Dam Square Amsterdam Is A Must-See! The main public square in Amsterdam grew from the first days of Holland’s capital, with the construction of a causeway (or dam as the Dutch call it) across the Amstel river. This is also how Amsterdam got its name. Just like the Amstel once cut through here, so Damrak […]
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What To See In Amsterdam in 2023: 16 Tips Amsterdam is probably one of the densest cultural spots in the world so you might be thinking “what to see in Amsterdam?”. This list contains hidden gems and some other must-sees that the city has to offer. Amstelkerk This wooden Dutch church was originally constructed as […]
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Best Street Markets in Amsterdam Whether you like searching around of an unique (Dutch) souvenir, bargaining over a pack of red tulips, eating Dutch delicacies, or simply absorbing the local atmosphere, Amsterdam’s street markets are greatly browsable affairs. Whatever you do, don’t leave Amsterdam without haggling for souvenir. Check out this useful list with 7x […]
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Dutch Tourism News The number of jobs in the tourism in the Netherlands sector increased by 27.000 in 2018 to a total of 79.,000, according to the CBS (Dutch Statistics Office) on Wednesday following an investigation done at the request of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Tourism spending in the Netherlands amounted to a total […]
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Self Guided Amsterdam Walking Tour We’ve developed a unique Amsterdam Audio Tour app specifically for Amsterdam Red Light District. In it, 22 local an international experts will tell you all about one of Holland’s most unique areas. Amsterdam Audio Tour With Virtual Guide & GPS During the tour your virtual guide Sophie will talk and […]
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Ultimate Rembrandt van Rijn Guide 2023 Rembrandt’s Portraits One of Rembrandt’s most impressive skills was his ability to capture the inner workings of his subjects through their facial expressions. His paintings and etches show a deep understanding of the human psyche, and he was able to express a wide range of emotions in his portraiture. […]
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Coffeeshops in Amsterdam Guide Coffeeshops In Amsterdam Reviews From Frequent Visitors This list was based on a survey done with members of the popular Dam Jam Facebook group. These members are what you would consider “pro smokers” and frequent coffeeshop-visitors. Most of the members are from United Kingdom. This Facebook page has a total of […]
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6 Best Amsterdam Canals Tours Sure most canal tours are quite touristy, but these boat tours are really a delightful way to see Amsterdam. Several companies depart from at Amsterdam’s Central Station, Damrak, Rokin, at the Heineken Experience and in opposite of the famous Rijksmuseum. Costs are overall pretty similar (about 16 euro per adult). […]
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5 Tips For A Delicious Croissant in Amsterdam Everybody loves croissants! However, quality can differ a lot depending on where you buy them. We’ve made a top 5 selection of the best croissants in Amsterdam. French Croissant Shop Amsterdam South Le Fournil de Sébastien on Olympiaplein (Olympia Square) has become a household name for many […]
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Dutch Food in Amsterdam Here’s a delicious list with 12 Amsterdam must eat snacks for your upcoming visit. Ever heard of patatje oorlog, poffertjes, kroketten, drop, hutspot or tompouces? All typical Dutch food which you can all buy in Holland’s capital. Check out the Amsterdam must eat snacks overview: Dutch Cheese In the Netherlands we […]
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8 Tips For A Good Beer Garden in Amsterdam Beers and sunshine. Is there even a better combination? Discover this selection of the finest Amsterdam beer garden options in the city center. The best places to get your drink and tan on. Discover below! Café Fonteyn At Amsterdam’s Nieuwmarkt – just next to the Red […]
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Top 5 Amsterdam Canals Definition In Dutch a canal is a “gracht” and canals are “grachten”. There are a couple of canals in Amsterdam that form the central canal right, also known as “grachtengordel” in Dutch. History The beauties came to life during the beginning of the 17th-century, after the population in Amsterdam grew beyond […]
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