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Come December and Amsterdam plays host to the International Documentary Film Festival. This festival is a platform for young and established documentary film makers to screen films that are making an impact around the world.
Come December and Amsterdam plays host to the International Documentary Film Festival. This festival is a platform for young and established documentary film makers to screen films that are making an impact around the world.
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amsterdamFor those who love horses, Jumping Amsterdam is the event for you! It is considered the best equestrian event in the Netherlands. It is an international indoor horse show featuring high-level jumping and dressage competitions. The year 2009 sees the very special 50th edition of this event with visitors being entertained by the performances of famous artists.
amsterdamThe Amsterdam International Fashion Week takes place in January. The event showcases the talent of young designers, wanting to make their mark on the fashion world. The week guarantees to be an interesting mix of fashion, photography, parties and fun!
amsterdamThe Amsterdam Fantastic Film Festival takes place in April from the 18th to the 25 th and brings to the audience a mix of anime, fantasy, thriller, cult, horror, and sci-fi movies.
amsterdamThe Kwakoe Festival takes place on 30th June and is all about having a good time and relaxing. The festival offers an enticing combo of theatre, music, film, literature, sports and more!
amsterdamThe 5 Days of The Amsterdam Festival are all about lots of electronic music combined with an indoor dance event and a massive concert with bands coming together from across the globe.
amsterdamThe Amsterdam Dance Event takes place on October 18 till October 20th, and has 300 DJs and artists from all over Amsterdam come together to produce a heady fusion of music and dance.
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amsterdamAnne Frank, a girl who wrote about her experiences during the Second World War has her house in the Jordaan area of Amsterdam. This is the house where the Anne Frank along with her family spent 25 months during the war. A must see for those who love history and were touched by her story.
amsterdamA true treat for art lovers, the Rijkmuseum features a splendid collection of Dutch paintings from the Golden Age.
amsterdamOne of the most famous artists in history, Van Gogh's work is displayed at the Van Gogh Museum. Located between the Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk Museum, the museum entrance is at the Paulus, Potterstraat 7. Tram No 2 and 5 from the Central Station will take you to the museum. The museum is disabled friendly.
amsterdamLocated in central Amsterdam on the Dam Square, this 17th century palace was originally built as a city hall for Amsterdam's magistrates. The museum is now used primarily for state functions and for presentation of various official and royal prizes. The Palace is not open to visitors as it has been temporarily closed down for major renovation.
amsterdamThis street market is one of the most popular in the whole of Holland. Started in 1903, this market now has over 300 stalls on both sides of the street. These stalls sell everything from clothes, cosmetics and chocolates to fruit, fish and vegetables. The market is a good place to test your bargaining skills. The market is open from 9.30 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday. Due to bad weather during winters, the market may close earlier.
amsterdamWith almost 25 perfect of its surface area covered with navigable waterways, Amsterdam is often known as the Venice of the East. Canal Cruises have hence emerged as a major tourist attraction in the city. For those who want to go on a canal cruise, boats can be taken on rent from various boat rental companies. There is a choice of pedal or electrically powered boat. Once popular, Houseboats are now almost exclusively private residences, and strict government regulations mean that only a few of them have legal rental space.
amsterdamIn central Amsterdam you will come across the famous Madame Tussauds Amsterdam Museum which houses wax filled statues of Dutch and foreign stars. Conveniently located on Dam Square, Madame Tussauds is at 10 minutes walking distance from Central Station. Parking places are easily available nearby. If you wish to travel by tram you can use Tram No 1, 2, 5, 13, 17 and 20 that will drop you at Magna Plaza/Dam or Tram No. 4, 9, 16, 20 and 24 that stop at Bijenkorf/Dam.
amsterdamRembrandtplein is another major tourist attraction in central Amsterdam. This square named after famous painter Rembrandt van Rijn, was originally a butter market. Over time various cafes, night clubs and hotels opened in the area making it one of the hottest nightspots in the city.
amsterdamThe museum is organizing exhibitions, projects, workshops and other activities at various venues throughout Amsterdam. Stedelijk Goes to Town is a countdown to the grand re-opening on the Museumplein. For most of 2009, items from Stedelijk's fantastic collection will be on show in major exhibitions at other locales in Amsterdam.
amsterdamLocated near the Museum Quarter, Vondelpark is one of the largest parks in Amsterdam, very popular with locals and tourists alike. The open air theatre at the park has theatrical performances five days week. During June, July and August, one can enjoy concerts and musical performances at the open air theatre.
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amsterdamBurger Bar is another popular restaurant with reasonable prices that is the ideal choice for anyone who loves a good old fashioned burger.
amsterdamEver tried Indonesian cuisine? If not, then head for De Orient which brings the taste of Indonesian food to your palate.
amsterdamA cafe that has over-sized almost everything! You'll find giant cups of coffee, muffins, bagels, cheesecake, cookies, and brownies which bring a sense of New York and California together.
amsterdamFor those who crave a bit of South American food, Los Latinos a South American grill Steak House is the place which offers some of the finest steaks in town.
amsterdamThe Bamboeseur is a small cozy bar serving snacks and lunches. Evenings see the mezzanine turned into a small restaurant that serves a limited European menu of vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes. The younger crowd generally frequents this place creating an ambiance of jovility and cheer. Loud modern music adds to the spirit of bonhomie and merriment. The service at the bar is mostly female.
amsterdamIt is more of a deli that has the best sandwiches and salads in town. So if you are weight conscious or a salad freak just ask someone to show you the way to Dimitrij.
amsterdamA restaurant that offers nothing but the best French cuisine at affordable prices and the food itself says enough about the chef and quality. There is a large variety of food that is changed up every week making this one of the hot spots for French food in Amsterdam.
amsterdamFeeling hungry and you need quantity? Then Proust is a place that offers good food in satisfying amounts. Probably that’s why locals love it!
amsterdamFor those who love a little kick in their food, Restaurant Dosa is an Indian restaurant located at Overtoom and is a favorite amongst the wealthy. They specialize in traditional Southern Indian cuisine with the dosa being one of the popular items on the menu.
amsterdamSari Citra is another Indonesian restaurant - one of the most amazing restaurants in Amsterdam with the finest Indonesian food. It is popular among the hard working people who want to get a quick bite to eat after office hours. Loation: Ferdinand Bolstraat 52 Tel: 020-6754102 Type: Indonesian