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WATERSIDE TERRACES

NO VISIT TO AMSTERDAM IS COMPLETE WITHOUT THEM

WATERSIDE TERRACES IN ‘VENICE OF THE NORTH’

AMSTERDAM BOASTS A VAST NUMBER OF TERRACES, SMALL AND LARGE, TRADITIONALLY COSY, HIP AND HOT, IN PARKS, ON SQUARES, OR JUST PLAIN OLD PAVEMENT CAFÉ TERRACES. BUT WITH SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM, HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHERE TO HANG OUT? FOR THIS ISSUE, WE HAVE FOCUSED ON WATERSIDE TERRACES, TERRACES WITH A VIEW. ENJOY!

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CITY AT YOUR FEET? SKY LOUNGE AMSTERDAM Granted, it’s not really waterside, but does look out over the water – and how! Located near Central Station and on the top floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam, the Sky Lounge offers a breathtakingly beautiful, panoramic view of the whole city and the River IJ. Its large balcony and enormous roof terrace (over 100 square metres) with its own outside bar add to the cosmopolitan feel and unique ambience of the place.

The Sky Lounge opens at 11:00 each morning. Buscaglione coffee with extras, various bites, salads and more. A little later in the day, international beverages and homemade, signature cocktails – the Sky Lounge is a bar, after all!

Oosterdoksstraat 4, T 020 5300 849, www.hilton.com

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Trendy and unique?

Pont 13 Until 1995, Pont 13 was a ferry that crossed the River IJ day in, day out. Now, it’s a restaurant in the romantic western Timber Docks.

At this informal restaurant it’s all about fresh, seasonal food, acquired directly from the farmer or producer wherever possible.

The chefs cook slow food and regularly roast an animal in its entirety on the spit. Goat is a specialty. A unique place in a unique spot.

Haparandadam 50, T 020 7702722, www.pont13.nl

a view of The canal ring?

Walem Café RestauRant The terrace of Walem Café Restaurant is one of the great attractions of this popular establishment in the centre of the city, just off Leidsestraat. It’s right in the middle of the canal ring! Warm-weather dining on the buzzing canal-side terrace with its spectacular view is a real treat.

Keizersgracht 449, T 020 6253544, www.cafewalem.nl

The world aT your feeT? eYe BaR RestauRant Housing the new film museum, the stunning EYE building across from Central Station on the north bank of the River IJ (say ‘eye’) also houses a bar/restaurant with a lovely terrace on the water.

The owners of the restaurant were recently given the Hospitality & Style Award 2012 for their various enterprises. Need we say more? Good food, fine wine, a congenial ambience and one of the greatest views in the whole city!

IJpromenade 1, T 020 5891402, www.eyebarrestaurant.nl

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Close, yet far aWay? Wilhelmina dok The food at Wilhelmina Dok is much appreciated for its Mediterranean finesse.

In addition, the website Special Bite hails its terrace as one of the most special in the whole of the Netherlands. And they’re right!

You’re close to the city here, a stone’s throw from the ferry, which takes you to Central Station for free. Yet you feel far away, almost in another world. Wilhelmina Dok has a great terrace with a great view, and everything else is fine, too.

Noordwal 1, T 020) 6323701, www.wilhelminadok.nl

InternatIonal allure? haRbouR Club Harbour Club is a unique location with international allure and exceptionally good food in a former wine terminal turned fashionable chic. 2,200 square metres, with a great terrace overlooking the water.

Cruquiusweg 67, T 020 7670421, www.theharbourclub.nl

Want to keep It prIvate? hilton GaRden teRRaCe Treat yourself to one of the best terrace lunches that Amsterdam has to offer, on one of its most private terraces, also featuring a bar outside. Sip a cocktail in the Half Moon Lounge overlooking the marina.

Or enjoy fine dining at the hotel’s awardwinning Roberto’s Restaurant with regional specialties and classic tagliatelle dishes.

Want to look around?

Apollolaan 138, T 020 7106000, www.hilton.com

Silk Road ReStauRant The Silk Road Restaurant and its terrace on the second floor of the Mövenpick Hotel offer a beautiful view of the River IJ, as well the historical city centre. The all-day dining establishment boasts creative, international cuisine and a new menu with each season.

Executive Chef is Jamie Sharrat.

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Tranquil yeT vibranT? RestauRant De Belhamel Located at the intersection of Brouwersgracht and Herengracht on the tranquil outskirts of the Jordaan, ‘De Belhamel’ (‘The Rascal’) offers a magnificent view of both canals. In summertime, the outdoor terrace overlooking the water is a lovely place to enjoy fine food. The menu reflects French-Italian cuisine and has distinctive Mediterranean and Central-European influences. There’s a touch of Dutch, as well. De Belhamel has received the prestigious Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand award annually since 2007.

Brouwersgracht 69, T 020 6221095, www.belhamel.nl

PerfecT waTerside locaTion?

De JaRen The crème of our crop – in terms of both its perfect waterside location (where the Kloveniersburgwal canal meets the river Amstel) and excellent food (salad bar on the upper floor inside). On sunny days, you usually have to wait a little before a table on the terrace becomes available. But it’s worth it. Walk through the lively main café, one of the largest in Amsterdam, and you will end up at the back, that is to say: ‘on the deck’.

Nieuwe Doelenstraat 20-22, T 020 6255771, www.cafedejaren.nl

eurochic and somewhaT Parisian? hèt teRRas hotel De l’euRope Hèt Terras Hotel De l’Europe is a warmweather dining destination where ‘vintage Eurochic riverside dining’ pairs with ‘modern, Parisian-influenced café classics’.

A charming, open-air patio offers breathtaking views of the river Amstel, the Munt tower, the flower market and Amsterdam’s famous canals.

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lovely terrace or tWo? Cafe RestauRant fijnhout The Old West area of the city has become popular and hot lately, and it’s where you’ll find Fijnhout. Boasting a lovely terrace on the canal and a garden at the back, Fijnhout offers an attractive, modest menu and especially selected, very affordable wines.

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Jacob van Lennepkade 384 D, T 020 758 3820, www.fijnhout-amsterdam.nl

in search of comfort? inteRContinental amstel amsteRdam Whether you prefer to unwind with a glass of wine or a cup of tea, the InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam provides a welcoming atmosphere for those in search of calm and comfort. You could indeed consider three terraces: the one belonging to the renowned Amstel Lounge, the terrace belonging to the Brasserie and the new terrace belonging to A bar. ‘A bar’ is a new bar with a fresh ‘look & feel’ that offers not only a terrace, but also barrel-aged cocktails – to name only one specialty.

The beautiful terraces overlooking the river exude an informal ambience, inspiring light-hearted relaxation. With a regular DJ programme ‘A bar’ is a perfect spot to enjoy the charm of the city.

Professor Tulpplein 1, T 020 622 6060, www.amsterdam.intercontinental.com

Watching sailing vessels?

RestauRant Zouthaven At Restaurant Zouthaven, fish features prominently. Enjoy, among others, fruits de mer, oysters, fish soup or the ‘Catch of the Day’. The ambience in its white, minimalist interior is just like the food: very, very nice.

From its huge deck, with a magnificent view of the river IJ, you can watch all kinds of sailing vessels pass you by, including some huge cruise ships. Restaurant Zouthaven is part of ‘Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ’, a musical venue that is top-notch.

Piet Heinkade 1, T 020 7882090, www.zouthaven.nl, www.muziekgebouw.nl summer 2013

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rOYAL STATuS FOr CONCerTGeBOuW “The best instrument of the orchestra” On 11 April, 2013, Amsterdam’s legendary Concertgebouw was exactly 125 years old. On that day, Queen Beatrix afforded this world-famous concert hall ‘royal’ status. The Concertgebouw is considered to be among the three most important concert halls in the world, thanks to its unrivalled acoustics and continuous, high-quality programming. Former chief conductor, Bernard Haitink, once commended its Grote Zaal (Large Hall) for being “the best instrument of the orchestra”.

In addition to the announcement of the concert hall’s royal status, the large golden lyre was replaced on the roof of the building. To celebrate its anniversary, this 3.5 metre tall symbol of the concert hall has been given a new layer of rolled gold comprising no less than 3,750 leaves. And of course, the festive year wouldn’t be complete without a special, celebratory concert programme, details of which can be found on the website. www.concertgebouw.nl

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OLD iNHABiTANTS OF THe CANAL riNG... ...come alive in new stories To celebrate the 400th anniversary of Amsterdam’s canal ring, four canal museums, domiciled in four canal mansions, have compiled a collection of stories about their former occupants in the guide Grachten Verhalen (Canal Stories).

Apart from being a great little guide for a walking tour of the canals, the book is also a tour of the four-century history of four canal mansions. Each mansion describes a different century using different characters. You will visit Father Parmentier in his 17th century house Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder (‘Our Lord in the Attic’); you will walk into 18th century family life at the Cromhouts; you will take a peek at the lives of Abraham and Louisa Willet-Holthuysen, who left their house to Amsterdam as a museum at the end of the 19th century.

And if you’re lucky, you will meet the current occupants of the Geelvinck Hinlopen Huis.

With ‘Grachten Verhalen’ to guide you, you will wander into the past. www.opsolder.nl www.bijbelsmuseum.nl www.willetholthuysen.nl

‘GABLe rOuTe’ iN THe iNNer CiTY Starting point? The Renaissance Hotel The Renaissance Hotel organises a gable route through the city centre to show visitors the characteristic gables of which Amsterdam has so many: always tall and slender, often richly decorated.

You can walk the gable route independently using a brochure compiled by the Renaissance Hotel to guide you.

One can be obtained from the hotel’s concierge desk. Even more interesting, would be to choose the option of walking the route in the company of city historian Walter Schoonenberg.

Specialised in Amsterdam’s town centre, he can let you in on all the secrets behind the gables and other works of art.

The route starts at the striking Koepelkerk (Domed Church), adjacent to the Renaissance Hotel. www.renaissanceamsterdam.nl

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LeT’S GO TO WOrK ON THIS SAILOr ‘24H’ IN AmSTerDAm SOuTH IS A SurPrISe

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Please be on the lookout on 22 and 23 June

Etruscan history with... hands on experience

‘24H’ is the collective name of all kinds of events and activities taking place in the five regions of the city this year as part of the ‘400-Year Amsterdam’ celebrations. In the centre, the east, the south, the west and the north, each 24-hour event will start at midday on Saturday and finish at midday on Sunday.

In its NewMediaLab, visitors to Amsterdam’s archaeological Allard Pierson Museum can go on a virtual journey of discovery through a famous Etruscan tomb. The RegoliniGalassi tomb, one of the best known tombs of the pre-Roman Etruscan culture, has been digitally reconstructed on the basis of a 3D-scan of the real thing.

The third edition of 24H will take place in Amsterdam South on 22 and 23 June.

For 24 hours, this part of town will showcase all it has to offer. Whether you’re a true Amsterdamer, have only lived here for a short while, or are merely visiting: theatres, museums, clubs, shops and other attractions will open their doors to the public. And there will be plenty of surprises in store for young and old. From the green Vondelpark to the business district Zuidas (Southern Axis): see the magnificent plenty and variety of Amsterdam South as you’ve never seen it before. www.iamsterdam.com

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With the help of the latest in sensory technology, you can make hand and arm movements to navigate the tomb.

As you do so, information about the various objects you discover is provided in three languages: Dutch, English and Italian.

The internationally acclaimed ‘Etruscanning’ project was successfully launched in 2011 at the Museo Gregoriano Etrusco, Vatican City, Rome. ‘Etrusscanning’ can now also be experienced right here in Amsterdam. allardpiersonmuseum.nl

Prepare the canon, you never know Amsterdam’s Maritime Museum (Scheepvaartmuseum), as well as its star attraction, the 18th century cargo ship Amsterdam, have recently undergone extensive renovation and are now the perfect backdrop for all kinds of stories from the past. Together with Rinus de Raat, his mate Vlo and, of course, their mums and dads, children can experience the most fantastic adventures here.

The Amsterdam, for instance, is a three-master on which a lot of work needs to be done: hauling, loading, preparing the canon to be fired, not to mention the assault course (what that is, is something your children will find out in due course). And of course, like any ship, she needs a real captain. Fortunately, there’s a hammock in which you can rest for a while and have your picture taken...

From Saturday 6 July through Sunday 18 August, there are lots of extra activities for young and old alike. One of them focuses on ‘rumbling tummies’. www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl

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reAL mASTerS, DArING SHOWS

CANAL GArDeNS FOr ALL TO See

Young choreographers will certainly be there, too

Open on 14, 15 and 16 June 2013

From Tuesday 2 until Saturday 13 July, Julidans 2013 (July Dance 2013) will bring internationally acclaimed dance companies to Amsterdam. The 23rd edition of Julidans offers daring, trendsetting and innovative performances by the world’s dancing greats.

The dance companies taking part will also be involving young talented choreographers, who will present personal, open-hearted tales all of their own.

Two examples will give you a good impression. The first is Tragédie by Olivier Dubois, a poem for 18 dancers centred on the tragic fact that being human beings does not necessarily make us be human. The second is iTMOi (‘In the Mind of Igor’), a voyage of discovery through the work of composer Igor Stravinsky. The whole journey is based on one single image: that of a woman who dances herself to death. The piece will be performed by the Akram Khan Company from London. www.julidans.nl

The third weekend of June each year heralds the Amsterdam Open Garden Days. On 14, 15 and 16 June 2013, some 30 canal gardens will be open to the general public. Each year, the Open Garden Days are organised around a specific theme, which unsurprisingly this year is ‘400 years canals’, as construction of the canal ring of Amsterdam started in 1613.

All the gardens will be open for three days from 10:00 until 17:00.

There is no need to make reservations.

Tickets can be purchased at selected gardens, such as the Museum Van Loon on Keizersgracht 672. If you would rather purchase tickets in advance, please buy a voucher online at www.iamsterdam.com.

DuTCH PHOTOGrAPHY IS ON THe mOVe, SO... ... please don’t stay here!

From Saturday 18 May through Sunday 23 June, the town of Naarden, just outside Amsterdam, will host the Foto Festival Naarden 2013. This bi-annual festival attracts tens of thousands of photography enthusiasts to some ten locations throughout the town. The theme of the 13th edition of this cultural event is ‘Don’t Stay Here – Dutch Photography on the Move’.

In ‘Don’t Stay Here’, Dutch photographers shed light on their view of lands foreign. Derivative themes this year include ‘Basic Needs’, ‘Save Our Souls’ (safety and security), ‘I Hate Love’ (family, love and sex), ‘Beautiful World’ (beauty, music and art) and Transcendent ‘ (the power of spirituality).

A list of the participating gardens will be published as soon as possible.

Your ticket grants you access to all the participating gardens and is valid for all three days. The price of a ticket is € 15.

At the festival, you will be able to - among other things - enjoy guided tours, public interviews with famous photographers, a photo-bookshop, an exhibition on the Kees Scherer Prize for the best photo book and the presentation of the Akademie Vogue Award Fotostyling.

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‘OVer HeT IJ FesTIVAL 2013’

DAm sQuAre AND THe rOYAL PALACe

CLAssICAL musIC CAN Be, Yes, CANAL musIC

A festival north of the river IJ (say ‘eye’)

400 years at the heart of Amsterdam

Different locations, indoors as well as out

‘Over het IJ Festival’, a festival north of the river IJ (pronounced almost the same as ‘eye’), will take place this year from 4 until 14 July. It is the major summer festival of Amsterdam North.

Here, you can escape the daily drag and treat yourself to theatre, live music, DJs, fantastic food…

Each summer, the Amsterdam’s Royal Palace on Dam Square organises a temporary exhibition on various historical aspects of the palace. This year, from 28 June until 5 September, you can take in the exhibition ‘The Palace and the Dam, 400 years at the heart of Amsterdam’s canals’.

One recurring part of the ‘Over het IJ Festival’ is the ‘Sea Container Programme’, featuring recently graduated dramatists who organise mini productions in sea containers. The festival organisers have given them topical, often controversial social themes on which to base their productions. But how they are fleshed out is entirely up to them: a poem, a song, a play, a story, dance…

The Dam is the Netherlands’ most famous and most recognisable square.

It has been an important meeting point for Amsterdamers, the Dutch in general and foreign visitors since the 17th century. It is a venue for royal events, popular festivities, debate, resistance and protest, remembrance (the Second World War), as well as a governmental centre.

From 16 through 25 August, the historic heart of Amsterdam will be the scene of the Grachtenfestival Amsterdam (Amsterdam Canal Festival), a ten-day event dedicated to classical music, which will be performed in special locations. Outdoors, for instance, the Grachtenfestival will feature stages built in the canals and on boats. And indoors, there will be plenty of music to be heard in the most gorgeous, 17th century canal mansions.

The main events of the festival will take place in and around an old shipyard, the NDSM-werf (werf = yard). A ferry will take you directly to it from behind Central Station. You’ll be at the heart of the festival within ten minutes.

Palace and square still form the geographical centre of town and arguably, the figurative centre of the country. So much of huge importance has taken place here over the centuries that without the two of them, Dutch history would need to be rewritten.

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In addition to the unique locations, special productions and inviting programmes, as always, the ‘Grachtenfestival’ will offer young musical talent a podium to take the next step in their musical careers.

The various open-air concerts are free, but there are also concerts for which you will need a ticket. The programme and tickets can be obtained through the Grachtenfestival website, or from Iamsterdam’s ticket shop. www.grachtenfestival.nl www.iamsterdam.com

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a day in a most lively neighbourhood: ‘De pijp’

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YOU in AmsterdAm is tAking YOU On An excUrsiOn tO One Of the mOst livelY And bUzzing neighbOUrhOOds Of AmsterdAm: ‘de PijP’ (‘the PiPe’). this cOsY AreA, which is lOcAted directlY sOUth Of AmsterdAm’s citY centre, is cUrrentlY One Of AmsterdAm’s hOttest PlAces tO live.

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Visit the Albert Cuyp market!

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hen strolling through ‘De Pijp’, you will notice that most streets are named after Dutch painters, such as Vincent van Gogh, Jan Steen, Frans Hals and Salomon van Ruysdael. ‘De Pijp’ has a very diverse population, with a lot of yuppies as well as students and immigrants (43 % of the people are foreign, most of whom are from non-western cultures). Famous Dutch people who have lived in ‘De Pijp’ include painter Piet Mondrian, folk singer André Hazes, fashion team Marvin and Monika Oduber and actress Carice van Houten.

Perhaps the most famous icon of the district is the century-old Albert Cuyp market, named after Aelbert Jacobsz Cuyp (1620-1691). Cuyp was one of the leading Dutch landscape painters of the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century.

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1. Heineken started brewing beer in Amsterdam in 1863. The brewery on Stadhouderskade is now a museum telling you more about this well-known Dutch beer (brand).

Genuine taste of amsterdam At the Albert Cuyp market you can get a genuine taste of Amsterdam’s atmosphere by exploring some 250 stalls. It is open from Monday till Saturday and attracts lots of visitors from the Netherlands and abroad. It is amazing to experience its intriguing mix of flavours - exotic spices, fresh fruit and fish, roast chicken and the typically Dutch ‘stroopwafel’ (a kind of (!) donut, but indeed very different and incredibly tasty). You can really lose yourself among the colourful stalls and in the shops behind them, where you will find a wide selection of fashion, jewellery, clothes, furniture and many unique goods.

Heineken was Here Another popular attraction in ‘De Pijp’ is the former Heineken brewery. That’s right, it all started here for the famous beer brand: in Amsterdam. Next to the old brewery is the Marie Heinekenplein (Marie Heineken square), which offers lots of bars and cafés, as does another square nearby, Gerard Douplein.

If you would like to escape the busy city life and need some rest, you will find it at the nearby Sarphatipark, where you can have a picnic and enjoy the delicacies that you bought at the market. Your day in ‘De Pijp’ is sure to be great fun. While you’re there, be sure to check out some of the following rather special shops, where you will find unique products and weird and wonderful bits and pieces with which to surprise loved ones at home, or simply spoil yourself.

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1. The fashion shop Appel67 is small, yet full of atmosphere.

2. Mouth-watering pastry at Poptasi. Make sure to take a gift box with you.

3. Colourful clothes, hats, accessories and bric-a-brac at Sjerpetine. A place to get lost for hours.

Fashion? appel67 This fashion store is small yet full of atmosphere. It is very inviting, and the different brands are displayed neatly and beautifully. At Appel67, you’ll find a great mixture of brands for both ladies and gentlemen. It has a well-earned reputation for surprising designs and prints, as well as high-quality materials. From hip, Scandinavian fashion to Italian design and your favourite jeans... Appel67 has lots of with-it brands like Aaiko, Adidas, Ana Alcazar, Ash, Drykorn, Clarks, Collection PRC, Filipa K, Fred Perry, Goosecraft, Liebeskind, Mads Norgaard, Nudie Jeans, Ted Baker, Whitte, 0039 Italy and many others.

patisserie? poptasi Patrick van Drie and his team established Poptasi Pastry in 2011. It all started with a passion for patisserie, so it’s no surprise that Poptasi is specialised in macaroons. These sweet sins are the ideal cookies to infuse with a lot of creativity in terms of taste and colour. Van Drie was originally an art director in advertising and Poptasi was his name as a street artist.

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He had a love for baking cookies as a boy and after watching the television documentary ‘Pastry Kings’, he decided to do a course in patisserie. He views his product more from the conceptual and creative perspective than from that of a patisserie chef. And it’s his strength. Look at his wonderful, mouth-watering macaroons of all colours and tastes and you won’t want to leave this shop again.

colourFul? sjerpetine At Sjerpetine you can stop by for clothes, headwear, jewellery and shawls, but they also have a small collection of bric-a-brac, including cups, plates and Maria statuettes. The colours come at you as soon as you walk through the door. But it’s not just the colours that are remarkable. The interior design itself is not exactly common either. It consists of old closets, murals with angels and flower-filled chandeliers. The clothes are arranged according to colour, creating an extraordinary effect. Anyone can succeed here, and the friendly staff are more than willing to assist you.

A heaven for women who love to look feminine!

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teak? InterbasIcs

1. Shopping for great lamps and other interior design at Interbasics.

Interbasics is a store that imports, produces and sells teak furniture. They import from countries like Indonesia, the Philippines and Egypt, but also produce furniture themselves. All of the items in the collection are of top quality. Its many colours and diverse range give this store a warm and welcoming atmosphere. You will enjoy browsing around for the perfect complement to your interior. 150 square metres of interior heaven await you!

2. Betsy Palmer: shoes!

3. As soon as you set foot inside Bazar, you’ll think you’ve stepped into the Middle East.

4. Furniture and accessories in the style of Southern France. Savoir vivre at Viareggio!

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5. If you are not yet totally ‘Zen’, you will be after a visit to Yogisha.

Viareggio offers a wonderful collection of furniture and accessories, all of which they import from Italy, Spain and France. All items are carefully selected and each has its own character. The professional staff are glad to help you make your choice, and they are well-equipped to advise you on any interior-decorating issues you might have. The store’s atmosphere matches its products, bringing the Mediterranean to Amsterdam.

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When strolling along Albert Cuyp Market, you should definitely make a stop at Bazar. As soon as you set foot inside this eatery, you’ll think you’ve stepped into the Middle East. It’s a rather large establishment (housed in an old church), but at the same time very warm and welcoming. The walls are covered with large mosaics, the tables are colourful, the lanterns are in-theme and the staff is friendly. You can enjoy all kinds of delicious dishes from the Middle East and the Mediterranean, in an atmosphere to match.

At weekends, Bazar is open from 09:00, so you can stop by for breakfast, a cup of fresh coffee, deliciously

fresh mint tea or a delightful lunch. On weekdays, you’re welcome from 11:00 and diner is served until late each evening.

yoga? yogIsha Looking for a peaceful place to shop? Yogisha is the place to be for any yoga enthusiast looking for items to complement his or her yoga lifestyle. It is the first specialised yoga store in the Netherlands and offers a wide collection of yoga clothes by foreign brands, which haven’t been available here before. They have the right outfit for every kind of yoga, from tight to loose-fitting, made from, among other things, organic cotton and bamboo. The shop draws in yoga enthusiasts who like to buy beautiful clothes and accessories. People who take care of themselves by taking a conscious position in their life and by paying attention to themselves. You will step out of the store totally ‘Zen’.

shoes? betsy PalMer Ladies: Shoes! Shopping at Betsy Palmer’s Outlet store is a delight for any woman. It is almost impossible to choose from all of the beautiful shoes they have here. And you don’t have to, because this store has the right pair of shoes for any occasion. Whether you’re going out at night or you have to go to a business meeting, you are sure to find the ideal shoes to complete your outfit. (A great excuse to walk out with more than one pair!) Besty Palmer has a modern, welcoming and, moreover, a contemporary look and feel.

You might also want to buy a beautiful handbag to complement your shoes…and that all for outlet prices!

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1. Hairdresser and Men’s Fashion all in one!

2. Step into 1001 nights at Beadazzled (the Dutch word ‘kralen’ means ‘beads’) 3. Check out The Factory for the contemporary streetwear style.

2-in-1? Angel Agudo

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This store has a beautiful art deco front and consists of two sections. The clothes shop is in the front and in the back you’ll find a small, professional hair salon with a view of the garden and the Oranjekerk (Orange Church).

Beadazzled has an extensive, varied and unique collection of beads. Because they buy a lot of beads abroad, their collection is exclusive and not easy to find elsewhere. The spacious shop presents the beads in old printing cabinets and the cheerful colours make you want to browse through them for hours. Beadazzled sells their own jewellery, too, as well as Beadazzled Flip flops, Havaianas and Ipanema Beauregard. Love beads? Be dazzled!

Angel Agudo Hair & Fashion has everything a man needs to style himself. They purposefully focus on Scandinavian brands: very fashionable, well cut, rich materials, excellent price-to-quality ratio and, quite importantly, a good fit for Dutch men. The salon is for both men and women, so he can go shopping while she has her hair done (or the other way around, of course, if she’s buying him gifts).

The owners, Miguel and Gerard, are always present in the shop and only stock items that they would like to wear themselves. The store is one big walk-in closet with clothes in their personal style: a mix of Miguel’s Spanish temperament and Gerard’s sensibility.

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jeAnS? The FAcTory The Factory is a trendy shop, one that tries to blend jeans and fashion. Its collection is unique because it offers an opportunity to the smaller brands as well as the larger ones, drawing a young and hip clientele. So if you’re trying to keep up, a visit to this shop is essential and success guaranteed. It has a rugged and robust look, but is warm at the same time. This is reflected in the interior, which features all kinds of materials, including stainless steel, wood and bricks. A little bit of New York City in Amsterdam.

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1. Enter the ‘Kinderfeestwinkel’ (children’s party shop) and you will find all kinds of lovely things for almost any occasion. In other words: “Het is liefde” (“It is love”).

When looking for an original gift for your lover, children, friends or family, “Het is liefde” (“It is love”) is the place to be. You will find a lot ‘about love’: wedding items, including books, guest books, dresses, shoes for the bridesmaids, ring pillows, balloons, Valentine’s items, poetry, cards, hearts in all shapes and sizes, lucky dolls, amulets for meeting the love of your life and much more. There is also an original selection of cake decorations, cocktail fountains, lemonade fountains, giveaways and cake trays. And you can get ‘printed sweets’, too. You can plan your entire wedding or party here, soup to nuts. Think of photographers, makeup artists, venues, cake decorators and even a personal decorator!

2. How about your own individual dinner service? Or, in this case, mug? Get the painters at Blond to do their thing for you!

3. Looking for an original gift from Amsterdam? You will find it at Blond!

4. Need something for the kitchen? Visit one of the Duikelman shops and you will find it.

JoyfuL? BLond This shop has an extensive interior design collection, including hand-painted dinner services (from cups to plates and everything in between), but also paintings, greeting cards, clothes and a bathroom and bedroom section.

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The shop is often compared to an adult candy store, which is partly due to its fresh and joyful look and partly to its huge range, all of which has been known to make people a little greedy.

The owners, Femke and Janneke, started seven years ago with a small shop on Spui. They’ve since moved to a 400 square-metre shop and their brand has grown accordingly. Currently, their products are sold throughout Europe and they still design everything themselves. Many people order the handmade dinner service for weddings and births, but there are also people who have asked for an urn for the ashes of their deceased dog.

kitcHen? duikeLman Duikelman has been a family business since 1940 and comprises of two stores. One stocks cookbooks, table linen and porcelain, while the other focuses on free-standing kitchen appliances, specialising in gas stoves.

At Duikelman, they possess a thorough knowledge of the products they sell and they love to help you on your way with professional advice. Customer care is one of this shop’s key strengths and the atmosphere is dominated by the products. The combination of cookery books and hardware makes for a unique and very enjoyable shopping experience.

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1. De Badcuyp brings you famous artists from all over the world, but is also the playground and starting point for many young artists.

Take Wouter Hamel, Roos Jonker and Anton Goudsmit – all now big names in jazz.

2. De Sperwer: wine?

Chicken? No, cookbooks!

jazz cafe? De BaDcuyp At night, Albert Cuyp Market is closed and the stalls are gone. Nevertheless, it is a great area to hang out.

Jazz café De Badcuyp is one of those lovely little places in De Pijp where you can have a lovely night out. The combination of restaurant and live jazz music makes this a very popular spot. Be surprised by the delicious small dishes on the menu, while enjoying unique jazz performances on the stage. De Badcuyp made a name for itself discovering young artists and developing talent. Artists including Wouter Hamel, Roos Jonker and Anton Goudsmit started at De Badcuyp. In addition, the biggest names in jazz, be they from Holland, Europe, or America, frequently perform here.

cookBook? De Sperwer De Sperwer (The Sparrow hawk) is unique: it is the best smelling cookery book shop around. It has an open kitchen and houses the largest collection of domestic and international cookbooks in Amsterdam.

Tuesdays through Saturdays, until 15:00, you can enjoy coffee with pie and cookies and if the weather is good, you can do so in the garden. De Sperwer also has a catering service. Owner Juliet Deijmann even offers you the possibility of renting the kitchen and hiring the chef! De Sperwer is an open and cordial place, boasting exciting window displays, which are sometimes edible…and always inviting.

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photography witH tHANkS to coNtributorS

AmSterdAm mArriott Hotel

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One of the best steakhouses

Opening Nagomi Spa

The Midtown Grill at the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel is one of the best steakhouses in Amsterdam. To serve the best steaks, the Marriott uses the dry’n-age method to give the meat more flavour before it is prepared on the special broiler grill.

For the new season’s menu, the chefs of the European Midtown Grills (Berlin, Brussels, Prague, Copenhagen and Amsterdam) came together at the Amsterdam Marriott in March for a ‘cook off’ to create the best dishes. The result is a varied menu for everyone, with great American and Dutch quality steaks, chops and seafood.

An oasis in the heart of Amsterdam, where guests can escape the daily routine and unwind in a luxurious and refined atmosphere. That is what the new ‘Nagomi Spa’ of Hotel Okura Amsterdam has to offer.

‘Nagomi’ means “to calm down”.

Dark wood, rich textures, art and a Japanese stone garden contribute to the characteristic mix of European style and Japanese finesse. The attractive spa covers more than 300 square metres, has one double and four single treatment rooms and includes a tea lounge as well as a Japanese stone garden and a relaxation area. All this is adjacent to ‘Nagomi Health’, the part of the hotel with pool, steam room and sauna.

Dutch actress Lieke van Lexmond opened the Nagomi Spa (see photo; lady in the middle).

NH Hotel Jan Tabak in Bussum, a town southeast of Amsterdam, hosts the work of various artists and painters throughout the year. This summer – from 1 July until 30 August – work by the Dutch painter Barbara Houwers will be shown in the lobby of the hotel.

Houwers’ work comprises abstract compositions and personal structures. Although she is fascinated by paint, she rarely uses a brush. Instead, she lets the material speak for itself using painting knives, rollers and plastering tools. After taking in her art (and a cup of coffee by the fireplace in the lobby), you can borrow a bike to explore the hotel’s beautiful surroundings and perhaps pay a visit to Naarden Vesting - an ancient fortress close by.

Hotel Okura Amsterdam, Ferdinand Bolstraat 333, T 020 678 7111 www.okura.nl

NH Jan Tabak, Amersfoortsestraatweg 27, Bussum, T 035 695 9911

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel, Stadhouderskade 12, T 020 607 5555 www.midtowngrill.nl

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Hotel Pulitzer

Die Port Van CleVe

Explore the canals by hotel boat

122 rooms renovated

Hotel Pulitzer offers you the unique opportunity to explore Amsterdam’s canals in style: on its private hotel boat The Tourist.

Enjoy the sights of Amsterdam from its canals, while you cruise in a saloon boat with polished teak and brass around you.

The boat is traditionally carpeted and adorned with marble, leather and bevelled glass. The captain will show you the highlights and will tell you anecdotes of days gone by. The beautifully crafted saloon cruiser is the very same vessel Winston Churchill chose to tour the capital city when he was in Amsterdam in 1946.

‘The Tourist’ departs daily at 17:00. On Sunday, the boat sails in the morning, too, at 11:00. The duration of the cruise is 75 minutes. Tours can be booked at the hotel’s concierge desk.

Hotel Die Port Van Cleve is a beautiful, historical hotel on the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, just behind the Royal Palace on Dam Square. The hotel recently renovated all its 122 rooms to meet contemporary standards of comfort and style. They are now equipped with air conditioning, laptop safe, coffee & tea maker and a refrigerator.

To give you a sense of the new atmosphere: in 1888, bar-bodega De Blauwe Parade was opened, featuring a unique Delft Blue tile fresco of some 26 metres. This bar-bodega is still part of ‘Die Port Van Cleve’ and details of the fresco return in the recently refurbished rooms. Also, the Hooiberg Bar is soon to be given a make-over and will be renamed “Koffie & Koekies” (Coffee & Cookies). It is and will remain the place in Amsterdam for a cup of freshly brewed coffee and traditional Dutch ‘koekies’.

interContinental amStel amSterDam A new bar, a fresh start

Hotel Pulitzer, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Prinsengracht 315-331, T 020 523 5235 www.pulitzeramsterdam.com

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Hotel Die Port Van Cleve , Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 176-180, T 020 714 2000 www.dieportvancleve.com

A bar, the new bar of the InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam, opened its doors on Friday 19 April. Pure, fresh, simple and accessible are the key words that apply not only to the interior, but also to the regularly changing menu. The basis of everything served here consists of traditional Dutch products and seasonal ingredients.

Barrel-aged cocktails are a specialty of this new bar. Take the Negroni, a cocktail that is served at your table in a small barrel. And then there’s Gentlemen’s Afternoon Tea, tea with a masculine bite. ‘A bar’ wouldn’t be complete without a terrace furnished with comfortable sofas offering a magnificent view over the river Amstel. Wine, dine, cocktail… ‘A bar’ is a lovely place to relax after a hard day’s work.

InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam, Prof. Tulpplein 1, T 020 622 6060 www.amsterdam.intercontinental.com

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Het GracHtenHuis is a peculiar pHenomenon. amsterdam’s canals, tHe museum’s callinG card, aren’t inside tHe stately buildinG, tHey’re at its feet. tHe entire rinG of canals, witH its monumental town mansions, is 400 years old and tHere’s no better place to experience tHeir History tHan Het GracHtenHuis.

text Henry Salman photography Het GracHtenHuiS, Henry Salman

Page 20 & 21 Gentlemen, emperors and princes - take a peek into how they lived and worked in their monumental buildings on the canals that took their names. © Thijs Wolzak Page 21 top Is the postman inside for a cup of coffee? See and hear for yourself exactly what he does and says. Is he really dancing? In his boss’s time? © Thijs Wolzak Page 21 below The mayor and his executive board meet with town architects to discuss the possibilities and costs of Amsterdam’s expansion. © Thijs Wolzak

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useum Het Grachtenhuis, which opened in March 2012, uses the ring of canals’ 400th birthday to illustrate the history of the entire city in a modern, interactive and multi-medial manner. It’s highly recommendable and an ideal way to learn about Amsterdam swiftly.

In one way, the museum offers a beautiful total overview, exposing the logic behind the city. In another, historic fragments make clear to visitors how the place has become what it is today: a lively and bustling, 737-year-old city centre. But also a city centre that has been locked within a ring of canals and mansions for precisely 400 years. Time for a party then, at Herengracht 386! eye for beauty A walk along the canals is a unique experience and for that reason alone a must-do. You will see Amsterdam in all its glory and – sometimes - in its former glory.

The Herengracht, built 400 years ago on the initiative of the upper classes (‘Heren’ refers to the ‘Heren Regeerders van de stad Amsterdam’, the gentlemen governors of the city of Amsterdam), is the innermost ring-shaped canal. That also makes it the shortest of the three and therefore an attractive option for a representative city stroll – probably the best way to take in the diversity of stately mansions it boasts. Each house has its own unique characteristics: window frames, inscriptions, tympanums and entrances reflecting the wealth and commercial spirit of the time. People were keen to publically display their success and prosperity. At number 386 you’ll find Het Grachtenhuis, the ‘gateway to the canals’. a 40-minute journey Het Grachtenhuis takes you on a 40-minute journey showing you the ring of canals’ 400-year history. Are you ready?

Shaped like a half coconut, Amsterdam is built on the IJ River. The canals offered protection, but were also an ideal means to import and export goods. Before 1500, the town was very small. All the attractive activities that went on there, however, including the shiny and enticing ducats they yielded, meant that the town was soon too small. Unsurprisingly, the 16th century saw countless expansion initiatives.

Another century later – the century that the Dutch literally call the ‘Golden Century’ because of the unprecedented levels of trade – heralded initiatives to enrich the town with a broad ring of canals, trading houses and fortifications. After all, the city’s wealth had to be shown to the world and protected.

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1. ‘Go!CANALS’: create your own, personalised tour of the canals to include everything you still want to see.

Tips from previous visitors to ‘Het Grachtenhuis’ will help you. © Thijs Wolzak 2. Herengracht 386: ‘Het Grachtenhuis’ is at the centre of the two large urban expansion projects of the 17th century. © Lonneke Stulen

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ConstruCted in two parts The mayor, his executive board and city architects met in the early 17th century to consider all the plans and possibilities and to assess the costs. Building fortifications turned out to be very expensive. In the end, a ring of canals was constructed in two parts.

The first part was approved to go ahead in 1613, exactly 400 years ago this year. 50 years later, part two was given the go-ahead. With that, the ring of canals, with Het Grachtenhuis joining the two parts, became a reality. Today, the ring of canals is formed by the Herengracht, the Keizersgracht and the Prinsengracht, the three primary elements of the canal system, which are semicircular and the ends of which open out onto the IJ River. enChanting Chart room Inside Het Grachtenhuis, visitors are treated to all the historical developments of the time in a spectacular audiovisual presentation. What kind of developments? Well... the irresistible lure the town was for fortune seekers and other immigrants. Or the tidal wave of merchants and craftsmen who quickly made the town too small. The town authorities who put their heads together. The discussions, with all the considerations and arguments they saw, were held in the chart room: how should Amsterdam look?

This ‘canals-show’, incidentally, is available in eight languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Dutch. Soon, Russian and Brazilian visitors will be able to experience the development of Amsterdam and the canal ring in their own respective languages, too. a whole forest driven into the ground In addition to its huge cost, the project posed constructors a more practical problem. The ground on which the expansion of Amsterdam was to take place is below sea level and consists of marshy peat land. But the Dutch wouldn’t be Dutch if they didn’t have a solution.

That solution was to construct the entire ring on poles. Whole tree trunks were driven into

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1. A complete overview of the Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht.

This photograph gives you a good idea of the semicircular shape of the canal ring. © Thijs Wolzak 2. at Het Grachtenhuis isn’t inside the stately building, but lies at its feet: the 400-year-old ring of canals. © Henry Salman 3. Amsterdam flourishes, the golden ducats pour in and expansion becomes a necessity! © Thijs Wolzak

the ground to form solid foundations for the banks, businesses and town mansions. Below the Royal Palace on Dam Square a whole forest was driven into the ground. Only in that way could a safe bed for the night be guaranteed to visiting monarchs and city governors.

Peeking at the neighbours Town mansions are all very well, but what went on behind all those majestic façades? How did people live? And were they indeed good mannered? The 17th-century, upper-class way of life is revealed in a special gallery in Het Grachtenhuis. Some 50 actual canal-side buildings have been printed on its walls and you can literally look into them, giving you the opportunity to take a voyeuristic peek at the various interiors.

Canal ring? World heritage!

At the beginning of this century, Amsterdam’s canal ring was awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO, thereby acknowledging the city’s historical and above all unique character.

Amsterdam’s strength lies in the dynamism that still makes the canals so interesting today. As backdrop for royal celebrations, for instance, or the welcoming home of the Dutch football team after a successful international championship. Or as the venue for the

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colourful annual Gay Pride boat parade. Crown Princess Máxima swam 2 kilometres in the canals to raise money for charity… the Canal ring has more...

UNESCO describes Amsterdam’s ring of canals as one of the best examples of the boundless possibilities afforded by human genius. Het Grachtenhuis is the ideal place for those who want to find out all about it for themselves.

To round off your visit, you can devise your own tour of the canals, choosing exactly what you’d like to see, online in Room 6. Browse through all the interesting sights and read about the experiences of previous visitors as you do so.

And Room 7? Room 7 is outside and is huge, exhibiting all the town mansions, bridges, canals and boats…

Where and When?

Address: Herengracht 386, Amsterdam Open: Tuesday till Sunday 10.00-17.00h.

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tHeatre, dance, music and all tHat’s artist-driven

Holland Festival 2013: a cultural melting pot

Being the cultural metropolis amsterdam is, it has plenty of famous sights and attractions - the Van gogh, the rijks, the concertgeBouw, the zoo – But there’s a reasonaBly well-kept cultural ‘secret’ you might like to Be let in on, too: the holland festiVal, the international Visual arts festiVal featuring artists of world repute.

text Wilag Kater photography Holland Festival

Page 55 top The Holland Festival will bring you more than 45 productions and 109 performances in more than ten different locations, among which, the Stadsschouwburg (City Theatre). © Ada Nieuwendijk Page 55 below Enjoying some cultural delight somewhere outside in a park? Visit the Holland Festival! © Ada Nieuwendijk

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ogether, the artists who come to Amsterdam offer the full range of the visual arts spectrum: theatre, dance and music, and in all their different manifestations and genres. Often also, deliberately linked to other art forms, such as sculpture, film and architecture. This gives the performances a truly revelatory character. Like last year, when the Holland Festival attracted some 74,000 visitors, an open-eyed and open-eared audience is bound to be enthralled.

more tHan ten diFFerent locations The Holland Festival 2013 has organised its programme comprising more than 45 productions and 109 performances in more than ten different locations throughout Amsterdam.

During each edition of the Holland Festival, the focus, form and substance is determined by the work and development of artists from all four corners of the globe. Indeed, the festival describes itself as ‘artist-driven’: it often follows artists over the course of many years, and provides them with support in the creation of new work by giving them assignments or initiating co-productions. The Holland Festival is continuously on the lookout for new forms, names and work with which to entertain a broad and in part new audience. empHasis tHis year on music tHeatre The programming in 2013 of the 66th edition of the Holland Festival – which runs until 26 June – comprises three parts: ‘music theatre’, ‘music programming’ and the ‘multi-disciplinary performances’. The emphasis this year, however, is on music theatre.

The term ‘music theatre’ is a broad, collective name. Obviously, music takes the lead role, but the no less important support roles go to monologue, dialogue, song, dance and other forms of non-verbal, physical expression. Music theatre can then, for instance, be ballet, where dance tells the tale. But it can encompass pantomime performances, too, or opera or operetta, or a musical. Music theatre sometimes makes it hard to differentiate between genres.

In a more narrow sense, music theatre also denotes forms of theatre with music that doesn’t fit into any of the categories above. But that the Holland Festival offers a stage to music theatre is a fact. The form and content are up to the artists involved and indeed, the festival is ‘artist-driven’. Let’s briefly explore this year’s offerings.

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German composer Heiner Goebbels closes the musical theatre programme on 25 and 26 June, with the production When the mountain changed its clothing. The point of departure of this opera is the no-man’s-land of puberty. © Wonge Bergmann

A fondness for extrAordinAry women 11, 12 and 13 June heralds the Dutch premiere of the opera Desdemona at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ (‘Music building along the river IJ’). In this production, Nobel-prize winner Toni Morrison gives Othello’s wife, Desdemona, a voice hitherto unheard in renditions of Shakespeare’s play Othello. Desdemona is directed by the world-famous Peter Sellars and the music is by the equally famous Malian, Rokia Traoré.

A week later, on 18 and 19 June, the same Muziekgebouw ’t IJ will be the venue of the operas Troparion and Suster Bertken (Sister Bertken). Both were written by Dutch composer Robert Zuidam who has a fondness of extraordinary women. 2010 opera ‘Suster Bertken’, for instance, is based on original texts by the 15th century mystic and hermitess of the same name. And the world premiere of Zuidam’s new chamber opera ‘Troparion’ sees a woman shed tears onto a dead branch in the hope that God will breathe new life into it. Both productions are directed by Pierre Audi, the current artistic director of the Holland Festival. The conductor is Reinbert de Leeuw. trAgedy of A friendship On 15 and 16 June, the Grote Zaal (Large Hall) of the Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam is the venue of the opera Tragedy of a Friendship, a brand new opera about the tragic friendship between two great men of the 19th century: the composer Richard Wagner and the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. The Flemish artist, author and dramatist Jan Fabre is responsible for both direction and décor.

German composer Heiner Goebbels closes the musical theatre programme at Westergasfabriek on 25 and 26 June, with the production When the mountain changed its clothing.

The point of departure of this opera is the no-man’s-land of puberty. The 20th century French author Robbe-Grillet once quipped: “What do girls dream of ? Of the knife and the blood.” The production is in the more than capable hands of world-renowned Vocal Theatre Carmina Slovenica.

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An experience unto its own ‘Music programming’ entails that the emphasis lies with music, and that there isn’t necessarily any theatre, or other art form involved.

On 13 and 14 June, for instance, you can go to Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw – an experience unto its own, incidentally – for a performance of Memento Mori under the direction of Swiss oboist, conductor and composer Heinz Holliger. Accompanied by the Concertgebouw Orchestra, he will render pieces by the later Liszt, as well as pay homage to the composer Claude Debussy. love life Should that be too ‘classical’ for your taste, a visit to the Muziekgebouw ’t IJ on 14 June may be more up your street, as Brooklyn to Berlin will grace the stage. In this production, contemporary guitar player Lee Ranaldo explores the extremes and limits of modern music. And the following day, you could go to the Bimhuis (also on the IJ river) to listen to the four ‘Cabaret Songs’ that composer Benjamin Britten based on the lively Berlin nightlife of 1937. Conor Mitchell later added four new songs to Britten’s original four, which form a reflection on the latter’s love life with poet W.H. Auden.

theAtricAl confrontAtion In the third part of the programme, ‘multi-disciplinary performances’, music quite deliberately meets other art forms. Between 15 and 22 June at the Muziektheater, for instance, you can take in six dance performances of the famous Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring) only they’ve been given a completely new interpretation by Chinese top-choreographer Shen Wei. The equally talented British choreographer David Dawson will also be showing brand new work.

In either case, there is a close cooperation with the Dutch National Ballet.

For the rest, there will be an interesting theatrical confrontation between the Kunstpfeifers, professionally trained musicians, and the Biergeigers, improvising, self-taught musicians. Representatives of these two opposing cultural traditions will let their hair down to the Musicus Curiosis, a 17th century German satire that has been especially adapted to the 21st century by American artist Cindy Bernard and New Zealand/American musician David Watson. Who will come through as the better musicians during this musical and theatrical confrontation is something you can decide for yourself at the recently renovated Stedelijk Museum on either 22 or 23 June. www.hollandfestival.nl

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19. Reypenaer - Cheese tasting together with an expert - Address: Singel 182 - www.reypenaer.com - See p. 48 in this magazine

27. The People of the Labyrinths - Hand-printed, hand-dyed clothes & accessories - Address: Van Baerlestraat 42-44 - www.labyrinths.nl - See p. 47 in this magazine

35. Smaak - Trendy bags & purses - Address: Berenstraat 39 - www.smaakamsterdam.com - See p. 39 in this magazine

20. Roberto Botticelli - Designer shoes - Address: P.C. Hooftstraat 55 - www.robertobotticelli.com - See p. 83 in this magazine

28. Van Ravenstein - Designer clothes - Address: Keizersgracht 359 - www.van-ravenstein.nl - See p. 47 in this magazine

36. Magna Plaza - Exclusive shopping centre - Address: Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 182 - www.magnaplaza.nl - See p. 53 in this magazine

21. Bubbles & Wines - Wine & champagne bar - Address: Nes 37 - www.bubblesandwines.com - See p. 66 / 67 in this magazine

29. Renssen Art Gallery - Figurative painting and sculptures - Address: Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 44 - www.renssen-art.com - See p. 70 in this magazine

37. Laurèl - Exclusive ladies fashion - Address: P.C. Hooftstraat 113 - www.pchooftstraat.nl/laurel - See p. 46 in this magazine

22. Pont 13 - European restaurant - Address: Haparandadam 50 - www.pont13.nl - See p. 66 / 67 in this magazine

30. Aronson Antiquers - Specialist in Dutch Delftware - Address: Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 39 - www.aronson.com - See p. 71 in this magazine

38. Saskya & Co - Contemporary souvenirs - Address: Stromarkt 5 - www.saskyasouvenirs.nl - See p. 48 in this magazine

23. Mappa - Italian restaurant - Address: Nes 59 - www.mappa.nl - See p. 66 / 67 in this magazine

31. Galerie Lieve Hemel - Art gallery for contemporary realism - Address: Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 3 - www.lievehemel.nl - See p. 70 in this magazine

39. De Gouden Reael - Café/Restaurant - Address: Zandhoek 14 - www.goudenreael.nl - See p. 68 in this magazine

24. L’invite - French restaurant - Address: Bloemgracht 47 - www.linviterestaurant.nl - See p. 66 / 67 in this magazine

32. Jaski Art Gallery - Gallery CoBrA art (European art) - Address: Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 29 - www.jaski.nl - See p. 70 in this magazine

40. Hoogstins - Luxury gifts - Address: Kinkerstraat 71 - www.luxecadeautjes.nl - See p. 38 in this magazine

25. Romeo Vetro - Exclusive glass gallery & gifts - Address: Hobbemastraat 11 - www.romeovetro.com - See p. 2 and 3 in this magazine

33. Toebosch Antiques - Clocks, music boxes and barometers - Address: Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 38 - www.toeboschantiques.nl - See p.70 in this magazine

41. Long Pura - Restaurant - Address: Rozengracht 46 - www.restaurant-longpura.com - See p. 65 / 66 in this magazine

26. Restaurant Bridges - Restaurant - Address: Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197 - www.bridgesrestaurant.nl - See p. 65 / 66 and6 68 in this magazine

34. Restaurant OPEN - Restaurant - Address: Westerdoksplein 20-Brug - www.open.nl - See p. 68 in this magazine

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NEW IN SEASON MEXICAN JEWELLERY WITH A EUROPEAN TOUCH For many years now, the jewels of the flamboyant Mexican designer Daniel Espinosa have been extremely popular in North and South America. Now, they are available in the Netherlands, too. Epinosa’s summer collection is dedicated to femininity and opulence. The Mexican is inspired by natural phenomena such as rain and sunshine, but also natural abstractions, such as geometry. He complements these with European aesthetic influences gained during his studies of art history in Florence, Italy. The elegant collection, consisting of rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings are 22-karat gold, bronze or silver. All jewellery is handmade according to ancient Mexican craftsmanship. Prices range from ¤ 50 to ¤ 500. www.danielespinosa.com

ROMANTIC LOOK WITH A GRUNGE UNDERTONE ITALIAN MIX BECOMES TERRACE HIT Aperol is a creation of the Venetian brothers Barbieri, dating back to 1919. Their surprisingly light liqueur – a herbal distillate of gentian and orange – has a remarkably fresh, bittersweet flavour and a vibrant orange glow, yet it contains no more than 11 % alcohol. Aperol has become very popular over the last few years. Worldwide it has been the fastest growing spirits brand for three consecutive years now. A glass of Aperol is the perfect beginning of a beautiful summer… and mixing Aperol is a piece of cake. Put some ice cubes into a wine glass and pour three parts prosecco, two parts Aperol and a splash of mineral water onto them. Cheers!

If you are looking for the finest ladies’ fashion, Van Ravenstein is the place to be. Very beautiful and very popular this summer is the collection by Dries van Noten. He combined chequered and flower prints to create a romantic look with a grunge (let’s say solid) touch. A particularly stunning piece is the handembroidered, mint-green coat, which can be worn as an evening coat over a simple dress, or combined with trousers and a top during the day.

Van Ravenstein, Keizersgracht 359, Amsterdam, www.van-ravenstein.nl

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HIGH-QUALITY, HANDMADE SHAWLS FOR EVERY OCCASION ‘Piece Of Mine’, known as POM Amsterdam, was founded by the Dutch sisters Elizabeth and Violet Lotgering in 2011. POM Amsterdam stands for high-quality, handmade shawls for every occasion. Using their textile experience and background in graphical design, the sisters create original shawls characterised by a unique, asymmetrical, triangular shape, bold combinations of materials and colours, cheerful designs and a distinctive piping. POM Amsterdam designed a silk scarf exclusively for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum, based on the masterpiece Almond Blossom (Vincent van Gogh, 1890). The shawls are available from ¤ 39.95 at department store Bijenkorf, on board KLM flights,

SWISS WATCHES AT A HIGH LEVEL Otumm Watches is a Swiss brand that firmly stands for ‘Lifestyle

every first weekend of the month in a pop-up store at Haarlemmerdijk 41 and, of course, through the webshop. www.pom-amsterdam.nl/shop

with a high level’. Otumm is the engagement of the sensation for freedom, speed and luxury – and this on the basis of today’s technology with a taste for the classical, the modesty and the nobility of the traditional timepiece. In 2012, Otumm’s first watches have become reality in cooperation with Swiss and Dutch designers. What’s more: these fine watches are now available in our YOU webshop.

Always a place to be! www.youinamsterdam.nl

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NECKLACES DEFINED BY THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE Looking for engraved leather necklaces with elements of silver? Then have a look at the Sweet Babylon Collection by Gem Kingdom. The collection speaks the language of love.

Whether you are thinking of your mother, brother, sister or boyfriend... there is no more telling way to say “I love you!” The collection is a perfect mix of materials: acrylic ornaments in a lively ‘mother of pearl’ imitation, combined with garnet, bronze or sterling silver. Gem Kingdom jewellery is always handmade and always incorporates high-quality materials. The complete Gem Kingdom range consists of both women’s and men’s jewellery collections.

Gem Kingdom, Huidenstraat 13, Amsterdam (in the ‘Nine Little Streets’ area), www.gemkingdomshop.nl

FLATS IN THE SOFTEST LEATHER AND SUEDE This season Betsy Palmer, your shop for any kind of footwear, offers a wide variety of shapes and colours for flats in the softest leather and suede. And the rest of the summer collection is pretty irresistible, too: pleasant pumps, sensual sandals, lovely loafers and snazzy, stooped boots.

They are all represented at this sophisticated shop on the Rokin. No time to shop in Amsterdam? No problem! The webshop is online ‘24/7’.

Betsy Palmer, Rokin 9-15 and Van Woustraat 46, both Amsterdam, www.betsypalmer.com

SURF TRUNKS A DRAG ON YOUR LEGS? Is the longer length of most surf trunks a drag on your legs, making them less comfortable to wear when you’re active? The shorter length of the trunks by Orlebar Brown is the number one reason that they are sold at de9heren (‘The Nine Gentlemen’) this summer. And they come in a growing variety of colours and patterns. In addition to Orlebar Brown, de9heren sells Swims water loafers, Inverni summer hats and other exclusive brands that will complete your summer outfit. de9heren specialises in men’s accessories, must-haves and gifts. The shop is located in one of Amsterdam’s most popular shopping areas: the ‘Nine Little Streets’. de9heren, Berenstraat 22 A, Amsterdam (in the ‘Nine Little Streets’ district), www.de9heren.nl

DUTCH WATCH EUROPEAN WATCH OF THE YEAR Christiaan van der Klaauw has won the European Watch of the Year 2012 competition with its Real Moon 1980; available from ¤ 27,750. The watch has received particular praise for its unique combination of astronomical features: a 3D moon phase, an eclipse indicator, as well as one for the declination of the sun. Christiaan van der Klaauw timepieces are true wonders of technology. They are all handmade and all subjected

NEW FASHION LABELS AT ‘DE BIJENKORF’ Visiting Dutch premium department store ‘de Bijenkorf’ without having a look at

to numerous quality tests. Meet the people from Amsterdam

the new Spring/Summer 2013 collection might not be a good idea! New fashion

Watch Company and familiarise yourself with their amazing

labels like T. by Alexander Wang, McQ Alexander McQueen and MM6 by Maison

mechanical watches. “Buy or Sell, New or Vintage: We have

Martin Margiela have all been added to the women’s fashion range - as has the

The Time for you!”

American fashion label 3.1 Phillip Lim. The new additions to the range of bags are

Amsterdam Watch Company, Reestraat 3, Amsterdam

Balenciaga, Valentino, Proenza Schouler, Jérôme Dreyfuss and Tila March. You

(in the ‘Nine Little Streets’), www.awco.nl

can take in all the latest at... one single stop! de Bijenkorf department store, Dam 1, Amsterdam

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eminine Fashion: See, Feel and Love Laurèl in Amsterdam. Looks with a feel-good style that can be worn 24/7. “Laurèl fashion stands for “luxury ease” - a new laid-back style which reflects the identity of a modern woman, combining independence and strength with pure femininity” – Elisabeth Schwaiger, Head of Design The slogan “See · Feel · Love” represents the message which the brand Laurèl stands for: Women are to “see” the creations, “feel” them on their body and “fall in love” with Laurèl. Come and visit our Laurèl shop in Amsterdam.

A little surprise giveaway is waiting for you!* Opening hours: Sun, Mon: 12:00 -18:00 Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10:00 – 18:00 * While stocks last.

Thu: 10:00 – 19:00

Wco has been buying and selling rare and exclusive watches all over the world for the last ten years and is known for its passion for vintage. Some of the most sought-after vintage models from brands such as Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, IWC and Jaeger-LeCoultre can be found in their store, all serviced by expert watchmakers prior to being displayed and sold with a one year warranty.

Additionally, AWco is authorized dealer of the Dutch watchmakers Christiaan van der Klaauw and Roland Oostwegel and one of a handful dealers worldwide for the German D. Dornblüth & Sohn. Did you know that Amsterdam Watch company was selected best vintage watch shop of Amsterdam?

Open Tue-Fri 11.00 - 18.00; Sat 11.00 - 17.00 hours.

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en’s accessories must-haves & gifts, selling Inverni, Orlebar Brown, WANT Les essentiels de la Vie, Von Eusersdorff fragrances, Wallmark, Werkstatt Muenchen, Goti, Gem Kingdom, Swims, Royalties-Paris and many more exclusive brands.

Tue. - Sat. 11.00-18.00 Sun 12.00-17.00 Mon Closed DE9HEREn Berenstraat 22 1016 GH Amsterdam T. +31 20 330 08 28 www.de9heren.nl

Laurèl Shop P.C. Hooftstraat 113 1071 BR Amsterdam T.+31 20 22 39 541

Reestraat 3 1016 DM Amsterdam T. + 31 (0) 20 389 27 89 www.awco.nl

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euter Diamonds is the leader among the diamond firms in Amsterdam. Owned and operated by the same family for six generations, specialized in diamond jewelry and everything produced by our own team of goldsmiths. We are also the official dealer for Swiss watches such as: Cartier, Breitling, IWC, Jaeger Lecoultre, Officine Panerai and Tag Heuer. We welcome you in a serene and friendly environment, seven days a week.

21 % Tax free for non-EU residents.

Opening hours: Mon 12:00–17:30; Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10:15–17:30; Thu 10:15–20:30; Sun 12:30–17:15 Reuter Diamonds Kalverstraat 165 1012 XB Amsterdam T. +31 20 623 35 00 www.reuterdiamonds.nl info@ reuterdiamonds.nl

ewelry in a rich and original style, handmade in Amsterdam.

Each design embodies contrasts such as primal yet sophisticated, the ethnic and the ultra modern, history and future, resulting in jewelry with a personal touch and feel.

Sterling silver, gemstones, mother of pearl, engraved crystals, porcelain, and rare and odd materials are blended in designs that breath individuality.

Mon. 12:00 - 18:00 Tue. - Fri. 11:00 - 18:00 Sat. 10:00 - 18:00 Sun Closed Huidenstraat 13 1016 ER Amsterdam T. 020 - 620 21 93 www.gemkingdom.com www.gemkingdomshop.com

estern Boots, bags and belts from Sendra.

Largest selection in Europe. More than 500 styles and at least 6000 pairs of boots in stock.

Also exotic boots made of lizard, snake, crocodile, ostrich and shark skin.

Opening hours: Monday through Saturday 10.00 - 18.00 Sunday 12.00 - 18.00 On Line Store: www.westernhouse.com 3 minutes or 240 meters walking distance from Damsquare/Bijenkorf!

12 minutes or 1000 meters walking distance from Central Station!

Oude Doelenstraat 6-8 1012 ED Amsterdam T. 020 - 622 33 29 info@westernhouse.com

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THe people of THe lAbyrINTHs

The specialist in extra tall and large-sized men’s clothing.

Tax free.

f you happen to be in Amsterdam don’t miss the beautiful shop of THe PeoPLe oF THe LAByRinTHS downtown near the Stedelijk Museum, just across the Conservatorium Hotel”. you’ll be amazed by the magical colors and unique designs of this highly exclusive handprinted, hand-dyed collection for women and men. A star collection for the happy few who recognize the inspiration of art in fashion. To give you a complete picture of the tempting world of THe PeoPLe oF THe LAByRinTHS the home store also shows a wide choice of their interior collection.

A must for every fashion lover and a joy to visit.

Bugatti Polo Ralph Lauren Pierre Cardin Gardeur Camel Paul & Shark You can park your car at only 80 meters away, at our expense

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Prinsengracht 514 1017 KJ Amsterdam T. 020 - 622 63 39 www.ggspecialsizes.com

Van Baerlestraat 42-44 1071 AZ Amsterdam T. 020 - 664 07 79 www.labyrinths.nl

Spring-Summer 2013 DRieS vAn noTen PeTeR PiLoTTo JuLien DAviD JiL SAnDeR PAuL HARnDen veRonique LeRoy CHRiSToPHeR KAne HAiDeR ACKeRMAnn MAiSon MARTin MARGieLA Ann DeMeuLeMeeSTeR MARy KATRAnTzou BALenCiAGA eRDeM Keizersgracht 359, 1016 EJ Amsterdam T. 020 - 639 00 67 www.van-ravenstein.nl

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G&G special sizes

opening hours: Mo 13 - 18hr Tu, We, Fr 11 - 18hr Th 11 - 19hr Sat 10.30 - 17.30hr

Hard rock Cafe Amsterdam offers more than just great food and service. In our famous waterside cocktail bar & restaurant all is done to give our guests an experience that Rocks.

Our in-house Events Team offers a unique environment for your function. With two floors and a VIP Private Legends Room we have adaptable capacity and space.

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ust around the corner from the DIAMOND CENTRE on Dam Square in the heart of Amsterdam, BETSY PALMER is a Girls’ Dream come true. This Ladies’ Paradise for fashionable shoes sells feasts-for–feet you always wished to wear but could never find before!

Different in every aspect, the silver-walled Rokin store has a Big City atmosphere, yet offers Sweet Small Town Service by friendly shoe-crazy girls. Basic Business and Serious Partying, Feminine Elegance and Comfortable City Strollers, Sexy Chic, Gala Vamp or Sturdy Walks in the Woods, you’ll find shoes for all your Girls at Betsy’s.

Betsy Palmer Amsterdam Rokin 9 - 15 / OUTLET v. Woustraat 46 T. 020 - 422 10 40 / T. 020 - 470 97 95 www.betsypalmer.com

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We offer the biggest collection digital photo and video cameras in Amsterdam.

We are dealer in Leica, Nikon, Canon, Hasselblad, Panasonic, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Samsung, JVC, Fuji, and Ricoh.

Our assortment starts from point and shoot cameras up to pro digital S.L.R. cameras, basic video cameras up to professional HDV videocameras use for TV and movie productions. We also stock a complete line of accesoires from batteries to memory cards, tapes to video lights and microphones.

Nieuwendijk 113 1012 MD Amsterdam T. 020 - 624 60 24 info@fotoprofessional.nl www.fotoprofessional.nl

t Reypenaer Cheese Tasting you can personally test and evaluate the flavor, aromas, characteristics and quality of the cheeses, under the guidance of an expert cheese taster. A cheese tasting lasts approximately one hour (maximally 20 people per tasting). Price € 15,- p.p. - is including wine arrangement Opening hours : Sunday and Monday 12.00 - 18.00; Tuesday - Saturday 10.00 - 18.00 From 7th September 2012 online booking possible Reypenaer Proeflokaal / Cheese Tasting Singel 182, 1015 AJ Amsterdam T +31 (0)20 320 6333 www.reypenaer.com

Jewellery • Diamonds • Watches

This modern giftshop is since 2005 situated on the right side of the Renaissance hotel, near the Koepelkerk and the smallest house on the Singel. You will find here a fine selection of Dutch souvenirs made in Holland. The owner Saskia Budding makes the choice of the best design quality gifts only available in this shop.

Rokin 123, 1012 KP Amsterdam. Between DAM square and MUNT Tower.

Phone: +31 (0)20 627 26 25 E-mail: info@milldiamonds.com www.milldiamonds.com

Hand made bags from bicycle tires, foamor slipper clogs, jewellery made from former Dutch money, aprons made from traditional fabric from Volendam and Tshirts with a bicycle print. Exclusive: the M.C. Escher and The Tradewind Treasures collection. Saskya & Co offers you personal attention and beautifull wrapped gifts.

Opening times: 11.00-18.00 hrs (incl. weekends) Thursday 11.00-19.00 hrs Stromarkt 5 / 1012 SW Amsterdam / Tel: 020 - 420 0840 www.saskyasouvenirs.nl - shop@saskyasouvenirs.nl

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‘Walking along in MokuM’

LocaLs heLp you discover the city Strolling through the city with an amSterdam native who knowS ‘mokum’ (amSterdam’S nickname) like the back of hiS hand – there can be no better way to get to know the city.

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o matter how professional your guide may sound, he or she is an enthusiastic volunteer, someone who gladly does this free of charge (you pay an administration fee only). The guide will take all the time required to show you the most beautiful and remarkable things Amsterdam has to offer. He will tell you all about the history of the city in his own, personal way.

During the walking tours organised by ‘Mee in Mokum’ (‘Walking along in Mokum’), you will discover well-known and lesser-known places of Amsterdam in the company of a very small, friendly group. You’ll truly be able to say that you’ve never seen Amsterdam like this before!

Among the tours you can choose from are Binnenstad, the historical inner city centre; Jordaan, the legendary working-class neighbourhood; Joodse geschiedenis, Amsterdam’s Jewish history; Route Maritiem, the history of a city on the water, and Grachtengordel: three areas of the Amsterdam ring of canals – North, South and Centre.

The Westertoren (Wester Tower) got its original colours back after extensive renovation in 2007. The church, dating from 1631, is still in use.

2013 is a year of celebrations for Amsterdam, the most important being the beginning of the construction of the city’s ring of canals 400 years ago. For ‘Mee in Mokum’, the occasion has prompted the development of three special walks covering the areas between Leidsegracht and Westermarkt, between Westermarkt and Brouwersgracht and between Leidsegracht and the River Amstel. Each of these areas of the canal ring has its own specific character, as you will discover for yourself during these interesting and entertaining walks. Here is a brief description of one of them to whet your appetite: from Leidsegracht to Westermarkt. a walk through hiStory The walk between Leidsegracht and Westermarkt is not limited to the three main canals Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht, dug at the beginning of the 17th century. It includes the Singel, too, which is much older than the other canals, but part of the ring nevertheless.

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1. Do you know how they made paper in the17th century? Take a look at the gable stone adorning Herengracht/corner Blauwburgwal.

romantic illuStrationS The walk between Leidsegracht and Westermarkt first takes you via the Sint Luciënsteeg, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, Rosmarijnsteeg (Rosemary alley – rosemary was a symbol of love and loyalty) and Spuistraat to Vliegendesteeg.

2. On Herengracht 380-382, you’ll find the house of the rich tobacco planter Nienhuys, who had architect Abraham Salm build and design the exterior as well as the interior of his luxurious abode.

You are now on the Singel canal. Its many attractions include two lovely tile tableaux with romantic illustrations at number 361 and at number 367, a tablet showing Adam and Eve in paradise.

3. This beautiful house was built by Dutchman Philip Vingboons (1607-1678), an architect in the Dutch Classicist tradition.

Now you enter Beulingstraat (‘beuling’ used to be the name for sausage), offering a number of beautiful gables, and head to Herengracht. Look out for a remarkable canal house a little further on, which has all the characteristics of a French castle. Also, look at the particular variation in apexes of the gables at numbers 361-369. nine little StreetS Arriving at Huidenstraat, you have now entered the ‘Nine Little Streets’, an extremely popular and fashionable shopping quarter characterised by a multitude of delightful, specialist shops.

No time for shopping yet, though. You first return to the even-numbered side of Herengracht to take in some more beautiful canal houses. At numbers 380-382, you’ll find the house of the rich tobacco planter Nienhuys, who had architect Abraham Salm (you can see his name on the gable) build and design the exterior as well as the interior of this luxurious abode.

The stately house at number 386 is now home to the Grachtenhuis – a museum that is definitely worth a visit! It is one of the buildings visited by future United States president John Adams in 1781. He came looking for financial support in the struggle for independence against the British – and he found it!

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2013 is a year of celebrations for Amsterdam, the most important being the beginning of the construction of the city’s ring of canals 400 years ago. This occasion has prompted the development of three special walks.

Enjoy!

At Herengracht 388, you’ll see a large building with three different pilasters: one Ionic, one composite and one Corinthian (at the top). On to the corner house at 394, a tiny place compared to the stately mansions you will have seen before. It is one of the most attractive spots in the city because the bend in the Herengracht provides a splendid view. moSt beautiful On the corner of Keizersgracht you’ll find a house worth taking an extra-good look at. Note the leaded windows at the top and the five golden illustrations above them. Across the canal, you’ll notice more impressive façades. Notice, too, the Vingboons residence, with one of the most beautiful and tall neck-gables of the city, dating from 1668. love iS the foundation From Keizersgracht 370 onwards, the house numbers are suddenly out of order. That’s because there is a court of almshouses here, originally meant for Catholic women. It dates back to 1618 and is called ‘Liefde is het fundament’ (‘Love is the foundation’).

Across the canal you see a red house, once inhabited by Han van Meegeren (1889-1947), the

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forger of works by great painters, most notably Vermeer. Next to it, at number 319, stands another Vingboons house, white with red shutters and a remarkable variation in decorations and ornaments.

Sharp contraSt to the frivolity You simply cannot walk past Keizersgracht 324 without noticing it: the building Felix Méritis (Happy through Merits) was completed in 1788 and dominates this part of the canal. The neoclassical building presents a sharp contrast to the frivolity of the architecture in the period before, Rococo, as demonstrated by the house next door at number 322. These days, Felix Meritis presents political performances and debates.

Our walk ends at Westermarkt with its Westertoren (Wester Tower), which got its original colours back after extensive renovation in 2007. The church, dating from 1631, is still in use. The square is also known for the homo monument on Keizersgracht and at its other side, around the corner on Prinsengracht, is the Anne Frank House.

With thanks to Don Remkes.

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“We are proud”: Welcome to amsterdam Gay pride

This year’s ‘aGP’ will be biGGer Than ever From 27 July to 4 August 2013, AmsterdAm will trAnsForm into A city oF rAinbow colours. described lAst yeAr by news orgAnisAtion cnn As one oF “the best picks Around the world For celebrAting pride”, AmsterdAm gAy pride (Agp) is one oF those events thAt embodies the spirit And chArActer oF its iconic venue.

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till the only Gay Pride Parade on earth to take place on water, to many Amsterdamers and visitors, it is the highlight of the summer’s cultural agenda in a city that knows how to party. For partygoers of all stripes, the parade and the host of other AGP events represent the perfect opportunity to explore a city that’s treasured internationally for its unique spirit of tolerance and diversity.

magnificent canal network One of the very biggest public events in the Netherlands, the 18th edition of Amsterdam Gay Pride has a special significance – happening, as it does, in an auspicious landmark year for the city. 2013 is the year that the city of Amsterdam celebrates the 400th anniversary of its magnificent canal network, with a host of exhibitions and ceremonies commemorating the importance of these waterways for Amsterdam’s place in the world. Of course, Amsterdam Gay Pride culminates in the celebratory Canal Pride Parade, when organisations and partygoers take you to the stately Prinsengracht canal for a jubilant afternoon. What better way to enjoy the waters that have connected Amsterdam to the world?

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Peter Rehwinkel (l.) is the mayor of the city of Groningen, which is situated in the north of the country.

Henk Krol (r.) is the leader of a political party 50Plus that asserts the rights of elderly people. Both men are gay. © Daan Stringer

Page 58 up A lot of well-known employers support the cause of Amsterdam Gay Pride, as can be seen in this photograph. © Daan Stringer Page 58 below Yes, the House of Orange, the Dutch royal family, is right behind its lesbian and gay subjects. © Daan Stringer

Shine like never before This year’s Gay Pride theme is: ‘Reflect’. Irene Hemelaar, executive director of eventorganiser ProGay, notes that this year’s AGP is something of a meditation, albeit a very jubilant one. “2013 is a big year for Amsterdam. It is the year that we celebrate 400 years of the canals that have brought the city such prosperity and opened it up to the world as a place for people of all backgrounds, ethnicities and walks of life. We will take the opportunity to look back on how far the LGBT community has come during this remarkable period (‘LGBT’ stands for lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender, ed.). And we will shine like never before!” firSt gay bar in 1927 It goes without saying that Amsterdam has a rich gay tradition. The first gay bar opened here in 1927 (Café ’t Mandje, The Little Basket, still open today at Zeedijk 63). The planet’s first gay marriages took place in Amsterdam’s City Hall in 2001. The special-interest group COC Netherlands has been advocating the rights of lesbian women, gay men, bisexuals and transgenders since 1946, and is one of the few lesbian-gay organisations that enjoys special consultative status within the United Nations. thingS keep moving Things keep moving and welcome additions to gay life in Amsterdam include new bars, such as the lesbian-run Café Bordó on Nieuwe Nieuwstraat. More broadly, Dutch Minister for gender and lesbian-gay emancipation Jet Bussemaker points to the Netherlands’ hosting of a major international conference on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. “The Netherlands has a progressive character, but even today, lesbian women, gay men, bisexuals and transgenders are experiencing discrimination, violence and unequal rights,” she says.

Although Bussemaker points out that “individuals, businesses and institutions have a responsibility to help improve the situation,” she believes that the Dutch government has a part to play, too. She is looking forward to participating in the AGP 2013 festivities. “This year there will again be an official cabinet boat in the Canal Parade. It has a very special theme, but that’s all I’m allowed to say for now!”

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A personal perspective on gay rights from the mayor

1. “Weather or no weather,” as the Dutch like to say to each other, “we are here no matter what”. © Marjolein van Veen 2. Even Amsterdam and Rotterdam can become brothers when it comes to gay pride...

Here you find... Rotterdam invading Amsterdam – it can be done in this tolerant city. © John Melskens

EbErhard van dEr Laan is thE mayor of amstErdam.

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hat does amsterdam Gay Pride mean to you?

Amsterdam Gay Pride is one of the headline events of our city. It is the celebration of tolerance and it demonstrates what kind of town Amsterdam truly is: diverse, colourful, open and hospitable to all. I experienced that firsthand during my own participation in the Canal Pride parade. It’s so heartening to see that the crowd on the banks of the canals comes from all walks of life.

3. When this picture was taken, Princess Beatrix was still Queen Beatrix. By the way, she is not the real Queen Beatrix. © Chiel van der Berg 4. On 30 April 2013, the day King Willem-Alexander was inaugurated (and Princess Maxima became Queen Maxima), Amsterdam Gay Pride was already there – as you can see in the background. © Jim Koning

Why is amsterdam Gay Pride so imPortant for the city?

Amsterdam Gay Pride shows that we are open to the world and happy to welcome everyone. Whether heterosexual, bisexual, transgender or homosexual, everyone can be themselves here.

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The highlight of Amsterdam Gay Pride is without a doubt the Canal Pride parade, a colourful spectacle that will make full use of the canals that celebrate their 400th anniversary this year. This alone makes Amsterdam Gay Pride a unique proposition. That said, I think the diversity of the participants grows more heartening with each passing year. I’m thinking about the people aboard the Turkish boat, the boat representing our Ministry of Defence, boats representing international companies that have a presence here… It’s the diversity that makes Amsterdam Gay Pride unique.

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1. Just being happy during Amsterdam Gay Pride: who could ask for more? © Daan Stringer 2.‘LGBT’ stands for ‘lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, no... transvestites’.

Well, never mind. But let there be no doubt: ‘LGBT’ is the acronym during the Amsterdam Gay Pride. © Chiel van der Berg 3. Being Turkish and being gay or lesbian? No problem! © Chiel van der Berg

The Theme of This year’s Gay Pride is ‘reflecT’. how does ThaT Tie in wiTh The broader 2013 celebraTions across The ciTy? The 400th anniversary of Amsterdam’s canal network, along with the anniversaries of several of our cultural icons, makes ‘Amsterdam 2013’ a yearlong celebration. One of the icons is the 225-year-old Felix Meritis on the Keizersgracht. In many ways, this Enlightenment institution, steeped in Enlightenment values, holds the DNA of Amsterdam. Inevitably, we occasionally fall short of those values, so it’s appropriate that we reflect on how far we’ve come and on the work that remains to be done. In the true spirit of reflection, we invite lesbian-gaybisexual-transgender activists from all over the world to come to Amsterdam and exchange their knowledge with the lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender community of the Netherlands. you’ve sPoken in The PasT of your desire for a more comPassionaTe ciTy. how is ThaT cominG alonG? I’m talking about how we treat the poorest and weakest residents of Amsterdam; the dignity and care we afford such people is the litmus test of civilization. The same applies for members of the lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender community.

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FaSt FigureS – agP in numberS 350,000 visitors to the Canal Pride parade annually 45,000 visitors during four days of street parties - 98 outdoor bars - four football pitches of dance floor ten outdoor stages - 120 different events in nine days. a rainbow oF a Programme Amsterdam Gay Pride has much more to offer than just the Canal Pride Parade.

Street PartieS The evening of Friday 2 August is when Amsterdam’s LGBTs (gays-lesbians-bisexuals-transgenders) and friends hit the atmospheric cobbled streets for open-air celebrations and wild dancing.

Choose your scene... grey and Pink Pride A series of events, from debates to cabaret, geared towards a mature crowd. www.roze50plus.nl drag Queen olymPicS Friday 2 August will bring you gruelling disciplines like the Handbag Toss and the High Heel Sprint. This bedazzling sporting contest at the Homo Monument is something of an Amsterdam Gay Pride institution.

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chefs in the city text Lizet Deutekom PhotograPhy senses

RestauRant senses An open kitchen, striking lamps and small tables inside. Outside, city life rushes by.

Restaurant Senses is small and cosy, but has an unmistakable big-city allure.

You see it in the interior and you taste it in the food – as they say themselves, Senses seeks to create a ‘wow-effect’. That’s why chef Erik Zonjee, who has presided over the kitchen since September 2012, was given all the time he wanted to develop a menu that titillates the senses.

SUMMER CAPTURED IN A DISH We receive a hearty welcome from Kersten, our hostess, who delights us with a prosecco.

Before long, we are served two subtly smelling lobster bisques - foamy soup with a wealth of fruit de mer. A very promising start indeed.

The senses are really put to work during the next dish: a soft, fresh chicory salad with goat’s cheese, Roman chervil, Granny Smithmousse and beet caramel. It combines perfectly with the Misty Cove sauvignon blanc from New Zealand’s southern island. Rarely does a dish capture summer so well.

Chef Erik is in great form and tells us enthusiastically about his experiences with fusion cooking and his experiments to develop unexpected dishes. The new menu is full of the results, as Erik does his best to do the name ‘Senses’ proud. He is careful never to be too experimental, however. The Scottish salmon marinated in wasabi, with miniature shiitakes, seaweed salad, lemon-juice jelly and caviar oil is perhaps a little surprising, but what a joy to eat! And again, the choice of wine to accompany it is perfect: a sustainable Les Loges Pouilly Fumé from 2011.

WE ARE HAPPY It’s time for the main course. Roast guinea fowl with duck liver, a potato rösti, cream of corn, popcorn and saffron mayonnaise. The liver has been fried instead of being made into a pâté or mousse, which you either like, or you don’t. At any rate, the beautifully soft, subtle tastes complement each other precisely. Our wine to accompany the dish is a red Torre del Falasco ripasso from Italy and we are happy.

The dessert looks classical, but it has a number of surprises in store. The chocolate-

truffel cake has a brownie base and a thick layer of ganache. Accompanying it is yoghurt ice cream with cookie crumble and – as a bit of fun – a lolly of a chocolate-dipped grape with crackling sugar. This true feast is served with a sweet, almost chocolaty Valdivia sherry. We are tired, but pleased and contented and pleasantly surprised by the lovingly compiled menu and marvellously matching wines. Dine at Senses, if you get the chance.

Your senses will thank you for doing so.

CHEF ERIK ZONJEE Erik has quite a reputation for his youthful 32 years of age. This classically French trained chef has worked in the Caribbean, as well as at the prestigious l’Europe and The French Café in Amsterdam. He cooks with creative flair, a modern twist and wherever possible, using locally sourced, organic ingredients. At Senses, he is the inspiration for the new, in every sense titillating menu.

Restaurant Senses The Albus / Design Hotel Amsterdam City Centre Vijzelstraat 49, 1017 HE Amsterdam T 020 530 62 00 / www.sensesrestaurant.nl

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RestauRant D’Vijff Vlieghen Wooden beams, narrow corridors and oldDutch paraphernalia wherever you turn.

Restaurant D’Vijff Vliegen promotes itself as a culinary museum and that would seem perfectly justified.

The restaurant consists of five 17th century houses that have been joined together.

During the 75 years of its existence, the restaurant has been richly adorned with a colourful collection of antique glasswork, Delft Blue tiles, rare, gold-leather wallpaper and four of Rembrandt’s etchings. Originals!

And then, of course, you still have to eat.

VALHALLA OF DUTCH HISTORY We find ourselves in a Valhalla of Dutch history, but the ambience is international.

Our knowledgeable Greek host, Christos, leads us to a table in a quiet, cosy little corner, beside one at which two Japanese ladies sit, both looking up and around in wonder.

We nip at our Argentinean, sparkling wine with Australian hibiscus, and taste bread with Spanish olive oil, salted butter and basil mayonnaise.

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D’Vijff Vlieghen has a distinguished reputation for ‘new Dutch cuisine’, but with the recent arrival of chef Sander Klaasen, it has turned a new page, as becomes immediately clear when he serves us our starter: grilled tuna with marinated cucumber, wasabi mousse, crisp cheese ‘paper’ and olive powder. Textures that surprise and flavours that complement each other beautifully. The next course, a rather sweet affair comprising rolls of soft goat’s cheese covered in a chestnut-honey jelly, offers a delicate contrast to the previous one.

WE’RE SOLD Oh, and the wine, the wine... A gorgeously fresh, Tourraine chauvignon blanc is served with the cheese, followed by quite a strong 2011 Verdicchio. It’s perfect with the coquilles, which are marinated in ras-elhanout, the Moroccan blend of herbs and spices. The idea is perhaps a bit strange, but the flavours are beautifully balanced and the dish looks spectacular. The main course, breast of duck with Dutch, barbecued asparagus, roast endive, a bitterbal with old cheese, mustard-chilli cream and lavender gravy, brings the ‘old-Dutch’ back to the table.

To accompany the dish, we enjoy a wellchosen, South African Stellenbosch cabernet sauvignon.

By the time the dessert is served, we can almost eat no more. But the seductive tenyear-old sherry combined with a simply divine chocolate tart, croissant ice cream and citrus powder cannot be refused.

We’re sold.

CHEF SANDER KLAASEN Sander is posed with quite a challenge. He has to out-cook the striking interior, as well as the long history of D’Vijff Vlieghen. But he does so with verve and great enthusiasm. He gained much experience as sous-chef at toprestaurant Lute and is now tasked with adding new impulse to D’Vijff Vlieghen. He aims to surprise his guests and tickle their curiosity about the food they’re served. Where possible, he uses organic, seasonal ingredients, and always with respect for nature.

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SyRIana

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BRIDGES sofitel legend the grand amsterdam

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Akersluis 8 T. 020 - 669 09 33 www.syriana.nl info@syriana.nl Syriana, a restaurant with a Syrian-Lebanese kitchen, a cuisine that is relatively unknown to restaurant visitors and continues to amaze people. The tastes are a class apart, you could say we are dealing with a new culinary taste maker. People like the kitchen because it has many appetizer courses, called ‘mazas’ - very similar to the Spanish tapas. In the restaurant you can also enjoy the unique Arab high-tea with lots of Syrian and Lebanese sweets & treats. Lunch, brunch and cocktails are being served during the day and at night a delightful dinner with Arab tapas-dishes.

The Lounge with the 1001 night decor on the first floor or the Eden room at the ground floor can be booked for parties, meetings, large dinners and business events. Suggestions can be made for menu, entertainment and theme’s.

New at Syriana is the “All you can eat concept”- you can eat 6 rounds and order 4 dishes per round from the in total 56 dishes with a choice from vegetarian, meat- or fishmaza’s.

So you can explore the Libanese kitchen in a fun way. Price : € 19,50 during weekdays and € 22,50 on Friday and Saturday because of the live music and performance of a Belly dancer.

For after dinner cocktails & shiska please visit the Club Lounge Syriana Deluxe.

Kitchen open daily from 12:00 - 22:00 open 365 days a year see you at syriana!

bIhp aRt Food dRinks

Keizersgracht 335 T. 020 - 622 45 11 www.bihp.nl Situated on one of the city’s most beautiful canals, this exceptionally attractive-looking establishment has a somewhat unusual concept in that it combines food and drinks with art. During the year there are several exhibitions in the gallery in the basement: Galerie K335, while during every exhibition works by the exhibiting artist can also be seen in the

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restaurant. BIHP features a mainly European kitchen, classical base, with lots of interplay between old and new traditions and flavors from all corners of the world. All the food that will be served to you originates completely from our kitchen, even the bonbons and confectionery are homemade. The menu changes on a regular basis and the dishes are cooked with the seasons wherever possible, so you will be guaranteed of a delicious and honest meal. If you have any allergies or dietary wishes that are quite specific, we kindly ask you to let us know in advance so we can take them into account. To conclude: if you’re looking for good food, a nice ambience and art, BIHP absolutely is the right address for you.

3-course menu ¤ 32,95 - choices of fish, meat and vegetarian Kitchen open tue - sat 18.00 – 22.30

loNg puRA RestauRant

rozengracht 46-48 T. 020-623 89 50 info@restaurant-longpura.com www.restaurant-longpura.com Selamat Datang, welcome !

Restaurant Long Pura ‘’Eternal Temple’’ is located in a typical monumental building in the centre of Amsterdam, nearby the Western Church in the cosy Jordaan area.

Here hides a beautiful and colourful Indonesian temple. Upon entering you will be pleasantly surprised by the contemporary, stylish and warm interior with Balinese elements. Our Chef and his team prepare tastes and fragrances to delight all your senses. You will be greeted with the “Selemat Datang” welcome by our traditional Indonesian dressed staff. Enjoy the abundance of our famous rice tables or varied à la carte menu. To stimulate your dining experience, all our food is prepared using fresh ingredients. Also very suitable for family -and business dinners.

bRIdgeS Inspired by Ron Blaauw RestauRant

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197 T. 020 - 555 35 60 info@bridgesrestaurant.nl www.bridgesrestaurant.nl At Bridges inspired by Ron Blaauw it’s all about fish. Always the best fish and only when in season. Executive chef Joris Bijdendijk presents a wide variety of fresh fish and seafood, both in our restaurant and in the Raw Bar. Oysters, lobster sandwiches, delicate fish tartar and ocean fresh fish, everything prepared while you watch. You can eat in the restaurant as well as dine in the exclusive privacy of the Private Dining, with view of the Vinothèque, the climatized domain of the sommelier and his fine selection of wines.

Bridges’ philosophy is to add only a couple of fresh ingredients to the dish in order to let the fish’s character and flavour fully blossom.

Every dish retains its purity and is very easily digestible as well. Mainly locally & biologically grown vegetables complete these dishes.

Sommelier Jasper van den Hoogen tastes and selects the wine in the Vinothèque. He serves specially composed wine arrangements and vintage Champagnes. Most wines can be ordered per glass. lunch mo-fr: 12.00-14.30 lunch sat-sun: 12.30-14.30 diner: 18.30-22.30 valet parKing

Business and private catering service By appointment. (open) mon - sat 18:00 and 23:00 sun 17:00 through 23:00 open 365 days a year wifi availaBle

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Nes 37 T 020 - 422 33 18 www.bubblesandwines.com info@bubblesandwines.com In one of the quaintest streets of Amsterdam, and only one-minute-walk distance from famous Dam Square, you will find wine & champagne bar Bubbles & Wines.

In a modern, intimate chocolate brown ambiance you can enjoy more than 50 wines by the glass (including 6 sparkling) and over 200 by the bottle. Our specialties are our “wine flights”, three half glasses from one grape variety but from different wine regions. Make nice matches with our Gourmet Bites (luxury finger food) or just come in for a glass of Champagne, Pinot Grigio or Pinot Noir. Our friendly and professional staff will help you out choosing your wine and they will give you advice on what Bites will match the best. After dinner you can enjoy our choice of beautiful Grappas and other digestives or have another glass of your favorite wine. For gourmet lovers Bubbles & Wines is the best choice for a complete evening out!

Mon-Sat 15.30 - 01.00 Sun 14.00-21.00 Kitchen open - 00.45

POnT 13 restaurant

Haparandadam 50 T. 020 - 770 2722 www.pont13.nl info@pont13.nl Restaurant Pont 13 is housed on an old ferry (pont=ferry) built in 1927. Until the 1990s, it used to travel back and forth across the IJ lake. When it was declared ready for the scrap heap, René Langendijk bought it to turn it into his dream restaurant. Since 2005, Pont 13 has its anchorage at the romantic post-industrial Westelijke Houthavens, characterized by a great deal of cultural development. A beautiful place to be, with a wonderful skyline – the Amsterdam harbor, interesting new archi-

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tecture, and numerous boats of all kinds.

The European cuisine of Pont 13 has an original character, with the Italian slow food tradition as inspirational startingpoint. On an open fire organic dishes are prepared. The combination of the décor of the rebuilt ferry, the impressive view, and last but not at all least the slow food kitchen makes this a place where you just love to be. Distinctive are the relaxed, homely atmosphere and the delicious food. Pont 13 imports wines, meat and home-canned fruit from the beautiful Italian region Le Marche, where owner Rene has a little farm. open during chriStMaS holiday and Serving a feStive Multi-courSe dinner lunch daily froM 12.00 - 16.00 dinner daily froM 18.30 - 22.00

maPPa restaurant

Nes 59 T. 020 – 528 91 70 www.mappa.nl In the very heart of the city on the historical street Nes, Mappa is situated in a former coffee house opened in 1810 by the Frascati brothers who became famous for their very popular Frascati Café (from 1940 on). Later, the building was used as a theater with Frascati Café as a part of it. Since 2001, however, restaurant Mappa is the happy occupant. Mappa offers Italian cuisine and “everything is home-made and made with love.” Authentic Italian food is what Mappa offers, and the restaurant is proud of the fact that all its home-made dishes are made from fresh, biological products. Mappa is mainly known for its variety of pasta dishes, but besides the pastas it also has some beautiful antipasti (starters) and a few fish and meat specialties. The menu at Mappa is changed regularly to ensure creativity and quality in the kitchen. Needless to say, good Italian food goes hand in hand with beautiful wines.

The wine list at Mappa is predominantly Italian, from small vineyards in Puglia to great wine masters such as Walter Massa.

The interior of Restaurant Mappa is stylish in a timeless way; 60 people can be seated here. The staff at Mappa is friendly and always ready to help. As hospitality is very important to Mappa, you are guaranteed a wonderful evening out at the restaurant. opening tiMeS Kicthen: Mappa iS happy to welcoMe you Monday - wedneSday froM 18.00 - 22.00 thurSday - Saturday froM 18.00 - 23.00. reServationS recoMMended.

l’inviTe restaurant

Bloemgracht 47 T 020 – 570 2010 www.linvitelerestaurant.nl L’invite is an extraordinary Amsterdam restaurant in the heart of the the Jordaan in Old West. Located on one of the most beautiful canals in the Jordaan: the Bloemgracht in a historic canalhouse from 1628. While entering l’invite le Restaurant you will receive a warm welcome by Chef Aimé van der Veen and Restaurant Maître Gerben van Dalum. Chef Aimé cooks according to the classic French cuisine, but manages to surprise again and again with original, thoughtful flavor combinations and beautiful presentations. Maître Gerben provides a relaxed atmosphere and recommends beautiful matching wines to the different dishes. You are more than welcome for the culinary Chef ’s Lunch - 3 courses for € 35, - or a quick and light business lunch 2 courses for € 19,50. In the evening there is the Menu du Chef for € 49,50 or you can make a choice of a small but very nice à la carte. At the site www.linvitelerestaurant. nl you will find the current menu, a photo impression of the restaurant, route information and you can instantly book a table. open : tue – Sun for lunch and dinner lunch : 12.00 - 15.00 and dinner froM 18.00

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The other is to wine and dine in De Gouden Reael, situated in a former warehouse built in 1648. This cozy and friendly restaurant offers very good value for money modern French-International cuisine: colorful and tasteful dishes with a contemporary and local twist. In summer there is a large and sunny, relaxing terrace with great views.

Choose à la carte or the 3-course menu of € 27,50.

The menu is changing regularly.

Group arrangements (up to 40) and private dining (up to 12) possible on request.

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ight next to ancient Amsterdam city center this fast architectural developing part of the city gives an open and constant changing view on the river IJ and futuristic film museum EYE. OPEN is located on the old railroad swing bridge with a light and airy feel.

You can either enjoy a well balanced and pleasantly priced modern style French/Italian lunch menu or go more extensive in the evening.

Open kitchen, open views and open service

Open: Daily at 4 p.m. Kitchen from 5.30 - 10 p.m.

Open: Mon – Sat 12.00 - 22.00 Sun closed

Zandhoek 14 1013 KT Amsterdam T. 020 623 3883 www.goudenreael.nl

Westerdoksplein 20 1013 AZ Amsterdam T. 020 – 620 10 10 reserveren@open.nl / www.open.nl

obe House is the perfect place for Teppan Yaki and Sushi. In a spotless and well lit surrounding the friendly and efficient staff will be pleased to serve you a wide variety of excellent Teppan Yaki, Sushi and Sashimi.

You can choose between a number of set menu’s but if you prefer you can assemble your meal a la carte. Kobe house uses only the freshest and best ingredients to ensure that you may enjoy a taste of Japan every time you visit us.

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 77 1012 RE Amsterdam T. 020 - 622 64 58 www.kobehouse.nl

At Bridges, inspired by Ron Blaauw, it’s all about fish. Always the best fish and only when in season.

Executive chef Joris Bijdendijk presents a wide variety of fresh fish and seafood, both in our restaurant and in the Raw Bar. Oysters, lobster sandwiches, delicate fish tartar and ocean fresh fish, everything prepared while you watch. You can eat in the restaurant as well as dine in the exclusive privacy of the Private Dining, with view of the Vinothèque, the climatized domain of the sommelier and his fine selection of wines.

Bridges’ philosophy is to add only a couple of fresh ingredients to the dish in order to let the fish’s character and flavour fully blossom. Every dish retains its purity and is very easily digestible as well. Mainly locally & biologically grown vegetables complete these dishes.

Damrak 93-94 1012 LP Amsterdam Tel +31 (0)20 555 06 66 Fax +31 (0) 20 620 47 16 www.restaurantderoodeleeuw.nl info@restaurantderoodeleeuw.nl

Sommelier Jasper van den Hoogen tastes and selects the wine in the Vinothèque. He serves specially composed wine arrangements and vintage Champagnes. Most wines can be ordered per glass.

For more information and making reservations: www.bridgesrestaurant.nl or +31 (0)20 555 35 60 Bridges, inspired by Ron Blaauw

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een soaking in those Old Masters at the big museums? staring in awe at exquisite porcelain, perhaps? Has it whetted your appetite for a little something of your own? the spiegelkwartier is a treasure-trove of arts and antiques, yours for the picking on the rijksmuseum’s doorstep. Over 70 specialised dealers are here, in a neighbourhood of charming historical houses, offering some of the finest art and antiques you’re likely to find anywhere in the world, whether it’s roman glass or a Dutch Old Master, Delftware or art Deco jewellery. standards are high. For a hundred years the spiegelkwartier has supplied the rijksmuseum itself – from the embroidered pan-

els the museum bought exactly a century ago, to 18th-century Dutch glass purchased in the past few months. tucked in between these aladdin’s Caves are fashion boutiques and shoe shops, as well as cafés and restaurants perfect for a little time out – whether you feel like a bowl of healthy soup, or coffee and cake; a light lunch, or a lobster dinner. the spiegelkwartier is directly in front of the rijksmuseum, a short step from the Van gogh Museum, and around 10 minutes’ walk from the Hermitage. a pleasant way to get there is by Canal Bus (to the rijksmuseum stop).

toeboscH antiques

renssen art Gallery

A very rare French Empire ormolu and bronze mantel clock with rocking horse automaton, circa 1810 40 x 28 x 14 cm

Artworks by Dutch Painter Renssen (1960) and Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)

Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 38 1017 DG Amsterdam T. +31(0)20 71 69 726 www.toeboschantiques. com info@toeboschantiques. com

Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 44 1017 DG Amsterdam T. +31(0)20 30 38 718 T. +31(0)6 34 26 1770 www.renssen-art.com FB.com/renssenartgallery

Erik Renssen Woman in red chair 2013 Oil and sand on canvas 105 x 80 cm

Gallery lieve Hemel

jaski art Gallery

“Girl with a Pearl Earring and Salt Cellar Reflected” 2012 pastel 26 x 19 cm

by Andrew Hemingway

Dans le lit de l’ennemi Les Deux Garçons Taxidermi / mixed media 2013 110 x 110 x 40 cm

Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 3 1017 DB Amsterdam T. +31(0)20 62 30 060 galerie@lievehemel.nl www.lievehemel.nl

Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 29 1017 DB Amsterdam T. +31(0)20 62 03 939 F. +31(0)20 62 03 069 info@jaski.nl www.jaski.nl

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Welcome to Holland!

The country of TULIPS, cLoGS & DELFTWARE

The potters in the city of Delft played a pivoting role in the history of ceramics in Europe. Due to the trade with china since 1602, they had a definate edge regarding the production of ceramics. Through several adaptations they conquered there trend setting position and kept it for over 150 years.

A N T I Q U A I R S Founded in 1881 Specialists in the finest

Dutch Delftware from 1650 - 1800

Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 39, Spiegelkwartier by Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam +31 (0)20 623 3103 | mail@aronson.com ARoNSoN.com

arts & culture text Wilag Kater et al.

PhotograPhy With thanKs to contributors

Van ZiJll langhout/ contemPorarY art Jakup Ferri: cold Water boils Faster 20 april - 22 June 2013 Jakup Ferri (1981, Prishtina, Kosovo) studied at the Rijksakademie in Amsterdam. International exhibitions and foreign residence programmes have made him a member of the generation of artists who lead a nomadic life. His exhibition, Cold Water Boils Faster, will feature his latest work and can be seen at Van Zijll Langhout/Contemporary Art, a gallery on Brouwersgracht.

Jakup Ferri’s drawings seem affective and naïve. He combines childhood memories with cartoonesque commentary on reality and at the same time plays humorous games with drawing and observing. Ferri: “Questions involving identity and the status of the outsider beget an important role in my work.”

During the past years, Ferri has studied naïve painters, popular art and the crafts.

Work by such artists has been a great influence on his own.

Ferri is best known for his seemingly naïve drawings on paper, glass, or walls. His drawings, in which he often plays a role himself, describe all kinds of situations using fine, thin lines, often the situations of people who live in isolation, or who have become estranged from their environments. The war in the Balkans is a recurring theme, for instance. His early work often criticised the cynicism of the art world. Early memories and childhood impressions serve as inspiration, too. www.vzlart.nl

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What Hyde Park is to London and Central Park to New York, that is what the Vondelpark is to Amsterdam. The Vondelpark is an urban oasis right by the Leidseplein, ideal if you want to get away from the hectic city. Each summer, starting in May or June, the park offers all kinds of cultural events and activities, such as performances in its open-air theatre, which is close to the park entrance on Van Eeghenstraat.

Each July and August, the Concertgebouw is reserved exclusively for the Robeco Zomerconcerten (Robeco Summer Concerts - ‘Robeco’ being a pension fund and sponsor). For more than 25 years, top artists and upcoming talent, be their genre classical, jazz or pop, have featured prominently on Amsterdam’s cultural summer agenda.

Since opening in 1865, the Vondelpark has been synonymous with music and theatre.

In the 1950s, the ‘Vondelpark-parties’, started to be organised, followed during the 70s by hip ‘Happenings’ with the latest music, which started to attract more visitors than the official parties. As a result, the Vondelpark Open-air Theatre was founded in 1974, combining the Vondelpark-party and Happening to provide a summer programme that is free to all.

This summer, from 2 June until 25 August, the Friday evenings will be reserved for modern dance. Saturday afternoons will feature performances for children and jazz gigs, whereas Saturday evenings will include a variety of Dutch cabaret. Sunday is given over to music: classical, lunchtime concerts followed by the popular Sunday afternoon programme of pop, rock, blues, jazz, reggae – you name it.

Each programme in the Voldelpark includes a main performance by professional artists and groups, preceded by performances by young and new talent.

This year, the focus is on the summery feeling of the countries around the Mediterranean. For instance, classical works by composers such as Puccini, Rossini and Ravel. But also jazz, tango and pop, performed by great names such as Al Jarreau, Carel Kraayenhof and Cristina Branco.

Jazz lovers will be delighted by the Robeco Jazz Club, where Wouter Hamel – one of the major names during this year’s Robeco Zomerconcerten – will perform two gigs.

One of them will feature his colleagues Giovanca, Janne Schra, Roos Jonker, Benny Sings and Luky Fonz III. In addition to the Dutch singer/songwriter Hamel, other greats from the jazz world are on the bill, too, like saxophone player Benjamin Herman, the Castel/VanDamme quartet, Sabrina Starke and Mathilde Santing.

You can combine your evening of music with wonderful food, should you wish.

Three-course meals will be served in the Robeco Summer Restaurant at the Concertgebouw for the duration of the Robeco Zomerconcerten. During intermissions, you can enjoy champagne and sushi. Only the very best international artists will perform at the Concertgebouw until 31 August.

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1. Jakup Ferri’s drawings seem affective and naïve.

2. Jakup Ferri combines childhood memories with cartoonesque commentary on reality and at the same time plays humorous games with drawing and observing.

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3. This year, the Robeco Summer Concerts have a Mediterranean theme that is reflected in the classical works to be performed.

4. Candy Dulfer, a well-known Dutch saxophone player, is a welcome guest during the Vondelpark Open-air Theatre.

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FrANs HALs museum

Dam square in 3D sound(s) 28 march - 28 December 2013

International sculpture route? Amsterdam south!

22 may - 22 september 2013

Bringing the masters together 23 march - 28 July 2013

What did the city sound like in the past?

Which sounds have disappeared? Which are new? What do particular sounds mean to Amsterdamers? The Amsterdam Museum presents the soundscape-installation Het geluid van Amsterdam (The Sound of Amsterdam).

Inside the installation, visitors can experience the sounds of Amsterdam’s largest and best-known square in 1895, 1935 and 2012: Dam Square. The installation, with its ‘soundscapes’, is interactive. The sounds of carts, pedlars, clocks and cars, for instance, can be added or removed. The soundscapes themselves have been created using modern recordings of authentic things, like antique carriages.

The installation ‘Het geluid van Amsterdam’ can be found in hall 17 of the museum, opposite G.H. Breitner’s imposing 1898 painting of the Dam Square. Wearing the headphones, the sounds and the painting conjure the illusion of actually being on the Dam. The sounds reflect the influence of technological change upon the city’s soundscape.

In addition to the soundscapes, you can listen to stories about how the city’s population dealt with noise and silence, how the experience of sound changed during the World War II occupation years and about the measures that were taken to combat (excessive) noise.

The concept of this project was developed by the ‘Soundscapes of the Urban Past’ group of Maastricht University. Detailed information is available in English. hart.amsterdammuseum.nl

Every other year, those interested in sculpture and sculpture routes can feast on the International Sculpture Route ‘ArtZuid’ (‘Art South’) in Amsterdam. ‘ArtZuid 2013’ is being held from 24 May until 22 September. This year’s theme is Engagement. 50 sculptures will be on display along a route through Amsterdam’s Old South district, including the Apollolaan and Minervalaan.

‘ArtZuid’, which gained international award-winning acclaim in 2011, will this year feature work by non-western artists such as Ai Weiwei, El Anatsui, Dinh Q. Lê, Pascale Marthine Tayou and Romuald Hazoumè. Their work will be placed alongside sculptures by western artists, including John Chamberlain, Chillida, Gabbarón, Ernesto Neto, Mario Merz, Erwin Wurm, Folkert de Jong and Frank Stella. Former director of Amsterdam’s prestigious Rijksmuseum, Henk van Os, selected the sculptures for ‘ArtZuid 2013’.

In front of the Hilton Hotel on the Apollolaan, you will find the ‘ArtZuid 2013’ visitor information centre, where you can get a map and catalogue. The walk taking you past all the sculptures on display is free of charge. It will take you at least three and a half hours. There are signs with information and maps along the route.

‘ArtZuid 2013’ also has an accompanying audio tour, which has been developed for the iPhone. The app, in various languages, can be downloaded from the website from 24 May 2013 and includes a route map, the sculptures and a children’s treasure hunt.

‘ArtZuid 2013’ is easy to get to by public transport: Make your way to Amsterdam Zuid railway station, or hop on tram 2,16, 24, 25 or 5. www.artzuid.com

In 2013, the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem is celebrating its 100th birthday. One of the special exhibitions commemorating this milestone is entitled ‘Frans Hals – Eye to eye with Rembrandt, Rubens and Titian’. It is a true confrontation between the masters, making the short journey from Amsterdam to Haarlem more than worthwhile.

Frans Hals hangs in the museum alongside contemporaries and predecessors such as Titian, Rembrandt, Rubens, Van Dyck and Jordaens, yielding some very exciting comparisons. Master painters often drew inspiration from each other, and their work was often meant to surpass that which inspired them.

With this in mind, visitors can see for themselves the huge artistic challenges that faced Frans Hals and which make him unique. Hals’ teacher, Karel van Mander, advised young painters to develop their own style, which was to be either very precise (like Breughel) or rather crude (like Titian, Tintoretto and Frans Hals).

The exhibition also shows how close Hals came to his Antwerp predecessors Van Dyck and Rubens in terms of formal portrait art. A lifelike selection shows work

by Hals with his virtuoso brush strokes and the mimic of his laughing subjects.

The most spectacular, perhaps, is the confrontation between Hals’ last group portraits and the only master who at that time dared paint with the same bravoure: Rembrandt.

The paintings in the exhibition ‘Frans Hals – Eye to eye with Rembrandt, Rubens and Titian’ have rarely, perhaps never been on display together. They’ve come from far and wide, including the National Gallery in London, the Prado in Madrid, the Louvre in Paris and various private collections. www.franshalsmuseum.nl

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1.If you would like to know which sounds go with this 1898 painting of the Dam Squae by G.H. Breitner, then go to hall 17 of the Amsterdam Museum.

2. If you would like to experience sculpture in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid, walk the three and a half hour route. A map, catalogue and audio tour (for iPhone) are available.

3.In around 1623, Frans Hals painted a jovial lute player.

Until 28 July, you can go to the exhibition ‘Frans Hals – Eye to eye with Rembrandt, Rubens and Titian’ at the Frans Hals museum in Haarlem to see works by Hals and other famous masters.

The works by Hals betray his virtuoso brushwork and the mimic of his laughing figures.

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Bourgeois Leftovers 20 April - 16 June 2013

William monk’s special take on painting 28 June 28 - 30 July 2013

sculpture garden Henry moore (and more) 22 June - 29 september 2013

Furthur Planetarium! is the third solo exhibition by the British artist William Monk at the Amsterdam gallery Grimm. From 28 June until 30 July, Monk shows a selection of large-scale oil paintings, watercolours and distempers (wall paintings) that have been made during the last two years.

On 22 June, the Rijksmuseum will open its new gardens with an exhibition of the work of British artist Henry Moore (1898-1986). For the first time in the Netherlands, 12 monumental sculptures

by Moore will be on outdoor display. The exhibition will be the first in the Rijksmuseum’s completely restyled ‘green outdoor gallery’.

Is art a product of its time? And what to do with historically out-of-date works of art?

These types of questions dominate in the exhibition Bourgeois Leftovers at the Appel Arts Centre. In it, 19 contemporary artists use their work to provide commentary on a selection of 32 Dutch paintings belonging to the Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven, paintings that go back to the period between 1910 and 1939.

The artists who produced the 32 still lifes, portraits and landscapes reflected the sentiments and consumerism of the ‘bourgeoisie’ at the time. The bourgeoisie quite consciously chose a traditionally figurative painting style. After World War II, new, more modern forms of art quickly came to the fore, rendering the 32 paintings redundant. They became ‘Bourgeois Leftovers’.

Against this background, the Appel Arts Centre asked 19 contemporary artists to produce new meanings and stories in response to these Bourgeois Leftovers.

Artist Matthieu Laurette, for instance, introduces a system for the purchase of the 32 objects for household use. Jota Castro launches a series of proposals to destroy the 32 paintings. Other artists taking part in the exhibition include Marlene Dumas, Chris Evans, Gabriel Lester and author Lydia Davis. www.bourgeoisleftovers.com

In ‘Furthur Planetarium!’ Monk wants to make sure that physical painting is experienced as a very different form of engagement than the digital imagery of paintings.

Paintings are far more than the inferred edges on a computer screen.

In ‘Furthur Planetarium!’, this is the case with Paravent (La Honda), for example. In this painting, Monk creates the painterly equivalent of a forest, not a description of one. Monk invites the audience to be participating actors, as if strolling through the actual forest. In this way Monk investigates the ‘how’ of a painting rather than the ‘what’, thereby increasing awareness of the materials used and the processes involved in applying them to the canvas.

William Monk (1977, Kingston upon Thames) completed his residency at De Ateliers in Amsterdam in 2006 and now lives and works in London. In 2005, he received the Dutch Royal Award for painting. He was the winner of the Jerwood Contemporary Painters Award in 2009.

During the post-war years, Henry Moore gained world fame with his (half) abstract sculptures. Often, they are based on natural, organic forms and have as theme a half-upright human figure (Reclining Figure). It is a theme that also resounds in the 12 bronze and fibreglass sculptures on display around the Rijksmuseum, providing a representative retrospective of Moore’s oeuvre. The modern sculptures look very impressive against the backdrop of the 19th century museum building.

With a playful water maze, post-war playground equipment designed by architect Aldo van Eyck and a 19th century greenhouse full of forgotten vegetables, the Rijksmuseum’s ‘green outdoor gallery’ has a lot more to offer than just the exhibition. And in the completely renovated Van Logteren garden house, visitors can enjoy a refreshing - or warming – drink. www.rijksmuseum.nl

Monk’s work has been exhibited in several group and solo exhibitions across Europe.

His work is included in the collection of the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag (The Hague) and in the Fries Museum Leeuwarden.

Monk was most recently included in the group show curated by Tom Morton, ‘Recent British Painting’. www.grimmgallery.com

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1. During the interbellum, the painters of the still lifes, portraits and landscapes reflected the sentiments and consumerism of the ‘bourgeoisie’.

2. In Furthur Planetarium!, William Monk wants to make sure that physical painting is experienced as a very different form of engagement than the digital imagery of paintings.

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Vondelpark, poetic oasis Slowly, Joost walks along Herengracht. It is 30 July 1648, and his dented, straw hat protects his face from the blazing sun. His light-coloured jacket hangs open nonchalantly. There is much activity. The newly dug canal is already serving its purpose as supply route for the materials needed to build, build, build. Bankers, wealthy merchants, physicians and other affluents have commissioned their mansions.

The poet slowly finds his way, placing each step with the utmost care. A short distance away, he contemplates the timber-laden boats sliding across the rippling waters. As a pious patron of the town, he knows that Amsterdam is starting construction work on its town hall. On Dam Square. First, so he has read in the journal, 13,000 tree trunks will be driven into the ground, the poles on which the monumental edifice will find its royal resting place. In 1655, seven years from now, his masterly lyric will sing its praise at the new town hall’s inauguration.

He, Joost van den Vondel, born in 1587 and sighing his final verse on 5 February, 1679, has meant a great deal to the Amsterdam and to the city’s culture in particular. Art should be in the service of norms and values, the prince of poets would urge his listeners. For the prince of poets, all agreed, he truly was. And the city? The city rewarded the artist with a statue in a park dedicated to his name.

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His invitation to you to relax in this oasis of poetic quietude and multicultural excitement, is expressed in his shortest poem: Thou Now!

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everything is Fellini This year the spotlight of EYE, the new film museum, is on the Italian maestro cinematographer Fellini.

Federico Fellini (1920-1993) is probably the most prominent director in post-war Italian cinema. ‘Fellini – The Exhibition’ unravels the universe of the filmmaker and demonstrates the vitality and power of his oeuvre.

Federico Fellini was not just a director, he was also a scriptwriter. Known for his very distinctive style, his name became a hallmark of originality. Fellini is renowned for his intellectual and psychological depth.

‘Fellini – The Exhibition’ is complemented by an extensive programme, with a complete film retrospective, from the 1950 Luci del varietà to the 1990 La voce della luna.

Well-known Fellini films include La Strada (1954), La dolce vita (1960) and 8½ (1963).

The exhibition includes lectures, roundtable discussions, photographs, interviews, a film quiz and all kinds of archive material.

Fellini – The Exhibition 30 June - 22 September 2013 www.eyefilm.nl Federico Fellini on the set of ‘81/2’ in 1963. Fellini is renowned for his intellectual and psychological depth.

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fast facts

AMSTERDAM TOURIST INFORMATION

Besides providing tourist information such as hotel reservations, excursions and theatre tickets, the Amsterdam Tourism & Convention Board (ATCB) provides information on excursions, guided walking tours, attractions, restaurants, shops, parking facilities and public transport.

The information offices of the ATCB can be found at several locations: opposite Central Station, on platform 2 inside the station, on Leidseplein and at the Schiphol arrival hall.

ATCB – T 0900 4004040 (40 eurocents p.m.)

I AMSTERDAM ® CARD

In addition to public transport and a roundtrip of the canals, almost all the Amsterdam museums can be visited free of charge with the electronic I Amsterdam Card. You’ll also receive a 25 % discount at restaurants and tourist attractions, free admission to the Holland Casino, and, among other things, a free guided tour of the Amsterdam Diamond Group. You can buy the card for 24, 48 or 72 hours.

ATCB – T 0900 4004040 (40 eurocents p.m.), also: www.iamsterdam.com

INTERNET

Internet stalls of the telephone booth type can be found all over the city centre. The

WiFi identifcation ‘Hotspot Amsterdam’ allows you to connect to the internet from various locations with a wireless enabled desktop, laptop or smartphone within range of a hotspot zone. www.hotspotamsterdam.com

MAKING PHONE CALLS

To call abroad from the Netherlands, dial 00 followed by country code, area code and number. For the country codes, please see the Tele Info section in the Amsterdam phone book. The Netherlands country code is 31. For most public phones you need a phone card, available from post offices, ATCB offices (= tourist offices), tobacconists, some supermarkets and department stores.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

• Central emergency: 112 • Doctor’s service: 0900 503 2042 • KPN telecom information: national 0900 8008 international 0900 8418

BANKS

Banks are open on weekdays from 09.00 through 16.00 or 17.00 hrs. Most banks are closed on Monday mornings. Some larger branches stay open later on Thursday evenings.

CHANGING MONEY

Money and traveller’s checks can be changed at banks, some hotels and specialised exchange offices such as GWK (at Central Station) and SUNRO Change.

TAXIS

There are fewer taxi stands than there used to be, but these days it is much easier than before to hail a cab on the street.

TCA Amsterdam Taxi Centrale – T 020 677 77 77 (or 777 77 77) Electric Taxi Company Taxi-E – T 881 00 44 44

HIRING BICYCLES

Bicycling is a wonderful way to get around Amsterdam. To hire a bike, look in the phone book under ‘Fietsen-verhuur’. A word of warning: always lock up your bike, as bike theft is rife. There is a free bicycle parking area at Central Station.

BICYCLE TAXIS

An environmentally-friendly means of transportation in the city centre is offered by the bicycle taxi. You can hail them on the street or reserve one by telephone. www.wielertaxi.nl – T 06 1859 5153 (or 06 2824 7550) www.amsterdambiketaxi – T 06 454 13 725

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In Amsterdam, travelling by water can be done in all sorts of ways.

Canal Bus

stops near all the major museums, shopping areas and attractions.

T 020 626 55 74, address Weteringschans 26, www.canal.nl/bus

Lovers Museum Boat

leaves at the front of Central Station and stops at all the major museums.

T 020 530 54 12, address Prins Hendrikkade 25, www.lovers.nl

Meyer’s Rondvaarten

offers canal cruises and special arrangements on request.

T 020 623 42 08, address Damrak jetty

Water Taxis

are not cheap, but offer an enjoyable means of transportation.

T 020 535 63 63, address Stationsplein 8, www.watertaxi.nl

PARKING

You are strongly advised not to take your car into the inner city. Parking is expensive and

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wheel-clamping is too, at least € 64. You also run the chance of having your car towed due to illegal parking. It will cost you a minimum of € 180 to get you car back! Paid parking in the city centre applies Monday through Saturday 09.00-24.00 and Sunday from 12.00-24.00 hrs.

Car parks can be found at ‘de Bijenkorf ’ (department store near Beursplein, off Damrak), Byzantium (near Leidseplein), Europarking (Marnixstraat 250), Heinekenplein, Museumplein, Prinsengracht 540-542, Waterlooplein and Central Station.

Stadstoezicht / Parking Authority – T 020 553 03 00

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

GVB, Amsterdam’s public transportation company, provides integrated metro, tram and bus service throughout the city and its surrounding areas. Since 2010, a comprehensive chipcard ticket system allows you to travel on the metro, trams and buses, using just one card. The so-called ‘OV chip card’ is available at the GVB office in front of Central Station, at railway station ‘Amsterdam Lelylaan’ and at railway station ‘Amsterdam Zuid’. The chip card is also available at the ATCB tourist offices, many supermarkets and most tobacconists. When travelling by tram, single-trip chip cards are available from the conductor (please walk to the rear end of the tram). GVB travel info – T 0900 9292, also: www.gvb.nl

SCHIPHOL AIRPORT

How do you travel to Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport?

By car:

Schiphol Airport is only 20 minutes by car from the centre of Amsterdam. The airport is centrally located on the motorway network in the country’s urban agglomeration of Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht. All these cities are rather close at hand, while the rest of the country is easily accessible via the A1, A2, A4 and A9 motorways.

By train:

Schiphol can be reached by train from the city centre in 10-15 minutes. There are also excellent rail connections to the airport from the rest of the Netherlands and from abroad. Schiphol has a stop for the highspeed train, too, taking you to Antwerp, Brussels and Paris. Train tickets are sold at the Netherlands Railways counters and ticket machines at Schiphol Plaza. There are money changing machines here if you need coins.

BUSINESS CENTRE SCHIPHOL

All business and secretarial services are available at Schiphol Airport, including offices and meeting rooms – T 020 653 24 80.

Also: Schiphol Information – T 0900 0141 81 www.youinamsterdam.nl

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