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  • Prinseneiland: Off-the-Beaten-Path Yet in the Heart of Amsterdam August 9, 2022
    The Western Islands offer a world of calm serenity, minutes from buzzing Amsterdam. The post Prinseneiland: Off-the-Beaten-Path Yet in the Heart of Amsterdam appeared first on UnClogged in Amsterdam.
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  • The New Dutch Holocaust Names Memorial August 2, 2022
    The 2021 Addition to Amsterdam’s Jewish Cultural Quarter Gives Nazi Victims Their Names Back Stroll along Amsterdam’s Weesperstraat and you’ll find yourself on a wide, two-lane thoroughfare lined with modern buildings, contemporary work spaces, a four-star hotel, and a sprinkling of stores and restaurants. Traffic lights, street markings and bike lanes efficiently manage the flow […]
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  • What City Flies the Most Badass Flag in the World? May 21, 2021
    Amsterdam's city flag meets five criteria for a badass design: keep it simple, incorporate meaningful symbolism, use no more than three standard colors, avoid lettering, and be distinctive. The post What City Flies the Most Badass Flag in the World? appeared first on UnClogged in Amsterdam.
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  • Who Stands Proud on a Pedestal in Amsterdam August 22, 2020
    Statues reflect a society's values in public spaces. Which is why you'll find monuments of painters, poets and philosophers, as well as anonymous underdogs and unsung heroes, in Amsterdam. The post Who Stands Proud on a Pedestal in Amsterdam appeared first on UnClogged in Amsterdam.
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  • Where Amsterdam Worships June 9, 2020
    Amsterdam's churches, temples and mosques reveal a long history of religious conviction, strife and pragmatic tolerance. Eight that are still intact are reminders of the city’s turbulent past, as well as its contemporary patchwork of faiths. The post Where Amsterdam Worships appeared first on UnClogged in Amsterdam.
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  • How to Get Your Egg on in Amsterdam December 24, 2019
    Why settle for coffee and a croissant when there are so many options for a hearty brunch in Amsterdam? When you're craving eggs, here are a half-dozen spots for a super mid-day meal in the Dutch capital. The post How to Get Your Egg on in Amsterdam appeared first on UnClogged in Amsterdam.
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  • Where Walls Can Talk: How to Find the Best Street Art in Amsterdam December 2, 2019
    In a city that reveres tolerance and personal expression, an eclectic range of provocative, socially conscious street art includes everything from giant murals like the one of Anne Frank at NDSM Wharf to quirky statues like "The Blue Violin Player" in the Jordaan and colorful mosaics of aliens by French street artist “Invader” in numerous […]
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  • Where to Stay in Amsterdam June 30, 2019
    From hostel dorms to suites in converted canal mansions, Amsterdam offers accommodations for every budget. Find some of the best in this neighbourhood accommodations guide. The post Where to Stay in Amsterdam appeared first on UnClogged in Amsterdam.
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  • Riches of the Rijksmuseum May 27, 2019
    Among the Rijksmuseum's most iconic works are eight masterpieces that represent the best of Dutch painting from the 17th century to contemporary times. The post Riches of the Rijksmuseum appeared first on UnClogged in Amsterdam.
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  • Spring in Amsterdam March 8, 2019
    Many contest that spring is the best season to visit Amsterdam. From Keukenhof to King's Day, here are 13 cool things to do from March through May in the Dutch capital. The post Spring in Amsterdam appeared first on UnClogged in Amsterdam.
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