Holiday season - AMSTERDAM
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Holiday season - AMSTERDAM / Amsterdam sparkles with bright lights, fun markets, great parties, snowy scenery and festive good cheer! The holiday season is a magical time to be in Amsterdam.
Autumn - AMSTERDAM
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Autumn - AMSTERDAM / The autumn - or fall - months are some of the most beautiful in which to visit Amsterdam, when golden leaves fill the trees and line the cobbled streets, the nights begin to draw in and the cultural season is in full swing!
Canals - AMSTERDAM
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Canals - AMSTERDAM / Amsterdam’s Canal Ring has grown to be one of the world’s most unique urban landscapes. It not only remains a historic and beautiful water network through the city, but a stunning backdrop for fantastic cultural and sporting events throughout the year. In 2010 the Amsterdam Canal Ring was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Things to do - AMSTERDAM
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Things to do - AMSTERDAM / With its picturesque canal network, rich history and vibrant cultural scene, Amsterdam is one of the world’s most unique city destinations. There’s a never ending selection of things to do in the city – whether you’re visiting for the weekend or for a fortnight, here’s your essential checklist of the best Amsterdam attractions and unmissable experiences.
Museums - AMSTERDAM
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Museums - AMSTERDAM / Amsterdam is home to a variety of world-famous museums. No trip to the city is complete without stopping by the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum or Stedelijk Museum, but the city also has a multitude of treasures outside of the Museum District. From museums about cats to an amazing collection of handbags, plus photography, archaeology and more, Amsterdam has museums and galleries for every type of interest.
Bikes - AMSTERDAM
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Bikes - AMSTERDAM / Did you know that Amsterdam has more bikes than residents? A typical Amsterdam street scene sees countless cyclists either heading to or from work, transporting young children to school, or carrying anything from groceries or house pets to impressively tricky artefacts like ladders or even bulky furniture.
Infographics - AMSTERDAM
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Infographics - AMSTERDAM / Did you know that there are more than 100km of canals in Amsterdam? Or that there are more bikes than people? Here's a selection of interesting and unexpected facts and figures about Amsterdam in colourful infographics.
Family fun - AMSTERDAM
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Family fun - AMSTERDAM / Amsterdam is a city packed full of fun, crazy, exciting and fascinating attractions for the entire family!
Hidden gems - AMSTERDAM
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Hidden gems - AMSTERDAM / If you've ticked off all of Amsterdam's biggest sights and attractions, it's time to delve deeper into the city's rich history, unique stories and hidden gems.
Places to stay - AMSTERDAM
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Places to stay - AMSTERDAM / Some Amsterdam hotels are renowned for their state-of-the-art architecture, historical significance, exclusive design or original interiors. Others stand out for their high standards and warm hospitality.
Spring - AMSTERDAM
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Spring - AMSTERDAM / Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year to visit Amsterdam, when the city awakens from its wintry spell and Holland's famous tulips come out in full bloom.
I amsterdam Store
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I amsterdam Store / The brand new I amsterdam Store at Central Station
King's Day - AMSTERDAM
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King's Day - AMSTERDAM / Held every year on 27 April, King's Day (previously known as Queen's Day) is renowned for being one of the biggest and most colourful festivities in the Netherlands, and especially so in Amsterdam!
Amsterdam Area - Flower Strip
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Amsterdam Area - Flower Strip / The Flower Strip or 'Bollenstreek' is one of the most popular and unique sights in the Netherlands. Every spring the entire region bursts into vivid colour as bulbs shoot and millions of flowers blossom.
Amsterdam Area - Castles and Gardens
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Amsterdam Area - Castles and Gardens / The countryside of Noord-Holland was always a popular region for the rich merchants of the Golden Age. Each summer they would leave their primary residence in the heart of Amsterdam, retreating to extravagant castles and estates with acres of beautifully manicured gardens.
Gay Pride / Europride - AMSTERDAM
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Gay Pride / Europride - AMSTERDAM / Amsterdam Gay Pride is a huge annual celebration of devotion towards equality for the gay, lesbian, transgender, queer and intersex communities taking place across the city. In 2016 (only), the traditional Amsterdam Gay Pride celebrations will be bolstered by 'EuroPride: Amsterdam 2016', making for an even bigger international party.
Amsterdam Area - Beach
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Amsterdam Area - Beach / When the temperatures soar in Amsterdam, sun-seekers flock to the beaches at Bloemendaal and Zandvoort to bask on the sands and soak up the vibrant nightlife.
Amsterdam Area - Haarlem
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Amsterdam Area - Haarlem / A city of remarkable history and culture, Haarlem is just a short hop from Amsterdam but packs a unique punch.
Amsterdam Area - Old Holland
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Amsterdam Area - Old Holland / With its countless windmills, churches and old-fashioned farmhouses, stepping out into Old Holland can feel like being in a Golden Age painting.
Amsterdam Area - New Land
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Amsterdam Area - New Land / Just north east of Amsterdam, these polders were reclaimed from the sea, giving birth to the new cities of Almere and Lelystad. Not only are they internationally acclaimed playgrounds for architecture and design, they are also blessed with expanses of wild nature on the doorstep.
180 Amsterdammers
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180 Amsterdammers / With over 180 nationalities, Amsterdam scores high marks on diversity. The project 180 Amsterdammers will celebrate this diversity with 180 portraits showing the people of Amsterdam.
Noordelijke IJ-oever - AMSTERDAM neighbourhoods
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Noordelijke IJ-oever - AMSTERDAM neighbourhoods / Directly across the water (known as ‘the IJ’) behind Central Station, Amsterdam Noord boasts the best of contrasting worlds: vast green expanses and charming little villages plus some of the city's most cutting-edge architecture, exciting festivals, artist studios and stylish waterside hangouts with beautiful terraces. A free ferry from behind Central Station will take you there in minutes; so don’t miss the chance to explore this unique area of Amsterdam.
NDSM Wharf - AMSTERDAM neighbourhoods
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NDSM Wharf - AMSTERDAM neighbourhoods / A former shipyard located on the banks of the River IJ in Amsterdam Noord, the NDSM Wharf has blossomed into an enormous cultural hotspot in recent years with a vibrant artist community and an ever-expanding variety of bars and restaurants. With grounds exceeding the size of ten football pitches, the area hosts multi-disciplinary festivals, performances, exhibitions, dance parties and a wide range of other events in unique, post-industrial surroundings.
Oosterpark - AMSTERDAM Neighbourhoods
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Oosterpark - AMSTERDAM Neighbourhoods / Ethnically diverse and strikingly spacious, Amsterdam East is known for its wide streets lined by monumental 19th-century buildings, as well as its vibrant cultural mix. With plenty of opportunities for shopping, eating and drinking, the area boasts an exciting selection of trendy clubs, traditional Turkish bakeries, Surinamese supermarkets and Middle Eastern lunchrooms as well, of course, as the beautiful Oosterpark and the majestic Tropenmuseum.
De Plantage - AMSTERDAM Neighbourhoods
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De Plantage - AMSTERDAM Neighbourhoods / Located to the east of the city centre, this elegant neighbourhood is a refreshingly green and spacious contrast to the traditional cobbles and canals image of Amsterdam, marked by leafy boulevards, elegant squares and 19th century pleasure gardens. Home to Artis Zoo and the city’s botanical gardens, the Plantage is an extraordinary place to explore and enjoy.
Oud-West - AMSTERDAM Neighbourhoods
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Oud-West - AMSTERDAM Neighbourhoods / Bordering the centre of the city, Oud-West is a special corner of Amsterdam; a popular, dynamic neighbourhood dotted by trendy design stores, cool cafe bars and some of the best restaurants in the city. With a lot to offer and a great deal to experience, you’ll want to come back to this vibrant Amsterdam neighbourhood time and time again.
De Pijp - AMSTERDAM Neighbourhoods
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De Pijp - AMSTERDAM Neighbourhoods / Lose yourself for hours in Amsterdam’s lively Latin Quarter, with its colourful mix of cuisines, terraces and convivial cafés. From the beautiful landscaped gardens of Sarphatipark to the famous Albert Cuypmarkt street market, De Pijp oozes beatnik flair from every angle, and is has been popular haunt for creatives, students and bohemian spirits since the 60s.
Oostelijke Eilanden - AMSTERDAM Neighbourhoods
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Oostelijke Eilanden - AMSTERDAM Neighbourhoods / Surrounded by glistening water on all sides, the Oostelijke Eilanden (Eastern Docklands) are a delight to behold. As the Scheepvaartmuseum recalls the sea pioneers of the past, their adventurous spirits seem to live on in its original modern architecture and historic warehouses repurposed into contemporary hotspots.
Oud-Zuid - AMSTERDAM Neighbourhoods
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Oud-Zuid - AMSTERDAM Neighbourhoods / Home to some of the world’s best art museums, Oud-Zuid (Old-South) is one of Amsterdam’s most elegant and well-heeled neighbourhoods, where impressive manors line leafy streets, and chic boutiques abound. From the splendour of Museumplein to the vibrant Vondelpark and the serene boulevards of Willemspark, the beautiful neighbourhood of Oud-Zuid rewards the visitor at every turn.
Westerpark - AMSTERDAM Neighbourhoods
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Westerpark - AMSTERDAM Neighbourhoods / Adjacent to the centre lies the lively Westerpark neighbourhood, part of Amsterdam West. Home to the eponymous park, which combines expansive greenery with the Westergasfabriek's wealth of cultural goings on, this lively neighbourhood is home to a varied mix of independent shops, old-school street markets, shiny new restaurants and traditional brown cafés.
Bos en Lommer and De Baarsjes - AMSTERDAM Neighbourhoods
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Bos en Lommer and De Baarsjes - AMSTERDAM Neighbourhoods / Venture out to the west of the city, and discover Bos en Lommer & De Baarsjes, two districts that are becoming hipper and more happening faster than you can say “BoLo”. Boasting cool cultural establishments, green open spaces and a young, and multicultural crowd, this increasingly popular slice of Amsterdam is rapidly expanding into one of the city’s most dynamic creative outposts.
Zuidoost - AMSTERDAM Neighbourhoods
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Zuidoost - AMSTERDAM Neighbourhoods / Zuidoost (South East) includes the residential area De Bijlmer as well as the big-entertainment world of the Amsterdam ArenA, the Heineken Music Hall and the Ziggo Dome, plus numerous gleaming office buildings. It’s about as far away as you can get from your typical canals-and-clogs image of Amsterdam, but with around 100,000 residents from more than 150 ethnic backgrounds, it is a side of Amsterdam that shouldn't be overlooked.
Architecture - AMSTERDAM
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Architecture - AMSTERDAM / Amsterdam is best known for its luxurious canal houses and charming gabled facades, but the city has enough architectural treasures to keep design lovers busy for weeks. From windmills and drawbridges to the Amsterdam School and cutting-edge modern design, learn the stories behind Amsterdam’s most memorable structures.
Streets - AMSTERDAM
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Streets - AMSTERDAM
Food - AMSTERDAM
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Food - AMSTERDAM / Whether you're looking for Michelin standard cuisine or a cosy local joint, you'll find plenty to please your palate in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam
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Amsterdam / Leuke plekken in Amsterdam