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Best Neighborhoods in Amsterdam

Amsterdam's 17th-century canal grid still defines how the city breathes. The neighborhoods beyond the Centrum — Jordaan, De Pijp, Amsterdam-Oost, Noord — each have their own rhythm, from quiet hofjes to regenerated shipyards.

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Jordaan
Amsterdam's most charming canals
The Jordaan (Dutch pronunciation: jɔrˈdaːn) is a neighbourhood of the city of Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is part of the borough of Amsterdam…
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De Pijp
The Albert Cuyp market and brunch capital
De Pijp (Dutch pronunciation: də ˈpɛip; English: The Pipe) is a neighbourhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is located directly south of Ams…
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Amsterdam-Oost
Where Amsterdam actually hangs out
Amsterdam-Oost (Dutch pronunciation: ˌɑmstərdɑmˈoːst) is a borough of Amsterdam, Netherlands, established in May 2010 after a merger of the …
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Amsterdam-Noord
A free ferry ride to the future
Amsterdam-Noord (Dutch pronunciation: ˌɑmstərdɑmˈnoːrt; English: North Amsterdam) is a borough of Amsterdam, Netherlands with a population o…
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De Baarsjes
Amsterdam-West's quiet rise
De Baarsjes (Dutch pronunciation: də ˈbaːrɕəs) is a district (Dutch: wijk) in Amsterdam-West situated west of the city center of Amsterdam, …