Shopping in Amsterdam
Amsterdam has become significantly better at shopping in recent years. In the
past, Amsterdam and shopping were synonymous with the purchase of tulips, as
well as many a tourist getting a little shock as they in search of common
souvenirs found more or less pornographic products right next to postcards and
keychains. Today you can still buy tulips and find many special "Amsterdam
souvenirs", but you will also find design and fashion products worthy of a big
city.
Markets in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a great place to visit markets, and there are many to choose
from. Among other things, we can recommend the indoor market Rommelmarkt, which
is located in Looiersgracht 38. It is open Saturdays to Thursdays from
1 p.m. 1100 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1700. This flea market offers all kinds of wonder.
Here at Looiersgracht 38 you can find Rommelmarkt in Amsterdam
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Among the large outdoor markets must be mentioned the flea market on
Waterlooplein (address Valkenburgerstraat 238 ), which is open every
day from 10 am. 9 am to 2 pm 1700, except Sundays when it is closed.
Other options are the art market at Spui (only open during the
period April to November) and Postzegelmarkt, which is the large stamp market.
Walk along Niewezijds Voorburgwal on Wednesday or Saturday, and you will find it
guaranteed. It is open between the hours at 1300 and 2 p.m. 1600. A final
alternative is the Albert Cuypmarkt on Albert Cuypstraat in De Pijp.
This is Amsterdam's largest market. It is open every day. Here you will find
everything you can think of: clothes, CDs, toys and food from all over the
world. All at very low prices.
Antiques, art and books in Amsterdam
The area for antiques is around the National Museum. Walk along the small
canal Spiegelgracht and you have access to more than 100 antique shops. Expect
that you are not alone in looking for good bargains here.
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Scheltema's is perhaps the best bookstore in Amsterdam, yes perhaps in the
whole of the Netherlands. On the top floor of Scheltema's there is a large
English department and a nice cafe. The address is Koningsplein 20.
Alternatively, you can visit the bookstore and tea house Himalaya, which is
located between the Red Light District and Dam Square in the street
Warmoesstraat 56.
Diamonds in Amsterdam
Diamonds and Amsterdam belong together. The city is an important center for
diamond trade, and it is possible to see diamond cutters in action as they grind
out the most beautiful jewelry. Take a look at Gassan Diamonds in Nieuwe
Uilenburgerstraat 173–175 or Amsterdam Diamond centers in Rokin 1 at Damplassen.
Design shops and clothing in Amsterdam
You will find the exclusive shops of the Old Town of the Inner City. Take a
closer look at the streets of Beethovenstraat and PC Hoofstraat. Here are many
well-known fashion shops when it comes to jewelry, shoes, clothing and the like.
Otherwise it is easy to follow all other tourists in the streets of Kalvestraat
and Leidestraat, but the shops in these streets are no different than in all
other cities.
Shopping centers in Amsterdam
If you like shopping malls, choose Magna Plaza, which is open seven days a
week. This center is just 50 meters from Dam Square and the Royal Palace. The
building itself is almost an attraction in itself. The architecture has elements
of Gothic style. The center has duty free shops. Remember to get a VAT deduction
if your credit card runs out.
Another giant department store that needs to be visited is De Bijenkorf,
which is only 200 meters from Magna Plaza on the back of the National Monument
at Dam Square, [see picture first in the article]. Dating back to 1870, this
magazine in Amsterdam is the flagship of De Bijenkorf.
Special tips on Amsterdam and shopping
The Shakedown store in the center of Amsterdam has for almost 100 years been
a supplier of fashion for regular use. You will find the store in Nieuwendijk
107 (about 400 meters from the main train station), where you can buy innovative
t-shirts, bags and underwear. You can also buy custom made products just for
you. The wait is approx. 30 minutes.
Eating in Amsterdam
You don't have to go hungry in Amsterdam. It is formally spiced up with
restaurants of all types and in all price ranges. Of course, most of the
restaurants are centrally located in the city, and not least the Leidseplein and
Rembrandtsplein places have a huge selection. Also keep in mind the general rule
that where there are most tourists, prices are also highest.
All the world's cuisine is represented in Amsterdam, and if you are looking
for exotic food from the Middle East or Turkey, try the area around the central
train station in the inner city or near Niewuwendijk. Also the area around
Jordaan west of Amsterdam has a number of charming and relatively inexpensive
restaurants.
If you are looking for the typical Dutch, it must almost be fast food, such
as French fries with a lot of mayonnaise (vlaamse fries), or a visit to the
pancake houses (pannenkoekhuizen), which you will find in several places in the
city.
The street Zeedijk has many pubs and restaurants among its beautiful
picturesque buildings. Another tip is the street Leidsedwarsstraat.
Featured restaurants in Amsterdam
A good restaurant tip for the Amsterdam visit is Café and Restaurant
Amsterdam, located in Watertorenplein 6 on the corner of Van Hallstraat and
Haarlemmerweg. Getting there by taxi is easiest. The restaurant is located in an
industrial building (renovated and converted) and offers a very special
atmosphere. Here is good food and reasonably priced food, and it is open until
10 p.m. 2400 every day except Friday and Saturday, when it is open until 11pm.
0100. The kitchen closes at. 2230 Monday through Thursday and 7 p.m. 2330 Friday
and Saturday.
Bier Fabriek [see photo first in the article] is located in the
central city street Rokin (no. 75 ), not far from Dam Square. Here you
get a fun concept. Microbrewery, peanuts and grilled chicken prepared according
to all the rules of art. It is good and reasonable. The place is popular and
popular.
Two good search engines for eateries in Amsterdam are Specialbite and
Dinnersite:
Brown Cafés in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is known for its brown cafes. In addition to experiencing
historical atmosphere, charm and lively discussions from the neighboring tables,
you can often have a reasonably priced meal at these locations. A visit to a
brown cafe is mandatory when traveling to Amsterdam. Here are some suggestions
for cafes:
Café t narrow
This brown café was opened as early as 1786. Behind it was the famous Pieter
Hoppe. The café is located in the street Egelantiersgracht 12. If you are not
hungry, you can of course choose from a variety of drinks. Click here to find
the restaurant:
Café Chris
This is a "pub" that dates back to 1624. Café Chris is located at 42
Bloemstraat. 1500 and closes at. 0100 on weekdays and at 0200 on Saturdays.
Sunday the cafe closes at. 2100.
't Dokterje
This is one of the brownest cafes in Amsterdam. It is located in Nieuwe Zijde
and the address is Rozenboomsteeg 4. |