Landmark · Nieuwmarkt
De Star, De Ster, Huis Bambeeck
De Star (or De Ster), also known as Huis Bambeeck, is a 17th-century mansion in Amsterdam that exemplifies Dutch Golden Age architecture.
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Activities
Amsterdam doesn’t need a long activities list to fill a weekend — the city itself is the activity, and a slow morning walking the canal ring will do more for you than most ticketed attractions. But the active part of the trip is where the city’s stranger side shows up: a swing off the back of A’DAM Tower at 100 metres over the IJ, the WONDR Experience near Marineterrein, a Brouwerij ‘t IJ windmill tour, a guided street-art walk through NDSM Wharf, a canal swim at Sloterplas in summer. This curated list collects the Amsterdam Local Gems venues built around doing rather than looking: rooftop swings, immersive art experiences, distillery and brewery tastings, themed walking tours, and bike-friendly outings within and just beyond the city limits.
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Tourist attraction · De Wallen
De Wallen Red Light District Amsterdam
De Wallen is Amsterdam's oldest neighborhood and is known as a historic district featuring window brothels, cultural attractions, and diverse cuisine.
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Tourist attraction · Centrum
de Gouden bocht
The Gouden Bocht is a bend on the Herengracht canal in Amsterdam lined with beautiful mansions built by wealthy merchants in the 17th century.
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Landmark · Centrum
Noord-Zuidhollands koffiehuis
The Noord-Zuidhollands Koffiehuis in Amsterdam is an architectural gem built in 1911 that was inspired by North Holland stolp farmhouses and relocated in 1980…
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Landmark · Centrum
Zuiderkerkhofpoortje
The Zuiderkerkhofpoortje, a stone archway dating back to the early 17th century, was once the entrance to the cemetery of the nearby Zuiderkerk and…
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Landmark · Centrum
De Droogbak
De Droogbak is a 19th-century building in Amsterdam that was originally the headquarters of the Hollandsche IJzeren Spoorweg-Maatschappij and is now home to the…
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Café · Binnenstad
Café DIEP!
Café DIEP! is a charming café in Amsterdam located on the Prinsengracht canal, known for its cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious coffee and…
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Café · Plantage
Café Koosje
Café Koosje is a charming corner café in Amsterdam's Plantage neighborhood known for its warm ambiance, traditional Dutch charm, and high-quality coffee and pastries.
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Café · De Wallen
Our Corner Cafe Bar
Our Corner Cafe Bar in Amsterdam is a charming establishment known for its warm atmosphere, delicious coffee and homemade pastries.
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Café · Leidseplein
Café Eijlders
Café Eijlders is a historic café in Amsterdam that has served as a gathering place for artists and writers since 1940.
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