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Amsterdam for free
Jun 06, 2007 10:38 AM GMT Source:
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Special and often hidden sightseeing attractions for nothingA voyage of discovery through Amsterdam does not have to cost that much. There are enough free attractions to see in the city to last the whole week. Above all, Amsterdam is one of the less expensive capital cities in Europe. In Amsterdam you can get a lot for your money and sometimes for no money whatsoever!Some of these sightseeing attractions in Amsterdam are not only free, but of the most pleasant and surprising nature too. Their secret:
Spanish riding school
Jun 06, 2007 11:08 AM GMT Source:
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'Spanish riding school' in the Dutch StablesYet another surprise: a small nondescript door in the Vondelstraat 140 leads into one of the last and most beautiful city riding schools in Europe. The Royal Riding School, better known as the 'Holla
Rijksmuseum garden
Jun 06, 2007 12:35 PM GMT Source:
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Rijksmuseum garden: a curious collection of architectureOne of the least known sightseeing attractions in Amsterdam is the garden by the Rijksmuseum. This attractive garden features beautifully cared for flowerbeds, fountains and summerhouses, but also a
Bridge of 15 bridges
Jun 06, 2007 12:33 PM GMT Source:
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Bridge of 15 bridgesIn Amsterdam's canal belt there is one bridge that gives a view of no less than 15 bridges! This unusual spectacle is offered by the bridge at the crossing of the Reguliersgracht with the Herengracht, on the odd-numbered side. If y
Skinny Bridge
Jun 06, 2007 1:08 PM GMT Source:
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The Magere Brug: not so narrow as its former selfThe so-called Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) is probably the most famous bridge in Amsterdam. This picturesque white-painted drawbridge has spanned the River Amstel since 1672.According to some Amsterdammers t
Barrel organs
Jun 06, 2007 1:31 PM GMT Source:
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Colourful barrel organs in the streetsBarrel organs belong in Amsterdam just as fish do in water. Nowhere in the world do these brightly painted musical instruments sound as beautiful as they do in the narrow streets of the city centre. They give an extra
Lunchtime concerts
Jun 06, 2007 12:56 PM GMT Source:
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Lunchtime concerts in the Concertgebouw and the StadhuisAmsterdammers and visitors are treated to a number of free lunchtime concerts every week (October to June). On Tuesday at 12.15 the doors open at the Boekmanzaal (a part of the Amsterdam Stadhuis/Muz
Narrowest house in the world
Jun 06, 2007 1:12 PM GMT Source:
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The narrowest house in the world in AmsterdamThe narrowest house in the world is to be found in Amsterdam, on the Singel, no.7. Only one metre in breadth, it is barely wider than the front door. Naturally the people who live there have to be slim! However
Ferry over the River IJ
Jun 06, 2007 1:01 PM GMT Source:
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Ferry over the River IJ: a free boat tripBetween the city centre of Amsterdam and North Amsterdam lies the IJ, the oldest part of Amsterdam's port. It is in fact a bay of the previous Zuiderzee (now known as the IJsselmeer). It is possible to cross th
United Europe on the Roemer Visscherstraat
Jun 06, 2007 1:06 PM GMT Source:
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United Europe on the Roemer VisscherstraatOn the Roemer Visscherstraat in Amsterdam it is possible to make a trip around seven European countries within one minute. Ever since 1894 a row of houses has stood here built in the style of seven countries: Germ
