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Rembrandt in Amsterdam
Rembrandt statue in Rembrandtplein. Image courtesy of Luke Ma on Flickr. As one of the most important artists in Western culture, Rembrandt van Rijn is one of the few known by his first name alone....
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The Best Views in Amsterdam
The Museumplein looking towards the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam. Image courtesy of FaceMePLS on Flickr. For a city that is, well, flat, visitors have to actively seek out viewing points. But Amsterdam...
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Holland Festival and Amsterdam Summer Festivals
The Dutch National Opera and Ballet, a venue for the Holland Festival 2014. Image courtesy of Andrea Puggioni on Flickr. If you’re visiting the city between June and September, then chances are you wil...
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Vondelpark Open Air Theatre
Before the concert, Vondelpark Open Air Theatre, Amsterdam. Image courtesy of DavidDje on Flickr. A four-month program of open-air festivities has kicked off once again in Amsterdam’s Vondelpark Open...
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Cycling Routes in Amsterdam
Cycling in Amsterdam is easy, safe and fun. With Amsterdam being one of the flattest capital cities in Europe, it is small wonder that its residents have taken to cycling with such a vengeance. Indeed...
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Amsterdam Christmas Markets
Christmas markets are found all over Amsterdam in the festive season. Somewhat slow to catch on to the vogue for Christmas markets across Europe, Amsterdam is making amends for its tardiness. Amsterdam...
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The Sights of Jewish Amsterdam
The Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam’s Jewish Cultural Quarter. Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter is east of the old city in the Plantage. Before WWII, this was a bustling area crammed with businesses and...
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The Best Amsterdam Markets
Flower displays in Amsterdam’s Bloemenmarkt (flower market) Amsterdam may not be on a par with Paris or Milan when it comes to shopping, but dig deep and you will find around 30 flower, food and flea...
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Exhibitions to Brighten January in Amsterdam
Chalk drawing of Vincent Van Gogh With new arts centers springing up on the north side of the IJ waterway and temporary displays in the great art museums of Musemplein, 2015 brings plenty of...
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Visiting Maastricht on a Day Trip from Amsterdam
There’s never enough time when visiting Amsterdam. With so many choices to fill a busy itinerary, it can be hard to justify leaving city limits. But all it takes is a quick walk through its cobblestone...
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Summer Festivals in Amsterdam
SAIL Amsterdam 2010 – 6 by Eric Imthorn (CC BY 2.0) As one of the most diverse cities in the world, Amsterdam honors this legacy with more than 300 festivals and public events each year. Every summer...
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Amsterdam Street Art
Street art along Spui in Amsterdam’s city center. In addition to the legendary artistic treasures to be found in Amsterdam’s great art museums, the city is also garnering a reputation for alternative...
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Exploring De Pijp in Amsterdam
Sampling raw herring in Albert Cuyp Market, De Pijp. Amsterdam is not a huge city, but it is diverse in mood, with very distinct village-like areas. One such district that’s definitely on the up is...
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How to Spend One Day in Amsterdam
Seeing Amsterdam from the canals is the perfect introduction to the city. Deciding what to do with just one day in Amsterdam is a tall order — what are your interests? Are you traveling with kids? Is...
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