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The 9 streets (negen straatjes) area in Amsterdam is a very special neighborhood for shopping. Here you won't find any large chain stores, so don't expect a shopping mall. In this area you will find a diverse selection of small shops, from local bakeries to haute-couture. Besides that there are also several bars and restaurants. Read more (4 comments)

Amsterdam is famous for its canals. Which makes it possible for you to explore Amsterdam by boat. Do you want a relaxed city trip through the canals? Or have some excercise in the meanwhile by using a waterbicycle? Get off your bike, park your car and become passenger, or captain, start exploring the waterways of Amsterdam, to see the city from a different perspective. Read more (1 comment)

In the downtown area of Amsterdam you will see a mix of many architectural styles. This is one of the things that makes Amsterdam special. The dominant styles in downtown range from the Renaissance styles to 19th century neo-classicism. But Amsterdam has much more to offer, this article gives you a basic impression of the styles, such as medieval, Berlage, industrial and modern architecture. Read more (1 comment)

During the Dutch Golden Age, Amsterdam's population was growing rapidly. New churches were needed for the spiritual needs of the population, the churches were each crowned with Renaissance towers that were meant to impress visitors with the city's wealth. During this time Amsterdam was blessed with a great architect, Hendrick de Keyser, who designed many buildings throughout the Netherlands. Read more (0 comments)