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Summer ‘15 Amsterdam

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Sail 2015 NOW: ALL SUMMER EVENTS IN AMSTERDAM! DUTCH DESIGN & LUXURY AMSTERDAM

CITY OF CULTURE FINE ART AND ANTIQUES

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FROM THE GOLDEN AGE TO A GOLDEN FUTURE

175 YEARS of CRAFTSMANSHIP

Visit Coster Diamonds and see how diamond cutters turn a raw diamond into a beautiful piece of jewelry.

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Amsterdam UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES

A hearty welcome to Amsterdam, our capital and

This we celebrate 125 years van Gogh in the van Gogh

largest city and the financial and cultural centre of The

Museum Amsterdam, there are also some interesting van

Netherlands. Amsterdam has more then 10 million visitors

Gogh exhibitions in the surroundings of Amsterdam, Van

a year and with reason! Amsterdam has so much to offer.

Gogh & Co in the Kroller Muller Museum thats located in

There are the canals, full of character in every kind of

the centre of National Park De Hoge Veluwe in Otterlo.

weather. You can take a canal cruise boat and view the seventeenth century houses from the water, or just take

Other landmark events in 2015 are the 120th birthday of

a walk. Then there are the museums. Amsterdam is the

the Stedelijk Museum and 50 years of the National Opera.

place to be for Rembrandts, Van Goghs and modern art.

175 years Coster Diamonds, SAIL Amsterdam 2015, the world’s finest sailing vessels, historical and modern, sail

The theatres present shows mainly in Dutch off course,

into Amsterdam every five years. From 19 to 24 August

there are shows with English surtitles (Projected English

this massive event will lure boating enthusiasts from all

translation), but opera and ballet are universal languages.

over the world and offer the Amsterdam many business

The Spiegelkwartier and P.C. Hooftstraat are rich

opportunities.

shopping grounds for fashion, jewellery and antiques.

When it comes to food and drink, Amsterdam offers the

Enjoy your stay in Amsterdamn

wide range you would expect of a big city: from little fast food stalls to Michelin-star gourmet restaurants and bars

The Editor

and nightclubs in all sorts and sizes. Whatever your liking, Amsterdam is an exciting city for everyone.

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SAIL

Amsterdam 2015 THE LARGEST SAIL EVER

The nautical event SAIL Amsterdam 2015 promises to be the most impressive edition so far, with a record number of Tall Ships – 50 – including 13 first-timers and a 12-kilometer long SAIL In Parade.

SAIL Amsterdam 2015 has charted a new course with a substantial expansion of the event grounds, now divided up into thematic ‘oceans’. A new element is the SAIL Music Marina with a stage on the northern bank of the River IJ. The concept and programming are also more focused on appealing to a younger public. A national debate will be held on the SAIL theme ‘From the Golden Age to a Golden Future’. Lots of inspiring activities will be organised for families and for children. The exclusive SAIL Village is the point of departure for thousands of hospitality arrangements. It goes without saying that the programme again includes traditional and popular ceremonies and activities such as the Saluut Protocollair, the Fleet Review, skûtsjesilen (traditional Frisian sailing) on the IJ River, breathtaking firework displays and the Crew Parade.

First-ever Tall Ships to attend During this ninth edition of SAIL Amsterdam, numerous Tall Ships will be calling on the capital city for the first time. For instance, the Young Endeavour is sailing into port all the way from Australia. The coming of this magnificent vessel is a unique event for SAIL Amsterdam and for the Netherlands. From Spain, we welcome a replica of the legendary Nao Victoria: the original 16th-century ship was the first Tall Ship to successfully circumnavigate the globe, between 1519 and 1522. La Grace is a charming replica from the Czech Republic, and will also be calling in to Amsterdam for the first time. Another first-ever is the coming of Guayas from Ecuador. This ship, too, was coveted by many previous SAIL editions and will now be putting in its first appearance. The Half Moon recently arrived in the Netherlands from the United States and will also be on show. Another newcomer to SAIL Amsterdam is the Chilean vessel Esmeralda.

Tall Ships popular with the public, such as the Kruzenshtern, the Christian Radich and the Statsraad Lehmkuhl, will again be part of the event.

nautically relevant historical sites and museums.

Between the Orange and Red Oceans we have the business-oriented Blue Ocean, with the National Maritime Museum as one of the main meeting spots for the corporate world during SAIL. The creative and innovative Green Ocean is located on the northern bank of the River IJ, at the NDSM wharf, as is the White Ocean with its very diverse programme that will appeal especially to the younger crowd.”

SAIL Amsterdam 2015 takes place from Wednesday 19 to Sunday 23 August. SAIL was first held in 1975 and has since then grown into the largest free event in the Netherlands. SAIL Amsterdam 2015 is organised by Stichting SAIL Amsterdam (SSA) and SAIL Event Partners (SEP).

More information is available at www.sail. nl, via Facebook (facebook.com/sail.nl), Twitter (@sailamsterdam, #SAIL2015) or Instagram (sailamsterdam2015, #SAIL2015). ■

Five ‘Oceans’ with separate themes SAIL Amsterdam 2015 will not just take place around the IJhaven (temporarily renamed as Oranjehaven).

More than in previous editions, the rest of Amsterdam will also be involved in the activities. To this end, SAIL has set up five different ‘Oceans’, each with its own colour and theme. “Oranjehaven with the Tall Ships and the main stages, including the new SAIL Music Marina, will be part of the Orange Ocean. The city centre is designated as the cultural Red Ocean, where various tours will be offered of Photo: Nico Koster

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Behind the Gates, Phillip Valdez | fotografie: Elisa Lazo | ontwerp: Sabrine Berendsen, kruimelontwerp.wix.com/portfolio

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Content SUMMER | 2015

04 SAIL AMSTERDAM 2015

From the Golden Age to a Golden Future

08 CITY OF AMSTERDAM

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Where to begin?

10 DUTCH DESIGN

Characterised by simplicity and clarity

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Style - Simplicity - Quality

NOW: ALL SUMMER EVENTS IN AMSTERDAM! DUTCH DESIGN & LUXURY AMSTERDAM

CITY OF CULTURE FINE ART AND ANTIQUES

EXCLUSIVE SHOPPING IN AMSTERDAM

FINE DINING, DRINKS & NIGHTLIFE

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For those with an exclusive taste

FROM THE GOLDEN AGE TO A GOLDEN FUTURE

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City of culture, fine art and antiques

32 THIS SEASON

A selection of exhibitions and performances

40 ADRESSES

Museums, Sightseeing & Theatres

50 FOOD DRINKS & NIGHTLIFE

Michelin star restaurants & live music

58 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Essential Information and useful tips

64 MAP OF AMSTERDAM

Find your way in Amsterdam

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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 worldfamous and typical side, now’s your chance (Red light district). SEE MAP ON PAGE 64-65.

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!)

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!

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 (see page 20) 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.

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.

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.

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

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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DORHOUT MEES

WWW.DORHOUT-MEES.COM Dorhout Mees is distinctive in its elegant style.

It is feminine and conceptual, but wearability is always an important element. Organic forms contrasted sharp next to constructual forms.

The base of all collections are prints, silk, wool and delicate knits. Combined with the use of wearable unconventional materials.

Fasinaction of the constant connection between body and material, covering and uncovering of the female body is always the starting point.

Contradictions in structures, silhouette and textures are the essence of the collections.

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Dutch Design 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 , Jan Jansen Shoes, Tony Cohen, Sheila de Vries and Marlies Dekkers, young talented designers such as 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. ■

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Fashion & accessories

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MONIQUE COLLIGNON MONIQUECOLLIGNON.COM

A strong Dutch (Haute) Couture brand, with the potential to conquer the world. The mission: Empowering women.

Each unique (and numbered) Collignon design is recognizable by its elegant confident feminine cut, is eye-catching, stylish and never out of fashion. Features that fitted to the woman who likes to wear Collignon. It gives a woman power in all her facets. .

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EVAN MENSWEAR

BY EVANA KUIK INCONCEPT.NL

The talented fashion designer Evana Kuik (25) has only just graduated from the Willem de Kooning Academy in 2013, but she is already about to present her third collection during Mercedes Benz Fashionweek Amsterdam. Her label EVAN Menswear is inspired by music, sports and subcultures.

The label creates a refreshing and modern look for the ‘new businessman’ of today.

Titled The youth of this nation the SS2015 collection reflects the great diversity and contrasting emotions of today’s young generations.

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FRED DE LA BRETONIERE €229,95

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MARLIES DEKKERS MARLIESDEKKERS.COM

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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Dutch Design

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City Diamonds

Official agent of Chimento, unique and exclusive couture jewellery.

Kalverstraat 51 | +31 (0)20 6256121 city-diamonds.nl Located right in the heart of Amsterdam’s city center, City Diamonds was founded in 1985.

We design, manufacture and sell diamond jewelry and are representatives of many international well-known watch brands.

Our family has been cutting and polishing diamonds for generations. Loose diamonds are our specialism. We are proud to be able to offer you various shapes, colors and qualities at best possible prices. Always accompanied by international certificates.

We look forward to welcome you in our store.

SUMMUM flagstore Hartenstraat 6 | summumwoman.com Summum is adept at subtly translating its Dutch character into international trends, thereby addressing the ‘woman of the world’. The modern woman who knows what she wants and how to make active choices.

Visiting hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

11:00 – 18:00 10:00 – 18:00 10:00 – 18:00 10:00 – 21:00 10:00 – 18:00 10:00 – 18:00 12:00 – 18:00

luxecadeautjes.nl KINKERSTRAAT 71, NEAR THE NEW AMSTERDAM HOTSPOT ‘DE HALLEN’

You are more than welcome in our store and on our website.

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.

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Burberry Womenswear Spring/Summer 2015

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

VAN BAERLESTRAAT

Most people visiting Amsterdam come to this area on the south

When you’ve had your fill of the P.C. Hooftstraat, wander over

side of the city centre for one thing only: the three biggest mu-

to the Van Baerlestraat. Here you’ll a number of renowned

seums of the city that gave the neighbourhood its name. True,

Dutch fashion designers like Pauw, The People of the Labyrinths

the Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum and Van Gogh Museum

and Fred de la Bretonière which is known for its functional yet

are definitely worth visiting for lovers of the great arts, even

elegant boots and handbags. If you’re looking for a bit of extra

though the first two are now temporarily closed for renovation.

pampering, schedule an appointment at the Soap Treatment

However, apart from these three fabulous museums, this area

Store for a facial , manicure or massage.

has much more to offer. This is the place for the high end, most luxurious shopping streets of the country.

WILLEMSPARKWEG From the Van Baerlestraat, head deeper into Amsterdam Zuid

How to get to the Museum District

down the lovely Willemsparkweg. Visit Oog in Oog for designer

By tram: Tram lines 2, 3, 5, 12, 16 and 24 will get you to the

(sun)glasses, get a suit made to measure at Suitsupply or try on

Fashion & Museum District.

an elegant dress at Thalian. Lovers of distinctive furniture and

By water: The Canal Bus, a hop-on/hop-off canal boat line, stops

lighting head to Edha Interieur, while the best dressed dogs get

on the Singelgracht, just across the Stadhouderskade from the

their fashion fix at Vovnjau. The Willemsparkweg also has a va-

northern entrance to the Vondelpark.■

riety of tempting cafés and restaurants.

P.C. HOOFTSTRAAT

CORNELIS SCHUYTSTRAAT

Named for the 17th-century poet and playwright Pieter

Halfway down the Willemsparkweg you’ll cross the Cornelis

Cornelisz Hooft, the P.C. Hooftstraat has been an exclusive shop-

Schuytstraat – the perfect place to put together a complete new

ping destination since the 1970s. Located at the Fashion&Muse-

outfit. Step inside French Connection for the best in British de-

um district, this street is your first stop for big-name designers

sign. Admire the designer shoes at Shoebaloo or Manwood, and

like Flippa K, Chanel, Hugo Boss, D&G, MaxMara, Ralph Lauren,

then find the perfect earrings or watch at one of the many je-

Hermes, Gucci and more.

wellers on the street.

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FILIPPA K

WWW.FILIPPA-K.COM Simple functional garments with a clean design.

Essential pieces to build a wardrobe around, easy to combine and long-lasting in both style and quality. That was the start of Filippa K in 1993 and is still the essence of this brand today. Based on real needs and real experiences, Filippa K offers style solutions for the challenges of modern life. By doing so we help women and men, on the move, to look fashionable and feel comfortable whatever the situation.

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BEETHOVENSTRAAT

plein. The shopping centre that spreads over three levels has

A few blocks from the Cornelis Schuytstraat, the Beetho-

three entrances all leading to the impressive atrium of the to-

venstraat hides a number of treasures in this fairly compact

wer. It is the spectacular modern architecture combined with

shopping street. Here you’ll find popular Dutch designers like

historic elements that makes a visit worthwhile even if you do

Pauw or Claudia Sträter, as well as a number of jewellers and

not intend to shop. There are numerous attractive places for

specialty shops. Sterre & Tijl has gorgeous furniture, toys and

drinks, coffee, snacks or have a complete lunch. One of those

clothes for babies and infants, while The English Hatter offers a

places, Blue food, in the top of the tower, offers drinks and a

selection of hats for the distinguished gentleman. If your taste

spectacular and amazing 360 degrees view over Amsterdam.

in luxury extends to food, stop by Huize van Wely for amazing chocolate bonbons or sample the delectable cheeses at Tromp.

Magna Plaza is an indoor shopping centre located in a historical building behind the Royal Palace. Built at the end of

UTRECHTSESTRAAT

the 19th century, this former post office is now an exclusive

In the heart of the city centre, the Utrechtsestraat starts at the

shopping destination with more than 20 stores plus a new

Rembrandtplein and crosses Amsterdam’s most famous canals.

exhibition space spread over four floors.

The street has a mix of shops, but gets more luxurious with each

From clothes and shoes to jewellery and hair salons, Mag-

passing year. First Marc by Marc Jacobs is at Utrechtsestraat 120.

na Plaza has an excellent variety of shops. Just a few of the

You’ll find designer fashion at Centre Neuf and Angel Basics,

brands you’ll find here include Mango, Swarovski, gsus and

while Zwartjes van 1883 sells well-made leather shoes that will

Lacoste. When it’s time for a break, you can stop at Grand

last a lifetime. For contemporary interior design, visit Mobilia.

Café Ovidius for a sandwich or cup of coffee. Magna Plaza is worth a visit just for the neo-Gothic architecture and impres-

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sive interior – combining classical grandeur with a modern

Not far behind Dam Square, between the well-known ring

shopping experience.

of canals, you will find nine small streets full of small specialist shops, bou­ tiques and galleries. The three times

DIAMONDS ARE A GIRLS BEST FRIEND…

three streets are situated neatly side to side and to-

As one of Europe’s diamond capitals, Amsterdam is the ideal

gether they are a kilometre long, but make no mistake!

place to shop for jewellery. It’s true that you can buy loose di-

You can easily lose yourself here for a day.

amonds here, but you might prefer jewels you can wear out of the store! For the inside scoop on the diamond industry plus an

EXCLUSIVE SHOPPING CENTERS

opportunity to shop, pay a visit to Gassan or Coster Diamonds.

Shoppingcenter Kalvertoren is situated in the centre of histo-

You’ll find a number of small specialty jewellers on the shopping

ric Amsterdam, in the triangle of the Kalverstraat, the most

streets listed above, but for big names like Bvlgari, Cartier or

famous shopping Street of the Netherlands famous Munt-

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 BURBERRY PC HOOFTSTRAAT 48 AND 50 BVLGARI PC HOOFTSTRAAT 73 CARTIER PC HOOFTSTRAAT 132 - 134 CAROLINE BISS PC HOOFTSTRAAT 95 CHANEL PC HOOFTSTRAAT 66 - 68 CHOPARD PC HOOFTSTRAAT 53 CHRISTIAAN VD KLAAUW REESTRAAT 3 DIESEL PC HOOFTSTRAAT 119 DIOR PC HOOFTSTRAAT 100 ESCADA PC HOOFTSTRAAT 43 EMPORIO ARMANI PC HOOFTSTRAAT 39 -41 FILIPPA K (SEE PAGE 25-27) FLORIS V BOMMEL STORE SINGEL 439 - 441 FRED DE LA BRETONIERE VAN BAERLESTRAAT 34 UTRECHTSESTRAAT 77 G-STAR PC HOOFTSTRAAT 24 -28 GUCCI PC HOOFTSTRAAT 56 - 58 22 - CINQ

HERMES PC HOOFTSTRAAT 97 HUGO BOSS PC HOOFTSTRAAT 140 ICEBERG PC HOOFTSTRAAT 126 IKKS WOMEN AND MEN PC HOOFTSTRAAT 37 AND 54 IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN (49) PC HOOFTSTRAAT 49 - 51 JIMMY CHOO PC HOOFTSTRAAT 62 KAREN MILLEN PC HOOFTSTRAAT 71 LAUREL PC HOOFTSTRAAT 113 LOUIS VUITTON PC HOOFTSTRAAT 65 - 67 MARCCAIN PC HOOFTSTRAAT 84 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

MULBERRY PC HOOFTSTRAAT 46 NESPRESSO PC HOOFTSTRAAT 128 PAUL SMITH PC HOOFTSTRAAT 136 PRADA PC HOOFTSTRAAT 63 RALPH LAUREN PC HOOFTSTRAAT 89 SALVATORE FERRAGAMO PC HOOFTSTRAAT 59 STILLS CORNELIS SCHUYTSTRAAT 16 THE STORIES STORE OVERTOOM 435 TIFFANY & CO. PC HOOFTSTRAAT 86 - 88 TOD’S PC HOOFTSTRAAT 74 TOMMY HILFIGER PC HOOFTSTRAAT 101 + 103 TONY COHEN’S FLAGSHIP STORE HUIDENSTRAAT 28 TRUSSARDI PC HOOFTSTRAAT 35 U-BOAT - CITY DIAMONDS KALVERSTRAAT 51 VALENTINO PC HOOFTSTRAAT 121 VIRTU - SCHAAP & CITROEN PC HOOFTSTRAAT 40

Fashion & accessories

BY MARC CAIN

Marc Cain combines a sense of aesthetics and art with a laid-back attitude, a natural look, innovative thinking and exclusivity. Marc Cain is a declaration love to a woman. What kind of woman is she? She lives in the moment, is self confident, open-minded and and curious. She loves being a woman and expresses herself by what she is wearing- naturally and as a matter of course.

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Men & luxury goods IN AMSTERDAM

U-BOAT CLASSICO TUNGSTENO CITY DIAMONDS AMSTERDAM

BURBERRY MILITARY RED FOLD WALLET

VERTU SIGNATURE TOUCH SCHAAP & CITROEN

CARTIER CUFFLINKS WITH WATCH CROWN DECOR

HERMES IPAD AIR CASE

MONT BLANC CARBON FOUNTAIN

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Special

Filippa K

STYLE - SIMPLICITY - QUALITY Filippa K was founded in 1993, by Filippa Knutsson and Patrik Kihlborg.

Their interpretation of fashion was wearable, aesthetically balanced pieces that stand the test of time – effortless, essential garments with clean design and high quality. This is still the essence of our brand.

Effortless yet fashionable garments with a clean design and

The search for an artisanal mood to contrast Filippa K’s long

high quality. Essential pieces to build a perfect wardrobe

lasting and simple style resulted in materials that are rich in

around, and long-lasting in both style and quality. That

structure and decoration.

was the start of Filippa K in 1993 and is still the essence of A continuation of recent seasons quest to explore the

our brand today.

style needs of the modern urban man, the Autumn Winter The brand philosophy of Filippa K is built on three core

2015 collection digs deeper into modern tailoring and

values: Style Simplicity Quality. These brand values lead us

contemporary functionalism for sharp dressing around the

in expressing our brand, in how we do business, in defining

clock. The collection presents updated essentials alongside

our store concept, in communication, in how we meet our

new styles. The look is decidedly urban with reoccurring

customers, and of course how we design our collections.

sport, street and military r eferences subtly challenging the modern minimal DNA of the Filippa K Man style.

The Women’s wear Autumn Winter 2015 collection continues to evolve the effortless Filippa K style and presents a look that

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combines a contemporary take on 70’s cool with inspiration

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from the works of Henri Rousseau. For Autumn Winter 2015

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Filippa K explores the mystic ambiance of Henri Rousseau’s

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paintings – a world that is rich in colour and naturalistic in its

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Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) Terrace of a café at night (Place du Forum), c. 16 September 1888, ©Kröller- Müller Museum

Amsterdam CITY OF CULTURE, FINE ART AND 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.

VAN GOGH 125 YEARS

in the 20th Century with Mondrian and later with the Cobra

This year On 29 July 2015 it will be exactly 125 years since Vin-

group abstract artists. Amsterdam art museums have not only

cent van Gogh (1853-1890) died. Throughout the year, various

unparalleled collection of the most famous, but also many les-

European towns are organising unique exhibitions and cultural

ser known amazing Dutch masters of all epochs. The State Mu-

events linked by the theme of ‘125 Years of Inspiration’.

seum called in Dutch Rijksmuseum, and a wonderful collection

Even today, Van Gogh inspires people all over the world and,

of modern art from Europe and America at The City Museum

125 years after his death, is still more ‘alive’ than ever. In me-

called in Dutch Stedelijk Museum are a must to visit. The prin-

mory of the Dutch artist in this year, the Van Gogh Europe

cipal collection of the world’s beloved painter at the Van Gogh

Foundation, an association comprising around 30 institutions,

Museum and a rich division of the Russian Hermitage Museum

is organising an international programme in four countries. In

are also not to be missed, even if you are in the Dutch capital

this issue you can find more.

for a brief visit.

EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS (SEE ALSO PAGE 33)

ART GALLERIES

Exhibitions and cultural events are being organised in the va-

Even if you’re not planning to expand your personal art collec-

rious towns and villages in the Netherlands, Belgium, France

tion, a visit to one of Amsterdam’s many art galleries is a great

and England that are of importance for the life and work of the

way to spend an afternoon. Discover what’s new in the Dutch

artist. For the first time, museums like Kröller-Müller Museum in

and international art scene!

Otterlo and institutions that actively contribute to conser-ving

At the corner of Weteringschans and Spiegelgracht you will see

Van Gogh’s heritage are working together on a large scale.

the well-known Diamond House Lazare Diamonds on the right

The Kröller-Müller Museum is a second home to Vincent van

in the Museum Plaza building; on the left-hand corner there is

Gogh. The museum boasts almost 90 paintings and more than

Reflex Modern Art Gallery which sells contemporary art.

180 drawings, making it the second largest collection of Van Goghs in the world. In addition, the Museum is home to top

ART/ANTIQUES STORES

works by modern masters including Claude Monet, Georges

Spiegelkwartier: Nieuwe Spiegelstraat runs between the wor-

Seurat, Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondriaan.

ld-famous Rijksmuseum and Keizersgracht, its history goes back as far as the 17th century.

MUSEUMS

In and around this street with its many characteristic Amster-

Throughout the centuries, the Dutch gave the world most

dam facades more than 70 art and antique dealers have set up

famous painters as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh, who

business. These specialists offer a wide range of objects, ran-

until today provoke our admiration. This tradition continued

ging from Egyptian antiquities which are 6,000 years old to se-

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venteenth-century Delft ware, from antique Chinese porcelain

If one looks at the objects bought by the Rijksmuseum in the

to abstract modern art. You name it, it is for sale in the Spiegel-

Spiegelkwartier one notices that it mainly concerns objects

kwartier. This makes the Spiegelkwartier a must-see quarter

like furniture, glass, textile and earthenware. This is not sur-

for those with an eye for the unique, rare and beautiful.

prising since the shops were specialized in these antiquities.

THE SPIEGELKWARTIER

The proof of a historically grown connection with the Rijks-

If you collect antiques or modern art, the Spiegelkwartier is the

museum is the exhibition in 1985 of a selection of objects

place to go. Just across the bridge opposite the Rijksmuseum

bought in the Spiegelkwartier. The first acquisition dates

you will find this historical neighbourhood with its typical old

back to 1914 but the museum still buys from dealers in the

Dutch houses. This area had been the heart of the national art

Spiegelkwartier.

and antiques trade for the past eighty years and has a friendly relaxed atmosphere. There are few places in the world where

A visit to the Spiegelkwartier is easy to combine with a visit

you will find such a stunning choice of art and antiques.

to one of many museums in the area. At walking distance you will find the Rijksmuseum, Vincent van Gogh Museum and the

Over seventy specialised art and antique dealers offer a wide

Allard Pierson museum.

variety of objects, ranging from archeological finds to 17th century furniture, glass and Dutch Delftware, from oriental art to

HOW TO GET TO THE SPIEGELKWARTIER

Art Nouveau, from tribal art to contemporary art, from old me-

Public Transportation - (recommended)

dical instruments and clocks to jewellery and, last but not at

From Centraal Station tram nr 1,2 & 5 Leidschestraat, stop

least paintings from the COBRA period or finished yesterday.

Keizersgracht, walk via Keizersgracht in eastern direction.

From Centraal Station tram nr 16, 24 & 25 Vijzelstraat, stop

In the Spiegelkwartier you can have a drink or a bite to eat on

Keizersgracht, walk via Keizersgracht in western direction.

almost every street corner. A fun way to get to the Spiegelkwar-

Canal Bus - Stop Rijksmuseum

tier and the nearby Rijksmuseum, is with the CANAL-BUS.

With the car: Exit S106 direction centrum: Over the Overtoom until the end,

Today one finds fine art and antiques dealers in almost every

at traffic lights right, on the right side is parking garage Q-Park

house in the Nieuwe Spiegelstraat and on the Spiegelgracht.

Byzantium, at the Leidsebosje. After parking cross the passen-

This is the result of a historical development of almost 120

gers bridge at the Lido/Max Euweplein, then go to the right and

years. Without the building of the renown Rijksmuseum the

walk via Weteringschans, Zieseniskade, to the Spiegelgracht.

neighborhood would surely have looked very different. Before

(Route planner, the postal code of the Spiegelkwartier is 1017 JP)

the Rijksmuseum was built (1877/1885) there used to be a large windmill on that spot. The existing small business like watch-

HOW TO REACH PARKING GARAGES

makers, carpenters, furniture repair shops etc, slowly changed

Q-Park Museumplein: Entrance opposite the Concertgebouw.

into art and antique dealers.

Cross the Museumplein and walk around the Rijksmuseum, cross the bridge towards the Weteringschans to the Spiegel-

According to old address books the first antique dealer star-

gracht.

ted in 1900 in de Kerkstraat nr 219. In 1910 there are already

Q-Park Byzantium: Cross the passengers bridge at the Lido/

seven antique shops mentioned. After the war the number of

Max Euweplein, then go to the right and walk via Wetering-

galleries and shops really extended.

schans, Zieseniskade, to the Spiegel足gracht.

WWW.SPIEGELKWARTIER.NL

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Art & Galleries

| SPIEGELKWARTIER

EXHIBITION Sungho Cho ‘Humanity in the Age of Credit’ 6 june - 18 July 2015 Galerie Rob Koudijs Elandsgracht 12, Amsterdam info@galerierobkoudijs.nl www.galerierobkoudijs.nl

We love Picasso…

Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 44, Amsterdam T. +31(0)6 34261770 or +31(0)6 17240937 www.renssenartgallery.com Visit Renssen Art Gallery; located close to the Rijksmuseum.

Oil paintings and sculptures by Dutch artist Renssen (born in 1960) and high quality Graphic Art by Pablo Picasso.

Open daily from 11 to 5.30 pm.

ASTAMANGALA ART FROM TIBET, NEPAL AND INDIA

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 mandala of the goddess Vajravarahi - paint on textile, Tibet, early 19th cent. Size: 45 x 68 cm

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Alexander, Napoleon & Joséphine © State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg

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Body Art

ART & CULTURE ART & CULTURE

What’s What’s the thebest besttime timetotovisit Amsterdam and its That green visit Amsterdam? backyard Veluwe?on depends De of course That of course whatdepends you’re looking for. on what you’re looking for.

Springtime is bright and Springtime bright and colourful inisAmsterdam. colourful in Amsterdam.

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

In and festivals.

In autumn autumn and winter, as or theblown leavesfrom thewinter, leavesasare are the trees, the blown trees, from Amsterdam’s Amsterdam’s beautiful beautiful gables reappear gables reappear in their in their full glory from full glorythefoliage. from behind the behind foliage.

CODA - Paper Art

The Atlases Made in the netherlands

PAPER ART CODA Museum Vosselmanstraat 299 7311 CL Apeldoorn (055) 5268400 www.coda-apeldoorn.nl

REMBRANDT HOUSE Rembrandt’s etchings and Japanese Echizen paper Jodenbreestraat 4 (020) 520 04 00 www.rembrandthuis.nl

7 JUNE - 25 OCTOBRE An enormous deer made from paper,, the immense wings of Icarus, fairy-like masks and striking jewels made of paper. All this can be seen from 7 June to 25 October during CODA Paper Art in CODA Museum Apeldoorn.

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CODA Museum puts on grand display - CODA Paper Art 2015 Paper and cardboard are relatively simple and fairly cheap materials that, combined with traditional and modern techniques and the artist’s inspiration, show their endless possibilities and expressive power in staggering and dynamic but sometimes also moving and subtle ways. After a highly successful edition in 2013, CODA Museum Apeldoorn presents CODA Paper Art 2015, an exhibition that provides ample space – both literally and figuratively – for the installations, spatial works and specially selected jewellery of 36 artists from the Netherlands and abroad whose work is centred around paper and cardboard.

Poster Paper Art 2015 The mysterious tree-patterned mask Behind the Gates by American artist Phillip Valdez does not only grace the poster of this edition of Paper Art, but is also part of this exhibition, along with a number of other masks representing death. Valdez has also made a new mask for CODA Paper Art 2015.

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An exhibition devoted to Rembrandt’s extraordinary choice for paper from Japan.

It has long been known that Rembrandt made prints on this kind of paper, but it remained unclear from which region it originated. Recently researchers in Japan and in The Netherlands (Rijksmuseum) have started research on whether the paper originated from Japan and more particularly from the region of Echizen, located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. Rembrandt was even a pioneer in the use of such valuable and exotic papers, starting around 1647.

The only etched portrait of his son Titus was exclusively printed on Japanese paper. Dramatic comparisons with prints on western paper will reveal the effect of Rembrandt’s striking choice..

BODY ART Tropenmuseum Linnaeusstraat 2, (020) 568 8200 tropenmuseum.nl TILL 30 AUGUST 2015 Body modifications like tattoos, piercings and makeup can be seen every day on the street. The body, and in particular the skin, serves as a canvas to give form to yourself, to transform and show who you are. It is an important means of expressing identity. With Body Art the Tropenmuseum presents an exhibition about body modifications in the widest sense, from makeup and tattoos to implants below the skin and surgical changes. Across time and cultures.

Rembrandt huis

Summer presentation Sculpture flottante (1959-1960), Marta Pan, © beeldentuin Kröller-Müller Museum

Van Gogh & Co

ALEXANDER, NAPOLEON & JOSÉPHINE Hermitage Amsterdam Amstel 51 (020) 530 87 55 hermitage.nl

VAN GOGH YEAR: 125 YEARS OF INSPIRATION Kröller-Müller Museum Houtkampweg 6, 6731 AW Otterlo, +31(0)318 591241 www.krollermuller.nl/vangoghandco

TILL NOVEMBER 8 2015 A story in four scenes Our story begins in 1807.

Napoleon and Joséphine were seeing very little of each other, because of the many wars that Napoleon was waging across the European continent. Joséphine was on her own in their love nest, Château de Malmaison, just outside Paris. That year, Napoleon and the tsar concluded the Treaty of Tilsit, establishing a coalition for peace intended to change the political constellation in Europe and Asia. In the process, they formed a friendship that seemed genuine and enduring.

After fifteen days, they said farewell, and in the years that followed they exchanged many diplomatic gifts.

On 29 July 2015 it will be exactly 125 years since Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) died.

In the Van Gogh Year the Kröller-Müller Museum presents the exhibition Van Gogh & Co. Criss-crossing the collection.

Still lifes, nature themes, cityscapes and the human figure by Vincent van Gogh are compared to works by his contemporaries in the same genres. More than fifty paintings and drawings by Van Gogh will be shown, along with an equal number of works by other artists, such as François Bonvin, Jan Toorop, Henri Fantin-Latour, Jean-BaptisteCamille Corot, Paul Cézanne, Adolphe Monticelli and Bart van der Leck.

Summer presentation For the Van Gogh & Co exhibition, the works of Vincent van Gogh have temporarily vacated their usual spot in the Van Gogh Gallery. This has created room for a special Summer presentation, which places extra emphasis on cubism, futurism, De Stijl and constructivism.

Vincent and Helene The Kröller-Müller is Vincent van Gogh’s second home. With nearly 90 paintings and over 180 drawings, the museum boasts the second-largest Van Gogh collection in the world. The museum is the life work of Helene Kröller-Müller. She acquired almost 11,500 works of art between 1907 and 1922. Helene first discovered his work in the summer of 1905 when she began taking lessons in art history from the art historian H.P. Bremmer.

She became completely fascinated by art and began collecting. Van Gogh was her personal favourite and his works formed the core of her collection from the outset.

An extraordinary combination: art, architecture and nature A visit to the museum is an experience in itself. Visitors are free to walk around or borrow one of the white bicycles to discover the natural beauty of the Netherlands’ most breath-taking treasure trove.

The Museum has one of the largest sculpture gardens in Europe. An outdoor gallery 25 hectares in which modern sculpture finds a natural setting. The garden is open all year round. The combination of the art collection, glorious sculpture garden and the beautiful landscapes is totally unique.p.

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The Toverviool

Holland Festival

Juli Dans

Toneelgroep Amsterdam

TONEELGROEP AMSTERDAM Song from Far Away Stadsschouwburg Leidseplein 26 (020) – 523 77 87

HOLLAND FESTIVAL Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam Leidseplein 26 (020) – 523 77 87 hollandfestival.nl

JULI DANS Summerfestival for International Contemporary Dance for information phone (020) 6242311 or www.julidans.nl

AUGUST 20-29.

A monologue as a mourning process

TILL JUNE 23 2015 The 68th Holland Festival runs from 30 May to 23 June 2015 in Amsterdam.

Highlight of the programme is 12 Hour PROM, a 12 hour concert which is to become a new tradition at the Holland Festival. This year’s lineup includes Dutch opera diva Eva-Maria Westbroek, the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and singer/songwriter Anna Calvi with the Metropole Orchestra. The renowned Catalonian group La Fura dels Baus bring M.U.R.S., a smart show where political criticism meets new technology in which visitors let an app guide them through the performance.

1 – 11 JULY For almost twentysix years, Julidans plays a distinct role in the international dance world. Each July a broad program of International Contemporary Dance is presented in a number of venues in Amsterdam.

Julidans shows bold performances by icons of contemporay dance and by great transformers of this moment. The main program can be seen in the Grote Zaal and in the Rabozaal of the Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam and in Theater Bellevue.

The acclaimed playwright Simon Stephens wrote Song from Far Away especially for Toneelgroep Amsterdamactor Eelco Smits. The monologue, directed by Ivo van Hove, premiered last season in São Paulo and will in August be performed in Amsterdam for the first time. The American singersongwriter Mark Eitzel wrote the enchanting title song.

Dutch-spoken with English surtitles

For tickets, visit our website.

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COOL BRITANNIA Het nationale opera & ballet Amstel 3 Amsterdam (020) 551 81 17 operaballet.nl 17, 18, 19, 21, 24, 26, 27 JUNE In Cool Britannia, Dutch National Ballet brings today’s top three British choreographers together: Wayne McGregor, Christopher Wheeldon and David Dawson.

Wayne McGregor makes his Dutch National Ballet debut with the contemporary masterpiece Chroma, which he made in 2006 for the Royal Ballet. Choreographers Christopher Wheeldon and David Dawson both create new works for Cool Britannia.

Cool Britannia

Eloize

© Petrovsky & Ramone

THE TOVERVIOOL Marionettentheater Jacob Obrechtstraat 28 (020) 692 80 31 nederlands marionettentheater.nl

THE LEGENDARY ASHTON BROTHERS De Kleine Komedie Amstel 56 - 58 (020) 626 59 17 dekleinekomedie.nl

TILL JULY 2015 ‘When Luie Wammes is fired, his lover Grietje secretly gives him a raisin bun, an apple, and a coin for the road. In the mountains, a begging old lady, who in fact is a sorceress, manages to persuade Wammes to give them away. As a reward for his generosity, Wammes is granted three wishes and Wammes leaves with a magic violin, which he can magically play on, and the promise that he will one day marry Grietje. Delighted, Wammes tries out his new violin and lets people dance, weep, laugh, sleep, fall in love, and give away their goods.

JUNE 2015 In 2015 the “Kleine Komedie ” theatre is in festive mood all summer.

The legendary Ashton Brothers open the doors of their Palace of Miracles on the Amstel. A motley parade passes by: Hilarious, Gloomy, Charming, Humorous, Musical, Acrobatic, Hallucinating and always Ready to Risk their necks high up on the stage. Enter the world of the national variety-kings and discover the magical side of Amsterdam.

Welcome to the ashton brothers.

CIRQUE ÉLOIZE - ID Theater Carré Amstel 115-125 (020) 52 49 452 carre.nl 24 JUNE - 19 JULY This summer in Royal Theater Carré: Cirque Éloize with iD At the premiere of Cirque Éloize’s iD The Montreal Gazette wrote: “West Side Story gone Hip Hop Circus”. Almost six years later more than a million visitors in over twenty-three countries have seen the show.

Fourteen young artists give the audience a performance of ninety bloodcurdling minutes that is reminiscent of the first encounter with Cirque du Soleil or The Blue Man Group. It has the same ecstasy and euphoria set in the current zeitgeist. Cirque Éloize’s iD is a brilliantly balanced mix of acrobatics, urban dance and high-tech video projections. An adrenaline rush with a twist of West Side Story-like ‘boy meets girl’ street romance. Breath taking, beautiful and simply poetic.

It’s an extraordinary experience to see iD in Carré. This currently most spectacular and innovative circus will be for one month in Carré. This theater has made history of visits from many famous world circuses. A unique chance for all ages. The show has no language barrier and is suitable for tourists of all nationalities.

24 June - 19 July. Tickets as of 15 euro.

More info: www.carre.nl/en.

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Amsterdam Gay Pride

EVENTS

Orientalicious Festival Vondelpark Openluchttheater

VONDELPARK OPENLUCHTTHEATER Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 110 (020) 428 33 60 openluchttheater.nl TILL AUGUST 31 2015 Free entrance!

Every summer the Vondelpark Openluchttheater (Open Air Theatre), located in the charming Vondelpark in Amsterdam, is the perfect spot for beautiful concerts and performances by Dutch established and upcoming artists. The theatre is in the open air, freely accessible and 75% of the performances is language no problem!

Voluntary donations are appreciated.

For the full program of the Vondelpark Open Air Theatre, visit our website

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Made in de Kerkstraat

AMSTERDAM GAY PRIDE Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 12 +31 (0)6 14793189 amsterdamgaypride.org

MADE IN THE KERKSTRAAT Museum Van Loon Keizersgracht 672 museumvanloon.nl

ORIENTALICIOUS FESTIVAL Paradiso Noord (Tolhuistuin) IJpromenade 2 orientalicious.com

JULY 31 - AUGUST 2 2015 Share (all) the love in Amsterdam!

TILL 27 SEPTEMBER 2015 The Kerkstraat ( Church street ) in Amsterdam is known for its coach houses.

In 1633 city architect Daniel Stalpaert planned an additional street between Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht to provide the canal houses with a back entrance and a possibility to build coach houses.

13 TILL 14 JUNE Aisa Lafour Bellydance Company, Arabnights and Marmoucha unite in a 2-day Festival to celebrate the beauty and the joy of the Middle Eastern culture and far beyond!On Saturday June 13th we will have all kind of activities. On Sunday June 14th there are workshops

The Amsterdam Gay Pride is renowned throughout the world for its colourful canal parade. During Gay Pride week the capital city of the Netherlands is the place to be for anyone and everybody who likes to party and at the same time - just by being there - state the obvious that everyone has the right to be who they are and love whoever they choose. The theme for Amsterdam Gay Pride 2015 is ‘Share Love.

Check the website for what’s on and where!

For tickets, visit our website.

With the exhibition in its coach house Museum Van Loon will pay attention to both the history of the Kerkstraat and to Schutter & Van Bakel. The focus will be on participative culture of its inhabitants, creativity, economic innovation and its role as a hotspot for creative initiatives.

Open Garden Days

5 days off

Parade

Photo: Joep van Aert

NEIGHBOURFOOD MARKET Westergasfabriek Polonceaukade 27 (020) 586 0710 neighbourfoodmarket.nl EVERY 3rd (OR 4th) SUNDAY OF THE MONTH A meeting place for caterers, eco farmers, bakers, butchers, celebrated local chefs, cheesemakers, sausagemakers, juice pressers, sandwich heroes, fanatical foodies, baristas… in other words: everyone who offers fine food and drinks, along with love and a story. Gather your meal here and enjoy eating from simple, long tables in a relaxed vibe and a stylish, urban environment. In winter mostly inside, in summer mostly outside.

OPEN GARDEN DAYS (020) 624 52 55 opentuinendagen.nl

REMBRANDT ART MARKET Rembrandtplein Rembrandtartmarket.nl

PARADE Martin Luther King park deparade.nl

JUNE 19 - JUNE 21 During the Open Garden Days in the third weekend of June some 30 ­mostly private gardens will be open to the public, some of them for the first time. The theme for 2015 is Art in the Canal House Garden.

EVERY SUNDAY 10.30-18.00 / 10:30-6 PM Rembrandtplein, 1017 CV AMSTERDAM Every Sunday, from the middle of March till the end of October you’ll find The Rembrandt Art Market on the Rembrandtplein. A modern and contemporary art market where International artists of all disciplins exhibit and sell their works. At the Rembrandt Art market you will find original Paintings, Sculptures, Jewellery, Photograpic, Digital, Graphic and Airbrushed Art, etc. There you can find art at a fair price by dealing directly with artists and avoid paying the extra fees you would get by buying through a gallery.

7 - 23 AUGUST 2015 This summer, traveling theatre festival the Parade travels through the Netherlands for the 25th year. The festival kicks off in Rotterdam in the Museumpark. After Rotterdam, the festival will continue its journey with her colorful tents, restaurants and terraces to The Hague, Utrecht and Amsterdam. On August 23rd the summertour will conclude with a grand festive Gala. There will be over 90 different theatre, music, and dance performances for all ages.

There will be free music performances at Café Correct and Hotel Vilé. On top of that, visitors can enjoy their time on one of the many terraces for cocktails, Asian food, BBQ and much more.

Garden aficionados will have a unique opportunity to stroll along the city’s green oases, formal parterres, flowering plants and remarkable garden houses and ornaments; both classical and contemporary gardens can be visited in this three day event.

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Grachtenfestival Amsterdam

MUSIC & CONCERTS

Super Chikan

The Cookers

GRACHTENFESTIVAL Prinsengracht 583 (020) 421 45 42 grachtenfestival.nl 14 TILL 23 AUGUST Grachtenfestival Amsterdam introduces classical music to a broad audience in unusual ways, letting promising young performers?excel in extraordinary venues.

Every year Grachtenfestival Amsterdam turns the Dutch capital into the worldís most beautiful concert hall. The combination of repertoire and venues presents classical music at the very highest level in an easily accessible way, making Grachtenfestival Amsterdam a unique experience for both visitors and musicians.

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SUPER CHIKAN North Sea Jazz Club Pazzanistraat 1 (020) 722 0980 northseajazzclub.com JUNE 27 James “Super Chikan” Johnson is an American blues artist and the nephew of the legendary “Big Jack” Johnson. His homemade guitars are his trademark.

He builds them of anything and everything. The most striking example is perhaps the one he made from a shotgun. Two years ago, he was honored with four Blues Music Award nominations, including BB King Entertainer of the Year, Song of the Year for the song “Fred’s Dollar Store” Traditional Blues Male Artist, and won the award for Traditional Blues Album of the Year for “Chikadelic”. Tonight he takes the audience on a musical journey.

ROBECO SUMMERNIGHTS Concertgebouw Concertgebouwplein 10 0900 671 83 45 JULY TILL AUGUST Robeco SummerNights presents two months of wonderful concerts, from classical to jazz and from cabaret to film scores. Enjoy world-famous orchestras, soloists and conductors, such as the Concertgebouw Orchestra, Julia Fischer and Herbert Blomstedt. Or lie down, relax and listen to Jeroen van Veen and Sandra van Veen playing Einaudi and Pärt. Singer Trijntje Oosterhuis celebrates the works of Stevie Wonder.

THE COOKERS Bimhuis Piet Heinkade 3 (020) 788 2150 bimhuis.nl JULY 10 An anniversary season full of highlights must end with a bang: The Cookers, legendary American jazz musicians united in keeping hard-bop vibrant! ‘A dream team’ (New York Times). Experience counts, especially in jazz.

Together the members of The Cookers have 250 years of experience at the American jazz top and as a band they’re still growing.

New York Times calls them ‘a dream team’, ‘a hard-bop wrecking crew’, a supergroup with musicians who came up in the 1960s and have maintained a contemporary approach. They play acoustic jazz in the hard bop tradition, but the open spirit of today’s jazz heroes.

Paul Mccartney

Madonna

The Rembrandt House Museum

Sensation the Legacy’

Amsterdam Roots Festival

MADONNA Ziggodome De Passage 100 0900 235366 ziggodome.nl

PAUL MCCARTNEY Ziggodome De Passage 100 0900 2353663 ziggodome.nl

SENSATION ‘THE LEGACY’ Amsterdam Arena ArenA Boulevard 1 (020) 311 1333 sensation.com

AMSTERDAM ROOTS FESTIVAL Park Frankendael Middenweg 72 amsterdamroots.nl

DECEMBER 5 - 6th Madonna’s 35 city ‘rebel heart’ tour announced for north america and europe.

Tour Kicks Off In Miami August 29th in Support of “Rebel Heart” Album Additional Concert Dates To Be Added In Australia And Asia

JUNE 7th The live experience is a once in a lifetime moment all music fans should experience. The three hour concert includes some of the greatest moments from the last 50 years in music, many of which have shaped the soundtrack of our lives.

The last decade has seen Paul and his band perform in a staggeringly impressive range of venues and locations, including outside the Coliseum in Rome, in Moscowís Red Square, at Buckingham Palace and the White House. Having played with his band (Paul ëWixí Wickens (keyboards), Brian Ray (bass guitar/guitar), Rusty Anderson (guitar) and Abe Laboriel Jr (drums)) for over ten years now, the show never disappoints.

JULY 4th On July 4th Sensation returns to the Amsterdam ArenA with an exclusive one-off edition, named ‘The Legacy’ Celebrating 15 years of unity, all magical moments combined in a brand new show that is set to dazzle all senses. Ticket sale starts March 28th at 10AM CET.

JULY 1 - 5th 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’s an opportunity to not only share in the music of many cultures, but also experience those cultures first hand. With its dance workshops, children’s entertainment, clothing stalls and a seemingly endless supply of mouthwatering foods and drinks, you won’t want to leave festival.

Madonna is about to release her best album in 7 years and one of the greatest of her career. Along with extraordinary critical acclaim as an artist, songwriter and producer, Madonna’s reputation as one of the most successful live performers of all time speaks for itself. The 2008/2009 Sticky & Sweet tour is the highest grossing tour of all time for a solo artist.

What started 15 years ago as a dream to turn a stadium into the biggest club on earth, is now a worldwide phenomenon. Over 2 million people in more than 30 countries have been

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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.

Portugese Synagoge. Photo: Marijke Volkers

COBRA Museum

Amsterdam Historisch Museum

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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.

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.

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.

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. After a short or a long visit you can have a drink in the Museum café or look around in the Museum shop.

DUTCH RESISTANCE MUSEUM Plantage Kerklaan 61, phone: (020) 6202535, www.verzetsmuseum.org (open: Tue.-Fri. 10.00-17.00. Sat.-Mon. 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.

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.nl (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,

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Saint-Rémy and Auvers-sur-Oise. Permanent Works by Van Gogh and other 19th-century artists (Cézanne, Gauguin, Manet, Monet, Redon, Vuillard, Alma-Tadema, Puvis de Chavannes, Rodin, Picasso, de Toulouse-Lautrec, Pissarro and others).

MUSEUM GEELVINCK Keizersgracht 633, phone: (020) 6390747, www.museumgeelvinck.nl (open: every day 17.00) For those interested in the more illustrious side of the city, the Museum Willet-Holthuysen is certainly worth a visit.

This canal house elegantly reveals the mysteries that lie behind the majestic facade, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of the 17th century’s happy few.

Wandering through the beautifully decorated ballroom, kitchens and corridors makes you wish the former owners were still around to give you their personal tour.

HOUSEBOAT MUSEUM Prinsengracht, opposite 296, phone: (020) 4270750, www.houseboatmuseum.nl (open: summer Tue.-Sun., winter Fri.-Sun. 11am-5pm). A look inside a houseboat.

On board the visitor obtains a good idea of what this special life style – so unique to Amsterdam – is. The museum has been established on the “Hendrika Maria” a former commercial sailing ship built in 1914.

The deckhouse, where the skipper’s family resided, including the cupboard bed, is still in place. The former cargo hold has now been converted into a comfortable living space provided with all conveniences.

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 HUIS MARSEILLE, FOUNDATION FOR PHOTOGRAPHY Keizersgracht 401, phone (020) 5318989, www.huismarseille.nl (open: Tue.-Sun. 11.00-18.00) Opened on 18 September 1999. In the five exhibition rooms of this monumental 17th century canal house on the Keizersgracht, the Foundation organises photo exhibitions every three months. The exhibitions programme is varied and diverse, with an emphasis on the visual quality of the works displayed.

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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.

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.

OUDE KERK Oudekerksplein 23, phone (020) 6258284, www.oudekerk.nl (open: monday - saterday 11.00-17.00 and sunday 13.00-17.00) De Oude Kerk, oldest church in Amsterdam, is now a centre of cultural activities in the heart of the old town centre.

PIANOLA MUSEUM Westerstraat 106, phone (020) 627 96 24, www.pianola.nl (open: daily for groups tour (only on reservation), for individual visitors on Sunday open 14.00–17.00) The Pianola museum is amongst the smallest museums of Amsterdam. It is dedicated to the history of the player piano, but foremost to the musical heritage, recorded in over 15,000 paper pianola rolls.

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 The Stedelijk Museum is closed for the final phase of construction and completion of the building renovation and expansion project.In the mean time we present Temporary Stedelijk 3: Stedelijk @, a diverse program in collaboration with several peer institutions in Amsterdam encompassing lectures, performances, film screenings, large-scale events and many more activities. .

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

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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 GALLERY DELAIVE Spiegelgracht 23, Phone: (020) 625 90 87 delaive.com

Keren de Vreede

PETER DONKERSLOOT GALERIE Spiegelgracht 14-16, Phone: (020) 623 65 38 peterdonkerslootgalerie.nl GALLERYNINE Keizersgracht 548, Phone: (06) 132 120 49 gallerynine.nl KEREN DE VREEDE ART GALLERY Prinsengracht 308a, Phone: (06) 11119337 kerendevreede.com Gallerie Delaive

MARK RAVEN ART STORE AND GALLERY (near Dam Square, behind Royal Palace) Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 174, Kiosk at Museum Square, Leidsestraat 42 (open daily from 10:30-18:00 hrs) www.markraven.nl GALERIE ALEX DANIELS Reflex Amsterdam Weteringschans 79a, Phone: (020) 627 28 32 www.reflexamsterdam.com ROMEO VETRO 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.

Mark Raven

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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GALERIE ROB KOUDIJS IS A 100 SQUARE METER EXHIBITION SPACE LOCATED IN THE GALLERY DISTRICT IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF AMSTERDAM. THE GALLERY SPECIALISES IN CONTEMPORARY ART JEWELLERY. THE WORK WE OFFER COMMUNICATES IDEAS, IS VERY SCULPTURAL AND DISPLAYS AN INNOVATIVE USE OF MATERIALS, BOTH PRECIOUS AND NON-PRECIOUS. THE GALLERY REPRESENTS MANY, INTERNATIONALLY HIGHLY ACCLAIMED JEWELRY ARTISTS, WHO PRODUCE PIECES WHICH CHALLENGE THE DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN CRAFT AND CREATION, BETWEEN THE APPLIED AND THE FINE ARTS. AS THESE ARTISTS COME FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE GLOBE, THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THIS EXCITING FIELD ARE ON DISPLAY. THE GALLERY ALWAYS SHOWS TWO SOLO EXHIBITIONS AND A WIDE-RANGING CHOICE OF JEWELLERY PIECES IN THE STOCK PRESENTATION OF THE GALLERY. AS WELL AS SHOWING JEWELLERY, GALERIE ROB KOUDIJS SELLS BOOKS AND CATALOGUES ABOUT THE REPRESENTED ARTISTS. MEMBER NETHERLANDS GALLERY ASSOCIATION

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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.

GASSAN DIAMONDS Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 173-175, Phone: (020) 622 53 33, www.gassan.com Amsterdam has been giving shine to diamonds for more than 425 years. Over the years the cutting techniques have been passed down from generation to generation. The well-known ‘Amsterdam Cut’ has been perfected by diamond cutters HEINEKEN EXPERIENCE Atadhouderskade 78, Phone: (020) 523 92 22, www.heinekenexperience.com Discover the world of Heineken. Be a bottle.

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

HOLLAND INTERNATIONAL CANAL CRUISES AND EXCURSIONS Prins Hendrikkade 33a, Phone: (020) 217 05 01, www.canal.nl 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

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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 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 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.

Fine dining ON THE WATER

As every visitor to Amsterdam knows, no trip here is complete without experiencing it from the water. And to satisfy that demand, the city’s iconic canals are teaming with tour boats josting to heop the eager crowds complete their to-do lists.

Amsterdam’s only genuine fine dining cruise that accepts individual bookings. A fact that attracts many of The Netherlands’ more discerning clientele. Book early to avoid missing out on this exceptional experience.

More information & tickets available at: www.AmsterdamJewelCruises.com

But what if you want a more refined experience, away from the check-list masses?

Several classes apart from the hop-on identikit offerings, Amsterdam Jewel Cruises’ 19th century antique river boat provides a

unique and intimate setting for high-quality a la carte dining.

Special offer for CINQ readers Enter the following promotion code when making a reservation to receive 5% discount: CINQ2015

Amsterdam’s Floating Jewel Beautiful refurbished to combine modern comfort with classic features in keeping with its heritage, the Henry Schmitz is the only boat of its kind traversing Amsterdam’s canals as a restaurant. With just 8 tables, all window-side, in its 16m length, it is one of the city’s most charming venues. Meals are brought on board fresh from being prepared to order in a canal-side kitchen, making this

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Whatever your taste is...

FOOD, DRINKS & NIGHTLIFE

RESTAURANTS | CAFÉS

known for its gift shops and international restaurants.

As one might expect from a cosmopolitan city,

Before dining, you can unwind with a drink on a terrace

Amsterdam not only offers the possibility of en-

on Rembrandtplein.

joying 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 restau­ rants. For a quick cheap lunchtime bite try the sandwich shops, the chips stands or herring stalls.

Eating maatjes (‘mates’) herring is quite possibly the only important culinary tradition of our otherwise in this respect poorly endowed country.

Amsterdam is also a city with many bars and cafés, some 1,500 in all. Each of the areas mentioned below has something to offer, from friendly and relaxed brown cafés, stylish grand cafés to crowded designer bars. The cafés and bars vary greatly and have their own special attraction: a wide range of beers, jenever (Dutch gin), live music, canal-side terraces, board games, pool tables or just good old fun.

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

Something can be found to everyone’s taste.

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.

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.

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.

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,

Utrechtsestraat area

hip-hop or anything in between, you’ll find a club to

This narrow street has a special atmosphere and is

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Restaurant Zushi Amsterdam .... for the best Sushi, Grill, Tempura and Udon Noodles

Long-lunchers, shoppers on a quick break, delicate diners – all head to Zushi, on the banks of the Amstel river. Hip coloured lighting, tight design, give a contemporary edge.

Cool music softens the mood. It’s smart, relaxed, rejuvenating. Whether you’re looking for a quick pulse of protein, or a lingering riverview meal, Zushi fits the bill.

There are no starters, our menu is moving along right in front of you, so just help yourself from the conveyor belt.

Sushi rolls freshly on the moving bar. Pearly white, succulent pink,

Zushi (sushi) usesdeep sixsea different green – coloured different shapes, plates, each colour denotes a different strips and rolls, move slowlyprice. along.

Enjoy as many little dishes as you please, A flash of chopsticks, and another stacking your plates you go.Steaming miso soup one as disappears. arrives in lacquer bowls. The chef behind the the bar chops and folds, and Mention Code

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Fine Dining

La Rive

De Kas

Vinkeles

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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.

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.

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.

Vermeer

Ciel Blue

&samhoud places

PRINS HENDRIKKADE 59-72

FERDINAND BOLSTRAAT 333

OOSTERDOKSKADE 5

020 - 55 64 885

020 - 6787 450

020 - 260 20 94

WWW.RESTAURANTVERMEER.NL

WWW.CIELBLEU.NL

WWW.SAMHOUDPLACES.COM

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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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

www.restaurantvermeer.nl www.vinkeles.nl

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 Sichuan Food www.sichuanfood.nl A-Fusion www.a-fusion.nl Chang i www.chang-i.nl Cuisine Sapphire www.cuisinesapphire.nl Dynasty www.restaurantdynasty.nl DUTCH

Blauw aan de Wal www.blauwaandewal.com

Fyra www.restaurantfyra.nl

Fifteen www.fifteen.nl

Bordewijk www.bordewijk.nl Brasserie Harkema www.brasserieharkema.nl

Jagershuis Ouderkerk aan de Amstel www.jagershuis.com

The Harbour Club www.theharbourclub.nl

Brasserie Paardenburg Ouderkerk aan de Amstel www.brasseriepaardenburg.nl Hotel de Goudfazant www.hoteldegoudfazant.nl Oud-Zuid www.restaurantoudzuid.nl Red www.restaurantred.nl A La Ferme www.alaferme.nl Breitner ww.restaurant-breitner.nl De Compagnon www.decompagnon.nl De Kersentuin www.derkersentuin.nl Elmar www.restaurantelmar.nl Halvemaan www.halvemaan.nl Marius www.deworst.nl l’Entrecôte et les Dames www.entrecote-et-les-dames.nl Le Garage www.restaurantlegarage.nl Brasserie Occo www.dylanamsterdam.com

Klokspijs www.klokspijs.nl Le Hollandais www.lehollandais.nl Le Zinc...et les Autres www.lezinc.nl Prego www.restaurantprego.nl Van de Kaart www.vandekaart.com Van Vlaanderen www.restaurant-vanvlaanderen.nl

Volt www.restaurantvolt.nl Mashua www.mashua.nl INDIAN Mayur www.mayur.nl INDONESIAN Blauw www.restaurantblauw.nl INTERNATIONAL

Te Pas www.restauranttepas.nl

Brasserie van Baerle www.brasserievanbaerle.nl

Restaurant d’Vijff Vlieghen www.vijffvlieghen.nl

De Belhamel www.belhamel.nl

Envy www.envy.nl

De Vijfde Smaak Koog aan de Zaan www.devijfdesmaak.nl

Daalder www.daalderamsterdam.nl

Ricardo’s in Odeon www.odeonamsterdam.nl

Lute www.lute.nu

Rijsel www.rijsel.com

Utrechtsedwarstafel www.utrechtsedwarstafel.com

Riva www.caferestaurantriva.nl

Chef’s Table www.dechefstable.nl

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

FRENCH ‘t Deurtje Ouderkerk a/d Amstel www.deurtje.nl

La Sirène www.lasirene.nl Merkelbach www.huizefrankendael.nl Christophe www.restaurantchristophe.nl

Anna www.restaurantanna.nl

Eau de Vie www.restaurant-eaudevie.nl

Bistrot Neuf www.bistrotneuf.nl

Elkaar www.etenbijelkaar.nl

Segugio www.segugio.nl Toscanini www.restauranttoscanini.nl JAPANESE

Izakaya Tanuki www.restaurant-tanuki.nl

De Silveren Spiegel www.desilverenspiegel.com

Visaandeschelde www.visaandeschelde.nl

Ristorante Sogno www.ristorante-sogno.nl

Nevy Reflet www.reflet.nl

Hoofdstad Brasserie www.leurope.nl

FISH

Incanto www.restaurant-incanto.nl

Geisha www.restaurantgeisha.nl

De Jonge Dikkert www.jongedikkert.nl

Wilde Zwijnen www.wildezwijnen.com

A Tavola www.atavolarestaurant.nl

Brasserie SenT www.brasseriesent.nl

Amstel Bar & Brasserie, www.amsterdam. intercontinental.com

Tunes www.conservatoriumhotel.com

ITALIAN

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.nl

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

THAI

Jaspers www.restaurantjaspers.nl

Take Thai www.takethai.com

De Culinaire Werkplaats www.deculinairewerkplaats.nl

Veri Sapori www.verisapori.nl

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Bridges, INSPIRED BY RON BLAUW

BRIDGES WAS HERALDED AS ONE OF THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN THE NETHERLANDS. The legendary location, which served as the canteen of the former Town Hall, is now a place where gourmands can savor the culinary skills of Chef de Cuisine Bobby Rust. The style can best be described as a bridge between Dutch and French culinary traditions: fresh fish from Holland, prepared with a French twist. In Bridges, guests can savor the delights of the Restaurant, the Raw Bar, Le Petit Bistro, the Vinothèque and the completely restyled inner garden. Needless to say, the restaurant also caters for vegetarians and people who fancy meat from local Dutch produce.

It is a perennial favorite among Amsterdam residents, international (hotel) guests, politicians, business executives and celebrities. Since 2013, Bridges and Michelinstarred chef Ron Blaauw enjoy a unique culinary collaboration. Using innovative international infl uences, Blaauw intends to raise the restaurant to an even higher level in a contemporary manner.

The interior design is inspired by the colors and shapes of the original mural, created by the Dutch artist Karel Appel, which graces the entrance and is delightfully open, comfortable and accessible. Service is an integral part of the experience.

The sommelier tastes, selects and serves ranges of wine and vintage champagnes he himself has selected in the Vinothèque.

The wines and champagnes are stored in a phenomenal wine cellar, which is lovingly and meticulously maintained. Most wines can be ordered per glass.

More French infl uences can be found in the grandiose selection of cheese and the opportunity to wine and dine in complete privacy in the Private Dining, which provides pleasant views of the Vinothèque and the historic canal. ■ BRIDGES RESTAURANT Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197, 1012 EX Amsterdam +31 (0) 20 555 3560 info@bridgesrestaurant.nl www.bridgesrestaurant.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 HARBOUR CLUB AMSTERDAM Cruquiusweg 67, 020 - 767 0421, ww.theharbourclub.nl A unique location in Amsterdam with international allure, a sparkling atmosphere and exceptionally great food. A blend of Miami, Barcelona and the Cote d’Azur: an industrial site, a former wine-terminal-turned fashionable chic. Where once the wine was bottled, bottles are now being opened. Be amazed by the immense space (2200m2), the ‘top notch styled ‘ interior, the 6 meter long fish display, the high art of cooking and the 16 meter long mural by Selwyn Senatori. The waterside restaurant is provided with free wifi, at less than a 5 minute drive from the A10 (also known as the beltway of Amsterdam), has 300 free parking spaces and docking places for boats.

MOMO BAR & LOUNGE Stadhouderskade 25, 020 671 1222 Timeless, Cosmopolitan & Sparkling: MOMO is a culinary hotspot and popular meeting place for an (inter) national audience of visitors to the Fashion & Museum District, business and metropolitan crowd.

Relax and enjoy spectacular food and amazing cocktails in a stylish setting, which is what makes MOMO already unique for six years.

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.

XTRACOLD LOUNGE AND ICEBAR Amstel 194-196, 020 - 32 05 700 www.xtracold.nl XtraCold Amsterdam is a combination of the XtraCold Lounge and the XtraCold IceBar. The ‘Some like it Hot’ Lounge area contrasts with the ‘Some like it cold’ XtraCold Ice Café.

Open: Sun. - Thur. 11:30 - 00:00, Sat. & Sun. 11:30 - 02:00 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.

NOMADS Rozengracht 133-1, 020 - 34 46 401 www.nomads.nl Nomads draws its inspiration from the Arabian Nomad culture. Beatifully designed interior and ‘East meets West’ menu. Under the direction of their DJ Jimmy Jazz. Open: Sun. - Thu. 6pm - 1am, Fri. & Sat. 6pm - 3am CINQ - 57

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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

ELECTRICITY

Just about everyone speaks English in Amster-

The electricity voltage in the Netherlands was 220

dam. Many people speak German and French too

volts, and then moved up at a rate of 1 volt per year to

but not as well. A common misconception is that

the European standard of 230 volts.

Dutch is similar to German. In truth they are not: Dutch people have to learn German at school, and

TELEPHONING

they generally speak better English than German.

When dialling from abroad, prefix any number

The German and Dutch languages are similar in

you find in this site with +31 (for Holland) and the

the way that French and Italian are.

area code (Except the 0). For example, if you find a number (020) 123 45 67, from abroad you dial 0

WEATHER

20 123 45 67.

Typically, Dutch weather ranges from slight freezing in the dead of winter, usually with little

MONEY

snow, to pleasantly sunny days of 20 to 30ºC in

There are several different outlets where you can

the summer. Spring and autumn are pleasant.

change money in Amsterdam. The best rates are usually offered by the Various GWK offices. Changing

TIME

money at your hotel is normally more expensive.

Amsterdam time is one hour ahead of GMT; when daylight saving time is in operation the sun is at its

CREDIT CARDS

highest point at around 1.40pm (which makes for

Credit cards are not as widely accepted here as

long evenings: since Amsterdam is very far West

in many other countries yet, but the situation is

in its time zone, a midsummer sky can be light as

improving steadily. Always inquire first if you in-

late as 11 o’clock in the evening). Amsterdam is a late

tend to pay by credit card. You can use Cirrus and

city: many shops don’t open until 10am and bars and

Maestro cards to withdraw cash from cash dis-

cafés stay open till 2am and some even longer.

pensers.

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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.

ECAB, THE SMART CITY MOVE

CANAL BIKES

eCab is a cooperation between market leading taxi

If you care to venture into the canals on your

companies in Europe and offers the costumer more

own or if you’re feeling energetic, you can also

than any other taxi-app. With eCab the customer

try the more adventurous pedal boats.

not only gets quality, convenience and comfort

You can set off from one landing stage and lea-

but also can choose between two service levels:

ve your Canal Bike at another., drift through the

eCab | Simple and reliable

canals in your own time, you cannot fail to dis-

Always a vehicle available, Order directly in 1

cover the most surprising things and experience

click, Payment on board (by cash or card)

the unexpected! Call (020) 62 655 74 for more in-

eCab + | More criterias

formation or to make a reservation!

Priority booking, Secured in-app payment, Selected drivers, Immediate order and pre-booking

FUN CANAL BUS

eCab can be downloaded from the App Store or

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

from Google Play.

Canal Bus provides the ideal transport along the canals of Amsterdam. 14 stops are located near

DRIVING A CAR IN AMSTERDAM

the major museums, attractions and shopping

Amsterdam’s historic centre wasn’t built for the

centres. With a Day Pass, which is valid till 12.00

modern means of transportation and as a result it

in the afternoon the next day, you can hop on and

has become quite congested over the years. Due to

off as often as you like. On board there is a com-

the municipal policy to ban cars from the city cen-

mentary providing interesting information about

tre it is difficult nowadays to reach the centre by car

Amsterdam. If you have limited time, the Canal

and even more difficult to find a parking space. So

Bus is a perfect way to see Amsterdam: you can

driving in Amsterdam is not recommended.

combine a ‘must do’ canal trip with transportation around town. Canal Bus/Canal Bike reservations:

THROUGH THE CANALS

Phone (020) 6239886/(020) 62 655 74, www.canal.nl.

Of course the canals are one of the major attrac-

Holland International Cruise department Pier op-

tions of the ‘Venice of the North’. By daytime al-

posite Centr. Railway st., Prins Hendrikkade 33a,

ready very charming, by night they become even

phone (020) 6253035, www.hir.nl.

more enchanting because many of the canal houses and bridges are beautifully illuminated. You

CANAL HOPPER

can sample the canal views by taking a canal tour

A new way of discovering Amsterdam! Seven

with one of the shipping companies on Damrak or

electrically powered open boats glide through the

Rokin. You can tour the canals of Amsterdam on

stunning Amsterdam canals, showing you pla-

a one-hour canal cruise or harbour cruise, which

ces you have never seen before. These quiet and

will give you an impression of the seventeenth

eco-friendly boats offer a wonderful and innova-

century canal system and the beautiful merchant

tive way to enjoy Amsterdam. During the trip the

houses from the Golden Age. You can also order a

skipper will tell you all sorts of fascinating details

Water taxi ((020) 530 10 90) to get you from A to B

about the city. Carrying no more than 12 passen-

in a pleasant way. Since a lot of places of interest

gers, the boats cruise along two different routes

in Amsterdam are located on or near a canal, there

on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Naturally you

are two scheduled boat services to combine sight-

can get on and off at different stops. The West Line

seeing and transport in a leisurely fashion. The

connects the city-centre and the vibrant ‘Wester-

Museumboot is a circular boat line passing by six-

park’. The East Line cruises the modern North-Eas-

teen museums and some shopping and entertain-

terly parts of Amsterdam, including the KNSM-,

ment areas. There are also special cruises in the

Java- and Borneo Islands. The Canal Hopper stops

evening. A Dinner cruise combines a five-course

near museums and other touristic attractions.

seasonal menu with an ever-changing view during

Guaranteed an unforgettable experience!

a three-hour canal cruise. Later in the evening, you can enjoy a candlelight cruise, a two-hour roman-

YOUR OWN PRIVATE HOPPER

tic cruise with something to eat and drink.

Did you know that you can rent your own

For reservations see www.lovers.nl

private Hopper? For more information or to book:

or call (020) 5305412.

phone +31 (0)20 53 53 303. ■

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Facts & FIGURES 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)

1

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

9,000

Concerts and theatrical performances p/d Theatres and concert halls

25 55

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

Source: Amsterdam Tourism & Congres Bureau

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A BOAT TRIP YOU WILL NEVER FORGET! They come only once every five years!

The most beautiful sailships in the world.

SAIL AMSTERDAM 2015

For everybody who visits Amsterdam from 19 to 23 of August… you are Lucky!

The Nautical event SAIL Amsterdam promises to be the most impressive edition so far, with a record number of beautiful unique Tall-ships just waiting for you to visit.

SAIL Amsterdam 2015 offers an unique opportunity to witness this spectacle up close from the water.

Our tour boats sail right past the most beautiful ships so even the smallest detail come to life.

THE TOUR (90 minutes)

The tour departs and ends from Ruijterkade East (next to central train station Amsterdam). Strollers and walkers can be left ashore during the boat trip.

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The 9 areas

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AMSTERDAM

AREA 1 JORDAAN AREA 2 9 STRAATJES AREA 3 MUSEUMKWARTIER AREA 4 OLD TOWN

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AREA 5 CITY CENTER AREA 6 REMBRANDTPLEIN AREA 7 THE PLANTAGE AREA 8 LEIDSEPLEIN AREA 9 DOCKLANDS

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Residential Area

Church

Park

Mosk

Fire Station

Shopping Area

Synagogue

Police Station

Motorway

Memorial

Hospital

Residential Way

Museum

Pharmacy

Pedestrian Way

Theatre

Bank Office

Bicycle Path

Cinema

ATM

Tram Line

Library

Department Store

Railway

Interesting View

Supermarket

Subway

Drinking Water

Hairdresser

Subway Entry

Restaurant

Market

Parking

Toilet

Flower Market

Hotel

Letter Box

Bicycle Rental

Buddhist Temple

Post Office

Canal Cruises

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

Telephone Point

Map assembly © Bas Burger

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