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Amsterdam: World-Class Metropolis in Pocket Format

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The tower of Amsterdam's oldest building — the Old Church (Oude Kerk) — reflected in a window across the Oudezijds Voorburgwal canal. #Amsterdam #oudekerk #oudekerkamsterdam #oudezijdsvoorburgwal #reflection #tower #church #churchtower #window #dutchams… instagr.am/p/CttNRqbIgOg/

The tower of Amsterdam's oldest building — the Old Church (Oude Kerk) — reflected in a window across the Oudezijds Voorburgwal canal.

#Amsterdam #oudekerk #oudekerkamsterdam #oudezijdsvoorburgwal #reflection #tower #church #churchtower #window #dutchams… instagr.am/p/CttNRqbIgOg/
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The annual Amsterdam Light Festival is a winter event that combines light, art and — of course — water. The organization promotes boat-, walking-, and bicycle tours along the 24 light art installations. 2023 marks the festival’s 12th edition. But is i… instagr.am/p/Cz2p4XvoB9M/

The annual Amsterdam Light Festival is a winter event that combines light, art and — of course — water.

The organization promotes boat-, walking-, and bicycle tours along the 24 light art installations.

2023 marks the festival’s 12th edition.

But is i… instagr.am/p/Cz2p4XvoB9M/
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The smallest independent house in Amsterdam, according to official city records, is located at Oude Hoogstraat 22. Situated on the edge of the Red Light District, this house, which dates from 1738, is 2.02 meters wide and 5 meters deep (6,6 feet by 16,4 … instagr.am/p/C07n7XYoGVw/

The smallest independent house in Amsterdam, according to official city records, is located at Oude Hoogstraat 22. Situated on the edge of the Red Light District, this house, which dates from 1738, is 2.02 meters wide and 5 meters deep (6,6 feet by 16,4 … instagr.am/p/C07n7XYoGVw/
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This Saturday, April 27, 2024: King's Day - the world's largest street party. Dutch King Willem Alexander's birthday is celebrated throughout the Netherlands - but Amsterdam definitely is the place to be. Better yet, experience "Koningsdag" on board a … instagr.am/p/C6GIT-Qo6no/

This Saturday, April 27, 2024: King's Day - the world's largest street party. 

Dutch King Willem Alexander's birthday is celebrated throughout the Netherlands - but Amsterdam definitely is the place to be. Better yet, experience "Koningsdag" on board a … instagr.am/p/C6GIT-Qo6no/
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Without a doubt, the Dutch street food most frowned upon by tourists, expats, and immigrants, is herring. Squeamish tourists often assume the fish is eaten raw, but that is not the case. Herring is the Netherland’s national snack: If you’ve never tasted… instagr.am/p/C6GJyFVot8j/

Without a doubt, the Dutch street food most frowned upon by tourists, expats, and immigrants, is herring. Squeamish tourists often assume the fish is eaten raw, but that is not the case.

Herring is the Netherland’s national snack: If you’ve never tasted… instagr.am/p/C6GJyFVot8j/
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Scattered "light" (or heavy) rain showers are a fact of life in Amsterdam. Good thing, then, that Amsterdam is home to so many museums. It is said that there are more museums per square kilometer in the Netherlands than in any other country in the wor… instagr.am/p/C6G4x0Gotwt/

Scattered "light" (or heavy) rain showers are a fact of life in Amsterdam. 

Good thing, then, that Amsterdam is home to so many museums.

It is said that there are more museums per square kilometer in the Netherlands than in any other country in the wor… instagr.am/p/C6G4x0Gotwt/
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Detail of a building at Herengracht 395 and Beulingsloot in the center of Amsterdam. Herengracht means Gentlemen's canal. Beulingsloot is one of the oldest and shortest canals in the city. The building, a municipal monument, was built in 1882 as the … instagr.am/p/C8WhO0JM-g2/

Detail of a building at Herengracht 395 and Beulingsloot in the center of Amsterdam. 

Herengracht means Gentlemen's canal. Beulingsloot is one of the oldest and shortest canals in the city. 

The building, a municipal monument, was built in 1882 as the … instagr.am/p/C8WhO0JM-g2/
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All throughout Amsterdam you'll find postage-sized gardens. Some people simply lift a few tiles in front of their house. Others plants flowers around trees. Yet others display potted plants. Looks good, doesn't it? #Amsterdam #nieuwezijdsvoorburgwal #fl… instagr.am/p/C9J79k8Ir4u/

All throughout Amsterdam you'll find postage-sized gardens. Some people simply lift a few tiles in front of their house. Others plants flowers around trees. Yet others display potted plants. Looks good, doesn't it?

#Amsterdam #nieuwezijdsvoorburgwal #fl… instagr.am/p/C9J79k8Ir4u/
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Yes, those three X's have everything to do with Amsterdam. But it's got nothing to do anything untoward. #amsterdam, #weathervane, #crosses, #emblem #flag, #sky, #bluesky, #clouds instagr.am/p/C-fF9sqoLZP/

Yes, those three X's have everything to do with Amsterdam. But it's got nothing to do anything untoward.

#amsterdam, #weathervane, #crosses, #emblem #flag, #sky, #bluesky, #clouds instagr.am/p/C-fF9sqoLZP/
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You can fall in love at first sight with a place as with a person. No matter who you are. No matter who you're with. No matter who you wish to meet. Amsterdam is for lovers. #amsterdam #love #loveamsterdam #canal #boat #houseboat #bridge #bicycles #du… instagr.am/p/C-fHrlho8g4/

You can fall in love at first sight
with a place as with a person. 

No matter who you are. No matter who you're with. No matter who you wish to meet. Amsterdam is for lovers.

#amsterdam #love #loveamsterdam #canal #boat #houseboat #bridge #bicycles #du… instagr.am/p/C-fHrlho8g4/
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The Amsterdam Light Festival is in its 13th edition. But is it successful? Consider this: 50% of visitors rate the experience "poor" or "terrible." See our website for details. #Amsterdam #amsterdamlightfestival #amsterdamlightfestival2024 #art #ligh… instagr.am/p/DDtSimVIlii/

The Amsterdam Light Festival is in its 13th edition. But is it successful? 

Consider this: 50% of visitors rate the experience "poor" or "terrible."

See our website for details.

#Amsterdam #amsterdamlightfestival #amsterdamlightfestival2024 #art #ligh… instagr.am/p/DDtSimVIlii/
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Quintessential Amsterdam: canals, monumental canal houses, and bicycles. This is Singel, one of Amsterdam's oldest canals. #amsterdam #netherlands #canal #bicycle #bike #house #canalhouse instagr.am/p/DOF9kBCDN0l/

Quintessential Amsterdam: canals, monumental canal houses, and bicycles. This is Singel, one of Amsterdam's oldest canals.

#amsterdam #netherlands #canal #bicycle #bike #house #canalhouse instagr.am/p/DOF9kBCDN0l/
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Vexillologist (flag expert) Roman Mars says that Amsterdam has the "ost badass city flag in the world." Why yes, we agree. Want to know more? See the post, "Amsterdam Coat of Arms and City Flag. What’s with the 3 X’s?" on our website. #amsterdam #flag… instagr.am/p/DOLt1QxCCMf/

Vexillologist (flag expert) Roman Mars says that Amsterdam has the "ost badass city flag in the world." 

Why yes, we agree. Want to know more? See the post, "Amsterdam Coat of Arms and City Flag. What’s with the 3 X’s?" on our website.

#amsterdam #flag… instagr.am/p/DOLt1QxCCMf/
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Vexillologist (flag expert) Roman Mars says that Amsterdam has the "most badass city flag in the world." Why yes, we agree. Want to know more? See the post, "Amsterdam Coat of Arms and City Flag. What’s with the 3 X’s?" on our website. #amsterdam #flag… instagr.am/p/DOLuGmiCEaf/

Vexillologist (flag expert) Roman Mars says that Amsterdam has the "most badass city flag in the world."

Why yes, we agree. Want to know more? See the post, "Amsterdam Coat of Arms and City Flag. What’s with the 3 X’s?" on our website.

#amsterdam #flag… instagr.am/p/DOLuGmiCEaf/
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This is the time of year when tourists in Amsterdam buy - and soon discard - 'tourist quality' umbrellas featuring the city's iconic emblem. #amsterdam #umbrella #emblem #coatofarms #logo instagr.am/p/DOpCD1viBg9/

This is the time of year when tourists in Amsterdam buy - and soon discard - 'tourist quality' umbrellas featuring the city's iconic emblem.

#amsterdam #umbrella #emblem #coatofarms #logo instagr.am/p/DOpCD1viBg9/
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Wet Amsterdam. Grimburgwal as seen from Oude Turfmarkt, in downtown Amsterdam. And yes, that 'tourist quality' umbrella sports Amsterdam's iconic emblem - a detail of the city's coat of arms. See our website to learn what those three X's represent. … instagr.am/p/DOtN4ZWCIeZ/

Wet Amsterdam. 

Grimburgwal as seen from Oude Turfmarkt, in downtown Amsterdam. 

And yes, that 'tourist quality' umbrella sports Amsterdam's iconic emblem - a detail of the city's coat of arms.

See our website to learn what those three X's represent. … instagr.am/p/DOtN4ZWCIeZ/
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Platypus Records, on Zeedijk ('Sea Dike') in downtown Amsterdam. Many unique 2nd hand finds! Yes, the house leans - like many old houses in Amsterdam do. Most are built on wooden poles and are subject to subsidence. #amsterdam #streetphotography #recor… instagr.am/p/DOwfZ23CODZ/

Platypus Records, on Zeedijk ('Sea Dike') in downtown Amsterdam. Many unique 2nd hand finds!

Yes, the house leans - like many old houses in Amsterdam do. Most are built on wooden poles and are subject to subsidence.

#amsterdam #streetphotography #recor… instagr.am/p/DOwfZ23CODZ/
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Amsterdam is not a city where "anything goes." For instance, there are certain areas of town - including the Red Light District (photo) - where smoking certain things in public will result in a hefty fine. #Amsterdam #nosmoking #sign #redlightdistrict #… instagr.am/p/DWgmnuICBJ4/

Amsterdam is not a city where "anything goes." For instance, there are certain areas of town - including the Red Light District (photo) - where smoking certain things in public will result in a hefty fine.

#Amsterdam #nosmoking #sign #redlightdistrict #… instagr.am/p/DWgmnuICBJ4/
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Graffiti by stencil artist TONA, seen in the Sint Nicolaasstraat in downtown Amsterdam. #graffiti #stencil #TONA #amsterdam #ineedsomespace bicycle dutchamsterdam instagr.am/p/DWjA4PACE1n/

Graffiti by stencil artist TONA, seen in the Sint Nicolaasstraat in downtown Amsterdam.

#graffiti #stencil #TONA #amsterdam #ineedsomespace bicycle dutchamsterdam instagr.am/p/DWjA4PACE1n/
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Books or No Books sign at Schelterma bookstore on Rokin in Amsterdam #amsterdam #sign #books #scheltema #bookstore #rokin #dutchamsterdam instagr.am/p/DWjBhtJiBqb/

Books or No Books sign at Schelterma bookstore on Rokin in Amsterdam

#amsterdam #sign #books #scheltema #bookstore #rokin #dutchamsterdam instagr.am/p/DWjBhtJiBqb/