Weekend in Amsterdam: what to see in two days? Where to go in Amsterdam and what to see? Places to visit in Amsterdam

This city is called the Venice of the North, the younger brother of St. Petersburg, the diamond center of Europe, and... the gay capital of the world.

Friends, having learned about the upcoming visit to the city of water and waywardness, smile mischievously and, squinting, say: “Lucky!”

There is no doubt left: this article is for those who are soon going to the cultural and financial capital of the Netherlands - cosmopolitan Amsterdam, a city with the richest cultural traditions.

And it doesn’t matter at all how much time you plan to spend studying it: a day, three or a week. Thanks to the information below, you will visit unique places, take great photographs and return home with the full knowledge that you have fully experienced the special atmosphere of Amsterdam.

How many days do you need to visit Amsterdam?

How many days should you spend exploring the capital of the Netherlands? For some, one day is enough, while others are sad that a week was not enough. Therefore, it is worth planning an excursion day taking into account your own interests and financial capabilities.

We will only list a few of the most interesting places and provide all the necessary information regarding them.

What to visit in 1 day

If you only have one day, start your tour at Dam Square, which gave the city its name in 1270. There was once a huge fish market here.

Getting there is not difficult: Central Station and Dam Square are separated by only 750 meters.

The white monument on the square, soaring into the sky, is a kind of shrine for the Dutch people. It was not by chance that it was installed in memory of the victims of armed conflicts on Dam.

On May 7, 1945, as jubilant Amsterdam residents prepared to greet the liberators, machine gun fire was heard. 22 citizens were killed and 120 were seriously injured.

Today, colorful fairs (especially Christmas ones) are held on the square, concerts are held, and excursion groups also meet.

The latter is explained by the fact that the square serves as a good landmark: if you cross the Dam and go in a southeast direction, you will find yourself in the Red Light District; if you go west, you will appear in front of the Royal Palace and the New Church.

But first things first.

Top Ten Attractions Near Dam Square:

1. Royal Palace. The official residence of Queen Beatrix, and therefore can only be entered in the absence of official events.

   Both individual tourists and groups can admire the interior decoration and paintings by Dutch artists.

   • Where? Dam, Amsterdam.
   • How many? Adults – 10 euros, students – 9 euros, children under 18 years old – free.
   • When? 11.00–17.00 (days when visits are allowed can be found on the website: http://www.paleisamsterdam.nl/en/opening-hours.

2. Nieuwe Kerk(New Church). Temple in honor of St. Catherine began to be built in 1380 in the Gothic style. Today, only the western and northern facades of the church remain original.

   For many years, royal rulers were married in the temple. The last major event was the enthronement of Princess Beatrix in 1980.

   The church is worth a visit for the wooden organ from 1670 and the carved pulpit with figures:

   • Justice,
   • Faith,
   • Mercy,
   • Hopes,
   • Thrift.

   In addition, the Nieuwe Kerk is the resting place for the souls of noble Amsterdam residents.

   • Where? Dam Square, Amsterdam.
   • How many? Free, you will have to pay if there is an exhibition in the church.
   • When? 10.00 – 17.00.

3. This is not just a 3-story museum. This is a complex of buildings and courtyards, where you can walk through them and see the famous wooden map of Amsterdam from a bird's eye view, learn about Amsterdam football fanatics, and play the bells.

   • Where? Kalverstraat, 92.
   • How many? Adults - 10 euros, visitors from 5 to 18 years old - 5 euros, under 5 years old - free. Please note: there is a stair lift for the disabled and a wheelchair for hire.
   • When? 10.00-17.00.

4. Begeinhof. A shelter for Beguine sisters (women who led a solitary life but did not take monastic vows).

   You can get to the courtyard garden through the City Guard Gallery (part of the historical museum).

   The highlight of the Begijnhof is the oldest wooden house in Amsterdam (Houten House), built in 1460.

   • Free admission.

5. Flower market. One of the most fragrant attractions in Amsterdam.

   On floating barges moored on the Singel Canal, you can buy potted flowers, arranged in bouquets, bulbs, etc.

   • Where? 610–616 Singel.
   • When? 9.00-17.00.

6. Red light district. It's best to walk around De Valletjes in the evening, but a daytime visit to this place will also make a difference.

   In the illuminated shop windows you can see both real beauties and immense Fellinian ladies.

   Peer through the windows and you will see that in this quarter sex shops peacefully coexist with offices, residential apartments and even kindergartens.

   The only recognized monument to a prostitute is located here – the “Belle” statue.

   Look carefully at your feet: one of the slabs, built into the pavement, has the shape of a woman’s breast. For men who touch it, the stove “promises” them to prolong their power and strength.

   • Prohibition on photography.

7. Oude Kerk. In this church, also known as the Old Church, Rembrandt baptized his children. But that's not the only thing she's famous for.

   The Oude Kerk is gigantic in size (3,300 m2), the oldest bell in Amsterdam hangs here and over 10 thousand citizens are buried here.

   • Where? Oudekerksplein, 23.
   • How many? Adults – 7.50 euros, students – 5 euros, children under 13 – free.
   • When? Mon. - Sat. – 10.00-18.00, Sun. – 13.00-17.30.

8. Museum of Hashish and Marijuana. The exhibition features thousands of items that are in some way related to marijuana:

   • recipe books;
   • stylish hemp clothing;
   • smoking pipes;
   • hookahs;
   • components for greenhouses intended for growing these crops.
   • Where? Oudezijds Achterburgwal, 148 (red light district).
   • How many? Adults – 9 euros, children – free.
   • When? 10.00-22.00.

9. Museum of Erotica. Another place associated with Amsterdam debauchery.

   The exhibition has three floors of ancient engravings and figurines depicting either the genitals or the act of copulation.
   Those who are especially sophisticated will be able to view a private booth with the figure of a prostitute and enjoy the film “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” which is prohibited from being shown on television.

   • Where? Oudezijds Achterburgwal, 54.
   • How many? 7 euros (persons over 16 years old allowed).
   • When? Mon - Thu: from 11 am to 1 am, Fri. – Sun: from 11 am to 2 am.

10. Rembrandt House Museum. Restored apartment of a Dutch artist with a small number of his works.

    • Where? Jodenbreestraat, 4.
    • How many? Adults - 12.50 euros, children from 6 to 17 - 4 euros, others - free.
    • When? Every day from 10.00 to 18.00.

That's probably all that you can see in Amsterdam in 1 day.

Its logical conclusion will be a boat trip along the canals of Amsterdam. By the way, they are included in the UNESCO heritage list.

Companies providing itinerary sightseeing tours:

• Blueboat City Canal Cruise (berth at Stadhouderskade 30). Order tickets and review routes http://www.blueboat.nl/en/canalcruise_daycruise.html
• CanalCompany (pier at Damrak, near Central Station). Order tickets and review routes https://www.canal.nl/en/amsterdam-harbour-cruise

If you have 2 days

The first day can be organized as described above, and the second day can be dedicated to Museum Square. It is famous for its four magnificent museums:

• Diamond Museum,
• Van Gogh Museum,
• Modern Art Museum,
• Rijksmuseum.

Departure point: Amsterdam Central Station. Trams numbered 2, 5, 3, 12 and 11 stop here and will take you to the “Hobbemastraat” (that’s the name of the stopping point).

1. National Museum Rijksmuseum. There is a unique collection of works by Dutch painters here. Masterpieces stored in the museum:

   • "Night Watch" by Rembrandt.
   • "The Maid Pouring Milk" by Vermeer.
   • "Madonna and Child" by Murillo.
   • Petronella Oortman's doll's house.

   Photo and video shooting is not permitted.

   • Where? Museumstraat, 1.
   • How many? Under 18 years old – free, others 15 euros.
   • When? 9.00 – 17.00.

2. Van Gogh Museum. A great place to enjoy the cosmic paintings of the great and unfortunate Van Gogh.

   There are more than 200 of them, among them the famous:

   • "Sunflowers"
   • "Bedroom in Arles"
   • "Potato Eaters"

   The artist’s drawings are even greater – more than 500. The canvases and rough sketches are arranged in chronological order.

   Good to know: there is no audio guide in Russian.

   It is better to queue early in the morning.

   • Where? Paulus Potterstraat, 7.
   • How many? Under 17 years old – free, adults – 21 euros.
   • When? On Friday - from 9.00 to 22.00, on other days - from 9.00 to 18.00.

3. City Museum of Contemporary Art. The pride of the museum is the work:

   • Monet,
   • Picasso,
   • Cezanne,
   • Chagall,
   • Kandinsky,
   • as well as an extensive collection of paintings by Kazimir Malevich.
   • Where? Museumplein, 10.
   • How many? Adults – 15 euros, students and children over 13 years old – 7.50 euros.
   • When? On Thursday from 10.00 to 22.00, other days from 10.00 to 18.00.

4. Diamond Museum. The founder of the museum is Coster Diamonds, a company that carried out an order from the British Crown to polish the blue-white Koh-i-nor diamond.

   At the factory, visitors watch the jewelers at work, and then view exclusive samples in the warehouse of genuine diamonds.

   • Where? Paulus Potterstraat, 8.
   • How many? Adults - 8.50 euros, students and people over 65 years old - 6 euros, children from 13 to 18 - 6 euros.
   • When? 9.00 – 17.00.

5. "Natura Artis Magistra"— you can visit it in the afternoon. This is a huge zoo with more than 6 thousand animals living on its territory.

   In addition to observing the inhabitants of the zoo, you have the opportunity to:

   • stroll through the botanical garden with exotic flowers;
   • look through a powerful telescope in the planetarium;
   • look at the exhibits of the Geological and Zoological Museums.
   • Where? Plantage Kerklaan, 40.
   • How to get there? Waterlooplein metro station.
   • How many? Children from 3 to 9 – 16.50 euros, everyone else – 19.95 euros.
   • When? Open all year round. In season (March - October) from 9.00 to 17.00.

Good to know:
During the high season (from April to June), queues of tourists line up in front of the Rijksmuseum.
It is better to plan your visit in the evening (after 16.00).

If you have 3 days

The best way to continue exploring Amsterdam is to walk through the Jordaan quarter. This is one of the quietest and most prestigious areas in the city.

Have a cup of coffee in one of the local cafes, visit the hofjes (the city's nursing home) and the West Church (where the great Rembrandt is buried).

1. Anne Frank House. His sad exhibition tells about the life of the family of a little Jewish girl during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam.
   • Where? Prinsengracht, 263-267.
   • When? Open all days except October 4 (Yom Kippur). Opening hours vary depending on the season. From July 1 to August 31 from 9.00 to 22.00.
   • How many? Adults - 9.50 euros, visitors aged 10-17 years - 5 euros, children under 10 years old - 0.50 euros.
2. Western Church.
   • Where? Prinsengracht, 281.
   • When? Entrance is available on all days except Sunday, from 10.00 to 15.00.
   • How many? Free admission.

If possible, go up to the bell tower and look at the blue necklace of Amsterdam's canals.

The entertainment part of the route should include:

• Amsterdam Dungeon and Madame Tussauds (),
• Heineken Experience Beer Museum - interactive tour (),
• the most colorful flea market "Albert Kaupmarkt" in the De Pijp area.

What to see in a week

If you are planning to spend a week in Amsterdam, then you can only be envied.

There is nothing better than leisurely strolling the streets of the city, lingering at an exhibit you like as long as you like and not thinking about time.

Given enough time, a week's plan for exploring Amsterdam might look like this.

TOURISTS' ANSWERS:

There are a lot of interesting places in Amsterdam. It’s simply impossible to get around in a day. I would note at least 100 places that are really worth a look.

But first of all, a person who comes to Amster should visit Dam Square, or Dam Square, located a 10-minute walk from the train station.
This is the heart of the city, where all the streets “flock”, where all the roads lead. The area itself is small, surrounded by dozens of shops, cafes, and restaurants. On the square there is a National Monument in memory of the victims of the war.
This is a kind of meeting place in Amsterdam, so near the monument you can see hundreds of tourists relaxing on the approach to the monument. Street performers, musicians, and magicians constantly perform on the square; flash mobs and celebrations are also held there.

Also on the Dam are the Royal Palace, built in the 17th century.
The palace can be visited throughout the week, except Mondays; the only thing is that the palace is closed on certain holidays. Opening hours are from 12 noon to 5 pm; in July and August, the palace invites tourists from 11 am. A ticket for adults costs €7.5, for children from 5 to 16 years old, as well as students and people over 65 years old - €6.5, children under 5 years old have free admission. From the inside, the palace with its 17 halls amazes with its luxury and grandeur. In the palace, tourists have the opportunity to book an individual tour for €60. Or you can take a free audio guide, although it is not provided in Russian, but for those who understand English, German, Italian, French or Spanish, this will be a solution.

Nearby is the Nieuwekerk Church, also an interesting place.
The church can be visited daily from 10:00 to 18:00, the ticket costs €10.00.

Well, the last thing you can see on the square is Madame Tussauds.
The museum contains about 40 wax figures: world stars, politicians, and many others. Fun place! The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost €22 and €18. You can buy tickets online and save €2. By the way, when buying tickets online, you don’t have to specify the date of your visit: the tickets will be valid until the end of the year. After 15:00, tickets become cheaper: adults - € 18, children - € 13. By the way, you can buy a combined ticket and at the same time go to the Amsterdam Dungeon attraction with Madame Tussauds.
A sort of chamber of horrors that shows heartbreaking moments from the life of old Amsterdam.
For example, both visits will cost an adult €30 (not €43.00). You can order tickets to the museums here: http://www.madametussauds.com/Amsterdam/en/

By the way, if you intend to visit more than one museum, then it would be advisable to purchase a single entrance ticket IAmsterdam Card or Hollandpass (and the second, in my opinion, is better).
Purchasing a card allows you to significantly save on visiting museums and galleries in Amsterdam (as well as other cities in the country), plus you can use this card to move around the city by public transport. You can buy the card here: http://www.hollandpass.com/

Next, a place that everyone has heard of. Red Light District, Red Light District or de Wallen.
It is located behind Dame Square, if you go to the canal. This famous one is located between the Niesel street to the north, the Nieuwmarkt seawall to the east, the Sint Janstraat to the south and the Warmoostraat to the west. During the day the area is unremarkable, but it comes to life with the onset of darkness. Everything sparkles with red lights, more than 300 windows open their curtains, workers of a famous business are waiting for clients (if anyone is interested in the cost, 20 minutes of sex costs 40-50 euros).
There are streets with Asian, black prostitutes, and even transvestites.
In addition, this quarter has many sex shops, peep show booths, video rentals with cinemas, coffee shops, and the famous Erotic Museum.
The museum is open from Sunday to Thursday from 11 am to 1 am, on Friday and Saturday until 2 am. Entrance costs €5.

You can experience beauty at the Van Gogh Museum.
All the paintings of the great artist are collected on 4 floors of the museum. You can take an audio guide at the museum, but in general, all paintings have captions and a little background history of their creation. All inscriptions are in English and Dutch. This museum is located at Gabriel Metsustraat, 13, and can be reached by tram number 2 or 5. The ticket costs 15 euros (entrance with the IAmsterdam Card or Hollandpass is free), persons under 17 years old have free admission. Be prepared for the fact that there are always long queues at the museum (for example, we stood for at least half an hour), but those who purchased electronic tickets are allowed in without queuing (you can buy tickets here: http://tourister.amsterdam.ticketbar.eu /en/museums/van-gogh-museum-001/). The museum is open from May to September from 10:00 to 18:00 (and on Friday until 22:00), and from September from 10:00 to 17:00 (on Friday until 22:00).

Next, the oldest church in Amsterdam is the Old Church (Oude Kerk).
The church is located in the Red Light District. The church itself is a beautiful, unusual building, which emanates the Middle Ages. The floor of the Oude Kerk consists entirely of tombstones (creepy, yes). They also organize concerts in the church, as the acoustics inside are excellent. The church is open from Monday to Saturday from 11 to 17, on Sundays from 1 to 17, and is closed during events or holidays. Entrance to the church costs €5 for adults, students, pensioners and groups of more than 10 people will cost €4, children under 13 years old are free.

In general, there are plenty of museums in Amsterdam: visit the National Museum Rijksmuseum (a museum dedicated to fine arts, crafts and history at Stadhouderskade, 42), NEMO Museum (a science center with laboratories and various interesting exhibits, Oosterdok, 2), Rembrandt House Museum (there the great artist lived and worked.Address: Jodenbreestraat, 4), Anne Frank House Museum (Prinsengracht, 267), Amsterdam Diamond Museum (Paulus Potterstraat, 8), Stedelijk City Museum (Museum of Modern Art, Paulus Potterstraat, 13), Bag Museum (Herengracht, 573), Museum of the Tropics (anthropological museum, Linnaeusstraat, 2), Historical Museum of Amsterdam (Kalverstraat, 92), Netherland Maritime Museum (Kattenburgerplein, 1), Cinema Museum (Vondelpk, 3) and many others. You won't be bored!

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There are no uninteresting places in Amsterdam! By the way, the name of the city literally means a dam near the Amstel River and the first mention of it was in 1275. Since then, Amsterdam has been inextricably linked with the sea, dams and, of course, canals.

If you don’t visit the Van Gogh Museum while in the capital of the Netherlands, you will regret it for the rest of your life. The museum is open every single day from 10 to 18 and the only day off is January 1.

If you have free time, then just wander around this amazing city; there is plenty of amazing stuff here, and first of all, this is the inexplicable passion of Amsterdam residents to get around everywhere on bicycles!
And mind you, not super sophisticated - modern ones, but quite ordinary, I would even say ancient bicycles, which are at least 50 years old.

Be sure to go on an excursion to the exemplary village of Marken, located literally next to the city. It is here that you can see mills that are 300 years old and still working like new.

Be sure to check out the workshop that makes wooden shoes,
where you can buy shoes made before your eyes, both as a souvenir and just everyday shoes. Well, of course, don’t miss the opportunity to buy world-famous Dutch cheese.

Let's return to the magical Amsterdam - the capital of flowers, the vast majority of which are tulips, by the way, 11 thousand hectares of land, so hard won from the sea, are occupied by the production of tulips and therefore it would be the height of indecency not to visit the flower market located on the Singel canal.

And of course, you shouldn’t think that this beautiful city is famous only for its past. and many channels (about 600). Amsterdam is also a city with ultra-modern architecture.

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Amsterdam is the capital of Holland and a very interesting city for tourists.

My article will talk about where you can go in Amsterdam, but there will be a slight difference from similar articles. Since a lot has been written about the sights of Amsterdam, in my article I will talk about what I saw in this city - a brief description of this place, my impressions and advice. First of all, I would like to note that my choice of museums in Amsterdam was quite traditional - before the trip, I studied websites telling about the sights of the city and identified a number of museums that seemed the most interesting to me. So, let's begin.

State Museum (Rijksmuseum)

What is this?

This is one of the most significant museums in Amsterdam, which was founded back in the 19th century. It is quite large, and its exhibits include paintings, sculptures, archaeological artifacts, drawings, engravings, photographs and much more.

The museum is especially proud of its collection of paintings by famous Dutch masters, including Rembrandt, Vermeer, de Hooch, van der Helst and many others.

Information for visitors

Address: Museumstraat 1

Opening hours: The museum is open to visitors from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ticket price: 17.50 euros for adults, free for children under 18, discounts for those who have purchased an I Amsterdam card

My impressions:

In general, I liked the museum, because there are many pieces of art on display. There were quite a lot of people, but there was no crowd. Signatures under the exhibits are in English, if you know it, there will be no problems. A big plus of the museum (I don’t remember if I’ve seen this in others) is that the most significant paintings (for example, the Night Watch) have large sheets that anyone can take - the painting is depicted on them, and the key points are enlarged and explanations are signed - simply put, who is it, why is it drawn this way, what is unique about it, and so on. Thus, you can stand right in front of the picture, take a sheet with explanations, look and compare. I really liked this idea, it’s much more interesting (after all, not all of us are experts in painting) and more memorable.

From the museum's collection I remember paintings by Dutch masters, a collection of jewelry, Delft porcelain and various locks with keys.

I bought a ticket with a discount using the I Amsterdam card, which was quite profitable. I spent about three hours in the state museum, although it could have been more, I was just limited in time.

Maritime Museum

What is this?

A museum that tells the visitor about the history of navigation in Amsterdam. As you understand, navigation is closely connected with the history of the country and its economy.

Among the museum's exhibits are paintings depicting naval battles, ship models, maps, and next to the museum there is a ship (similar ships were used by the Dutch fleet) - you can go inside and examine it.

Information for visitors

Address: Kattenburgerplein 1

Opening hours: the museum is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all days except April 27, December 25, and January 1

Ticket price:

· children under four years old - free

· children from 5 to 17 years old - 7.50 euros

· adults (from 18) - 15 euros

· students - 7.50 euros

· I Amsterdam cardholders - free

My impressions:

The museum as a whole made a good impression on me, I especially liked some of the interactive moments that are designed to entertain visitors. I should immediately note that all this is in English or Dutch - there is no Russian.

The first moment I liked is that on the exhibition screens you seem to be accompanied by a group of people - they show those whose lives were inextricably linked with the sea - I remember among them the captain of the ship, his wife, a sailor and a servant girl taken from the West Indies. At each exhibition they tell how their lives changed, and at the end they will tell you how it all ended (by the way, I note that there were also tragic moments).

And the second point - in that part of the exhibition, which is a port, visitors can, as it were, follow the path of a container - loading, transportation, unloading - all with the help of huge screens.

Children especially like such things. And, of course, I also liked the exhibition itself - among the most interesting things I would like to mention figures taken from the bows of ships, paintings and maps.

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

What is this?

It seems to me that explanations are unnecessary here - the museum displays wax figures of famous personalities - from politicians to actors and musicians.

Information for visitors

Address:Dam Square,20

Opening hours: from 10:00 to 17:30

Ticket price:

• adults - 22 euros
• children - 17 euros
• children under 4 years old - free

My impressions:

I didn’t really like the exhibition, mainly because I’m not very interested in actors, singers and other media personalities, so I don’t know many of them. The museum will appeal to those who are knowledgeable in this area, and also to those who like to take photographs - the figures stand/sit in different poses, so you can take a lot of funny photos.

Diamond Museum

What is this?

A museum that tells about the mining, classification of diamonds, and also demonstrates products made from them.

Information for visitors

Address: Paulus Potterstraat, 8 (next to the State Museum)

Opening hours: from 9 to 17

Ticket price:

• adults - 8.5 euros
• children - 6 euros
• pensioners and children under 12 years old - free

My impressions:

The museum is quite interesting, although small - an hour and a half is enough for you to see. Explanations, as in previous museums, are exclusively in Dutch and English. You can take photographs, although the stones don’t look very good in photos. I was interested in the classification of diamonds, the story about artificial diamonds, and, of course, the exhibits themselves - among them jewelry, inlaid paintings and a couple of pieces of modern art (extremely unusual) - a monkey skull studded with diamonds and so on. According to my observations, most of all there are girls in the museum - they really like looking at the jewelry. I would recommend anyone who is interested in diamonds or would like to know more about them to visit this museum, especially since it is located in the very center of the city, within walking distance from the State Museum.

The Dutch capital is popular among tourists: beautiful, tasty, interesting. Plus a vibrant nightlife and a lot of eating establishments. However, it is difficult to call Amsterdam a budget destination.

However, even if you don’t count every euro, it’s still nice if entertainment on a trip comes for free or is very cheap. Today we find these in Amsterdam.

Let's discover Amsterdam for free

You can take a sightseeing tour of the city every day. The schedule is available on the website.

Let's go boating

You can also see the city from the water for free if you take a ferry ride on River IJ. You should catch it at the central station.

Let's go to the flower market

Bloemenmarkt is a flower market in Amsterdam, operating since 1862. Come rain or shine, it unfolds every day except Sunday. Wander among the colorful tulips, buy a bouquet (50 pieces for 10 euros!) or souvenirs, or maybe choose bulbs to plant in your dacha?

Let's take a walk in the park

If the weather is good, go to Vondelpark is the most popular in the city. Take a leisurely walk, have a picnic, sit in local cafes or watch a movie in an open-air cinema. There is also a garden with more than 70 types of roses.

Let's explore the Canal Belt

The area where houses built from the 17th century have been preserved is what a tourist needs. The system of canals, islands and charming bridges will not leave you indifferent. Walking along the banks on foot doesn’t cost anything, but you can fork out some money and take a boat ride.

Let's ride a bike

Do you want to pass as one of your own in Amsterdam? Rent a bike and ride around the city. A day's rental costs 7-8 euros.

Let's pet the cats

Pozenboot, a floating shelter for abandoned cats, refutes the stereotype that these animals are afraid of water. Nothing like that, they live right on the canal and don’t give a damn! You can come, see and pet the cats for free, but if you leave them, no matter how much you mind, for their maintenance, they will only thank you.

Let's drink coffee at the cat cafe

If you haven't had enough communication with the mustachioed striped cats, go to the local cat cafe Kopjes Cat. You need to reserve a time, entry costs 3 euros per person. Stay warm and cozy with eight cats picked from the street.

We will see 15 bridges at once

Well, there are more than 1.5 thousand of them in Amsterdam. It’s probably impossible to cover everything in one trip, although there were probably originals who tried to put everything into the traveler’s piggy bank. But we will start from a point where you can see 15 bridges at the same time. For this we need intersection R eguliersgracht and Herengracht. It's best to come in the evening when the bridges are illuminated.

Let's have a free snack at the Sunday market

If you're lucky enough to be in the Dutch capital on the first Sunday of the month, go to the area Westergasfabriek, where a huge market is located.

You can buy everything here - from farm products to designer clothes. All merchants offer food to try, so you can save on lunch too.

Let's go to the library

This idea will seem strange to many, but do not reject it outright. Simply, the top floor of the Amsterdam Public Library offers stunning views of the city, and admission is free.

Let's visit a diamond factory

The Gassan Diamonds diamond factory offers free guided tours every day (Russian-speaking ones are also available). They show cutters at work, tell the whole journey of a diamond to a diamond and a piece of jewelry. You can take photos and videos. Well, at the end of the tour, of course, there’s a store. The prices are worthy of the products, so no one will insist on buying, but they will let you try them on.

Let's count Nine streets

The area that is called here De Negen Straatjes are nine streets connecting the main canals. Lovely cityscapes, boutiques of vintage clothing and items, and just a very pleasant place to stroll.

Let's go ice skating

Every Friday there are roller skating tours in Amsterdam. It's absolutely free to join, but you have to evaluate your capabilities. The usual route is about twenty kilometers.

Let's go to the flea market

The oldest flea market in the Netherlands is open from Monday to Saturday from 9.30 to 18.00. You can wander there endlessly, moving from book stalls to jewelry stores, and from bicycles to shoe stores. In general, you can buy everything in this market. And also have an inexpensive snack in local cafes.

Let's drink beer

A tour of the Brouwerij "t IJ brewery for 5.50 euros includes a tasting of several types of foamy drink and takes place once a day in English and once a day in Dutch. It is better to book in advance on the website.

Let's listen to a free concert

At the Royal Concert Hall Concertgebouw on Wednesdays at 12.30 you can listen to classical music for free. There are plenty of people interested, so come early to get a good seat.

Well, are you already looking for cheap flights to the Dutch capital? Then here's some more practical information for you.

Amsterdam Airport

Schiphol is located 18 kilometers from Amsterdam. This is one of the largest air harbors in Europe, a popular hub (transfer hub) for long flights. In addition, Schiphol has been repeatedly recognized as one of the most comfortable airports in the world. It has everything: restaurants and bars, spa salons and a gym, a prayer room and a library, a casino and even marriage can be registered. In each terminal, at several points, you can buy a bouquet of tulips or bulbs, stock up on the famous Dutch cheese and choose a special knife to go with it. At the same time, the airport does not look overloaded at all.

On the territory of the airport and in its surroundings there are chain hotels Ibis, Novotel, Mercure, HolidayInn, etc., where a room costs much less than in the city center. Therefore, many tourists stay in them if they come to Amsterdam for several days, and not just relax between flights. Transport connections between Schiphol and Amsterdam are regular and 24 hours a day.

How to get from Amsterdam Airport to the city center

Bus

Opposite SchipholPlaza there are bus stops going to Amsterdam or other cities, as well as shuttles from hotels. The Amsterdam Airport Express - bus number 197 will take you to the city center in about 25 minutes and 5 euros.

Train

Trains depart from the platform under the arrivals hall to both Amsterdam Central Station and other cities in Holland. Trains to the center of the capital will cost 5.10 euros.

Taxi

A trip from the city center costs approximately 50 euros.

The main attractions of Amsterdam

Rijksmuseum

An art museum the size of a block. The collection contains hundreds of paintings by Dutch artists.

Amsterdam canals

It’s strange that the word “canals” is associated exclusively with Venice. Amsterdam is not much inferior to it. 75 kilometers of waterways, more than 1.5 thousand bridges - isn’t it beautiful?!

Muiderslot Castle

15 kilometers from Amsterdam there is a very well-preserved fortress XIII century. It was never used for military purposes, so it has survived to this day intact. Be careful! The ghost of one of its owners, Count Floris the Fifth, who was killed by his own vassals, haunts the halls.

Royal Palace

Usually it was the other way around, but in this case the building, built in XVII century for the city hall and court, eventually given to the royal family. Now it is the official residence of the royal dynasty of the Netherlands, and all official events are held only here.

Dam Square

Living in an area that is mostly below sea level is not easy. The Dutch constantly had to build dams, dig canals, and drive piles. So Dam Square is located on a dam (which in Dutch is “dam”) XIII century. This is the central square of the city.

Madame Tussauds museum

If you're a fan of wax replicas of celebrities, visit Madame Tussauds Amsterdam. Compare with other similar establishments, of which there are only 19 in the world.

Vincent Van Gogh Museum

This is not just a collection of paintings by the great artist (it is worth noting, not the most complete), but an exhibition telling about his life and work. In addition to works by Van Gogh, paintings by Monet, Gauguin, Picasso and other impressionists are exhibited.

Keukenhof ( Keukenhof)

For just over two months (from late March to early May), this is a place of pilgrimage for tourists from all over the world. A park in the vicinity of Amsterdam dazzles with the beauty of blooming tulips of various colors and varieties. Plus hyacinths, daffodils, lilies, roses and orchids (those are already in greenhouses).

Rembrandt House Museum

The artist lived in this house for several years. Now here you can see his engravings and paintings, as well as the works of his students and artists who created under the impression of the master’s paintings (I wonder if anyone was not impressed by Rembrandt’s works?).

Shipping Museum

Once the Admiralty was located in this building, now it is a museum telling about the glorious history of navigation and the achievements of Dutch sailors.

Amsterdam City Museum

If you are a lover of contemporary art, this is the place for you. The modern one it was at the end XIX - early XX century. Look at the works of the Impressionists, Expressionists, Cubists, Fauves, including 29 paintings by Kazimir Malevich.

Anne Frank House Museum

Anna is the daughter of Otto Frank, who fled with his family from Nazi Germany from the Jewish pogroms. The family hid in an old mansion, where a memorial is now set up. Anna kept a diary, and this is the main exhibit of the museum.

Red lanterns of Amsterdam

Along with cheese and coffee shops, the red light district is one of Amsterdam's most famous attractions. Although, there are similar areas in many cities around the world. By the way, in fact, this is not a street, but a block. Divided into, let's say, thematic streets - on some establishments they offer to have fun exclusively with white girls, on others - with black girls, on others - with transsexuals, etc.

By the way, ladies of easy virtue occupied this area back in the 14th century, and have lived here ever since. During the day, this is an ordinary area, nothing betrays a nest of debauchery in it. But, with the onset of darkness, he is transformed. It must be said that this has long been more of a tourist attraction, and city guests come here more often than men thirsting for corrupt love. However, there are plenty of them, otherwise why would prostitutes pay taxes to the city treasury? Yes, yes, they work absolutely legally, with a “white” salary, a trade union and health insurance.

Coffee shops in Amsterdam

Like the red light district, these establishments give Amsterdam worldwide fame - there are few places in the world where soft drugs can be bought and used legally. We don’t recommend this to anyone, but you will still see coffee shops in Amsterdam. Therefore, if you decide to go there, you need to know a few rules:

* You can only purchase and consume herbs in coffee shops. It’s not allowed on the streets, in hostels or hotels, or in other establishments. Despite the fact that some people do just that. It is even more impossible to export it outside the country.

* one person can buy no more than five grams per day.

*there is no alcohol in coffee shops. But there is coffee.

* weed will be sold only with a passport if you are over 18 years old.

* You are not allowed to take photographs or shoot videos in coffee shops.

Time in Amsterdam

The time difference between Amsterdam, as well as the entire Netherlands, and Moscow is -2 hours in winter and -1 hour in summer. That is, if, for example, it is 16 o’clock in Moscow, then it is 14 o’clock in Amsterdam.

How long does it take to fly to Amsterdam from Moscow?

A direct flight from Moscow to Amsterdam lasts 3 hours 5 minutes. Offered by Aeroflot and KLM airlines. Other carriers fly to the Dutch capital with transfers. How long it will take to get to Amsterdam will depend on the connection time.

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What to see in Amsterdam while in the city for 1, 2 or 3 days. Main attractions and interesting places of the capital of the Netherlands.

Before the usual story about the sights of Amsterdam, I will allow myself a small digression or reflection on a typical phrase from guidebooks - This city is not like others. These words will not convey its difference from all other European cities.

We come to see Amsterdam as if it were a museum, to see mammoths. But in this case we will see not the past, but the future. Perhaps someone has expressed this idea and I’m not the first, but I haven’t read about it anywhere. For me, this city has become a model of progress, but not technical, but moral. For a creative person it should be very comfortable here.

After all, very often creativity is somewhere on the border of morality. Here, in the opinion of many people, morality has been overstepped, because prostitution and soft drugs are legalized here, and LGBT people are also clearly expressed here. As is known among creative people, drugs and homosexuality are the norm.

How to get to Amsterdam

1. : the fastest train is 4.2€, tickets on the website. There is also one in the city center. costs 40€.
2. : most often there are buses and , tickets from 11 €, and from 29 €.
3. : bus tickets from 19 €, and from 35 €.

Sights of Amsterdam

Amsterdam is famous for its many museums, the queues for which are only getting longer because of this. Below is a list of tickets and excursions that will help you plan your stay and avoid standing in lines.

1. from 7.5€
2. sightseeing – 21€.
3. (pass + discounts and skip-the-line entrance to museums) from 60€
4. — 12,5€
5. without a queue - 20€
6. without a queue - 18.5€
7. without a queue - 20€
8. — 15€
9. — 30€

What to see in Amsterdam in 1 day

It’s best to start with the most famous places that Amsterdam is famous for, the so-called Must Haves. This is the historical center of Amsterdam, home to the Red Light District and Dam Square.

Let's start our journey from the central railway station of the city Amsterdam Centraal. It also takes its place in interesting places in Amsterdam. The building is almost 130 years old and was built in 1889.

Although we won’t get here again, in the city you may experience the “Déjà vu” effect. After all, the building of the Art Museum has almost the same facades and colors. They were designed by one architect, and apparently either he was too lazy to come up with something new or simply lacked imagination. We will still get to this building, if not today, then the next day.

With our back to the station and going left, we will reach the Amsterdam Public Library. In this city, the word “public” takes on a completely different connotation. But this is still a library and everything here is within the framework of morality.

Entrance to the library is free without passes or documents, because the library is completely electronic. There are service personnel, but even without them everything can be done automatically. We are not coming here to read, our goal is the 7th floor. There is an inexpensive cafe and a great view of the city. This is an excellent combination for gaining strength before a big trip by drinking coffee or having a snack while looking at the city from above.

You can also take a tour of the library itself, because this is a rather unusual place if you don’t forget that we are in the “City of Vice”. You can read more about visiting the library in my story.

If there are not enough views from above and your soul requires you to further devote yourself to “cultivation,” then the next place could be the NEMO Museum, it can be seen from the observation deck of the library since it is very close. Entrance to the museum is free with a card, but without a card it costs 16.5 €.

NEMO Museum is more suitable for children, because... This is a technical educational museum where you can twist and touch everything. If the entrance to the museum is paid, then you can go up to the roof (observation deck) for free, there is also a restaurant and another part of the exhibition dedicated to energy, which is free to visit.

After NEMO, if we move according to plan towards Dam Square, and on the way we will see Basilica of St. Nicholas And Exchange Berlage.

Passing the Basilica, you may again be overcome by the desire to look at it, because... this place starts almost behind it, but if it’s not yet dark, then there’s nothing special to see there, so we walk along the basilica to Damrak street. It’s difficult to miss it; it’s one of the central streets of Amsterdam; be guided by the large flow of people from the station.

Next building will mean that we are almost at Ladies Square, so it’s only 200-300 meters from it to the square. The building itself is no longer a stock exchange, but a concert and exhibition hall.

Now, as promised, a few hundred meters away is Dam Square and everything on it, as well as nearby.

In order not to be burdened with a story about each of the attractions in this square, those who wish can read a separate story about. Let me just say that it was from this place that the city began to develop and appeared. And if you have time, you can go to, or if you’re lucky, the Royal Palace will be open to the public.

To get to the next point on the program for today you will have to walk a little more and if you believe the maps, it is only 900 meters or 10 minutes on foot along Rokin Street. To avoid getting bored along the way, don’t miss the Monument to Queen Wilhelmina.

Flower market Bloemenmarkt

The landmark as we approach the market will be the Coin Tower, near which it begins.

The market itself is a paradise for those who love flowers, both natural and artificial, as both are sold here. Another advantage of this market is cheap souvenirs and magnets, because we have already moved far from the center, which means the price for them has fallen.

I won’t write much about the market either, and anyone who wants can read a separate story, just like about the previous attractions.

After everything we have seen and passed, it should probably be getting dark, which means we return to the center and go to the Red Light District, but before leaving, you can take a look at the De Krijtberg Church. It is located at the very end of the flower market.

Before entering the De Wallen district, which is what this quarter is called, there will be another attraction along the way - this is the Nieuwmarkt square and the Weighing Chamber on it.

Maybe it wasn’t worth writing about, but you can’t pass by and why not take a couple of photos, after all, after all, the building of the Weight Chamber is more than 500 years old. Initially, the building was defensive, but the city grew so quickly that the building soon ended up inside the city and could not fulfill its function. Therefore, it housed various guilds and the weighing service.

And now the long-awaited Red Light Streets. There will be no night photos as this may result in a broken camera. But daytime photos will allow you to assess the general situation. We walk along the streets and enjoy the sights of the quarter, the “girls in the shop windows” or, in simple terms, prostitutes.

At the same time, let’s not forget about the real attractions of the quarter, which are also located here. These are churches, monuments to prostitutes and distinguished figures of Amsterdam.

What to see in Amsterdam in 2 days

The second day in the city will be more measured. After all, the most famous was examined yesterday and now you can leisurely enjoy the surroundings of the center of Amsterdam. Let's start our walk with a walk and head to the Vondelpark in Amsterdam.

Vondelpark

The park stretches almost 2 km in length, but across it is very narrow. The easiest way to get to the park from the central station is by tram 1, as it runs along the entire park. If you plan to walk longer, it is best to stop at the far end (Overtoomsesluis stop). Then move through the entire park towards the city center.

I didn't have time to travel 2 km through the entire park. My visit was limited to the central entrance and a walk about 500 meters deep. I only reached the sculpture of the poet and playwright Joost van den Voondel after whom this park is named.

The park itself is actively used by local residents for jogging. Immediately outside the gates, the park looks quite dull, but already around the first turn everything changes. Near the entrance there is some kind of cafe, at first I thought it was Blauwe Theehuis or Blue Tea House. It turns out that it is located a little further into the park where I did not reach. There is also an open-air theater in the depths of the park, which is open only in the summer. I didn't get to him either.

Museum Quarter in Amsterdam

Here, museum lovers can spend the rest of the day and it may not be enough to see all the museums located here. There are only 3 museums here, but these are very famous

City Museum - Stedelijk

Entrance to the museum is free if you bought a card, otherwise you will have to pay 15 € or buy a ticket and skip the line.

• costs 17€, under 18 years old free.

State Museum – Rijksmuseum

I mentioned the twin building of Amsterdam Central Station at the very beginning of the story, so this is it.

• — 17.5 € for adults, children under 18 years old are free.

This building is not only a museum, but also an entire entertainment complex; inside there are several cafes, and on the outside there is an inscription recognizable from advertising brochures

There are a lot of people who want to take pictures with the letters. If you are in Amsterdam for at least one more day, then you should not waste time near this inscription. There is another one in the city without crowds of tourists. I will tell you about her in day 3. What this crowd looks like can be seen in the photograph.

I really liked the next tourist attraction, as it has a small amount of extreme sports. To the right of the inscription there is a small park with an unusual fountain, in the center of which there is no water. There are breaks when you can go to the center. The breaks are random and you can get caught in the water pressure.

There are several other museums in the area, but there are no photographs of them. — 12.5 €, Diamond Museum - 7.5€ andPhotos – 11€.

There may also be museums, but I didn’t notice them. If museums are your thing and you want to visit at least a couple, then the most profitable way to do this is to buy a tourist card, with which entry to most museums is free or much cheaper.

What to see in Amsterdam in 3 days

On the 3rd day we will go to the other side of the Hey Strait. Once it was a bay, but now it is a strait dividing Amsterdam into two parts.

Anne Frank House Museum

Before going there, you can go to another famous museum in Amsterdam. The events associated with this place are very sad. The girl Anne Frank lived in this domain and became a victim of the Holocaust. Almost until her last day, she kept a diary, which survived and made her name famous.

You can get here by tram 13, 14 and 17, as well as buses No. 170, 172, 174, 272, 752, 754, 758. All this transport stops at the Westermarkt stop.

Externally, the house looks inconspicuous; you can recognize it by the queue, which is almost always present in front of the entrance. The museum is open from 9 am to 7 pm, admission for adults is 9 €, for children from 9 to 17 years old 4.5 €.

Westerkerk West Church

If the house-museum itself is not interesting, then nearby there is the Westerkerk church or the Western Church. Near it there is a monument to Anne Frank, which is shown in the photo above.

We go to the Hey Strait, through which you can sail for free on GVB water ferries. Although GVB represents the majority of public transport, these ferries are free.

Free ferries

Free ferries depart from the pier at the central station. To do this, you need to go through the station or bypass it through an underground passage to the left of the station. It is better to go through the underground passage; it will lead directly to the piers of ferries 901 and 907.

All these ferries are free, and to cross to the other side, the 901 is better suited. You can also ride on the others, but the 901 will take you to the most interesting place.

For locals this is commonplace, but tourists meet it under the gun of a camera. It looks like reporters are covering some event.

The pier transports people and their integral part to Amsterdam, bicycles and even small cars. Each berth has an electronic board that shows how long to wait until the next one.

Now what was worth coming here for is the inscription I am Amsterdam without crowds of tourists. There’s definitely no one stopping you from taking photos of “Me and the Inscription.” Of course, there are tourists here, but a maximum of a dozen people.

For the sake of the inscription, some may be too lazy to come here, but riding the ferries is very interesting. Let it be just 5 minutes.

EYE Film Museum

In addition to this inscription and the ferry, there is also an unusual building of the Netherlands Film Institute EYE. A simpler name is the EYE Film Museum. Entrance to the museum costs 10 €, opening hours from 10 am to 7 pm.

A'DAM Lookout observation deck

In 2016, the A’DAM Lookout observation deck opened in a high-rise building next to the museum. Here you can take a look at the 360 ​​degree panorama of Amsterdam. There is an expensive 4 star hotel in this building , but the price should justify the views of Amsterdam from above.

• – 12.5 € for adults and 6.5 € for children, opening hours 10:30 – 21:00.

Stopera

You can end your 3rd day in Amsterdam at the Waterlooplein flea market. You can get there from the center by metro lines 51, 53, 54 to the Waterlooplein stop of the same name.

I arrived at the market apparently late and there was nothing left to photograph. In addition to the market itself, Stopera is located nearby and this is not a typo. This is the name given to the building that immediately houses the Opera, Musical Theatre, Symphony Orchestra and several other entities. They all share one big stage.

Besides Stopera, near the Waterlooplein market there is a small historical church of Saints Aaron and Moses.

Above, I tried to reveal and talk about what to see in Amsterdam in 3 days. I saw everything in the photographs in 2.5 days. It was in a hurry, it’s better not to repeat this and explore the city more measuredly.

This city is famous not only (and, let's be honest, not so much) for its canals, museums and unique architecture. Amsterdam owes its real fame and popular love to its enchanting discos, fashionable clubs and forbidden pleasures, which you can indulge in without fear of arrest and imprisonment, only here.

Before you dive headlong into the nightlife of Amsterdam, we recommend arming yourself with a fresh roomAmsterdam Weekly– free weekly magazine in English. It can be found in bookstores, cafes and hotels. IN Weekly you will find detailed information about the main club events this week, as well as articles from restaurant critics about a variety of restaurants and cafes.

And one more thing: when you wander through the back streets of Amsterdam in a drunken stupor, trying to understand who you are and how you got here, try to remember the simple rules. Firstly, all trams in Amsterdam (run until 01:00) eventually arrive atCentraal Station, this is a key landmark from which you need to be able to find your way home. Secondly, if things are really bad, find the nearest taxi stop. They are usually located near hotels, large restaurants and other places where there are a lot of people. Remember, while you may be the envy of the locals by riding your bikes around, you might want to think twice before doing the same. Riding in a bike-intensive city like Amster requires special skills. Don't embarrass yourself...

Red light district, Leiesplein, Centraal Station



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The red light district is certainly one of the key attractions of Amsterdam and you should definitely go there at night to feel the atmosphere of the city and understand what is meant by the phrase “drunk air of freedom”. First, wander along the canals among crowds of tourists and drunken sailors. Go into the alleys and feel the atmosphere of the Amsterdam “bottom”. Buy racy souvenirs for your friends in one of the many sex shops. Once you have visited the Red Light District, there will be nothing to surprise you in terms of erotica and pornography. :)

By the way, a great way to learn everything about the Quarter and not miss any sights is a guided walking tour.

For more decent nightlife, you need to go to . For techno music lovers, this place is the center of the world. It is here that there are establishments where the best DJs in the world perform and where trends are created that later cover the entire planet.

Where to go

Club 11 a trendy nightclub with house music blaring until the early hours. The club is located on the 11th floor of an industrial building, accessible by a freight elevator. At the top you find yourself in a luxurious nightclub with the best DJs in the world and amazing views of the city. Despite the high entrance fee (about 15 euros) and strict face control at the entrance, you will not regret coming. It is worth going there in the near future, as rumors about the imminent demolition of the building are becoming more and more persistent.

Melkweg AndParadiso – the most famous concert venues located near Leidesplein. As a rule, thematic “clubs” are held there - concerts of a certain genre. There you can dance to gypsy tunes, have a blast listening to electronic music, indie or pop. Sometimes several performances take place on the same evening. Paradiso located in a former church building. The main area is on the lower level. On the second floor there is a small hall for more intimate events. Melkweg (milky way in Dutch) consists of two quite large halls in which different music is played. Typically, an entrance ticket includes access to both sites.

Intellectuals can enjoy the combination of high culture and nightlife at the clubDe Balie , located between Paradiso and Leidesplein . This club is characterized by a unique fusion of art, science and nightlife. Here you can go to film screenings, debates, exhibitions and all this is combined with good music and very good food.

Directly on Leidesplein There are good, but unremarkable and rather boring bars and restaurants. It is perhaps worth highlighting only BoomChicago – purely American comedy club with good stand-up comedy, a relaxed atmosphere and delicious burgers. In search of good establishments, you should turn to Leidesplein and wander through the alleys. There you can find such unique places as DeSpuyt , where they serve an unreal amount of Belgian beer. Be careful - some varieties reach 15% strength!

Spuistraat - a street that goes southwest from Central Station , towards the square Spui . There are a number of bars on it, many of which are worth visiting. For example a bar TheMinds Known for cheap beer and interesting clientele, punks hang out there. Bitterroot (bittersweet in Dutch) is known for its unique live performances and is very popular with the locals. Despite the fact that the establishment is aimed at the Dutch and foreigners are not particularly welcome there, it is well rehearsed " goedenavond » at the entrance can be assessed... On the square Spui You can find a huge number of inexpensive student bars.

For lovers of REALLY non-standard establishments

Well, if you want something completely unusual and colorful, it’s worth a visitO.T. 301 located in the area OudWest(Overtoom , 301). This is a squatters bar located in an abandoned building. The fact is that according to Amsterdam laws, any building that has stood empty for over a year can be occupied for free accommodation. And although most of these houses become ordinary shelters, some of them turn into centers of squatter cultural life. For example, in O.T. 301 has its own bar, concert venue and cinema hall. Every evening the establishment hosts cultural events. Essentially, this is an anti-glamor analogue DeBalie.

Only in Amsterdam...

Now we should talk about the legendary Amsterdam coffee shops ( coffeeshops ). In case anyone doesn't know, these are establishments where marijuana and other recreational drugs are legally sold and consumed.

Coffee shop called Damper next to the square Spui became famous thanks to the film Ocean's Twelve, and its interior brings to mind the Lord of the Rings. Decent establishment It's also worth checking out Barneys on Harlaamerstraat. In addition to the coffee shop, there is also a good restaurant, in case you get hungry. ;)

Stay away from chain establishments Bulldog or Grasshopper . These establishments are aimed exclusively at tourists, which affects prices and quality. You won't find more soulless places...

Patriots should visit the coffee shop Rusland (yes, yes, there is such a thing), which is located on the street of the same name opposite Radisson SASHotel (a healthy fool who is hard not to notice). The Russianness of the establishment is expressed in the tea that is served along with the “main course” and in the opportunity to have a game or two of chess (don’t ask why)…



(Yes, this is Amsterdam! :) It turns out that in a restaurant it is more profitable to buy a whole bottle than 200 grams... We then treated everyone to vodka)

Please note that since 2007 in Amsterdam it is prohibited to sell marijuana and alcohol in the same establishment!
Happy travels!