant Spelt, open for lunch and dinner. Since 2008, Chef Thomas Geraedts and his team, serve quality dishes with a classic touch. The name Spelt, refers to the ancient wheat, which stands for quality and authenticity. When sitting inside you can observe the big beautiful garden or watch the art of cooking as it occurs inthe open kitchen. You can enjoy lunch and dinner on the terrace as well, feeling like a world traveller.

www.restaurantspelt.nl

Robert Schreuder Antiquair

AMSTERDAM CIRCLE LINE Luxury half open boat cruise. A unique 2 hour cruise along all historical sights. Comfortable boats with guided tours, welcoming skipper and heated seats 7 Stops on central locations like the Golden Bend, Anne Frank, Flower market, City hall, Central Station, the Museum and Red light district. Single ticket and Hop on and hop off all day long options..

Single tickets 1 round E 16,- // 24hrs Hop-on-hop-off E 20,-

Buy your tickets on board or Visit our Ticket office at Kerkstraat 155A Call: 0031 20-2374322

Visit Robert Schreuder’s small and enchanting antiques shop, which will take you back to the world of 18th- and 19th-century Grand Tour travellers on their way to Rome or Paris. Treat yourself to a beautiful neoclassical statue or watercolour that will perfectly adorn a modern loft as well as the study of a Georgian townhouse. Or choose from among the selected pieces of fine furniture, objets d’art, chandeliers, candlesticks and out of the ordinary objects on offer that will most likely steal your heart. Admirers of Napoleon will find a nice collection of busts and memorabilia of the emperor. Robert studied in Bordeaux, Leiden and Bologna. No wonder Italian and French antiques form the core of his collection but you might also encounter a nice English Regency piece. You are very welcome in his shop in the Spiegelkwartier, Amsterdam’s famous antiques district. Or have a preview on his stylish website

Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 48 - Amsterdam Open: Thursday-Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm Phone: +31 (0)6 242 89 550 - www.robertschreuder.com 32 - CINQ

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Antiques & Galleries

AMSTERDAM

ASTAMANGALA

ART FROM TIBET, NEPAL AND INDIA

Mark Raven Store: Leidsestraat 42 Gallery / Store: Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 174 (next to Magna Plaza Shopping Mall) www.markraven.nl 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.

Open daily from 10.30 - 18.00 hrs

KEREN DE VREEDE MODERN ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM 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. .

Keren de Vreede Art Gallery Prinsengracht 308a - Amsterdam - The Netherlands Office: +31 (0) 207173485 | Mobile: +31 (0) 611119337 info@kerendevreede.com | www.kerendevreede.com SPRING FIELD 100x80 cm - ACRYL ON CANVAS

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Hidden in one of the wonderful 17th century canalhouses is a surprise: the only art gallery of the Netherlands dealing with ancient art from Tibet, Nepal and India: Gallery Astamangala. We are located on the Keizersgracht, one of the three canals proclamed in 2013 as Unesco World Heritage, in the famous `Spiegelkwartier’, international centre for art and antiques.

Established in 1979, Astamangala offers high-quality relgious art from the fascinating Tibetan-Buddhist World: scoll-paintings, sculptures and ritual objects, dating from the 11th till the 19th century. Also we have a large collection objects from the Hindu-world of Nepal and India.

Drs. S.J. de Vries | Astamangala Keizersgracht 574, Mob.: +31-621546317 e-mail: asta@xs4all.nl | www.astamangala.com

Galle ries

AKINCI Lijnbaansgracht 317, Phone: (020) 638 04 80 akinci.nl GALERIE PAUL ANDRIESSE Leliegracht 47, Phone: (020) 623 62 37 paulandriesse.nl

AMSTERDAM

Romeo Vetro Galerie Rob Koudijs

DE APPEL ARTS CENTRE Prins Hendrikkade 142, Phone: (020) 625 56 51 deappel.nl GALLERY DELAIVE Spiegelgracht 23, Phone: (020) 625 90 87 delaive.com PETER DONKERSLOOT GALERIE Spiegelgracht 14-16, Phone: (020) 623 65 38 peterdonkerslootgalerie.nl GALLERYNINE Keizersgracht 548, Phone: (06) 132 120 49 gallerynine.nl

Gallerie Delaive

KEREN DE VREEDE ART GALLERY Prinsengracht 308a, Phone: (06) 11119337 kerendevreede.com 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

Mark Raven

ROMEO VETRO Specialized in works in glass Hobbemastraat 11, (corner PC Hoofdstraat) 200 meter from the Rijksmuseum Phone: (020) 4702705 www.romeovetro.com Open: Tue-Sat. 11.00-17.00, Sun 12.00-17.00.

GALERIE ROB KOUDIJS Elandsgracht 12 HUIS, Phone: (020) 331 8796 www.galerierobkoudijs.nl 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

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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. 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. Springtime is bright and colourful in Amsterdam. In summer it buzzes with all sorts of outdoors activities and festivals.

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 Gen- REMBRANDTHUIS.NL zken 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 awe-inspiring press photos and digital productions by prizewinners from all over the world.

SETH PRICE

ARTZUID 2017

MUSEUMPLEIN 10 +31 (0)20 5732 911 STEDELIJK.NL TILL 3 SEPTEMBER

MEETING POINT EXHIBITION & TOURS MINERVALAAN 1, +31(0)20 52 86 061 ARTZUID.NL 19 MAY TILL 17 SEPT.

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

KRÖLLER-MÜLLER MUSEUM HOUTKAMPWEG 6, OTTERLO +31 (0)318 591 241 KROLLERMULLER.NL 14 OCT TILL 2 APRIL 2018

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 Kröller-Müller. 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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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL VAREKAI

CONNY JANSSEN DANCES – ‘HOME’

ELEMENTS OF FREESTYLE - ‘ISH’

ZIGGODOME DE PASSAGE 100 +31 (0)0900 235 36 63 ZIGGODOME.NL 20 TILL 23 APRIL

THEATER DE MEERVAART MEER EN VAART 300 0900 - 410 77 77 MEERVAART.NL 28 APRIL

THEATER DE MEERVAART MEER EN VAART 300 0900 - 410 77 77 MEERVAART.NL 30 APRIL

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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MARIONETTE OPERA: CASTLE IN THE AIR

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”.

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PAPA’S SUNDAY BBQ FOTO FESTIVAL NAARDEN HAARLEMMERMEERSE BOS

THE WEEKEND OF THE ROLLING KITCHENS - 10 YEARS

THE NEIGHBOURFOOD & FLEA- MARKET

IJWEG 961, HOOFDDORP +31 23 564 26 20 PAPASBEACHHOUSE.NL EVERY SUNDAY MAY-AUGUST

DIFFERENT LOCATIONS AROUND NAARDEN 20 MAY TILL 18 JUNE

WESTERGASFABRIEK PAZZANISTRAAT 33 Right Here, Right Now is the 020 586 0710 The perfect summer hang-out. main theme of the fifteenth WESTERGASFABRIEK.NL Spent your day away from the edition of the cultural event, 24 TILL 28 MAY

WESTERGASFABRIEK PAZZANISTRAAT 33 020 586 0710 WESTERGASFABRIEK.NL NEIGHBOURFOOD.NL/MARKET/ 17 & 18 JUNE

fast city and enjoy the surroundings of the Haarlemmermeerse forest. Feast on a delicious ‘table-sharing’ BBQ while listening to live music at the beach. Flank steak, catch of the day, pulled pork sliders, homemade sausages and chicken satay are placed in the middle of the table alongside salads and French fries.

Music venue Duycker helped to create a great musical line-up from DJ’s to bands and singer/ songwriters. Papa’s Beach House is all about great food, good stories, friends and family. The place breathes Hemingway and his adventurous lifestyle. Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner.

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 & FleaMarket 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.

A private garden on the Prinsengracht, 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. Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek Amsterdam, the largest fashion platform of the Benelux, will be giving the fashion culture and industry its well-deserved 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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MUSIC & CONCERTS

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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HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s17)

Harry Potter™: The Exhibition is a 1400-square-meter 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 11 Hermione Granger’s Gown 2 Harry Potter’s Glasses 12 Lord Voldemort’s Horcruxes 3 Harry Potter’s Wand 13 Deathly Hallows™ 4 Buckbeak™ the Hippogriff 14 Goblet of Fire Casket 5 The Philosopher’s Stone™ 15 The Triwizard Cup 6 Marauder’s Map 16 Death Eater Robes and Masks 7 The Nimbus 2000™ 17 Dementors™ 8 The Golden Snitch™ 18 Headmaster Dumbledore’s Robes 9 Dobby™ 19 Lord Voldemort’s Robes 10 Time-Turner™ 20 Lord Voldemort’s Wand

HARRY POTTER: THE EXHIBITION Next to CineMec - Berlijnplein 100, 3541 CM Utrecht

Till June 30th 2017 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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Mus eums AMSTERDAM

Amsterdam has so much to offer. There are the canals, full of character in every kind of weather.

You can take a canal cruise boat Anne Frankand view the seventeenth century houses from the water, or just take a walk. Then there are the museums. Amsterdam is the place to be for Rembrandts, Van Goghs and modern art.

COBRA Museum EYE. Photo (c) Rene den Engelsman

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Portugese Synagoge. Photo: Marijke Volkers

Het Scheepvaartmuseum – The National Maritime Museum

ALLARD PIERSON Archaeological Museum of the University of Amsterdam Oude Turfmarkt 127, Phone: (020) 5252556, www.allardpiersonmuseum.nl (open: Tue.-Fri. 10.00 to 17.00 Sat., Sun. 13.00-17.00) The collection of the Allard Pierson Museum (named after the first professor Classical Archaeology at the University of Amsterdam) consists of artefacts, antiques, books, from all over the world, the Mediterranean area, Egypt, Iran, The New World, etcetera.

AMSTERDAM MUSEUM The Story of Amsterdam, your entry to the city Kalverstraat 92, Phone: (020) 5231822, www.ahm.nl (open: Mon.-Fri. 10.00-17.00/ Sat., Sun. 11.00-17.00) The Amsterdam. Long ago, a small settlement on the river Amstel. Later the centre of 17th-century world trade. Today, a colour­ful international city, with its special appearance and independently minded inhabitants. Paintings, exhibits, photos, film and interactive presentations show how the city has flourished, as well as the poverty, disease and war that Amsterdam has faced over the years. Situated in the inner-city building complex that once housed the civic orphanage, the museum tells the compelling story of the growth and heyday of this unique city.

ANNE FRANK HOUSE Prinsengracht 267, Phone: (020) 5567100, www.annefrank.org (open: 15 Sep. – 14 Mar. Mon.-Sun. 9.0019.00, Sat. till 21.00; 15 Mar.-14 Sep. Sun.-Fri 9.00 – 21.00, Sat. till 22.00; Jul. and Aug. 9.00-22.00) At the Anne Frank House you can visit the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her diary during World War Two. Quotations from the diary, historical documents, photographs, film images and original objects that belonged to those in hiding and the helpers illustrate the events that took place at this location. Anne’s original diary and other notebooks are on display in the museum. In addition to the historic rooms, where the history of Anne Frank is central, there are other exhibitions in the museum. To avoid crowds we advice you to visit the museum in the evening and/or buying tickets online.

ARCAM Centre for Architecture Prins Hendrikkade 600, phone (020) 6204878, www.arcam.nl Amsterdam Centre for Architecture Informes on architecture and urban design in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area and stimulates the discussion on topical subjects.

AMSTERDAM TULIP MUSEUM Prinsengracht 116, Phone: (020) 421 00 95, www.amsterdamtulipmuseum.com Conveniently located in the heart of historic Amsterdam, near many fine shops, galleries and cafes, the museum features exhibits and films devoted to the tulip, the unofficial national flower of the Netherlands.

DIAMOND MUSEUM AMSTERDAM Paulus Potterstraat 8, phone: (020) 30 55 300, www.diamantmuseumamsterdam.nl (open: daily 9.00-17.00) The Diamond Museum Amsterdam gives you an ideal introduction into the world of diamonds by means of photographs, film, diamonds (real and almost real), history and jewellery.

ARTI ET AMICITIAE Rokin 112, Phone: (020) 624 51 34, www.arti.nl Arti et Amicitiae is an art-society, founded in 1839. The society of visual artists and art-loving members is a place where artists and those who are interested can meet each other in an outstanding building on the Rokin, in the centre of Amsterdam. The building contains a private 19th century society, with the interior designed by architect Berlage.

The building also houses monumental exhibition rooms.

DUTCH RESISTANCE MUSEUM Plantage Kerklaan 61, phone: (020) 6202535, www.verzetsmuseum.org (open: Tue.-Fri. 10.00-17.00. Sat.-Mon. 12.00-17.00) The permanent exhibition: It is the museum’s task to stimulate the visitor’s curiosity to learn about the most momentous period in the Dutch twentieth century history. The form and content of the permanent exhibition is now geared to include visitors who might not have much prior knowledge of the subject (but who are used to collecting information quickly from IT skills).

The permanent exhibition takes visitors back to the thirties and forties by using street scenes and house interiors.

MUSEUM OF BAGS AND PURSES Herengracht 573, phone: (020) 5246452, www.tassenmuseum.nl (open: daily 10am-5pm) The Museum of Bags and Purses displays the history of the bag in western culture from the late Middle Ages up to the present.

It is the only bag museum in the world that offers such an extensive and specialized collection. The collection consists of more than 3500 objects, bags and accessories, and highlights the wide-ranging forms and materials used in bag design.

BIJBELS MUSEUM / BIBLICAL MUSEUM Where Bible, art and culture meet in a monument full of history Herengracht 366-368, phone: (020) 6242436, www.bijbelsmuseum.nl (open: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-17.00, Sun. 11.0017.00) Make a fascinating journey through the world of one of the oldest and most read books in two historical buildings on the Herengracht canal in Amsterdam. The museum itself centers around high-quality models of historical and religious scenes. Visitors can explore biblical history and geography through a variety of artifacts, images, and installations.

COBRAMUSEUM Sandbergplein 1, Amstelveen, phone: (020) 5475050, www.cobra-museum.nl (open: Tue.-Sun. 11.00-17.00) Presentations of art from the CoBrA movement, varying in composition or theme, are permanently held in the Museum. Not only works from the Museum’s collection, but also works from the other important museums and private collections are shown on a regular bases.

EYE FILM INSTITUTE NEDERLAND IJpromenade 1, phone: (020) 5891400, www.eyefilm.nl As a national centre for cinematography Eye Film Institute aims to promote a lively Dutch film culture, by the collection, restoration and screening of film treasures. For the play list please see website.

FOAM MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY Keizersgracht 609, phone: (020) 5516500, www.foam.org (open: Sun.-Wed. 10am-5pm; Thu.-Fri. 10am-9pm) Foam is a museum for photography that collaborates with other organisations and corporations. It gives photographers, image editors, designers and others in the profession a place to meet and find inspiration.

VAN GOGH MUSEUM Paulus Potterstraat 7, phone: (020) 5705200, www.vangoghmuseum.nl (open: daily 10.00 – 17.00 and open until 22.00 every Fri. evening; special program those evenings) The collection section is organized into three parts, featuring the work of Vincent van Gogh, the work of other (contemporary) artists and the history of the museum collection. Just like in the museum, Van Gogh’s work is organized chronologically into five periods, each representing a different phase of his life and work: The Netherlands, Antwerp, Paris, Arles, Saint-Rémy and Auvers-sur-Oise. Permanent Works by Van Gogh and other 19th-century artists

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(Cézanne, Gauguin, Manet, Monet, Redon, Vuillard, Alma-Tadema, Puvis de Chavannes, Rodin, Picasso, de Toulouse-Lautrec, Pissarro and others).

HERMITAGE AMSTERDAM Amstel 51, phone: (020)5308751, www.hermitage.nl (open: daily 10.00-17.00 and wednesday from 10.00-20.00) A new museum in Amsterdam based on the St. Petersburg collections opened its doors in 2004. Many highly successful exhibitions have been organized already. Extended to 15 June.: Rubens, Van Dijck & Jordaens; Flemish Painters from the Hermitage JOODS HISTORISCH MUSEUM Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, phone: (020) 5310310, www.jhm.nl (open: daily 11.00-17.00) Religion, culture and history of the Jews in the Netherlands dominate the museum’s permanent collection. A museum route is indicated along this display. The route starts in the New Synagogue. Here they address the five elements that figure in contemporary Jewish identity: religion, ties with the state of Israel, the experiences of World War II, personal life histories and the impact of Dutch society on Jewish culture.

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

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SENSATIONAL SCIENCE IN SCIENCE CENTER NEMO Oosterdok 2, phone (020) 5313233, www.e-nemo.nl Science Center NEMO, the largest science center in the Netherlands, is for the naturally inquisitive. In interactive exhibitions, everyone – young or old – can experience the fascinating world of science and technology for themselves.

Candy store for curious people Science Center NEMO recently opened Phenomena, its newly fitted-out first floor. This floor shows how science works and is a proverbial candy store for curious people. The Sensational Science exhibition takes centre stage. There are audience favourites like Nikola Tesla’s Lightning Globe, the Chain Reaction demonstration and the Giant Soap Bubbles, plus a range of new exhibits. Make your own whirlpool with the Water Vortex, predict the movement of the Chaotic Pendulum, or make a ring jump.

Science Throughout the Ages The Science Throughout the Ages exhibition reveals the history of science and research methodology. For centuries a pastime of the ruling classes, today science belongs to us all. Learn about the scientific method and experiment with rolling or falling objects. Or become a test subject in an ongoing scientific study.

View of Amsterdam Unwind at NEMO’s top-floor restaurant and enjoy the magnificent view of Amsterdam. You don’t need a NEMO ticket to use the restaurant.

DE NIEUWE KERK Dam Square, phone (020) 6386909, www.nieuwekerk.nl (open: daily 10.00-17.00 and thursday till 22.00) The major exhibitions held in De Nieuwe Kerk are devoted to treasures from other countries and cultures. In the last few years, the exhibition policy has been expanded to include a “world religion” theme. Striking exhibitions like Islam, The Black Pharaohs, The Way to Heaven, and Mexico - journey to the land of the gods, were for many a first exciting glimpse into these religions and cultures.

REMBRANDTHUIS MUSEUM Jodenbreestraat 4, phone (020) 5200400, www.rembrandthuis.nl (open: daily 10.00-17.00) Permanent Rembrandt House Restoration. Museum Het Rembrandthuis consists of two parts: 1. The recently refurbished house of the world famous painter Rembrandt van Rijn, who lived and worked here from 1639 until 1658. 2. The new museum wing, in which you will find the exhibition rooms for the permanent collection of almost all of Rembrandt’s etchings and for temporary exhibitions.

RIJKSMUSEUM Stadhouderskade 42, phone (020) 6747000, www.rijksmuseum.nl (open: daily 9.00-18.00) Moreover, the Rijksmuseum’s aim is to continue to show the permanent collection to as wide an audience as possible at home and abroad. A major presentation of 17th-century masterpieces from the Rijksmuseum’s collection (including Rembrandt’s Night watch and others) is given in the Philips Wing.

RIJKSMUSEUM SCHIPHOL Holland Boulevard at Schiphol Airport (past passport control between), phone (020) 6747000, www.rijksmuseum.nl (open: daily 6.00-20.00, admission free) The Rijksmuseum is the first museum in the world to have an annexe at an airport. His Royal Highness the Prince of Orange opened it in 2002. The little Rijksmuseum Schiphol has a permanent display of 10 works by Dutch masters of the seventeenth century. The temporary exhibitions change several times a year.

NEDERLANDSE SCHEEPVAARTMUSEUM Kattenburgerplein 1, phone (020) 5232222, www.scheepvaartmuseum.nl (open: daily from 9.00-17.00) The Netherlands Maritime Museum is housed in the National Naval Depot, a former 300-year old arsenal of the Dutch Navy. The unique and superb collection tells the story of the maritime past of the Netherlands. The jetty outside the Museum provides a permanent berth for a replica of the Dutch East Indiaman Amsterdam. Actors playing the sailors provide a ‘life-like’ impression of life on board the Amsterdam.

STEDELIJK MUSEUM Paulus Potterstraat 13, phone (020) 5732811, www.stedelijk.nl (open: Daily 11.00-18.00) The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam is an international museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art and design.

Its al dynamic museum the closely follows developments in art, particularly those of second half of the 20th century.

The collection of paintings and sculptures, drawings, prints, photography, graphic designs is world renowned.

THEATERMUSEUM Sarphatistraat 53, phone (020) 5513300, www.tin.nl (open: Tue.-Sat. 11.00-17.00/ Sun. closed) The Theatre Museum also organizes guided tours, readings and activities for children. Permanent, costumes change Theatre-costume Exhibition.

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After a cup of coffee (or tea) with a selection of Dutch sweets, we'll bring you back to our docks.

Finish your evening in style at the Holland Casino - it is located directly across the water from our docks and free entrance is included in your Dinner Cruise ticket.

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CATERING

Sight seeing AMSTERDAM

ARTIS Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, Phone: (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.

HEINEKEN EXPERIENCE Atadhouderskade 78, Phone: (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 brewing process, and the tasting room.

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

HOLLAND INTERNATIONAL CANAL CRUISES AND EXCURSIONS Prins Hendrikkade 33a, Phone: (020) 217 05 01, www.canal.nl A fun activity which must not be missed during a day out in Amsterdam.

Sail through the Amsterdam canals and become acquainted with all the places of interest of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Discover on one of the Canal boat trips why Amsterdam is best seen from the water.

HOLLANDSCHE SCHOUWBURG Plantage Middenlaan 24, Phone: (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

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ROMANTIC HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE Veemarkt 50, Phone: (020) 691 34 78, www.koetstaxi.nl From Dam Square everyday it is possible to take a horse drawn carriage tour of Amsterdam between 11.00 and 18.00.Karos Rondritten are the company that offer these tours. The prices are per ride and for a maximum of 4 people - 20 minutes is 35 Euros, 40 minutes is 60 euros and 1 hour costs 85 euros.

HORTUS BOTANICUS Plantage Middenlaan 2a, Phone: (020) 625 90 21, www.dehortus.nl The Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is one of the oldest botanic gardens in the world. Located in the city centre of the Dutch capital, the garden is a beautiful and intimate place with an unique collection of plants. In the midst of busy city the Hortus offers an oasis of tranquillity, a flowery relief in the urban busyness.

NEMO (F.K.A. NEW METROPOLIS) Oosterdok 2, Phone: (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.

HOUSE OF BOLS,COCKTAIL & GENEVER EXPIERIENCE Paulus Potterstraat 14, Phone: (020) 570 85 75, www.houseofbols.com 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!

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! Dam 21, Phone: (020) 369 7120, www.ripleysamsterdam.com opening July 2016 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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Restaurant Blauw serves traditional Indonesian cuisine in a modern entourage.

‘The moment you walk out of here, you could only wish for a hammock to chill out!’

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Here you can enjoy the Indonesian delicacies with a touch. We serve complete ‘rijsttafels’ (a wide range of dishes) as well as a variety of Indonesian dishes and culinary

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At Restaurant Blauw the ambiance you dine in is very special: comfortable, attractive and modern with a glimpse into the past. In the two-storeyed restaurant the team creates dishes that are based on the traditional recipes; however, they will add their own touch, with ingredients and methods of preparation available.

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

JORDAAN The most easy-going area of the city hosts a great number of outstanding restaurants and bars, from classical French cuisine, Thai food to Tapas bars.

Something can be found to everyone’s taste.

REMBRANDTPLEIN Observed by the cast-iron statue of Amsterdam’s most famous painter lies Rembrandtplein.

This place is bustling with places to eat and drink. Some of the most beautiful grand cafés are located here, like Schiller withits marvellous art deco interior.

UTRECHTSESTRAAT AREA This narrow street has a special atmosphere and is known for its gift shops and international restaurants. Before dining, you can unwind with a drink on a terrace on Rembrandtplein.

REGULIERSDWARSSTRAAT As far as gay nightlife is concerned, without a doubt, the Reguliersdwarsstraat is the hippest street in town. However, some of the best restaurants are located here.

LEIDSEPLEIN Leidseplein is Amsterdam’s centre of entertainment, with its many bars, nightclubs, theatres, music halls and hotels. Of course there are many different types of restaurants here.

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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Fine Dining

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Located in four 17th century buildings within the historic NH Barbizon Palace, Restaurant Vermeer is bursting with history and character.

The two Michelin star restaurant is seated on the first floor. Moshik translates his emotions and inspiration, gained at his journeys around the world, into culinary creations. Spectacular in the design is the use of glass: guests have a view over the oldest part of Amsterdam and they can look straight into the kitchen to fully experience Moshik his world.

Located in a 75-year-old greenhouse that once The unique setting and sleek interior design give the restaurant a wonderfully natural ambiance, enhanced by the light that pours through the glass ceiling. Fresh greens and herbs are grown in the restaurant’s own surrounding farm, and the ever-changing Mediterranean menu consists of a starter selection, main course and dessert.

One of the places to see and be seen in Amsterdam, De Kas is located next to the beautiful Park Frankendael, a former 17th century country estate.

Restaurant Vermeer offers a superb dining experience that has ensured the elite of the Dutch capital return again and again.

Head Chef Christopher Naylor has created a menu that has delighted critics and led to the restaurant being awarded a Michelin star.

Stylish and graceful, the restaurant would have appealed to its namesake, Johannes Vermeer, who, much like the restaurant, was well known for his skill and precision in his craft.

At &samhoud places you’ll have a special companion: children in SOS Children’s Villages eat along with the restaurant guests. With our donation approximately 100,000 meals can be handed out to children in SOS Children’s Villages. We call this initiative ‘eat and share’.

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The only two-starred Michelin restaurant in Amsterdam, Ciel Bleu mixes stunning views with delicious dishes to create one of Amsterdam’s finest eateries.

Housed within one of the city’s swankiest hotels, La Rive’s clientele is similar to that of InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam: rock stars, royalty and dignitaries.

Getting a table at the Michelin-starred restaurant may not be the easiest task in the world but your patience will be rewarded. Chef De Cuisine Rogér Rassin, Maitre d’ Ronald Opten and Sommelier Ted Bunnik work together to create a perfect dining experience for elite travelers; expect a delectable menu of Mediterranean and French cuisine, a wine list that includes generous vintages to complement any dish, and impeccable service from staff.

A restaurant named in honor of a Dutch painter, the Michelin-starred Vinkeles is located in The Dylan hotel that was once a Catholic bakery.

Located on the 23rd floor of the delightful Hotel Okura, the restaurant offers sumptuous fare among elegant surroundings. Chefs Onno Kokmeijer and Arjan Speelman use fresh, locally produced ingredients to create gastronomic masterpieces. Combined with impeccable service, the food on offer is likely to be one of the highlights of your holiday, but remember to book ahead; the restaurant’s popularity means that reservations need to be made well in advance

Indeed, the interior design still has touches of the restaurant’s former life, including the original ovens. Head Chef Dennis Kuipers has created a delightful menu of delicate French cuisine that flirts between classic and contemporary. Many of the city’s elite head to Vinkeles to enjoy the fabulous views over the Keizersgracht, while sampling the fine food on offer.

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Excl usive RESTAURANTS IN AMSTERDAM

The best gourmet, finedining and Michelinstarred restaurants in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam restaurants tend to be less formal and fussy than in other European capitals, but quality dining options abound regardless. While some of the restaurants below may be casual in style, they all serve exceptional cuisine and, for memorable meals, are among the most reliable addresses in the city.

DISCOVER AMSTERDAM’S MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANTS!

Ciel Bleu FRENCH

www.cielbleu.nl

Le Restaurant FRENCH

www.lerestaurant.nl

Bord’eau FRENCH

www.bordeau.nl

Posthoorn (Monnickendam) FRENCH www.posthoorn.eu

&Samhoud Places FRENCH

www.samhoudplaces.com

Ron Gastrobar FRENCH

www.rongastrobar.nl

Bridges Inspired by Ron Blaauw FRENCH www.bridgesrestaurant.nl

Vermeer FRENCH

Lastage REGIONAL www.restaurantlastage.nl

Vinkeles FRENCH

La Rive FRENCH

www.restaurantlarive.com

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Yamazato JAPANESE www.yamazato.nl

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BIOLOGICAL FRENCH VandeMarkt www.vandemarkt.nl De Oesterbar www.oesterbar.nl Hemelse Modder www.hemelsemodder.nl Juuls www.restaurantjuuls.nl Screaming Beans www.screamingbeans.nl Beulings www.beulings.nl Baut www.bautamsterdam.nl Bolenius www.bolenius-restaurant.nl Pianeta Terra www.pianetaterra.nl De Kas www.restaurantdekas.nl CHINESE

Blauw aan de Wal www.blauwaandewal.com

Fyra www.restaurantfyra.nl

Bordewijk www.bordewijk.nl

Jagershuis Ouderkerk aan de Amstel www.jagershuis.com

Brasserie Harkema www.brasserieharkema.nl Brasserie Paardenburg Ouderkerk aan de Amstel www.brasseriepaardenburg.nl

Oud-Zuid www.restaurantoudzuid.nl

Prego www.restaurantprego.nl

Red www.restaurantred.nl

Van de Kaart www.vandekaart.com

A La Ferme www.alaferme.nl

Van Vlaanderen www.restaurant-vanvlaanderen.nl

Breitner ww.restaurant-breitner.nl

Brasserie SenT www.brasseriesent.nl

De Compagnon www.decompagnon.nl

Nevy Reflet www.reflet.nl

Elmar www.restaurantelmar.nl

A-Fusion www.a-fusion.nl

Halvemaan www.halvemaan.nl

Chang i www.chang-i.nl

Marius www.deworst.nl

Cuisine Sapphire www.cuisinesapphire.nl

l’Entrecôte et les Dames www.entrecote-et-les-dames.nl

Dynasty www.restaurantdynasty.nl

Le Garage www.restaurantlegarage.nl

De Jonge Dikkert www.jongedikkert.nl De Silveren Spiegel www.desilverenspiegel.com Restaurant d’Vijff Vlieghen www.vijffvlieghen.nl De Vijfde Smaak Koog aan de Zaan www.devijfdesmaak.nl

Brasserie Occo www.dylanamsterdam.com Hoofdstad Brasserie www.leurope.nl Te Pas www.restauranttepas.nl De Belhamel www.belhamel.nl Daalder www.daalderamsterdam.nl

Tunes www.conservatoriumhotel.com

Lute www.lute.nu

Wilde Zwijnen www.wildezwijnen.com

Utrechtsedwarstafel www.utrechtsedwarstafel.com

FISH Visaandeschelde www.visaandeschelde.nl FRENCH ‘t Deurtje Ouderkerk a/d Amstel www.deurtje.nl Anna www.restaurantanna.nl Bistrot Neuf www.bistrotneuf.nl

Le Hollandais www.lehollandais.nl Le Zinc...et les Autres www.lezinc.nl

Sichuan Food www.sichuanfood.nl

DUTCH

Klokspijs www.klokspijs.nl

Hotel de Goudfazant www.hoteldegoudfazant.nl

De Kersentuin www.derkersentuin.nl

Volt www.restaurantvolt.nl Mashua www.mashua.nl INDIAN Mayur www.mayur.nl INDONESIAN Blauw www.restaurantblauw.nl INTERNATIONAL Amstel Bar & Brasserie, www.amsterdam. intercontinental.com Brasserie van Baerle www.brasserievanbaerle.nl Envy www.envy.nl Ricardo’s in Odeon www.odeonamsterdam.nl Rijsel www.rijsel.com Riva www.caferestaurantriva.nl

Chef’s Table www.dechefstable.nl

Serre Restaurant www.okura.nl/nl/culinair/ serre-restaurant/

La Sirène www.lasirene.nl

Gebr. Hartering www.gebrhartering.nl

Merkelbach www.huizefrankendael.nl

Jaimie van Heije Ouderkerk a/d Amstel www.jaimievanheije.nl

Christophe www.restaurantchristophe.nl Eau de Vie www.restaurant-eaudevie.nl Elkaar www.etenbijelkaar.nl

Fifteen www.fifteen.nl

Jaspers www.restaurantjaspers.nl De Culinaire Werkplaats www.deculinairewerkplaats.nl

Bridges The Harbour Club www.theharbourclub.nl ITALIAN A Tavola www.atavolarestaurant.nl Incanto www.restaurant-incanto.nl Ristorante Sogno www.ristorante-sogno.nl Segugio www.segugio.nl Toscanini www.restauranttoscanini.nl JAPANESE Geisha www.restaurantgeisha.nl Izakaya Tanuki www.restaurant-tanuki.nl Izakaya www.izakaya-amsterdam.com Sazanka (Okura) www.sazanka.nl KOREAN Yokiyo www.yokiyo.nl NORTH-AFRICAN Noara’s Restaurant and Lounge www.noaras.nl PERUVIAN Casa Peru www.casaperu.nl SUSHI Zushi www.zushi.nlAI Take Thai www.takethai.com Veri Sapori www.verisapori.nl

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Bars &live music AMSTERDAM

Jewel Cruises

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.

Momo

Club NL Bimhuis

SkyLounge

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Door74

Photo: Paul vd Linde

BARS | LIVE MUSIC

SOPRANOS PIANOBAR Paardenstraat 11-15, 020 -4288211 www.sopranospianobar.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 DINNER CRUISE

BOURBON STREET Leidsekruisstraat 6-8, 020 - 62 33 440, www.bourbonstreet.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 BIMHUIS Piet Heinkade 3, 020 788 2150, www.bimhuis.nl The Bimhuis provides a perspective on Dutch and international music in over 300 concerts annually, in which a variety of jazz and improvised music can be enjoyed.

The focus is on new developments, but the Bimhuis also offers aBimhuis significant selection of more mainstream music. open: Mon. - Fri. from 14:00 till 18:00, Sat. from 14:30 till 18:00 on concertnights from 18:00 till the end of the concert.

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.

AMSTERDAM JEWEL CRUISES Singel 235, 020 - 440 21 385 www.amsterdamjewelcruises.nl Enjoy a 3-course à la carte dinner whilst cruising the world famous canals on a classic riverboat, built in 1898. Comfortable and intimate. 20 seats only.

COCKTAILS | DINNER BLUE AMSTERDAM Shopping center Kalvertoren 3rd floor Singel 457, 020 427 39 01 www.blue-amsterdam.nl Restaurant Blue is a wonderful ‘secret’ in the centre of Amsterdam. Situated atop the Kalvertoren shopping centre, many shoppers below often have no idea of the spectacular views and food that awaits.

Housed in a glass building designed by Pi de Bruijn, the restaurant is inside a futuristic glass tower offering stunning 360-degree views of Amsterdam. Naturally, the food and drink is of equal importance, offering tasty dishes made with the finest fresh ingredients.

THE HOUSE OF BOLS Paulus Potterstraat 14 | +31 (0)20 5708575 More info: www.houseofbols.com 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!

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.

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.

DINNER | DANCING SUPPERCLUB CRUISE Ruyterkade Pier 4, 020 - 62 67 078 www.supperclub.com 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.

CLUBS CLUB NL Nieuwezijds voorburgwal 169, 020 622 75 10, www.clubnl.nl 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.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ESSENTIAL INFORMATION AND USEFUL TIPS Amsterdam has so much to offer. There are the canals, full of character in every kind of weather.

You can take a canal cruise boat and view the seventeenth century houses from the water, or just take a walk. Then there are the museums. Amsterdam is the place to be for Rembrandts, Van Goghs and modern art. The theatres present shows mainly in Dutch off course, but opera and ballet are universal languages. The Spiegelkwartier and P.C. Hooftstraat are rich shopping grounds for fashion, jewellery and antiques. When it comes to food and drink, Amsterdam offers the wide range you would expect of a big city: from little fast food stalls to Michelin-star gourmet restaurants and bars and nightclubs in all sorts and sizes. Whatever your liking, Amsterdam is an exciting city for everyone.

We give you some handy facts, figures and customs to make you enjoy your stay even more.

LANGUAGE 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.

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.

TELEPHONING When dialling from abroad, prefix any number you find in this site with +31 (for Holland) and the area code (Except the 0). For example, if you find a number (020) 123 45 67, from abroad you dial 0 20 123 45 67.

MONEY There are several different outlets where you can change money in Amsterdam. The best rates are usually offered by the Various GWK offices. Changing money at your hotel is normally more expensive.

CREDIT CARDS Credit cards are not as widely accepted here as in many other countries yet, but the situation is improving steadily. Always inquire first if you intend to pay by credit card. You can use Cirrus and Maestro cards to withdraw cash from cash dispensers.

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GLOBALBLUE Look for stores displaying Global Blue Tax Free

During the 2000s, the side­walks in Amsterdam

Shopping signage in the window. When paying for

are being slightly elevated from the streets, me-

your purchases ask the shop staff for a Tax Free

aning that the Amsterdammertjes are nog lon-

Form. Tax Free Forms are available in two versions,

ger needed to separate the sidewalk from the

one blue, and one white. Fill in all the required

street. Yearly, around 2.000 Amsterdammertjes

fields in block letters, using the Latin alphabet. Re-

are sold online by the city government of Am-

member: Incomplete Tax Free Form = No refund

sterdam.

Go to a Refund office displaying the Global Blue

OPENING HOURS

logo. Present your stamped and completed Tax

Shops are open from 9am until 6pm daily, alt-

Free Forms to receive the refund in cash or to cre-

hough many do not open until midday on Sun-

dit card. In a rush? Mail your stamped completed

days and Mondays. Thursday is late shopping

Tax Free Forms to the address of the Processing

night with stores staying open until 9pm. However,

Centre and receive your refund on your credit

many will offer late opening on the run up to Christ-

card. Please observe that at some airports a cash

mas.

handling fee per “Form” will be charged should you require an Immediate Refund in cash.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Amsterdam can best be travelled by public trans-

NB: The refund you receive is the VAT minus

port. Parking is not only a problem, but also rather

Global Blue’s service fee. For more details see

expensive. Public transport is well-organised and

globalrefund.com or call phone: (023) 5241909.

you can either take a tram, bus, metro or taxi. The entire city centre has a dense network of trams,

TIPPING

which can get you almost everywhere. Amster-

All prices in the Netherlands by law include tax:

dam also has an underground, but since there

the price you see is the price you pay. However,

are only a few stops in the centre, this is not very

although not obligatory, tipping is a common

practical for visitors. The trams run until just after

practice in Dutch restaurants. A normal tip in

midnight. After that there is an hourly service of

restaurants, and taxis, would be somewhere in

night busses that leave from Central Station. For

the region of 10-15%.

information about travelling in the Netherlands you can call the national public transport infor-

AIRPORT

mation service, phone: 0900 9292 (Dutch language,

Schiphol Airport is located about 15 kms from

€ 0,70 per min.). When you phone them, you can

the city centre, and is easily reached by train (20

tell them when and where you want to go to, any-

minutes from Central Station at € 4,00) or taxi

where in the Netherlands, and then they will in-

(± € 42). Several of the major hotels operate a shuttle

form you how to get there. www.http://9292.nl/en .

bus service. For general inquiries you can call Schiphol at 0900-schiphol (0900-72447465) (Dutch

TRAINS

language, € 0,40 per min. 0,045 per conversation).

Trains in the Netherlands are fast, frequently going, comfortable and relatively cheap. Many

COAT OF ARMS

stations have a taxi-sharing scheme called

The official motto for the city is Vlor, Resolution

“Treintaxi’s” which only cost about e 4,20.

and mercy and these are represented by the three

You can check train times online on the National

X’s (St Andrews crosses) which you find almost

Dutch Railways (NS) site: www.ns.nl

everywhere, though the X’s are older than the motto. A popular tradition also links the X’s to the

TAXIS

three threats of the city: water, fire and Pestilence.

In the Netherlands it is not customary to hail a taxi. To take a taxi you go to a taxi rank, of which

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AMSTERDAMMERTJES

there are many. In your hotel, restaurants, shops,

An Amsterdammertje is the typical red brown

etc. you can ask them to order you a taxi, or you

steel bollard that is used to separate the side-

can call (020) 677 77 77. Taxis are of good quality,

walk from the street in Amsterdam.

but relatively expensive.

THE SCHIPHOL HOTEL SHUTTLE Our comfortable 8-seater vans with friendly dri-

hour canal cruise or harbour cruise, which will give you

vers, free WiFi and reasonable rates provide an ex-

an impression of the seventeenth century canal system

cellent door to door transportation service. Every

and the beautiful merchant houses from the Golden

day, from 6.00 a.m. tot 9.30 p.m. You’ll never have to

Age. You can also order a Water taxi (+31(0)653392510)

wait more than 30 minutes for the next departure.

to get you from A to B in a pleasant way.

Since a lot of places of interest in Amsterdam are

How it Works

located on or near a canal, there are a few canal

The Schiphol Hotel Shuttle runs from Schiphol to

cruise companies, we recommend Blue Boat Com-

virtually all hotels in Amsterdam. Book your trip

pany and Jewel Cruises. You can find them at the

with the Schiphol Hotel Shuttle online.

Stadhoudskade and the Singel.

When you arrive at Schiphol, go to platform A7 at

Enjoy a City Canal Cruise with Blue Boat Compa-

Schiphol Plaza; follow the signs to Taxis & Buses

ny; their luxurious boats are ready to guide you

At platform A7, a Schiphol Hotel Shuttle represen-

through Amsterdam’s many canals. Our canals

tative will be on hand to assist you Schiphol Hotel

have been awarded UNESCO’s World Heritage sta-

Shuttle guarantees departures at intervals of maxi-

tus and taking this 75-minute City Canal Cruise

mum 30 minutes, so you’ll never have to wait lon-

will reveal why. Passing all of the city’s highlights,

ger than 30 minutes. The fare includes one piece

this is simply the most relaxing and fun way to

of hold luggage and one piece of hand luggage per

see the city. Their boats also give you an unique

fare-paying passenger.You can book the Shuttle to/

vantage point for taking the best photographs of

from most hotels online at www.schipholtaxi.nl or

the city! For more information or to book Blue Boat

call +31(0)88 339 47 41

Company - +31 (0)20 679 1370

SCHIPHOL BUSINESS TAXI

FUN CANAL BUS

Amsterdam’s historic centre wasn’t built for the

Hop on, hop off all day long with a Day Pass! The

modern means of transportation and as a result it

Canal Bus provides the ideal transport along the

has become quite congested over the years. Due to

canals of Amsterdam. 14 stops are located near the

the municipal policy to ban cars from the city cen-

major museums, attractions and shopping centres.

tre it is difficult nowadays to reach the centre by car

With a Day Pass, which is valid till 12.00 in the after-

and even more difficult to find a parking space. So

noon the next day, you can hop on and off as often

driving in Amsterdam is not recommended.

as you like. On board there is a commentary pro-

www.schipholbusinesstaxi.nl or

viding interesting information about Amsterdam.

call +31(0)88 339 47 66

If you have limited time, the Canal Bus is a perfect

THROUGH THE CANALS

way to see Amsterdam: you can combine a ‘must

DRIVING A CAR IN AMSTERDAM

do’ canal trip with transportation around town.

Amsterdam’s historic centre wasn’t built for the modern means of transportation and as a result it

CANAL HOPPER

has become quite congested over the years. Due to

A new way of discovering Amsterdam! Seven

the municipal policy to ban cars from the city cen-

electrically powered open boats glide through the

tre it is difficult nowadays to reach the centre by car

stunning Amsterdam canals, showing you pla-

and even more difficult to find a parking space. So

ces you have never seen before. These quiet and

driving in Amsterdam is not recommended.

eco-friendly boats offer a wonderful and innovative way to enjoy Amsterdam. During the trip the

THROUGH THE CANALS

skipper will tell you all sorts of fascinating details

Of course the canals are one of the major attracti-

about the city. Carrying no more than 12 passen-

ons of the ‘Venice of the North’. By daytime already

gers, the boats cruise along two different routes on

very charming, by night they become even more

Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

enchanting because many of the canal houses and bridges are beautifully illuminated. You can sam-

YOUR OWN PRIVATE HOPPER

ple the canal views by taking a canal tour with one

Did you know that you can rent your own

of the shipping companies on Damrak or Rokin.

private Hopper? For more information or to book:

You can tour the canals of Amsterdam on a one-

phone +31 (0)20 53 53 303. ■

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Free Spots!!

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

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

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3 Go to the Begijnhof (entrance from the Spui) 4 Walk along the Flower Market (on the Singel).

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

Inhabitants Amsterdam

811.185

Inhabitants Greater Amsterdam 2.332.773 Nationalities 178 Bicycles 881.00 Trees ± 400.000 Flower bulbs in parks and public gardens 600,000 Parks 40 City trams 216 Markets 32 Flower market 1 Shops 6.073 Antique shops 165 Diamond polishing factories 24 Canals 165 Bridges 1.281 Wooden drawbridges 8 Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) 1 Glass-topped canal boats 112 Pedal boats 120 House boats 2.500 16th, 17th and 18th century buildings 8.863 Gable stones 654 Royal Palace 1 Statues and sculptures 302 Windmills 8 Museums 75 Art galleries 141 Paintings of Rembrandt 22 Nachtwacht (Night watch) 1 Paintings of Van Gogh 207 Schuttersgalerij (Civic Guard Gallery)

6 Browse the Waterlooplein market (at the Waterlooplein).

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

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Facts & Figures

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

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

10 Go up the tower to the cafe in the Kalvertoren shopping mall, and ad­mire the view (Kalverstraat near the Munt).

11 The luxury Cheese & More gift shops by Henri Willig have a wide range of fine foods on offer. cheeseandmore.com/en/

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Wax statues at Madame Tussaud’s 140 Animals at the Artis Zoo 6.100 Barrel organs 4 Carillons 9 Historical church organs 42 Concerts and theatrical performances p/y

9,000

Concerts and theatrical performances p/d Theatres and concert halls

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Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra 1 Muziektheater 1 Cinemas 15 Cafés and bars 1.515 Discotheques 16 Restaurants 1.325 Hotels 413 Hotel beds 54.857 Camp grounds 6 Bed nights by tourists from abroad *Day visitors per year

9.700.000 13.800.000

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