Why Amsterdam?
Amsterdam the city of houndred bridges
Amsterdam, literally "The Dam on the River Amstel", is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands, with The Hague being the seat of government. It has a population of 921,402 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area.Amsterdam is located in the Dutch province of North Holland, and is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Amsterdam was founded at the mouth of the Amstel River that was dammed to control flooding; the city's name derives from the a local linguistic variation of the word dam. Originally a small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became a major world port during the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century, when the Netherlands was an economic powerhouse.
Cafes
My favourite cafes in Amsterdam
IJver Amsterdam
A lively all-day cafe with an outdoor terrace that serves everything you could want from breakfast and brunch to evening cocktails.
Address:
Scheepsbouwkade 72, 1033 WM Amsterdam
What I like about it?
Amazing place for brunch in city's north area, where you can also admire some graffiti art.
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Benji's Toko
A space where people can escape the high paced city life and find themselves in a peaceful green oasis combined with an industrial feel.
Address:
Baarsjesweg 188, 1057 HR Amsterdam
What I like about it?
A peaceful green oasis with the industrial feel offering all-day brunches.
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Bar Botanique
An unusual place slightly outside the tourist center of Amsterdam. As the name suggests, a very floral decoration with large plants surrounding you.
Address:
Eerste Van Swindenstraat 581, 1093 LC Amsterdam
What I like about it?
Very unique restaurant with great interior, food and atmosphere.
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