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Amsterdam Neighborhoods
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Canal Ring The Grachtengordel (Canal Ring) is one of Amsterdam's prettiest areas to wander through. As you explore, keep in mind that when these impressive canal houses were built for the movers and shakers of the... |
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East of the Amstel A quieter neighborhood, established by wealthier Jewish families from the late 19th century up to the Second World War, this area has wide boulevards, parks, and elegant architecture similar to the neighborhood... |
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Jordaan This area -- pronounced Yoarh-dahn and bound by Brouwersgracht, Lijnbaansgracht, Looiersgracht, and Prinsengracht -- is by far the city's most singular neighborhood. It was built to house workers, many... |
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Leidseplein Eat, drink, be merry! This is the city's hub for concerts, clubs, cinemas, gambling, and ganja. Rivaled only by the Dam, Leidseplein can be a bit too much on the weekends, but the Vondelpark is just an... |
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Museum District The Museumplein offers a solid square mile of Western art. From the Golden Age in the Rijksmuseum, to 19th-century artists at the Van Gogh Museum, through the 20th century at the Stedelijk Museum, this... |
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Old City Center Variety really is the spice of life when you're visiting Amsterdam. This city has enjoyed a rich and turbulent history, and so much of it can be seen in the city center: the Red Light District, the oldest... |
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The Pijp Named for its dirty narrow streets and even narrower gabled houses, De Pijp, (The Pipe) began as a low-income nieghborhood for workers. Today it is the up-and-coming bohemian part of town. From his De... |
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