DK Travel : Amsterdam

Amsterdam has an appeal that is absolutely unique. It’s a vibrant place, a treasure-trove of extraordinary artistic riches, and the living embodiment of 900 years of history, during which it rose to become the centre of a huge global empire. After a period of decline, it matured into today’s relaxed and tolerant modern metropolis. Elegant and serene, Amsterdam also has its seamy side, and this too is part of its character, as much as its famous network of canals. Whatever you are looking for, this small city packs a big punch.

Milkweg

Great nightclub / general entertainment venue with wide reange of music nights from electro to rock and comedy nights, exhibitions etc.
Montelbaanstoren

A fortified tower, the Montelbaanstoren was built in 1512 on the eastern edge of Amsterdam, just outside the city wall. Its original purpose was to defend the Dutch fleet; now, more prosaically, it houses the Amsterdam water authority. The open-work steeple was added by the ubiquitous Hendrick de Keyser in 1606, when the city fathers felt that they could at last afford the icing on the cake. It overlooks the lovely Oude Schans, a canal that also dates from the early 16th century, dug to improve access for ships.
More

Less definitely is more at this hip, minimalist hangout, owned by the proprietors of the Supperclub and Nomads, the equally decadent, Arabian-style restaurant located upstairs. Amsterdam’s beautiful people descend here at weekends – but only when they feel like it.
Morlang

Modern, minimalist space next door to Land van Walem. Impressive menu.
Mozes en Aäronkerk

Here, the nickname comes from two gablestones depicting Moses and Aäron on the house fronts that hid a clandestine church within. It was replaced in 1841 by the present Neo-Classical building, its towers inspired by St Sulpice in Paris.
Mulligans

If you’re tired of the Rembrandtplein, pop round the corner to this authentic Irish bar for some goodcraic .
Multatuli

Pen name of Eduard Douwes Dekker (1820–87), whose work in colonial Java inspired his best-known novelMax Havelaar .
Munttoren

Take a close look at the Mint Tower (it was briefly used as the city mint in 1673). Its bottom half is the remnant of a gate in the medieval city wall. When the gate burned down in 1618, Hendrick de Keyser slapped one of his clock towers (see Noorderkerk) on top of the remains. The carillon of 1699 rings every 15 minutes. Today, there is a gift shop on the ground floor.
Museum Amstelkring

The 17th-century domestic interiors would be fascinating in themselves, but the astonishing thing about this historic canal house is the secret Catholic church hidden on its upper floors (see Museum Amstelkring).
Museum Amstelkring

This canal house turned museum, with its sober decoration and delightful secret Catholic church, plunges the visitor back into the Golden Age (see Museum Amstelkring).

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