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June 8th 2015
Published: July 17th 2015
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While I was aware and prepared for the aspects of Amsterdam’s reputation that had kept me away from the city thus far, I was not prepared for its overwhelming beauty, richly interactive history and patient hospitality. Amsterdam is a city filled with historic cafes, picturesque canals, beautiful architecture and surprisingly reasonable food and drink, particularly after Stockholm. Although we tr... Read Full Entry



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Café de SluyswachtCafé de Sluyswacht
Café de Sluyswacht

Across from the Rembrandt House Museum, leaning since 1695
Portugese SynagogePortugese Synagoge
Portugese Synagoge

View from the women's section.
Portugese SynagogePortugese Synagoge
Portugese Synagoge

The synagogue survived WWII but unfortunately many of its members did not.
Café ‘t HooischipCafé ‘t Hooischip
Café ‘t Hooischip

Smoked Ossenworst - mildly tart and fatty - and meatballs; tomato soup was also quite good
Hortus Botanicus Hortus Botanicus
Hortus Botanicus

A beautiful spot to visit in the city, so very peaceful.
Music Boat ManMusic Boat Man
Music Boat Man

Reinier Sijpkens plays music from his boat - book him at reiniersijpkens.nl
Brouwerij 't IJBrouwerij 't IJ
Brouwerij 't IJ

Local cheeses and drinks
In 't AepjenIn 't Aepjen
In 't Aepjen

Wonderfully convivial brown cafe in a wooden mid-16th-century house



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