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Latei
Best of the Rest
Condomerie
A huge, hilarious range
of (mostly) novelty condoms
guaranteed to spice up the
most jaded of love lives.
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Warmoesstraat 141
•
Map N3
Latei
A delightful café cum bric-a-
brac store specializing in olive oil
and Finnish wallpaper. Ideal for a
light sandwich, fresh juice and
decent-sized coffees. Everything
is for sale.
d
Zeedijk 143
•
Map P3
Fo Kuang Shan Temple
This nun-run Chinese
Buddhist temple takes pride of
place on this otherwise junkie-
riddled street. Take a respectful
peek one afternoon (you can
keep your shoes on), or dine at
their adjacent vegetarian rest-
aurant.
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Zeedijk 118
•
Map P3
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€
RMF Streetwear
International
Amsterdam's first hip hop shop
has a fantastic range of US
streetwear, including Ecko,
Maurice Malone and Southpole.
d
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 189
•
Map P3
Capsicum Natuurstoffen
This store sells a huge
range of gorgeous printed and
embroidered silks, linens and
cottons, imported from all over
the world. You are sure to find
something to brighten your
home.
d
Oude Hoogstraat 1
•
Map P4
Himalaya
A veggie café at the back
of this new age bookstore
overlooking the water is a
fantastic find in this hectically
touristy area. Chill out, Zen-style.
d
Warmoesstraat 56
•
Map P2
Jacob Hooy & Co
Established in 1743, this
chemist's store is simply the
best place in town to pick up
herbs, homeopathic remedies,
tea and essential oils.
d
Kloveniersburgwal 12
•
Map P3
Tibet
Quite a find in the seedy
surrounds of the Red Light
District, this restaurant serves
food until 1am. A mind-blowing
menu that won't
break the bank.
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Lange Niezel 24
•
Map P2
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020 624 1137
•
€
Joe's
Vliegerwinkel
Colourful kites,
quirky knick-knacks
and kitsch bits for
that perfect present
to suit all ages.
d
Nieuwe Hoogstraat 19
•
Map P4
De Zuiderkerk
Built 1603-11 by
Hendrick de Keyser,
painted by Monet in
1874. Climb to the
top for stunning
views of Amsterdam
(see p42)
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Nieuwmarkt
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