AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

Dam Square

The real core of the city is Dam Square with its beautiful Royal Palace. Most visitors arrive by train and the route they follow from Centraal Station takes them along the Damrak and Dam square. This area focuses much on tourism. All kinds of souvenir shops, street performers and restaurants can be found here. The square is used for events and concerts and is famous because of the many pigeons. The two main shopping streets in Amsterdam, Kalverstraat and Nieuwendijk, are located in this area.

Leidseplein & Rembrandtplein

The Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein are very crowded both throughout the day and night. When the sun is shining, the terraces quickly become filled. Street performers entertain the public mainly consisting of tourists, with acrobatic acts and music. At night the crowd changes: Amsterdammers go out here to celebrate, and to visit the theatres, cinemas and clubs. The bars and clubs, such as Escape, close after 5am here.

Jordaan

Built in 1612 during the... more