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Architecture & Design Amsterdam
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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Eastern DocklandsA well-hidden and surprising new area in Amsterdam is the Eastern docklands, situated between the Central Station and Zeeburger Island. In the past ten years it has developed into Amsterdam’s architectural showpiece and a great way to discover this area is by taking the free ferry that departs from jetty 8 at the Central Station. Formerly the heart of Amsterdam's industrial harbour, these four man-made peninsulas were built between 1876 and 1927 to provide the maximum length
The Lloyd Hotel 1 to 5 Stars
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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The Lloyd Hotel, centrally situated in the heart of Amsterdam's Eastern Docklands Area, is a new hotel in Amsterdam. Renowned Dutch architects, designers and artists have transformed this monument dating from 1921 in a hotel where many inhabitants of
Spectacular bridges
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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Sporenburg and Borneo
Year of construction: 2000
Two bright-red bridges for pedestrians and cyclists link the peninsulas of Borneo and Sporenburg in the Eastern Docklands. These bridges, designed by Adriaan Geuze, are well worth a visit. Spectacula
The Whale
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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The Whale
Baron G.A. Tindalplein
Year of construction: 2000
The Sporenburg Peninsula has a fascinating skyline. 'The Whale' is one of the eye-catching buildings which dominate this island. The Whale, with its prominent kink in the roof and its
Free ferry rides across the IJ
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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The IJ separates downtown Amsterdam and Amsterdam-North. This is the oldest part of the Amsterdam harbor. It is a cove of the former Zuyderzee, now the IJsselmeer lake. You can cross the IJ free of charge by ferry. Destination Amsterdam-North
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Restaurant Odessa
May 02, 2007 2:38 PM GMT Source:
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Restaurant Odessa is situated on a ship, which is a replica of a Russian merchant ship. Here you can simply have a drink, enjoy a lovely dinner and dance in the funky restaurant or glasshouse on the deck.Veemkade 2591019 CZ AmsterdamT. +31 (0) 20 4193010h
