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Dutch Amsterdam is an independent travel guide made by locals - the Amsterdam Experts. It provides all the information about public transport, top museums, and other attractions.
Dutch Amsterdam
2w ago
Amsterdam Canals, a Top Tourist Attraction
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
What you should know about the canals of Amsterdam
Amsterdam Canals, a Top Tourist Attraction
Best Way to see Amsterdam: by boat
Buy Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets
The Role of the Canals in Amsterdam's Early City Planning
How the canal belt grew along with the city
Amsterdam canals featured on UNESCO's World Heritage List
Map of Amsterdam's Canal Belt
Amsterdam's prettiest canal: Prinsengracht
Are the bridges and quays in Amsterdam safe?
How many canals and bridges are there in Amsterdam?
About the author
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1M ago
The Westertoren - The Church Bells Anne Frank Heard
In the diary of her life during the Second World War, Anne Frank wrote that she could hear the bells of the Westerkerk.
Indeed, the Anne Frank House is just a stone's throw away from Amsterdam's — no, Holland's — most famous church.
Things to know about the Westertoren, Amsterdam
The Westertoren - The Church Bells Anne Frank Heard
Westerkerk and Westertoren
The Roman Numerals on the Westertoren
The Crown of the Westertoren
The Westertoren's Carillon
Nazi occupiers steal and return the bells of the Westertoren
Crooners Sing About The Pearl o ..read more
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1M ago
Dam Square — The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Dam Square, in the center of Amsterdam. Vieuwed East-Southeast to West. From left to right: the Royal Palace, the New Church, the National Monument commemorating the victims of the Second World War, and the Bijenkorf warehouse.
Estimated reading time: 17 minutes
Table of contents: What to Know About Dam Square
Dam Square — The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Peoplewatching
De Dam: Symbolic Center of the Netherlands
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Dam Square
The Good: The Palace, the Church, the Monument, and the Warehouse
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1y ago
Tolerance policy in the Netherlands
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
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Tolerance policy in the Netherlands
Coffeeshops - Prime Example of the Dutch Tolerance Policy
Gedogen [ref]The g in dutch is pronounced so that you make roughly the sound of clearing your throat. It is the same sound as the Scottish loch. Try and pronounce gedogen as 'chuh-dough-chuhn.'[/ref] is a Dutch verb that cannot be properly translated.
It roughly means "tolerated," but in a broader and different sense of the word.
Gedogen is used for a situation or activity that technically is illegal, but acti ..read more
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1y ago
Vermeer Exhibition, Rijksmuseum: February 10 - June 4, 2023
Estimated reading time: 11 minutes
Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring is part of the special Vermeer Exhibition at Rijksmuseum.
On loan from Mauritshuis, The Hague, until March 30, 2023
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Vermeer Exhibition, Rijksmuseum: February 10 - June 4, 2023
Tickets for the Vermeer Exhibition at Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Rijksmuseum: Most Important Art Museum in the Netherlands
Johannes Vermeer Paintings at the Rijksmuseum
Largest Vermeer Exhibition: Once in a Lifetime Opportunity
Vermeer's Homecoming
More Vermeer Painti ..read more
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1y ago
How many people and nationalities live in Amsterdam? Cultural diversity, Amsterdam style. On November 21, 2016, all 180 Amsterdammers who took part in the 180 Nationalities Project were invited for a dinner at the Royal Tropical Institute. Concept: Marjolein Frijling.
Updated Jan. 5, 2023 — Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
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How many people and nationalities live in Amsterdam?
Most Common Migration Background in Amsterdam
Diversity in Amsterdam
180 Amsterdammers
The Population of Amsterdam (and Greater Amsterdam)
How Many Expats Live in Amsterdam?
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1y ago
"Aan de Amsterdamse Grachten"
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
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"Aan de Amsterdamse Grachten"
What is the Prinsengrachtconcert
Aan de Amsterdamse Grachten - Ode to the Canals of Amsterdam
Lyrics: Aan De Amsterdamse Grachten
Who Wrote "Aan De Amsterdamse Grachten"?
Who Recorded "Aan De Amsterdamse Grachten"?
Prinsengrachtconcert 2023
Every August, Amsterdam hosts the Grachtenfestival (Canal Festival) — a series of concerts on and around the city's famous canals.
The final concert always takes place exactly where the tradition began: on the Prinsengracht. This tradition is ..read more
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2y ago
Amsterdam's Coat of Arms: An Enigma
The Coat of Arms of the city of Amsterdam is somewhat of an enigma. Not much is known about its origins or its precise meaning.
The symbolism of the heraldic shield with its three crosses in particular has been the subject of much speculation. But here's what we know:
Estimated reading time: 10 minutes
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Amsterdam's Coat of Arms: An Enigma
What Does XXX in Amsterdam's City Shield Mean?
St. Andrew’s Crosses
Amsterdam's Official Moto: Heroic, Resolute, Merciful
Amsterdam Coat of Arms: Meaning Unknown
Why is Maximilian's Imperial Crown of A ..read more
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2y ago
Frequently Asked Questions About Amsterdam Frequently Asked Questions about Amsterdam. And answers, of course.
At DutchAmsterdam we get many questions about our fine city. We are not affiliated with any official Amsterdam Tourist Information or city marketing entity. But we love Amsterdam, and we love to share what we know about Mokum.
Where is Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. The city is in the southeastern part of the province of Noord-Holland (North Holland). The province is in the northwestern corner of the country.
By the way, many people refer to the Netherla ..read more
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2y ago
Save Money, Time, and Hassle with Amsterdam's City Card
Buy the I amsterdam City Card
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
Using the I amsterdam City Card saves money, time, and hassle
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Save Money, Time, and Hassle with Amsterdam's City Card
What is Included in the I amsterdam City Card?
The City Card Also Covers Tours, Museums, Excursion and More in Metropolitan Amsterdam
Free App and Detailed Amsterdam Map
Buy the I amsterdam City Card
Which I amsterdam City Card Should I Get?
City Card Options: 1 - 5 Days
Will I save money with the I amsterdam city card?
The Sav ..read more