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The spots you won’t find in standard tourist guidebooks: tucked-away cocktail bars, hidden canal lookouts, independent artist studios, and local neighborhood favorites.


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  • Tourist attraction · Jordaan

    De drie Hendricken

    De drie Hendricken is a quaint brown café in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood known for its traditional Dutch atmosphere and history dating back to the…

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  • Tourist attraction · Oost

    Street Art Platanenweg by Amsterdam Street Art (ASA)

    Amsterdam Street Art (ASA)'s Street Art Platanenweg project in Amsterdam features ten large murals created by well-known national and international street artists during the…

    Opening status unconfirmed

  • Tourist attraction · Plantage

    Memorial to Auschwitz Victims

    The National Holocaust Names Memorial in Amsterdam is a monument by artist Jan Wolkers that honors the victims of Auschwitz by featuring broken glass…

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  • Tourist attraction · Leidseplein

    The Bench

    The Bench in Amsterdam, a replica bench along the Leidsegracht canal, is a popular pilgrimage site for fans of the film "The Fault in…

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  • Event venue · Binnenstad

    Beurs van Berlage

    Vast former stock exchange building with a square tower used for events, concerts & exhibitions.

    Opening status unconfirmed

  • Landmark · Museumkwartier

    Cuypers Library

    The Cuypers Library: A Hidden Gem in Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum Nestled within the world-renowned Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam lies a treasure trove of art history that…

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  • Landmark · Leidseplein

    Blauw Jan – The Lizards of Leidseplein

    Blauw Jan is a captivating environmental artwork by Hans van Houwelingen, located in the historic Leidseplein area of Amsterdam. Completed in 2021, this installation…

    Opening status unconfirmed

  • Museum · Grachtengordel

    Willet-Holthuysen Museum

    Period interiors plus Venetian glass, porcelain, weapons, rare art history books, paintings & more.

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  • Landmark · Centrum

    Oudemanhuispoort

    Oudemanhuispoort in Amsterdam is a historic passageway featuring charming bookstalls and a serene courtyard, blending 17th-century history with modern academic life.

    Opening status unconfirmed

  • Event venue · Westerpark

    Gashouder Westergasfabriek

    When you think of Westergas, you think of the Gashouder, an impressive 2500 m² industrial venue with a 14.5-meter-high roof in Amsterdam, perfect for…

    Opening status unconfirmed

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