{"id":453,"date":"2023-07-22T20:23:27","date_gmt":"2023-07-22T20:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/?p=453"},"modified":"2023-11-12T11:52:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-12T11:52:58","slug":"places-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/places-amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"Places in Amsterdam: 6 places to visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Amsterdam has several well-known squares<\/strong>each with its own characteristics and particularities.<\/p>\n<p>All squares offer numerous terraces, restaurants, caf\u00e9s and stores, and are all easily accessible on foot, by bike or by public transport.<\/p>\n<p>Today, let's take a closer look at the city's best-known squares.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"summary-title\">Places in Amsterdam: article summary<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary-box\">\n<ul class=\"summary-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc140627744\">Places in Amsterdam: the Dam<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc140627745\">The Leidsplein<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc140627746\">Places in Amsterdam: Museumplein<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc140627747\">The Nieuwmarkt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc140627748\">Rembrandt Square<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc140627749\">Places in Amsterdam: Le Spui<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc140627744\"><\/a><strong>Places in Amsterdam: the Dam<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Dam is the historic heart of the city and a popular venue for events. Its many remarkable buildings make it a major tourist attraction.<\/p>\n<p>When the weather's fine, you'll always find different types of street performers: musicians, jugglers, dancers, \"living\" statues, etc. The dam is also used for a number of events, including <strong>the fair, the national commemoration, and the traditional Christmas tree.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the west side of the dam, you'll find the 1655 Royal Palace. The luxurious Bijenkorf department store is on the east side. Finally, you'll also find a passageway that takes you directly to the <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/amsterdam-centraal\/\">main station<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To the northwest, you can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/kerk\/\">Nieuwe Kerk<\/a> (new church) and the famous Nieuwendijk shopping street. At the southern end of the square is the <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/madame-tussauds\/\">Madame Tussauds Wax Museum<\/a>and the famous Kalverstraat shopping street. As you can see, the Dam is the focal point of the city.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-454\" src=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/places-amsterdam-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"places amsterdam\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/places-amsterdam-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/places-amsterdam-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/places-amsterdam-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/places-amsterdam-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/places-amsterdam.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc140627745\"><\/a><strong>The Leidsplein<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Leideplein is a real entertainment area, with countless caf\u00e9s, restaurants and theaters. The square is a meeting place for locals and tourists alike, and is also home to numerous street performers.<\/p>\n<p>When the weather is fine, the terraces are <strong>a popular spot.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the square, or a short distance away, you'll find the Nationale Schouwburg, the De Balie, Bellevue and DeLaMar theaters, the Paradiso and De Melkweg music temples, the Sugar Factory clubs and the famous The Bulldog caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>Every winter, the square is transformed into an ephemeral ice rink. Fun for all the family<strong> during your winter vacations.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc140627746\"><\/a><strong>Places in Amsterdam: Museumplein<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>At Museumplein, you'll find three major museums. First, of course, the <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/rijksmuseum\/\">Rijksmuseum<\/a>at the northern end of the square. At the west end, you'll find <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/van-gogh-museum\/\">Van Gogh Museum<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/stedelijk-museum\/\">Stedelijk Museum<\/a>. Finally, to the south, you'll find the Royal Concert Hall.<\/p>\n<p>Locals and tourists alike use this square every day to relax and take a break. The green space is perfect for soccer, Frisbee and picnics, while under the plane trees and around the basketball court, you can play p\u00e9tanque. There's also a pond near the Rijksmuseum, with terraces on both sides.<\/p>\n<p>The Museumplein is also often used for various events, shows and festivals, such as<strong>\u00a0King's Day.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc140627747\"><\/a><strong>The Nieuwmarkt<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Nieuwmarkt is a square in Amsterdam's Chinatown, bordering the southeast side of the red light district. The square is surrounded by historic buildings, restaurants, caf\u00e9s and a supermarket.<\/p>\n<p>The Nieuwmarkt<strong> is very popular with locals<\/strong>especially at weekends. There's a daily market, an organic market on Saturdays and a book and antique market on Sundays during the summer.<\/p>\n<p>In the middle of the Nieuwmarkt, you'll see a remarkable building: De Waag. It's Amsterdam's oldest non-religious building. It was built in 1488. Since then, the building has had many functions: <strong>a prison, a place of commerce and a museum.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc140627748\"><\/a><strong>Rembrandt Square<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Rembrandtplein and the adjacent Thorbeckeplein are Amsterdam's most popular nightlife areas. The rectangular square is surrounded by trendy clubs, many charming caf\u00e9s, good restaurants and sunny terraces.<\/p>\n<p>On the north side, around the Amstel river, you'll find numerous caf\u00e9s that perpetuate traditional Dutch musical culture. During King's Day and Amsterdam's Gay Pride, <strong>the whole of Amsterdam is having fun.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To the west is Reguliersdwarsstraat. This is one of the most important streets for the LGBT community, with a host of trendy new gay bars and clubs.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc140627749\"><\/a><strong>Places in Amsterdam: Le Spui<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Spui is the square between the Rokin and the Singel, and is crossed by the Kalverstraat. Thanks to its location, it's a great place to take a break from shopping.<\/p>\n<p>There are also several affordable caf\u00e9s and restaurants in the side streets, making it a popular meeting place for students.<\/p>\n<p>What's more, every second Friday of the month there's a major book market with around 25 booksellers, and every Sunday (March to December) an art market.<\/p>\n<p>To the south, you'll find the former Lutheran Church and the Maagdenhuis, built in 1787. Across the street is the entrance to the Begijnhof, which was formed in the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n<p>Amsterdam's squares are exceptional places that will make your city vacation unique. Don't hesitate to <strong>visit them all on your visit to Amsterdam.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amsterdam has a number of well-known squares, each with its own characteristics and special features. All the squares offer numerous terraces, restaurants, caf\u00e9s and stores, and they're all easily accessible on foot, by bike and by public transport. Today, let's take a closer look at the city's best-known squares. 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