Discover Benelux | Amsterdam South | The Ultimate Summer Destination
folk culture at the Albert Cuyp Market where you will find delicacies like traditional ‘stroopwafels’.
Zuidas. Photo: Emilio Brizzi
Top tip: I Amsterdam City Card: enjoy free unlimited transport, free entry to Amsterdam’s best museums and attractions, and great discounts. Also usable for trips to neighbouring towns around Amsterdam. Prices depend on the length of your stay – choose from a 24, 48, 72 or 96-hour card.
Top summer attractions and events Vondelpark Open Air theatre Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday all summer, you can enjoy the Vondelpark Open Air theatre. Experience surprising performances and concerts; youth theatre, cabaret, classical, rock and pop music and much more. Both big names and young talents will be performing, and everything is free. ARTZUID 2017 The fifth edition of the International Sculpture Biennial Amsterdam, ARTZUID 2017, will take place until 17 September. 65 abstract sculptures of post-war artists are presented. ARTZUID 2017 follows the theme year Mondrian to Dutch Design – 100 Years of De Stijl. Pure Market At Pure Market, you will find more than 80 stalls with food, drinks and crafts. You will find products sold by the producers themselves, making the experience more authentic. The market is free and is open every Sunday. Museum Market The Museum Market started in order to celebrate the re-opening of the main museums in Amsterdam. Both locals and tourists can meet up in a pleasant way in the museum square. The market is an open and free place with stylish stands, lovely people, art and design, food, music, greens fields, a pond, a playground and much more.
Start planning your trip at: www.iamsterdam.com
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Photo: Merijn Roubroeks