Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Munttoren
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Dray horses at the Heineken Experience
Eastern Canal Ring
B
EGUN IN THE EARLY 17TH CENTURY,
the Grachtengordel
(see p11)
was
extended further east to reach the Amstel in the 1660s, making new
plots of land available for wealthy merchants to build their luxurious if sober
town houses. Among the highlights of the area are two such patrician
mansions, the Museum Van Loon and the Museum Willet-Holthuysen.
Medieval Amsterdam is recalled at the Munttoren, whose base was once part
of the Regulierspoort, a gate in the city wall; by contrast, you can see the
modern city in full swing in lively Rembrandtplein, formerly a butter market.
There are diverse opportunities for shopping
among the antiques of the Spiegelkwartier, at the
colourful Bloemenmarkt, and at vibrant Albert
Cuypmarkt; or you could catch a movie at Abraham
Tuschinski's extraordinary 1921 cinema, now
lovingly restored and offering six screens. And to
refresh the parts that other beers may or may not
be able to reach, you can visit the original Heineken
Brewery for a guided tour and a free beer.
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Waterlooplein
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2
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Tuschinski Theatre
3
Spiegel-
kwartier
8
1
Magere
Brug
Sights
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1
Museum Van Loon
2
Museum Willet-
Holthuysen
3
Amstel River
4
Rembrandtplein
5
Tuschinski Theatre
6
Munttoren
7
Bloemenmarkt
8
Spiegelkwartier
9
Heineken Experience
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Albert Cuypmarkt
4
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De Pijp
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Sarphatipark
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metres
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