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Festivals in Belgium & the Netherlands. Belgium Travel Tips. Things not to miss in Netherlands. English, Programme. Heineken’s Amsterdam Exhibition 7 February - 11 May 2014 It was in 1864, a century and a half ago this year, that Gerard Heineken (1841-1893) took over the brewery known as De Hooiberg. Amsterdam was then an impoverished city, but several progressive local citizens were doing their best to boost the city’s finances. This was the era that saw the building of the Palace of Industry and the creation of the Vondelpark. Heineken too was forward-thinking. Gerard Heineken was also concerned with the quality of life in his city. Opening hours Tuesday to Friday: 10 am - 5 pm Saturday and Sunday: 12 am - 5 pm Closed on Mondays, Closed on Saturday 26 April (King’s Day) Admission charge Adults: € 6 Children 12 - 18, Archiefpas, Stadspas, 65+, CJP and Museumkaart card-holders: € 4 Children under 12, ‘Vrienden van het Stadsarchief’, ‘City Card Amsterdam’ and Rembrandtkaart cardholders: free of charge.

Permanent Exhibition: Treasury Treasury online Tuesday to Friday 10.00 a.m until 5 p.m. Café De Bazel. The best secret guide to Amsterdam- De pijp - Happy red fish blog. Alternative Amsterdam: Discover the Hidden Gems of Noord | Travel Tips From Real Locals – Like A Local Guide. Our local Amsterdam editor Rick Akerboom wants to tell you about his favourite neighbourhoods and invite you to one of the highlight events of the city. Read on to find out more! Noord Noord is the part of Amsterdam situated north of the IJ river. To get there you have to a take ferry as there are no bridges, only tunnels which are accessible solely by car. For a lot of locals living south of the river Noord isn’t really counted as a part of the city, but they couldn’t be more wrong. Maybe there are no impressive canal houses and fancy bars, but it’s full of life and packed with interesting sights – to get the best overview of its beauty follow this bike route.

The most famous part of Noord is called NDSM-Werf. Another weapon of Noord is the area near Central Station where you can find the Eye Film Institute and a couple of bars, for example Cafe ‘t Sluisje – these places know exactly how to differentiate themselves from the usual hangout spots. 24H Amsterdam Noord. StarBikes Rental Amsterdam - Bikes. Visit Foam | Free guided tour. Free guided tour There is a free guided tour of the museum, every Thursday at 6.30 p.m. (in Dutch and English). The tour focuses on in-depth viewing and discovering photographic elements. There is something new to see during the tour almost every month, due to the large number of changing exhibitions. DescriptionThe museum guide will meet you at the reception desk, then take you through the various exhibitions in a group of up to 15 people.

Developing your own way of looking and thinking is a key focus. Sign up for a free guided tour Thursday dinner Combine the tour in Foam with our delicious Thursday dinner and a drink for only €19,50 (admission plus tour included). Sign up for a tour and dinner at Foam WhoThe tour is open to everbody. There is a also a free guided tour in Dutch Sign Language every first Thursday of the month at 7.00 p.m. Stadsarchief -Things To Do in Amsterdam - LikeALocal Guide. ARCAM | architectuurcentrum amsterdam. Architectuurcentrum amsterdam. Westerpark -Nightlife & Things To Do in Amsterdam - LikeALocal Guide. Why locals love it? The Westerpark is quite in the centre, but has only few tourists. What makes the Westerpark so cool is that it has much more going on than any other park. It has a cinema, a few restaurants, a jazz cafe, a bakery, a petting zoo, some great clubs and bars and also tv-studios. Ah, and it is the first park in The Netherlands with free WiFi! Why you should visit it Visit the Westerpark if you need a break from the crowded city and you don't want to get high because of a cloud of weed smoke hangin' around like in some parts of the Vondelpark.

Special tip Every first Sunday of the month the 'Sunday Market Amsterdam' is held in Westerpark. Kriterion -Eating, Nightlife & Things To Do in Amsterdam - LikeALocal Guide. Roest -Eating, Nightlife & Things To Do in Amsterdam - LikeALocal Guide. Why locals love it? Roest is a place where you can go to escape the rush, without having to leave the centre. A place where no one judges anyone. There is a self service bar with a variety of beers brewed in Amsterdam. The interior constantly changes because Roest is open to everyone's creative input. Why you should visit it You won't find many tourists here, simply because it is a bit tricky to find Roest. Special tip Visit Roest on a sunny summer day and sunbathe, barbecue or play beach volleyball on the the city beach. BOZAR expo -Things To Do in Brussels - LikeALocal Guide. Place Poelaert -Things To Do in Brussels - LikeALocal Guide. Coudenberg -Things To Do in Brussels - LikeALocal Guide.

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