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Built in 1900s, Amsterdam American Hotel Hampshire Eden is one of Amsterdam’s official monuments. It combines the elegance of Art Deco style, with modern facilities and an atmosphere of the Roaring Twenties. Amsterdam American is located near the Leidseplein, and it is 75 meters from DeLaMar Theatre. The rooms in …

Het Amsterdmse Bos (“the forest”) is a huge park on the outer edge of Amsterdam.  It was built in the 1930s as a government project to alleviate unemployment due to the great depression.  Het Bos has almost every kind of outdoor activity imaginable, several campgrounds, and tons of space to …

Useful Numbers Emergency: 112 Police Non emergency: 0900-8844 Collect Calls: 80800-0101 Time Zone Amsterdam is in the GMT +1 time zone. Electricity Amsterdam uses European 220 Volt AC Current Tipping Services is included in the bill, however it is customary to at least give a little something extra if you …

Amsterdam Canal Tours – In a city known for having more canals than Venice, the best way to see the city is from the water! Fortunately, you don’t need to bring your own boat. Several companies offer a wide variety of ways to see the city from it’s lowest point. …

Backpacking Tips for Amsterdam Amsterdam is a very popular backpacking destination. It’s hard not to love the enchanting canals, the ringing of bells from local cyclists and the charming Dutch houses. You can spend many happy (and free!) hours wandering this good looking city, but every backpacker needs to eat, …

During the later part of the 16th century Amsterdam’s Rederijkerskamer (Chamber of Rhetoric) organized contests between different Chambers in the reading of poetry and drama. In 1638, Amsterdam opened its first theatre. Ballet performances were given in this theatre as early as 1642. In the 18th century, French theatre became …