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Red Light District
There are obvious associations with the name "Red Light District". While these associations are often correct, there are many...
The Van Gogh Museum
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Amsterdam, the Van Gogh Museum boasts the largest collection of paintings...



Rijksmuseum
Rijksmuseum and the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, the museum generally considered to be Amsterdam's primary national art museum. ...
Queen’s Day in Amsterdam
April 30th, 2013 is the final "Queen's Day" as Queen Beatrix steps down and her son and heir to the throne; Willem- Alexander...



IJ-Hallen Flea Market
IJ-Hallen is not only the biggest flea market in Amsterdam, it is  also the largest flea market in all of EUROPE!Held...
De Zotte
Tucked on a side street near the Melkweg concert hall, De Zotte ("The Crazy") is a tiny little Belgian bar that serves amazing...



Tropenmuseum (Museum of the Tropics)
Tropenmuseum (Museum of the Tropics) is a museum of cultures throughout tropical areas of the world.Broken down into...
Amsterdam Bicycle Etiquette
Amsterdam has almost 800,000 people, and around 600,000 bicycles. Because of this, it's a very bicycle-friendly city, and much...



Recycled Cycles
Owner/craftsman/bikebuilder Vitor maintains this shop a short distance from Amsterdam’s Centraal Station, where he rebuilds...
Balti House
In a city with a plethora of Indonesian restaurants, Balti House rises to the top. The service is friendly and the food is amazing,...

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