Guidebook for Amsterdam
Sightseeing
This landmark with its carillon is probably the most well-loved church building in the city of Amsterdam. The tower can be climbed: it provides for a magnificent view over the old city.
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Westerkerk
279 PrinsengrachtThis landmark with its carillon is probably the most well-loved church building in the city of Amsterdam. The tower can be climbed: it provides for a magnificent view over the old city.
Westerstraat
WesterstraatMonday morning market for cloth and fabrics
General food market with flowers, fish and vegetables on Saturdays
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Lindengracht
4B LindengrachtGeneral food market with flowers, fish and vegetables on Saturdays
Visit a truly patrician home, 17th Century style. With an unexpectedly large garden in the back.
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Museu Van Loon
672 KeizersgrachtVisit a truly patrician home, 17th Century style. With an unexpectedly large garden in the back.
Canal boats! Every tourist does it and yes, it is somewhat corny, but still there is no better way to see Amsterdam than from the water. Try to sit far from the speakers on board. Outside is best!
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Rederij Lovers B.V.
25 Prins HendrikkadeCanal boats! Every tourist does it and yes, it is somewhat corny, but still there is no better way to see Amsterdam than from the water. Try to sit far from the speakers on board. Outside is best!
Everything Else
The lines are long, but its worth it as a monument to Anne Frank and the countless other victims of the Nazis. It is impressive not in spite of, but because of its small size and very human scale.
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Casa de Anne Frank
20 WestermarktThe lines are long, but its worth it as a monument to Anne Frank and the countless other victims of the Nazis. It is impressive not in spite of, but because of its small size and very human scale.
Food Scene
Hip place, great food, Mediterranean cuisine for lunch or dinner. Reservations a must!
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La Oliva
122 124 EgelantiersstraatHip place, great food, Mediterranean cuisine for lunch or dinner. Reservations a must!
La Maschera
6-HS Tweede AnjeliersdwarsstraatVery small restaurant, great Italian food!
Café Restaurant De Reiger
34 Nieuwe LeliestraatCasual, pub-like place with good food.
Great place for breakfast or lunch. Very, very casual.
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Villa Zeezicht
7 TorensteegGreat place for breakfast or lunch. Very, very casual.
Good place for coffee, lunch or breakfast.
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Brasserie Bâton/ Espressamente Baton
82 HerengrachtGood place for coffee, lunch or breakfast.
Supposedly the best Club Sandwich of the city. "They" may in fact be right!
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Café Nielsen
Supposedly the best Club Sandwich of the city. "They" may in fact be right!
Shopping
The largest permanent antique market in the Netherlands with over 70 shops and stands. A little bit dusty, but always a good find. Elandsgracht 109
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Elandsgracht
13 A ElandsgrachtThe largest permanent antique market in the Netherlands with over 70 shops and stands. A little bit dusty, but always a good find. Elandsgracht 109
A gallery or museum for modern design more than a store, check out the showroom of Moooi design. The burnt chairs, over-sized chandeliers and strange concoctions. Überhip, as they say.
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Moooi Amsterdam Brand Store
145-147 WesterstraatA gallery or museum for modern design more than a store, check out the showroom of Moooi design. The burnt chairs, over-sized chandeliers and strange concoctions. Überhip, as they say.
Essentials
Albert Heijn
21 WestermarktSupermarket near by
AH Westerstraat
79 WesterstraatSupermarket near by
Meer Dan Vis
13 Tweede EgelantiersdwstrFish store, good herring and mackarel. Also fried fish.
Arts & Culture
If you're into architecture and movie culture, check out this curving building with its film museum. its restaurant and cafe overlook the IJ river. Easy to get to from central station by free ferry.
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Museu do Cinema Eye
1 IJpromenadeIf you're into architecture and movie culture, check out this curving building with its film museum. its restaurant and cafe overlook the IJ river. Easy to get to from central station by free ferry.