Often referred to as the 'Venice of the North', Amsterdam is one of the most visited tourist sites today, thanks to its astonishing scenic spots couples with its rich cultural heritage, places of interest and its exciting nightlife. Art, antiques, boutiques, flea markets and modern-day departmental stores can be found in every corner of Amsterdam, making this stunning city a Western European shoppers paradise.
Blijburg Beach
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The Blijburg is a temporary artificial beach which opens only in summers. Oddly enough it's surrounded by construction sites and modern architecture in IJburg, the newest neighborhood of Amsterdam. B...
Boom Chicago
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- City: Amsterdam
Boom Chicago is located at Leidseplein 12, the Amsterdam comedy institution since 1993. It includes English language sketch and comedy shows with extensive use of video, music and the internet. The tr...
Concertgebouw
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- City: Amsterdam
Famous for its orchestra and its acoustics (among the top ten in the world), this is the world's most frequently visited concert hall. Classical music is the main fare, but they also bring other kinds...
D'Admiraal (1792)
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- City: Amsterdam
D'Admiraal windmill was built in 1792 at Noordhollands Kanaal 21, Amsterdam. On the bank of the Noordhollands Kanaal in the north, you can take ferry from Central Station. At present time, this windmi...
De 1200 Roe (1632)
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De 1200 Roe mill was built in 1632 after Haarlemmerweg construction, near Seineweg. It was arranged for the Osdorper Binnenpolder drainage. Today this windmill considered as a memento of former period...
De Bloem (1878)
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This windmill was built during 1878 in Haarlemmerweg 465, at Nieuwpoortkade. The octagonal smock windmill was formerly a flour mill. Today, it is not in service but still turning. Inside this windmill...
De Otter (1631)
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De Otter was built in 1631 opposite Buyskade, west of the Jordaan. It is a restored and functioning sawmill. This windmill was one of many wood sawing mills in this area, which has supported the mass ...
De Poezenboot
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De Poezenbootcan be found at Singel 38 G. If you really like cats, and you are in Amsterdam; the poezenboot (cat boat) is a refuge for cats awaiting adoption. Visit the boat and hold up the grand work...
EYE Film Institute Netherlands
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- City: Amsterdam
EYE Film Institute Netherlands is located at IJpromenade 1. It also includes a cinematography museum in earlier times and was known as the Film Museum, establis...
Frankendael Park
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- City: Amsterdam
Being the only remaining country estate of 17th century, the Frankendael Park is one of the wealthiest estates in Amsterdam. It comprises of two gardens - historic garden and landscape garden and cons...