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Free ferry rides across the IJ
May 18, 2007 9:06 AM GMT Source:
NBTC
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 The 'Buiksloterweg Ferry' departs from jetty 7 at Central Station for Buiksloterweg in Amsterdam-North. Granted, this straightforward passage is not very adventurous. However, the ferry affords stunning views of the water, the boats and the IJ

Seeing Amsterdam at unusual angles (CNN.com)
Sep 16, 2008 12:00 AM GMT Source:
Yahoo News
Even after 20 years of visits, I always need a day to adjust to the wonders of Amsterdam. So I spend my first day here checking out small changes in the city -- a new handbag museum, a church turned into a mosque, a free ferry ride to an industrial comple




