Location: Old Center
Top Things to do in Old Center
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Old Center, North Holland Province
This city, full of colorful homes, canals and bridges, is one of Europe's most picturesque capitals. Must-sees on any visitor's itinerary include the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the world's only floating flower market. Rent a bike and join thousands of locals navigating Amsterdam's labyrinthine streets, or just take in the sights on foot. For an unusual and memorable alternative to hotels, consider staying in a houseboat.
Restaurants in Amsterdam
1. The Royal Industrieele Groote Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By mmuk66 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
We stopped at the club while visiting Amsterdam. The location of the club, right in the dam square, is perfect to take a mid day break. Wines recommended by the staff were delicious and probably best priced in the whole of the city. Lunch was delicious and service was great. We sat in the balcony for a while over looking the Dam square and it was brilliant way to enjoy a cigar, outdoor but protected. Really good service.
2. Batavia building
3. Dam Square
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15,224 reviews
All roads lead to Dam Square, the real heart of Amsterdam, where The Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk and the War Memorial overlook this vast and bustling open space.
Reviewed By ritar706 - Vilnius, Lithuania
Beautyful big square.. a lot people chiling there.. roling , dancing.. times to time can find shows there.. recomend
4. Royal Palace Amsterdam
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4.0 based on 3,330 reviews
The Royal Palace Amsterdam is in use by the Dutch Royal House. Most of the year, the Royal Palace is alsof open for visitors. You are welcome to discover the rich history and interior of this magnificent building in the heart of Amsterdam. Visitors are welcome to discover the building's rich past and legacies left by it's successive occupants - as Amsterdam's Town Hall for 150 years, the French Royal and Imperial Palace for 5 years and the Palace of the House of Orange for the past two centuries. The Royal Palace was built in the seventeenth century as the Town Hall of Amsterdam, after a design by Jacob van Campen. It's paintings and sculptures were made by some of the most distinguished artists of the time and allude to the city's influence and prosperity in the Dutch Golden Age. In 1808 Louis Napoleon, brother of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, became King of Holland and converted the Town Hall into a Palace. The superb collection of Empire furniture, clocks and chandeliers date from that period. The collection of Empire furniture is one of the best preserved and most complete collections in the world. The rooms in the Palace are decorated with artworks from the collection of the House of Orange-Nassau Historic Collections Trust. Many paintings show the various members of the family of Orange-Nassau
Reviewed By Montreal_native - Edmonton, Canada
I would highly recommend you take at least an hour to visit inside. The main hall is quite impressive and worth the entrance ticket itself. Its not super expensive at 10 euros and includes a multi lingual audio set that you can use to get more information. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit here.
5. Munt Tower (Munttoren)
6. Weeping Tower
7. Zeedijk
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 235 reviews
The best selection of cheap eateries in Amsterdam is to be found on Zeedijk.
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
The "Chinatown" area of Amsterdam. There's certainly a large concentration of Chinese restaurants in the are, a Chinese temple and Chinese supermarket. Although the area is quite trendy and cosmopolitan and comprises restaurants, cafes and bars to suit all tastes.
8. Cannabis College
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4.0 based on 175 reviews
Our non-profit foundation, Cannabis College Amsterdam, teaches and advises the public from the centre of a worldwide debate. Although we are not an academic college, our name was chosen to promote self-education and convey our goal of providing information.
