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Welcome to Amsterdam 10 COMMANDMENTS LIVE & ACT LIKE A LOCAL SKIP THE TOURIST TRAPS DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME M U S T - S E E S HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TIPS

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Welcome to Amsterdam

1. Every day, there are up to 186.000 daily passengers at Amsterdam Central Station.

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7. The oldest house in Amsterdam is at Warmoesstraat 90, located near Oude Kerk.

8. In 2016, Amsterdam has an estimated population of 813,562 within the city limits.

9. Over the last 50 years, the number of fatal road-traffic accidents in Amsterdam has reduced considerably: from more than 100 victims each year to around 15.

10. The Dutch drink, on average, 77 litres of beer per person per year, ranking them 14th in the world in terms of beer consumption.

The largest portion of that (nearly 95%) is the pilsner style, popularised by Heineken and others.

welcomed 2.350.000 visitors last year.

legal in the Netherlands for approximately 200 years now.

began trading in 1904. Over 300 stalls are lining both sides of the Albert Cuypstraat in the neighbourhood of De Pijp.

a limitless supply of restaurants, cafes and bars, somewhere around 1500.

Airport Schiphol welcomes over 58.000.000 passengers.

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Eat

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If you’re looking for the real Amsterdam and want to avoid the tourist traps, then look no further. Here are our top ten tips for dining from Amsterdam insider’s.

1 YOEPZ KIP & KREEFT Ferdinand Bolstraat 188-A For non Dutch speakers: Yoepz is the first name of the restaurant owner. ‘Kip & Kreeft’ means ‘chicken & lobster’. Enjoy a lovely time at this restaurant, where the service is very fast, polite and helpful.

2 HEMELSE MODDER Oude Waal 11 Classy restaurant with a seasonal menu, located at one of the most beautiful canals in town, only 500 meters from Amsterdam Central Station. Exquisite food and excellent, friendly service. Try the Hemelse Modder (100% fairtrade chocolate mud) for dessert.

3 DA PORTARE VIA Willemsparkweg 178 One of the best pizzerias in town, famous for its excellent thin crust pizzas. Fresh ingredients and fresh dough made before your very eyes and cooked in the amazing wood-fired oven.

4 THE ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA BURRITO COMPANY Oude Leliestraat 5 One of the most recognizable food brands in New York recently opened its doors in Amsterdam.

Mexican music accompanies your burrito, quesadilla or taco.

The Original California Burrito Company works with fresh ingredients from Amsterdam surroundings.

5 TRATTORIA CAPRESE Spuistraat 261 Start the night or finish the evening Italian style, with cool sgroppino’s, hot pasta and good music. The food is amazing, their homemade cannellonis are heavenly. As for dessert: try the panna cotta, which is insanely delicious, not too sweet and very creamy.

6 KOFFIEHUIS DE HOEK Prinsengracht 341 Looking for a place to have breakfast before or after visiting the Anne Frank House? This is one of the best breakfast places in Amsterdam. Amazing apple pie and unbeatable cheesecake, very friendly staff and a cool canal view. Highly recommended!

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7 MOEDERS Rozengracht 251 One of the most special restaurants in Amsterdam is Moeders (translated: mothers).

When you enter this place, you will see photos of mothers and daughters everywhere on the wall. The kitchen team need their space to prepare delicious traditional Dutch dishes and they will definitely surprise you.

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8 BRUNCHROOM Czaar Peterstraat 74 Brunchroom surprises with the most creative recipies and it’s obvious that the friendly staff add some sincere love to every detail you will find on your plate. Try the best waffles in town.

9 BROODJE MOKUM Rozengracht 26 This is the place to have a bite and some rest after a long walk. A typical Amsterdam lunchroom where you will only find locals. The friendly staff will serve you Dutch specialities. For a true Amsterdam feeling, you should check this out. Great quality for a great price.

10 MOON (A’DAM TOREN) Overhoeksplein 1 (19th floor) This rotating restaurant is located on the 19th floor of the A’DAM Toren and offers a unique fine dining experience with a spectacular 360˚ panoramic view of Amsterdam. Classic dishes with a modern twist.

Carefully selected seasonal and local ingredients.

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TICKETS: Adults €12,50 / Students €10,- / Under 16 €7,50 / Under 6 Free / Audio Tour €2,50 TICKETS: Adults €12,50 / Students €10,- / Under 16 €7,50 / Under 6 Free / Audio Tour €2,50 Modern Contemporary Museum, Honthorststraat 20, Amsterdam. OPEN NOW! EVERYDAY 10.00 -18.00 Modern Contemporary Museum, Honthorststraat 20, Amsterdam. OPEN NOW! EVERYDAY 10.00 -18.00

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Ripley’s

Believe It or Not! Are you ready to discover a world where the unbelievable happens and the amazing comes to life?

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! brings you closer to the most incredible exhibits around the world. Enjoy a full experience behind the doors of Ripley’s Amsterdam and let us open you eyes!

At Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Dam visitors can marvel at an unbelievable collection of jaw dropping artefacts from across the globe – many of which were collected by the ultimate explorer Robert Ripley himself

Robert Ripley was an intrepid world traveller, cartoonist, reporter, adventurer and seeker of the most bizarre and unusual

With over 500 astonishing exhibits, galleries and interactive experiences spanning across 64floors, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Dam celebrates the wonderful and bizarre in all its forms, which are sure to excite, delight and thrill the whole family

Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Dam is open every day of the year including bank holidays and Christmas Day. We are open from 09.00 until 22.00. Times may vary due to special events, so please check website for updated information.

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Cycling

in amsterdam

Anna Luten (28) is the first bicycle mayor of Amsterdam (and the world).

These are the favorite places of Amsterdam’s chief cyclist.

NORTH Café Ceuvel (Korte Papaverweg 4) is a must go. It’s a showcase of sustainable innovation and a very fine restaurant. Before you go there, you can stop by at the EYE Film Institute (IJpromenade 1). I love the terrace of Pllek (TT Neveritaweg 59). An alternative to explore North Amsterdam: take the ferry at the right (direction IJplein) and cycle to FC Hyena (Aambeeldstraat 24), a new cinema and restaurant. Another attraction is Oedipus Brewery (Gedempte Hamerkanaal 85). For those who still have energy and curiosity left: once in your life, you should cycle from Amsterdam to Durgerdam or Marken.

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WESTERPARK Every visitor of Amsterdam should spend some time at Buurtboerderij Ons Genoegen (Spaarndammerdijk 319). After your visit, you can cycle over the Brettenpad to Spaarnwoude and Haarlem.

AMSTERDAM BIKE

IJBURG I like to go to Blijburg aan Zee (Pampuslaan 501), a sandy beach by the water with a bohemian vibe. I usually go there via Amsterdam East. It’s also great to go to Muiden afterwards.

SOUTHEAST If you love food and adventure, you should really check out World of Food (Develstein 100). This is a huge food court with over 25 international food stands.

ALONG THE AMSTEL This is a well-known route among racing cyclists: the Rondehoep along the Amstel river to Ouderkerk. Be careful, it can be pretty busy with traffic, hikers, runners, bicyclists, e-bikes and Segways. On your way back home, try tHUIS aan de AMSTEL (Korte Ouderkerkerdijk 45) for a treat.

NEW WEST Tuinen van West (Tom Schreursweg 48) is an urban agriculture and nature reserve in the Amsterdam Nieuw-West area that not many people know. If you’re going there, stop by at De Cantina - Het Rijk van de Keizer (Joris van den Berghweg 101-111).

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ZUIDAS The famous Zuidas (including the Nieuwe Meer area) is an interesting part of Amsterdam, especially because of the architecture. Special tip for art lovers: the Akzo Nobel Essential Art Space building (Christian Cousin Street 2).

EAST Frankendael (Middenweg 72) is a wonderful place for good food - all local and organic. Amsterdam East has many more beautiful places to explore, and there is often a bit more space for cycling than in the center. For example, consider cycling around Artis Amsterdam Royal Zoo (Plantage Kerklaan 38-40), Joods Historisch Museum (Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1) and don’t forget to grab a beer at Brouwerij ‘t IJ (Funenkade 7).

WESTERN GATE AREA Cycle to Zaandam via the western harbor area, get on the ferry and go back to Amsterdam.

CENTRE And of course it’s just lovely to cycle on the canals. The underpass of the Rijksmuseum (Museumstraat 1) is also highly recommended. For me, this is the ultimate place to experience the Amsterdam culture. Don’t forget to have a look at the Spiegelgracht on the corner of the Prinsengracht, where it’s often very busy. During rush hours, you should actually stand there for 5 minutes to observe how everyone moves… you will be truly amazed!

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Portrait Gallery of the Golden Age Photo: Evert Elzinga

Thirty colossal, 17th century group portraits from the Amsterdam Museum and the Rijksmuseum collections have been brought together for the first time ever in the Hermitage Amsterdam.

HERMITAGE AMSTERDAM | AMSTEL 51 | PORTRAITGALLERYOFTHEGOLDENAGE.COM These ‘brothers and sisters’ of the Night Watch are unique all over the world and are rarely exposed due to their size. They show us regents, civic guards and merchants of all ranks, social classes and religions, standing together as brothers. Rembrandt’s ‘The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Deijman’ and portraits of civic guards including Govert Flinck and Nicolaes Pickenoy are but a few examples of the works of art that are on view in the Portrait Gallery of the Golden Age. NOW ON VIEW IN THE PORTRAIT GALLERY OF THE GOLDEN AGE: Rembrandt’s The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Deijman. The addition of two anatomy cabinets to the exhibition places the anatomy lesson in the context of the traditional Dutch group portrait from the 17th century for the first time. Together with over 30 enormous group portraits from the Dutch Golden Age, they illustrate the story of collective citizenship that is so typical of the Netherlands.

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Pickenoy (1591 1653), Banquet of civic guardsmen from the company of captain Jacob Backer and lieutenant Jacob Rogh, 1632, collection Amsterdam

Rembrandt (1606 - 1669), The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Deijman, 1656, Amsterdam Museum Adriaen Backer (1630-1684), Governors and Governesses of the Oudemannen- en Vrouwengasthuis,1676, 197 x 457 cm, collection Amsterdam Museum.

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BURGER

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A balanced diet… is a burger in each hand.

Where to eat a hamburger in Amsterdam - thát’s the question!

1 GEFLIPT BURGERS

Van Woustraat 15 Close to the Albert Cuypstraat you can enter a burger paradise. Enjoy a delicious (Gasconne beef, chicken or vega) burger and try the local beers, a cocktail or wine in a casual atmosphere. Every morning the chefs make fresh toppings and sauces to give every burger the real flipped taste.

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Albert Cuypstraat 129 A stylish burger bar serving top-quality burgers, prepared on the spot using only the freshest ingredients. ‘The Butcher’ - the name says it all. The chefs choose to work with the best quality meat (Aberdeen Angus beef) to create the ultimate burger. Bloody delicious!

3 ELLIS GOURMET BURGER

Prinsengracht 422 Meet Ellis, she’s in Burger Wonderland, located on the Prinsengracht just a short distance from the Leidseplein.

Amazing place, very stylish and clean with great and cheerful staff. If the weather is good, it’s a treat to sit outside and watch the boats go by on the canal.

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4 BURGER ZAKEN

Oude Hoogstraat 2 Amsterdam’s best burgers, located in the Red Light District. Try the juicy and tasteful high quality meat burgers. Whether it’s lamb meat from Holland’s island of Texel or Wagyu beef from Japan: delicious comfort food in a cozy and intimate atmosphere.

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Tweede Tuindwarsstraat 12 Renowned in the Jordaan for its cosy atmosphere and its emphasis on providing quality affordable food and friendly service. Established in 1984 in the premises of former butcher ‘Burger’. The front terrace provides tables for two or four with a wonderful view of the Westerkerk tower.

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BURGER

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A balanced diet… is a burger in each hand.

Where to eat a hamburger in Amsterdam - thát’s the question!

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Runstraat 1 Burgerlijk is a small but cozy burger place right in the heart of Amsterdam. They serve a classic beef burger, chicken, fish or veggie and you can choose whatever you like on top of it. Even fried egg or fresh avocado. Don’t forget to try the different range of tasty sauces.

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Jan Pieter Heijestraat 118 Home made burgers on brown toasted bun, with tomato relish, iceberg lettuce and pickles. Local beef and lamb, pulled pork, organic chicken, vegetarian and vegan burgers and more. Many options for extras, sauces and sides, so there is definitely something for all. Do we want more burgers? Yes, we do!

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Warmoesstraat 73 The concept of Burgerfabriek is a combination of old essence in a contemporary suit. They go back to basics with fresh, fast, flavourful food pimped with a modern twist. An industrial and rough, but cushy space, and a kitchen based on organic, primary, quality ingredients, with a touch of sophistication.

10 HUMMBAR Utrechtsestraat 11 A lobster, steak and burger bar in Amsterdam where you can choose one of the XL burgers for € 15,-. Of course we recommend the Amsterdam Deluxe Burger, a beef burger with truffle mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, shallots in balsamic, Old Amsterdam cheese, bacon, pickle and egg on a luxury bun.

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ArenA Boulevard 79 Close to the entrances of Amsterdam ArenA, you can try Hot Mama’s, Juicy Lucy’s or the Original Beauty’s. Or let Pink Lady seduce you. Come and try some good chunky burgers, all premium beef quality. A Burger Bitch is always damn tasty. And don’t forget to take a selfie at the new selfie-wall!

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KIDS

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Not the usual Zoo visit. Tips for what to do and see in Amsterdam with kids of all ages. If required, you can even find a babysitter focused on visitors.

GLOWGOLF AMSTERDAM – BACK TO THE FUTURE IN 15 HOLES -.

Prins Hendrikkade 194 Just opposite Nemo, go and play glow in the dark mini golf.

It is right up there on the 'do something original and fun' list.

The additional 3D glasses are definitely worthwhile. Make your visit even more complete with a snack and a drink at Noah's Arq. glowgolf.nl/en/amsterdam/

SCIENCE CENTRE NEMO Oosterdok 2 NEMO houses loads of experiments and exhibitions inside its giant green hull. You and your kids will learn something new and have fun while doing it. Attractions change regularly, check the homepage to get the latest info. There are several cafés. On a sunny day you should picnic out on the large roof terrace. nemosciencemuseum.nl

YOUTH THEATRE DE KRAKELING Nieuwe Passeerdersstraat 1 Founded in 1978, Amsterdam's Jeugdtheater De Krakeling programms a high quality selection of puppet and object theatre, musical and dance performances for a public in the age of 2 years up to the age of 17. Language no problem optional. krakeling.nl/english NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM Kattenburgerplein 1 Discover how sailors lived and worked in the Golden Age. On the replica of the ‘Amsterdam’, a large vessel of the Dutch East India Company. An underwater world of glowing sea creatures comes to life in the Circus at Sea theater, and Tale of the Whale tells the story of the great ‘sea monster’ hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl 18

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QUIZ Do you want to test your knowledge of the Netherlands and Amsterdam? Take this quiz!

EVERY CITIZEN OF AMSTERDAM KNOWS EBERHARD VAN DER LAAN QUITE WELL. WHO DO YOU THINK HE IS? A The mayor of Amsterdam B The General Director of the Rijksmuseum C A Dutch singer of popular music, in particular the genre known as ‘levenslied’, a Dutch variety of the French chanson D The most popular stand-up comedian from the Netherlands

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WHAT IS THE BUSIEST AND MOST FAMOUS SHOPPING STREET OF AMSTERDAM? A Cornelis Schuytstraat B PC Hooftstraat C Leidsestraat D Kalverstraat

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THERE ARE 218 MCDONALD’S RESTAURANTS IN THE NETHERLANDS. HOW MANY ARE LOCATED IN AMSTERDAM AND ITS SURROUNDINGS? A 12 B 23 C 31 D 44

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THESE CHARMING TWIN SISTERS AND LOCAL CELEBRITIES RETIRED IN 2013 AFTER MORE THAN 50 YEARS IN THE SAME BUSINESS. WHAT WAS THEIR PROFESSION? A Private drivers B Swimming teachers C Prostitutes D Fashion designers

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HOW MANY AMSTERDAM LOCATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE AIRBNB WEBSITE? A More than 5.000 B More than 11.000 C More than 20.000 D More than 50.000

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WHICH MOVIE WAS NOT (PARTIALLY) FILMED IN AMSTERDAM? A Ocean’s Twelve B The Fault in Our Stars C Diamonds Are Forever D One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

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WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE FORMER QUEEN OF THE NETHERLANDS WHO REIGNED FROM 1980 UNTIL HER ABDICATION IN 2013?

A Fabiola B Angela C Beatrix D Mathilde

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WHICH AJAX PLAYER IS SHOWING THE HOME SHIRT 2016/2017?

A Donny van de Beek B Lasse Schöne C Davy Klaassen D Nick Viergever

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A REAL TREAT FOR ARTLOVERS, AMSTERDAM IS HOME TO OVER 50 ORIGINAL MUSEUMS. WHICH MUSEUM DOES NOT EXIST? A The Cat Cabinet B Houseboat Museum C fThe Museum of Bags and Purses D The National Poo Museum

TOURISTS WHO VISIT THE NETHERLANDS (80 PERCENT) COME FROM: A Europe B Asia C USA D Australia & Oceana

Greetings from Amsterdam CHECK YOUR ANSWERS! (1A, 2D, 3B, 4C, 5B, 6D, 7C, 8A, 9D, 10A)

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Monsak One of a kind handmade bags and accessories from a little studio and shop in AmsterdamWest.

Prices vary. monsak.nl Where to buy: Monsak Store (Ortelliusstraat 15-D), Local Goods Store (Hannie Dankbaarpassage), Robin’s Hood (Tweede Tuindwarsstraat 7).

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KIDS

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Our kid-friendly food tour from visits to Vondelpark to evening walks near the canals.

Here are some favorite spots to not only eat, but to ‘hang-out’.

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FOODISM BY FRIENDS Nassaukade 122 Foodism is an informal childfriendly restaurant close to the Jordaan area in Amsterdam West.

The restaurant is known for serving simple and healthy food, in an elegant style.

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PACIFIC PARC Polonceaukade 23 Located in Westerpark, during the day, Pacific Parc has one of the largest terraces in the area, which is great for family dining.

It’s a great place to eat at in the winter, because the kids can go skating at the ice rink!

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MUSEUMCAFÉ MOKUM Kalverstraat 92 the Amsterdam Museum is the perfect place to recharge and refuel.

You can sit outside in their peaceful terrace courtyard or inside where it’s even quieter. While prices aren’t cheap, the food is good and they have a children’s menu.

FOODHALLEN Bellamyplein 51 The atmosphere is very casual and easygoing, and as such is a comfortable place to come with young kids in tow. As an added bonus, Foodhallen is entirely indoors so you can visit rain, hail or shine.

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DISH GLOBAL KITCHEN Overtoom 255 True to its name, Dish Global Kitchen serves up Asian, African, American, European, and Australian-inspired sandwiches, salads, pies, and more.

Known for their fresh ingredients and fruit shakes, this is a lovely lunch spot if you’re near Vondelpark!

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Amsterdam

HOODIES

Find a unique Amsterdam hoodie and support local owned business. Here are some totally original sweaters by real Amsterdam labels.

DANCE The unique ADE designs are limited editions and designed by Mary Go Wild. All the shirts and sweaters are made of 100% organic cotton and are printed by a local partner. The official ADE AMSTERDAM sweater is available in black and grey. € 35,- | shop.marygowild.nl

MY NAME IS… Don’t worry about what to wear today. Do you like to have a sweater in your closet full of great memories that you’ll never throw away? This lovely 100% cotton sweater is your new all time favourite. € 37,38 | jemappelle.nl

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS On a regular basis, the Ajax Official Fanshop introduces new merchandise and excellent offers. Show your sympathy for the most famous sporting club of Amsterdam by wearing this Ajax-Hooded sweater in red/black/red. € 49,95 | ajaxshop.nl

EXPRESS YOURSELF NOLA.NOVA started out as a crazy idea of two young sisters. Founders Angelique and Marjolein van ’t Veer are looking to express their vision in a fashionable way. By wearing NOLA.NOVA you can express yourself and send a message to the people around you. € 69,95 | nolanova.nl Magazine25

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Everybody loves

Amsterdam! @LadyGaga ‘Just relaxing, looking out at beautiful Amsterdam.

Ella Fitzgerald on vinyl, dreaming of Tony Bennett.’ @Schwarzenegger ‘As you can see, I’m in Amsterdam.This area is from the 16th century and is very old, just like me, haha.’ @ChanningTatum ‘Amsterdam I miss you already. Come back soon, I promise.’

@SamuellJackson ‘Interrupted my holiday for a few days work in Amsterdam. Lucky me.’

@Rupaulofficial ‘In Amsterdam riding a bike.’ #amsterdamrealness

@fareastmovement ‘Party rock is in the house tonight! We couldn’t wish for a better city to shoot our video Live My Life.’ @TaraMcdonaldtv ‘It was an honour to perform in Amsterdam during Euro Pride. One of the best days of my life. Thank you for everything, can’t stop smiling!’

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Cocktail

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For a delightful evening out, stop by one of Amsterdam’s best cocktail bars to sip some well-made classics or inventive new mixes.

DOOR 74 Reguliersdwarsstraat 74 Door 74 has the requisite hidden door, antique barware, tin ceiling and sophisticated atmosphere, plus delicious and perfectly balanced creations. Every day, you can order a special and unique ‘Cocktail of the Day’. When inside, peruse the eclectic cocktail menu and ask the advice of the expert bartenders.

FEIJOA Vijzelstraat 39 The stylish upscale cocktailbar Feijoa has a reputation for great tunes, good vibes, tasty drinks and lots of fun. Feijoa is a fruit that flourishes in South America and New Zealand and it crops up on the ingredients list of some of their more inventive concoctions.

SNAPPERS Reguliersdwarsstraat 21 Owner Oscar Steginga has made a beautiful cocktail menu, including classic tiki and tropical cocktails that contain lots of fresh fruit and homemade juices. The Big Bamboo, for example, is a mix of pineapple, overproof rum and Havana 3y. Furthermore, there are 30 sorts of Gin & Tonic combinations served in perfect harmony.

TWENTY THIRD BAR Ferdinand Bolstraat 333 The most sophisticated bar in Amsterdam. In a city like Amsterdam, being on the 23rd floor is like being on top of the world. Excellent choice of champagnes, wines and cocktails. Go on a sunny day to really appreciate the splendour.

VESPER BAR Vinkenstraat 57 Boutique Bar Vesper is located in the middle of the Jordaan area in Amsterdam, between trendy Haarlemmerdijk shopping district and the Brouwersgracht. Vesper has a large variety of great wines, beers and an extensive cocktail list. The interior brings back memories of the best James Bond movies.

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TALES AND SPIRITS Lijnbaanssteeg 5 Tales and Spirits is a cocktail bar with restaurant serving exquisite drinks, amazing food, and bar bites in contemporary, unique, and vintage glassware. Apart from the house specials, you can order the most popular cocktails from every menu since they opened.

NJOY Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 93 Welcome to NJOY, a famous cocktail bar where you can taste unique cocktails with a special theme.

They spend a lot of time in their super secret mixology lab to come up with new creations to blow your mind. NJOY is known since 2004 for making exquisite cocktails and more.

POREM Geldersekade 17 A speakeasy bar with loads of cocktails. Try the swift and lightfooded cocktails, or the deep, meaningful and multi layered ones. ‘Porem’ is Dutch slang for ‘face’ and they actually want to be the face of cocktails in Amsterdam. It also sounds like ‘pour ‘em’ in English. We love this place!

HENRY’S BAR Oosterpark 10 Sister bar to popular Oosterpark hotspot Bar Bukowksi, this elegant cocktail bar is only open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, serving literary themed drinks inspired by Bukowski quotes. Henry serves cocktails, a great selection of whiskys and gins, fine wines by the glass and refined liquors.

FLOOR 17 Staalmeesterslaan 410 Quite logically, the Floor17 sky bar is located on the 17th floor of the Ramada Apollo Amsterdam Centre, which in a comparatively flat city like Amsterdam is quite a height. The signature Floor17 cocktail is a delicate floral affair and the bar tenders will happily whip you up a classic cocktail if you ask nicely.

SOUVENIRS

Amsterdam Daelmans cookies in a box.

Scrumptious crumbly butter biscuits with an irresistible Dutch flavour, best souvenir to take home. Available at most bakery’s and supermarkets | € 2,95

This beautiful wallpaper is easy to apply and vailable in different prints. www.photowall.com | € 33/m2

With love Amsterdam as you know it: canals and bikes!

This fabulous umbrella will keep you dry wherever you are. www.plushop. nl/amsterdamparaplu | € 11,95

Black T-shirt with Rembrandts open-mouthed selfportrait in white print. Available in the sizes S, M, L, XL. Rembrandthuis | € 17,50

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Could it be any more Dutch? These very comfy clogs keep your feet warm. There are many different designs, so check out this website. www.hollandsklompenhuis.nl | € 9,95

Amsterdam The cupboards Amsterdam collection has three types of gables: bellgable, stairgable and neckgable. They can be ordered in 10 standard colours. Also check the beautiful sofa beds. The bed has two solid drawers at the front and are available for toddlers and adults. www.kastvaneenhuis.nl | starting at € 965,00

Underneath this duvet, you will sleep like a baby and dream about your adventures in Amsterdam. www.locodomo.nl | € 54,-

These coasters are made of cork and are printed with the famous canalhouses. &Klevering (Haarlemmerstraat 8) | € 9,95

Amsterdam Essential

Welcome to ‘How to Be Dutch, the Quiz’: the questions that should be on the Dutch citizenship exam, according to American comedian Greg Shapiro, who’s been in the country for 20 years. If you’re looking for an official guide to the Netherlands, this is not it. But if you’re looking for some odd Dutch quirks – in snarky quiz form – then this book is for you. If you want to take the official Dutch exam, you can do it online. You can also see the results of many famous Dutch people who’ve taken the exam – and failed. So welcome to this self-made quiz. It can’t be any weirder than the real one…

Available via Scheltema Boekverkopers, Rokin 9, Amsterdam.

COLOPHON B&B Magazine Haarlemmerdijk 73-1 1013 KC Amsterdam +31 (20) 7705211 info@mokummagazine.nl

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EDITOR IN CHIEF Martijn van Stuyvenberg

ART DIRECTION Evelyne Dielen

PRINTER Printerface, Leiderdorp

EDITORS Robert Plat Martijn van Stuyvenberg James McDonald

MARKETING & SALES Remco Buma Verdi van der Steege

COVERPHOTO

Andrew Stripp

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