For other places with the same name, see  Amsterdam is a huge city with several district articles containing sightseeing, restaurant, nightlife and accommodation listings — consider printing them all.

Amsterdam at night
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. With more than one million inhabitants in its urban area, it is the country’s largest city and its financial, cultural, and creative centre. Amsterdam is colloquially known as Venice of the North, because of its lovely canals that criss-cross the city, its impressive architecture and more than 1,500 bridges. There is something for every traveller’s taste here, whether you prefer culture and history, serious partying, or just the relaxing charm of an old European city.

Settled as a small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became one of the most important trading centres in the world during the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century. The city’s small mediaeval centre rapidly expanded as the Jordaan and the Canal Belt neighbourhoods were constructed; the latter’s cultural significance was acknowledged when it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the city expanded in all directions, with many new neighbourhoods and suburbs designed in modernist styles.

Amsterdam is not the seat of the government, which is in The Hague. Partly because of this, the city has an informal atmosphere unlike other capital cities its size. In fact, Amsterdam has a history of non-conformism, tolerance and progressivism, all of which come together in its liberal policies concerning cannabis and prostitution. Other attractions include the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, the Anne Frank House, the Flower Market, Albert Cuyp Market, and the Vondelpark.

Old Centre
The mediaeval centre and most visited area of Amsterdam. It is known for its traditional architecture, canals, shopping, and many coffeeshops. Dam Square is considered its ultimate centre, but just as interesting are the areas around Nieuwmarkt and Spui. The Red Light District is also a part of the Old Centre.

Canal Ring
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Canal Ring was dug in the 17th century to attract wealthy home owners. It is still a posh neighbourhood with many Dutch celebrities owning property. The Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein are the city’s prime nightlife spots.

Jordaan
A traditional working class area gone upmarket with plenty of art galleries, hip boutiques and happening restaurants. Also includes the Haarlemmerbuurt and the Western Islands.

Plantage
Intended to be an extension of the Canal Ring, lack of demand made this into a leafy area with lots of greenery, botanical gardens and Artis Zoo. Also includes the Weesperbuurt and the Eastern Islands.

South
One of Amsterdam’s prime areas, a trip to the city is not complete without a visit to the Museum Quarter. You can chill in the Vondelpark with a bottle of wine, or go hunt for bargains at the Albert Cuyp Market. It is the most popular area for accommodation as rates are considerably cheaper than in the city centre.

West

A vast suburban area that can be divided in Old and New West. The Old West is a charming area built in the late 19th century. The New West was built after World War II and often catches newspaper headlines for crime; urban renewal is underway to improve living conditions in this area.

North

The North is a newly-built suburb that lies at the northern side of the IJ. Most visitors go to the area east of the motorway A10, a protected polder area that culturally belongs to the Waterland and Zaan Region. This traditional Dutch countryside is best explored by bicycle.

East

The East is a large and diverse residential area. The Eastern Docklands and IJburg stand out as relatively affluent neighbourhoods known for their modern architecture.

Bijlmer

An exclave of Amsterdam, the Bijlmer was foreseen as a neighbourhood of the future with large apartment blocks separated by tracts of green. It turned into a lower-class residential district home to people of over 150 nationalities, often associated with crime and robberies. Its safety record has improved remarkably the last years, but it still is mostly visited by adventurous travellers (and football fans).

Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year

Amsterdam can best be visited in spring (May and June) or summer (July, August and September).  The temperatures are mild in spring and can be warm in summer. You always have a chance of seeing rain in Amsterdam.

What’s the best time to travel to  Amsterdam in Netherlands? Here are some facts:

• The months July and August have a nice average temperature.
• On average, the warmest month is August.
• On average, the coolest month is January.
• November is the wettest month.
• April is the driest month.

hotels

Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam hotel

Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam offers five star luxury in the unique ambiance of historical Amsterdam. From 1578 the building was frequently visited by legendary persons like the French Queen Maria de’ Medici, Princess Royal Maria Stuart of England and William of Orange, ancestor of the present Dutch Royal family.

The hotel, furnished with French elegance and grandeur, still welcomes a variety of prominent visitors, from the trendy Amsterdam elite to royal brides and famous international movie stars. In each of the rooms, the restaurant, the lobby and the beautiful inner garden, heritage and luxury captivates and seduces into visiting.

The Grand is the archetype of a location where travelling and sojourning will always be fashionable. In 2010 The Grand became the second Sofi tel Legend address in the world and the first Legend hotel in Europe

Contact

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197 1012 EX AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

t. (+31)20/5553111

 f. (+31)20/5553222

H2783@sofitel.com

http://www.sofitel-legend-thegrand.com/amsterdam/en/index_amsterdam.php

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The Dylan Amsterdam hotel

The exclusive gateway to authentic amsterdam.

Tucked behind a historical façade right along the canals of the city’s charming center, luxury hotel The Dylan Amsterdam provides an exclusive gateway to uncovering the hidden treasures of Amsterdam’s past and present.

Comprised of the Keizersgracht canal houses with a manicured courtyard nestled at its heart, the luxury Dylan Hotel Amsterdam is continually recognized for its contemporary meets classic design, dedicated service and as a beloved location of those who appreciate quality.

Keizersgracht 384 1016 GB Amsterdam

T +31(0)20 530 2010

  F +31(0)20 530 2030

    hotel@dylanamsterdam.com

http://dylanamsterdam.com/

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CONSERVATORIUM HOTEL AMSTERDAM

Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam, the eagerly anticipated high-end luxury lifestyle hotel, is located in the museum and fashion district of Amsterdam. The hotel offers guests an experience that is at once locally-oriented and world-class, all under the roof of a building with unique heritage. Guests will be offered unique access to the best of the local culture alongside amenities, service and design that compete at the highest level on a global stage.

An integral pillar of the vision of the Conservatorium Hotel is the creation of  restaurant and bar areas that will not just appeal to hotel guests but will become destinations in their own right for locals and international visitors, thereby imbuing the hotel with a wider responsibility in the local culture. All dining venues at the Conservatorium Hotel are under the helm of celebrated Dutch-chef, Schilo van Coevorden, whose style of food has continuously evolved throughout the years, adapting and adopting traditions from all over the world while retaining the virtues of simplicity and focus on locality and seasonality.

As a spa hotel The Conservatorium hotel offers world leading spa and gym facilities at Akasha – its 1000 sqm Holistic Wellbeing Center including an exclusive indoor swimming pool, a signature spa, cutting-edge gym and a yoga studio.
Offering a place where mind, body and soul rebalance, and where guests can release everyday tensions and rediscover the essence of wellbeing.
The spa features exclusive Watsu pool hydro-treatments, special hammam treatments and signature therapies using the finest local and international products.

restaurants,lunch

De Kas

At De Kas we firmly believe that food tastes best when it is prepared using the freshest ingredients, grown and harvested with respect for nature.

De Kas has its own greenhouses and garden near the restaurant, where we grow Mediterranean vegetables, herbs and edible flowers. We also have a large field about
10 kilometres from Amsterdam in the Beemster region, where we grow seasonal vegetables outdoors.

De Kas’ chefs and wait staff regularly lend him a helping hand. Harvesting in the field takes place at sunrise everyday so that the restaurant’s guests can enjoy the freshest possible ingredients.

De Kas is open: Lunch: Monday-Friday

Dinner: Monday-Saturday

Lunch: 12 pm – 2 pm

Dinner: 6.30 pm – 10 pm

Adress
Kamerlingh Onneslaan 3
1097 DE Amsterdam
T +31 20 462 45 62
F +31 20 462 45 63
E info@restaurantdekas.nl

http://www.restaurantdekas.nl/opening-times-and-bookings

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VisAanDeSchelde

Vis

The proprietor, Chef Michiel Deenik, welcomes you to the bustling Restaurant Visaandeschelde, located at Scheldeplein 4 in Amsterdam-Zuid, across from the RAI Exhibition and Congress Centre. VisaandeSchelde has 60 covers and a newly designed interior, furnished with white tablecloth-clad tables.

while enjoying the most sumptuous seafood dishes imaginable. The common thread running through the menu is ‘Fish & Season’: the dishes follow the ebb and flow of the tide, as it were.

Unfailingly and with great love for the original Italian art of cooking food is prepared. Home-made Italian bread comes out of Toscanini’s own bakery. The fresh pastas are home-made. All ingredients used are chosen with the utmost care and whenever possible biological products are used. Besides a fixed menu, which is changed every season, there is the menu of the day with its specialities.

Prinsengracht 381 1016 HL Amsterdam +31 20 344 64 07

http://www.envy.nl/en/

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 De Belhamel

Restaurant De Belhamel is located on the Brouwersgracht in Amsterdam, where this canal crosses the Herengracht. This unique spot in the city is situated at the tranquil edge of the Jordaan quarter and offers a magnificent view of both canals. In the summertime the outdoor terrace overlooking the water is a lovely place to enjoy fine dining and lunch.

Like the location, the interior is very special: both the restaurant and the secluded bar exude a romantic early twentieth-century Parisian ambiance, featuring many authentic art nouveau details.

Brouwersgracht 60
1013 GX Amsterdam
tel: +31 (0) 20 622 1095
e-mail: info@belhamel.nl

http://www.belhamel.nl/contact.php

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café-restaurant riva

On a beautiful location at the Amstel river, cafe-restaurant Riva recently has opened her doors. The restaurant is located directly on the banks of the Amstel river, on the extend of the Weesperzijde. Cafe-restaurant Riva can be found next to the Philips-tower and Rembrandt-tower, within walking distance of the Amstel station.

Cafe-restaurant Riva defines itself by an international cuisine, extensive winelist and a large sunny terrace on the Amstel river.

We are open for lunch, drinks and dinner. In the evening we can offer a limited amount of free parking space next to the Rembrandt tower.

RIVA
Amstelboulevard 1
1096 HH Amsterdam
020-7602030
info@caferestaurantriva.nl

http://caferestaurantriva.nl/en/

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Restaurants,Dinner

Supperclub

The Supperclub in the centre of Amsterdam, one of the hotspots of the city for a great lounge and dinner combination.

Evening in Amsterdam. Eight p.m. You want to go out, really out. But what is really out in Amsterdam? And, by the way, what is really “in” these days?

You’ve seen it all. Heard it all. Done it all. At least, that’s what you think. Until you go through the monumental doors of the Supperclub. From that amazing moment on, you’re lost in a most pleasant kind of wonder.

This curious scene that constantly makes you wonder what will happen next. Because every night is different at Supperclub. Every night is new. And every new and different night you’re “in” for an exciting culinary and cultural adventure.

The restaurant is first and foremost a…restaurant. It offers ample space to more than 150 dinner guests. For many people it is the place of choice when they have only one thing in mind: splendid food.

supperclub
Jonge Roelensteeg 21
1012 PL Amsterdam
+31 (0)20 3446400
amsterdam@supperclub.com

http://www.supperclub.com/html/amsterdam/

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Le Garage

As the name suggests, restaurant “Le Garage” used to be a garage.
The parallel becomes more obvious when we realize that a restaurant is essentially a place where people come to be repaired – or restored.
“You enter tired and exhausted by the drag of daily life, but you leave refreshed and uplifted”, that is the trade of the restaurateur. A human skill that involves observing, feeling and smiling.

People should enjoy being with you. We, of “Le Garage” are trying to make a difference by offering such a welcome, supported by culinary craftmanship, wine advice and atmosphere.
On April 1st 1990, the interior designed by our friend and regular designer Cees Dam (amongst other things known from the ‘Muziektheater’) was opened with a grandiose party, which was attended by a thousand guests. Still, the restaurant is a “hot place” frequented by artists, TV stars, advertisement heavyweights, sports idols and everyday guests. The place is very much sought after: it can still be hard to get a table.
Seeing and being seen, along with tasty dishes and cheerful wines, the recipe for an evening out.

Ruysdaelstraat 54-56  1071 XE Amsterdam, Netherlands
+31 20 679 7176

http://www.restaurantlegarage.nl/restaurant-le-garage.htm

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Momo

Momo
Hobbemastraat 1
Amsterdam, Netherlands
+31 20 671 7474
www.momo-amsterdam.com

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Aan de Poel

Welcome to Restaurant Aan de Poel

Since 2007 we have been creating the best and most beautiful nuances of flavour in the district of Noord-Holland in our restaurant situated lakeside by de Poel in Amstelveen.  Our modern and cosmopolitan interieur encourages a relaxed and creative atmosphere.  Michelin chef Stefan van Sprang serves from a fresh, inspired and well balanced menu that changes every three weeks. Master sommelier Robbert Veuger ensures that his wines compliment and enhance the dishes in a subtle and distinguished way.  Pure enjoyment during either lunch or dinner.

Awards

Our passion and years of experience in top class restaurants has resulted in Restaurant Aan de Poel being awarded several commendations.  In 2008, for our culinary skills, we received a Michelin star and foodie magazine SpecialBite named us the best terraced restaurant in Noord-Holland.  We are in the top 100 of food bible Lekker and Gault Millau highly recommends us with 16 points

Restaurant Aan de Poel
Handweg 1
1185 TS Amstelveen
Telephone 020-3451763

http://www.aandepoel.nl/en/welcome

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Bridges Restaurant

Bridges is a leading seafood restaurant in Amsterdam, where innovative cuisine pleasantly blends with classical French gastronomy. With Jos van Hunen as the maitre, guests enjoy high quality service in a luxurious, relaxed and open atmosphere. He makes sure his brigade has just a much affinity with the products and passion for food as he does. They serve the guests with great enthusiasm and professionalism. Jos believes that Bridges is a favorite retreat for many ‘Amsterdammers’, culinary connoisseurs and international VIP’s. At Bridges, people feel right at home.

 Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197

1012 EX AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

t. (+31)20/5553111

http://www.sofitel-legend-thegrand.com/amsterdam/en/bridges.php

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Bord’Eau

De L’Europe is a hub of haute cuisine, boasting a selection of the city’s best restaurants helmed by Executive Chef Richard van Oostenbrugge, with round-the-clock dining under one roof. The new Bord’Eau restaurant redefines Amsterdam’s fine dining scene; Hoofdstad Brasserie with terrace is perfect for a sophisticated yet casual bite; Freddy’s Bar with its plushly luxe refurbishment, continues to be the city’s iconic bar. De L’Europe’s Afternoon Tea is served at the Promenade.

De l’Europe, Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2-14, 1012 CP Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Tel. +31(0)20 531 17 77

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Vermeer

In the center of Amsterdam you will find hotel NH Barbizon Palace, with the beautiful restaurant Vermeer, awarded with one Michelin star.

The painter Vermeer, once an owner of a Delfts Inn, would have felt himself completely at home in Restaurant Vermeer. A diversity of ornaments dating from the 17th century, like a fire place and the black and white marble tiles, give the present guests the ambiance of the gracious life of the Golden Century.

The restaurant, part of NH Barbizon Palace, consists of four connecting rooms, with an entree, lounge, an à la carte restaurant and a room with the possibility for private dinner up to 36 guests.

A private boat landing is located at the back of the restaurant. De front of the restaurant is located at the Prins Hendrikkade, opposite of the Central Station, in the hart of Amsterdam. The restaurant offers her guests complementary parking.

Prins Hendrikkade 59-72
1012 AD Amsterdam

http://www.restaurantvermeer.nl/en/Home

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la sirène

Restaurant La Sirène is uniquely situated on the crossroad of 5 famous canals in Amsterdam, Oud -Zuid. A restaurant with passion for honest, healthy and local products, all based on the different seasons. La Sirène guarantees a luxurious and unforgettable wining and dining experience.

During your dinner you can enjoy the sparkling view over the private marina with boats gliding through the water. The restaurant has a beautiful terrace along the waterside with lounge and seating areas. Departing from the private jetty, we organize dinner and cocktail cruises on board of a classic wooden salon boat.

Apollolaan 2  Amsterdam Oud-Zuid, Netherlands
020 5705724

http://www.lasirene.nl/

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Tunes restaurant

Tunes Restaurant with show kitchen offers local authentic dishes based on seasonally sourced products. Tunes Bar, with its chic décor and shimmering ambience, is an elegant yet casual haven (including a separate smoking lounge) in which to enjoy classic drinks, exclusive cocktails and gourmet tapas style food.

Van Baerlestraat 27 /Paulus Potterstraat 50
Amsterdam

+31 20 5700000

http://www.conservatoriumhotel.com/restaurants_and_bars

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Yamazato at the Okura

Yamazato Restaurant is renowned for its menu, which boasts more than fifty specialities, and its traditional Japanese ambiance. The 15th and 16th-century Sukiya style decor, the exquisite Japanese hospitality and the view of the Japanese garden complement the culinary arts of Executive Chef Masanori Tomikawa to perfection. In recognition of excellence Yamazato Restaurant has been awarded a Michelin star and the founder of the Okura’s Yamazato Akira Oshima has been knighted in the Order of Orange Nassau.

Yamazato at the Okura

Ferdinand Bolstraat 333

http://www.yamazato.nl/en/

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supperclub cruise

Anything can happen here
Don’t come to supperclub if you’re in search of a traditional restaurant, have lazy taste buds or are scared of new experiences. However, if you’re looking for an unusual dinner experience in an unexpected place and are not afraid to discover the creative corners of your personality, then knock on supperclub’s door.

Owner Bert van der Leden:
“Freedom is the keyword at supperclub. It’s a mix of food, music, performances, art, our staff and… you. An evening at supperclub has been successful when all your five senses have been tickled.
So to speak, supperclub is a free state of sensual experiences. It’s hard to explain exactly what that is: you have to experience it yourself.
Supperclub is all about creative freedom. It’s a particular atmosphere -every night different- and a special place where people can let themselves go.

supperclub cruise
Ruyterkade Pier 14
+31 (0)20 3446403
info@supperclubcruise.nl

http://www.supperclub.com/html/cruise/

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Little Buddha Amsterdam

Inspired by the game-changing success of his flagship Buddha-Bar in Paris – one of European nightlife’s most iconic success stories – founder Raymond Visan and his George V Eatertainment team have developed enchanting, exotic venues in the world’s most exiting cities, from Dubai to Las Vegas. As the name implies, the George V Eatertainment concept is founded on the innovative idea of ‘living areas’ that combine a restaurant and a bar with a live DJ, for a more fluid, less compartmentalised take on premium hospitality. More than a decade since the original Buddha-Bar, opened, the concept is as fresh, energising and exciting as ever.

Little Buddha Amsterdam
City Theatre
Kleine Gartmanplantsoen 17
1017 RP Amsterdam
T.: +31 (0) 20 530 71 21
F.: +31 (0) 20 530 71 29
E.: info@littlebuddhaamsterdam.com

http://www.littlebuddhaamsterdam.com/

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Rain Lounge

Rain falls in many forms. Whether it drops, drizzles, pounds or pours,
people from around the world can relate to the feeling of rain. It’s
refreshing to the mind and energising to the senses. It nurtures ideas
and feeds the soul. It cleanses the palate and wets the appetite.
Rain is a concept grown out of a hunger for a better way of life: one
filled with thought, care, variety, excitement and surprise. Rain offers a
new experience every time.
We have recreated our passion for rain into a unique drinking, dining
and dancing experience. We invite you to hear, see, smell, touch and
taste it  yourself.

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shopping

fashion & museum district

The fashion district is a museum in Amsterdam Oud – South. And one of the most beautiful counties in our capital. Beautiful iconic buildings adorn the streets here. Along with many exclusive shops, and we are very proud Obviously the presence of leading museums in the Netherlands in our area! Not only “the Van Gogh Museum” attracts art lovers all over the world many. And ‘Rijksmuseum’ and ‘Stedelijk Museum “is a world-renowned cultural and wear bit more.

Fashion District and Museum is located in the commercial district of Amsterdam Oud – South (Old South). One of the most beautiful areas in our capital. Authentic historic buildings CHARACTE rise in the streets. Apart from many private stores, and we are very proud to accommodate our quarterback 
 in the finest museums in the Netherlands. Not only 
 “the Van Gogh Museum,” which attracts art lovers all over the world, and there ‘Rijksmuseum’ and ‘Stedelijk Museum “Likewise also add to a fixed set of cultural attractions and this region has to offer.

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Leon Martens Juweliers

http://www.leonmartens.com/

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The 9 streets

Between Leidsestraat and Raadhuisstraat there is an area known as De 9 Straatjes (The 9 Streets), named after the nine side streets connecting the main canals. Together they constitute a charming neighbourhood full of unique shops, wonderful places to have lunch and a great atmosphere.

Trendsetting fashion

If you decide to shop in the 9 Straatjes, chances are you’ll end up with something really unusual. In Huidenstraat, for example, Donna Fiera sells clothes for women who are not afraid of attracting attention; a shop full of feminine labels that you’ll have difficulty finding elsewhere. Next door is Goods, boasting a large collection of affordable women’s and men’s clothes of labels such as Fornarina, G-sus and FCUK.

If you’re looking for trendy vintage, you’re bound to find something to your liking across the road at Zipper. Other good second-hand clothing shop is Laura Dols in Wolvenstraat which specialises in 1950′s styles.

Fashion fans will be delighted by what they’ll find at Van Ravenstein at the corner of Keizersgracht and Huidenstraat. This shop sells mostly creations by Belgian designers such as Dries van Noten, Martin Margiela, Dirk Bikkembergs and Ann Demeulemeester. Cool but classical is the clothing of the Italian fashion designer Daniele Alessandrini in Hartenstraat. Shoe freaks should meanwhile head straight for trendsetter Antonia in Gasthuismolensteeg.

http://www.theninestreets.com/

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Ace & Dik Jewelers

We are proud and honoured to welcome you to our new and fourth store, the Ace eBoutique!

Ace Jewelers has been online since 1998 and after 10 years of developing we present a secure and innovative e-commerce website on internet. A website where we try to serve you with the same service you are used in one of our three physical stores.

With the launch of our fourth store on internet and the creation of a dedicated sales team for our website, Ace Jewelers Group starts with its new Multichannel strategy. This means that we transformed and evolved from a classical retail organisation into a hybrid enterpris that embraces e-tail (e-commerce), retail and a call center. We decided to implement a new strategy bearing one reason in mind: To serve you in a better and modern way.

Here at Ace Jewelers, in name of all our associates and The Ben Joseph Family, we want to welcome you again in one of our three stores in the heart of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. In case you will not visit the Diamond City of the World, please do note that we ship orders free of charge all over the world. And, for non-EU residents, we even send them tax-free!

B.V. Van Baerlestraat 46 1071 AZ Amsterdam The Netherlands

T: +31205711560 E: info@acejewelers.com Chamber of Commerce (Amsterdam): 34301525 VAT-number: NL819398305B01

www.ace-dik.com

The Leidseplein is one of the busiest centres for nightlife in the city. Historically, the square was the end of the road from Leinden, and served as a parking lot for horse-drawn traffic. Today, modern traffic travels through the square and side streets are packed with restaurants and nightclubs. The Stadsschouwburg, a theater, is the most notable architectural landmark on the square, and the American Hotel is close by

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

Over seventy specialised art and antique dealers offer a wide variety of objects, ranging from archeological finds to 17th century furniture, glass and Dutch Delftware, from oriental art to Art Nouveau, from tribal art to contemporary art, from old medical instruments and clocks to jewellery and, last but not least, icons, paintings and old master prints.

In the Spiegelkwartier you can have a drink or a bite to eat on almost every street corner. A fun way to get to the Spiegelkwartier and the nearby Rijksmuseum, is with the CANAL-BUS.

On the west end of the square is the neoclassical Royal Palace, which served as the city hall from 1655 until its conversion to a royal residence in 1808. Beside it are the 15th-century Gothic Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) and the Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum. The National Monument, a white stone pillar designed by J.J.P. Oud and erected in 1956 to memorialize the victims of World War II, dominates the opposite side of the square. Also overlooking the plaza are the NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky and the upscale department store De Bijenkorf. These various attractions have turned the Dam into a tourist zone. The square abounds with city pigeons, popular for birdfeeding.

The square used to be a butter market but developed into a centre for nightlife with the opening of various hotels and cafés. There are bars chock-a-block with people singing along to Dutch folk songs at the top of their voices, and a few large clubs. This makes it very popular with tourists as well.

museums

Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam

A visit to the Van Gogh Museum is a unique experience. The museum contains the largest collection of paintings by Vincent van Gogh in the world. It provides the opportunity to keep track of the artist’s developments, or compare his paintings to works by other artists from the 19th century in the collection. The museum also holds an extensive offer of exhibitions on various subjects from 19th-century art history.

http://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/vgm/index.jsp

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The Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national museum in Amsterdam, located on the Museumplein. The museum is dedicated to arts, crafts, and history. It has a large collection of paintings from the Dutch Golden Age and a substantial collection of Asian art. It also displays the stern of the HMS Royal Charles which was captured in the Raid on the Medway, and the Hartog plate.

Designed for the rich merchant Karel Gerards by then famous architect, Phillips Vingboons, who lived in the years 1607-1678, the house has been completed in 1667. It was later owned by several important bankers and business people, therefore its walls must have witnessed many important historical transactions. For example – it is here, that Dutch loans given by the Amsterdam banker Jan Willink to the government of the United States in the 18th C., were signed. The Netherlands has been at that time one of the few world’s republics (Republic of Venice was another) and effectively supported United States during its War of Independence with the Kingdom of Great Britain.

The exhibit in this house overlooking the Herengracht canal, was an initiative of one man – Dutch industrialist, now in his 60-ties, who in 2009 purchased the residence and transformed into the museum. Today, Het Grachtenhuis is run by a foundation

The exhibit The Canal House show explains the situation in Amsterdam before the construction of the 17th C. canal ring area called in Dutch ‘grachtengordel’ – Amsterdam Belt Area, and tells the story of its construction. Digging of the city three main canals – Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht, creation of tens of smaller cross canals, partition of building lots, as well as construction of the new fast growing city, was not easy on wet and muddy land of the area. Today, the truly unique, registered by the UNESCO as the World Heritage monument, Amsterdam Belt Area may be still admired, almost unchanged.

The visit to Het Grachtenhuis, which takes less than an hour, gives you another point of view on the Amsterdam history. Wonderful miniature model of the canal house, very much in the tradition of the Dutch Golden Age dolls house but enriched with multimedia wonders, and the big urban model of the canal ring area, are the highlights of the show. Seeing it makes you better understand not only the history of the Amsterdam canal area, but also the social make up of the city, its traditions and its spirit.

Museum Het Grachtenhuis

Herengracht 386

1016 CJ

Amsterdam

mail@hetgrachtenhuis.nl

http://hetgrachtenhuis.nl/#!page/home/

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Amsterdam Tours & Cruises

On our comfortable boats you can make a 1 hour canal cruise in Amsterdam on set times. The route will take you among others the smaller canals of the Jordaan area, the harbour, the Eastern Dock with the Nemo and VOC ship Amsterdam, the old centre, the Amstel with skinny bridge and Hermitage Museum, the Herengracht canal with the 7 bridges canal and the golden bent. Via the Leidsecanal and Prinsencanal we will return to the Anne Frank house. The itinerary will be given by your captain. You will receive a free map with the route and the highlights at our Boathouse.

Internet booking will close a few days in advance not to disturb the ticket selling in our shop. So please call us if you like to make an advance booking at short notice

See Amsterdam, former Boathouse

- Canal Cruises and Walking Tours -

Leliegracht 51 1016 GT Amsterdam

Tel. +31 (0)20 3379733

Email:  info@seeamsterdam.nl

http://www.canalcruisesamsterdam.com/

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amsterdam the Map App

for iphone & android

Amsterdam The Map

Amsterdam The Map is an attractive and detailed offline tourist map of Amsterdam. It contains a GPS Locator, that shows where you are on the map and loads of other useful information. Major landmarks appear as 3D drawings, and information pops up as you touch the screen.

No roaming costs

High-quality map with landmarks   You don’t need any network connection at all once the application is installed on your phone. This means that you avoid high roaming costs, you can stay offline and the GPS Locator still shows you where you are.

www.themap.nl

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