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Last Saturday saw the finale of the Prinsengrachtconcert (Concert at the Prinsengracht) — part of an annual series of concerts on and around Amsterdam’s canals.
The concert traditionally finishes with an ode to Amsterdam, a Dutch song called “Aan de Amsterdamse Grachten.” »
The concert traditionally finishes with an ode to Amsterdam, a Dutch song called “Aan de Amsterdamse Grachten.” »
Amsterdam is blessed with many great specialty coffee houses, but few garner such consistent praise as Al Ponte.
This real Italian coffee kiosk (owned and staffed by Italians) also serves fantastic, freshly made sandwiches.
Bonus: gorgeous, panoramic views of the river IJ. »
This real Italian coffee kiosk (owned and staffed by Italians) also serves fantastic, freshly made sandwiches.
Bonus: gorgeous, panoramic views of the river IJ. »
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The National Geographic Channel admits that its Scam City TV series uses actors paid to stage crimes.
Presenter Conor Woodman is in on the act, but he remains belligerent about it. The City of Amsterdam did not take the broadcast lying down. »
Presenter Conor Woodman is in on the act, but he remains belligerent about it. The City of Amsterdam did not take the broadcast lying down. »
We’ll show you the best places in Amsterdam to exchange your pounds, dollars, and other foreign money into euros.
Also: currency changing pitfalls to avoid. »
Also: currency changing pitfalls to avoid. »
Coffeeshops • News:
A court has ruled that the city of Amsterdam is within its right in closing a number of cannabis cafes in the center of town.
The closures are part of a project to upgrade Amsterdam’s medieval center. »
The closures are part of a project to upgrade Amsterdam’s medieval center. »
Pint-sized pickpockets, bold muggers, and even bolder fake policemen. When in Amsterdam, as anywhere, beware of thieves.
And we’ll show you why you should also beware of the Scam City television show. »
And we’ll show you why you should also beware of the Scam City television show. »
King’s Day in Amsterdam: it’s the world’s largest street party.
Until Queen Beatrix abdicated in favor or her son this birthday party, celebrated throughout the Netherlands, was known as Queen’s Day. 2015 will mark the second King’s Day, in honor of King Willem-Alexander. »
Until Queen Beatrix abdicated in favor or her son this birthday party, celebrated throughout the Netherlands, was known as Queen’s Day. 2015 will mark the second King’s Day, in honor of King Willem-Alexander. »
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The City of Amsterdam has approved a new law that allows residents to rent out their privately-owned homes for limited periods of time.
The law, which creates a ‘private rental’ category, was written with Airbnb and similar services in mind. »
The law, which creates a ‘private rental’ category, was written with Airbnb and similar services in mind. »
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The Royal Palace
The Royal Palace at Amsterdam's Dam Square was once referred to by some as 'the world's eighth wonder.'
But as anyone who has seen the building knows, you'll have to go inside to understand why that was so.
But as anyone who has seen the building knows, you'll have to go inside to understand why that was so.
Visit an Amsterdam Cafe
The Dutch use cafés and their outdoor terraces like an extension of their living room. They’re comfortable places where you can relax, shoot the breeze, read, write, or do nothing at all.
how to visit an Amsterdam café
how to visit an Amsterdam café
Amsterdam Tourist Information
- Hotels Guide
- How to get from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Central Station
- Why is Amsterdam so tolerant?
- Visit a Brown Café
- How to order a beer in Amsterdam
- Difference between Coffeeshops and Coffeehouses
- What to do in Amsterdam
- What not to do in Amsterdam
- What do those three crosses represent?
- Map of Amsterdam
Weather
Amsterdam weather in October: rain, sunshine and anything in between.
Average temperatures, what to wear, plus: the end of Daylight Savings Time. »
Average temperatures, what to wear, plus: the end of Daylight Savings Time. »
Amsterdam Weather forecast © weather-wherever.co.uk
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