{"id":958,"date":"2023-09-17T17:51:57","date_gmt":"2023-09-17T17:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/?p=958"},"modified":"2023-10-13T08:39:58","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T08:39:58","slug":"de-9-straatjes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/de-9-straatjes\/","title":{"rendered":"De 9 Straatjes: the heart of Amsterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam's World Heritage-listed canal belt is an area known in Dutch as the \"<strong>De 9 Straatjes<\/strong>\"or \"Negen Straatjes\".<\/p>\n<p>Located among the picturesque streets behind the Royal Palace on Dam Square, the district's name translates as \"the nine streets\" or \"the nine little streets\".<\/p>\n<p>Let's discover this place together!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"summary-title\">De 9 Straatjes: article summary<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary-box\">\n<ul class=\"summary-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc145842355\">De 9 Straatjes: at a glance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc145842356\">Start your discovery of 9 Straatjes with coffee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc145842357\">Thrift store shopping<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc145842358\">De 9 Straatjes: navigate the canals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc145842359\">Explore eclectic boutiques<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc145842360\">De 9 Straatjes: excellent cuisine overlooking the canals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc145842361\">Visit Amsterdam's artists' galleries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc145842362\">Visit the district's unique museums<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc145842355\"><\/a><strong>De 9 Straatjes: at a glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Built towards the end of the city's golden age, the district comprises nine Amsterdam streets, including :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rue Beren<\/li>\n<li>Gasthuismolensteeg<\/li>\n<li>Rue Huiden<\/li>\n<li>Rue Harten<\/li>\n<li>Old Spiegel Street<\/li>\n<li>Rue de Run<\/li>\n<li>Rue Ree<\/li>\n<li>Wijde Heisteeg<\/li>\n<li>Rue Wolven<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What was once a small selection of boutiques spread over nine side streets has become <strong>one of Amsterdam's most famous shopping districts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Today, the neighborhood's 400-year-old streets are filled with a charming collection of diverse stores, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thrift shops<\/li>\n<li>Art galleries<\/li>\n<li>Gift stores<\/li>\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-959\" src=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/de-9-straatjes-1024x747.jpg\" alt=\"de-9-straatjes\" width=\"1024\" height=\"747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/de-9-straatjes-1024x747.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/de-9-straatjes-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/de-9-straatjes-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/de-9-straatjes-1536x1121.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/de-9-straatjes.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc145842356\"><\/a><strong>Start your discovery of 9 Straatjes with coffee<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As with any adventure, it's best to make sure you have enough caffeine before exploring all that 9 Straatjes has to offer. Fortunately, the area is full of good caf\u00e9s, including local favorites like Screaming Beans and Kaldi.<\/p>\n<p>You'll also find excellent breakfast options at <strong>in caf\u00e9s like Chun.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc145842357\"><\/a><strong>Thrift store shopping<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The center of Amsterdam is known not only for its historic architecture, but also for <strong>its many vintage clothing stores.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can't go wrong shopping at Bij ons Vintage, probably the neighborhood's most famous thrift store.<\/p>\n<p>You will also find many sets in <strong>popular stores such as Episode and Zipper<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc145842358\"><\/a><strong>De 9 Straatjes: navigate the canals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Part of what makes the 9 Straatjes district so beautiful is the magnificent canals that run through the city center. You'll find plenty of opportunities to enjoy them, including a canal cruise.<\/p>\n<p>You can also explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/jordaan-district-amsterdam\/\">Jordaan<\/a> or take an informative and historic walking tour.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc145842359\"><\/a><strong>Explore eclectic boutiques<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to vintage stores, the Nine Streets shopping district features a selection of atypical boutiques.<\/p>\n<p>Pontifex Kaarsen, for example, is an old-fashioned candle store. <strong>with an on-site doll repair expert<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you like, you can visit vinyl heaven at Waxwell Records. And look no further than De Gamekeeper for the chance to buy any board game.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc145842360\"><\/a><strong>De 9 Straatjes: excellent cuisine overlooking the canals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>After all that shopping, take a break with a meal at one of the many excellent restaurants in the Neuf Rues. Enjoy the legendary \"Dutch fries\" at Fabel Friet and explore the flavors of Italian cuisine at Bussia.<\/p>\n<p>Discover why Lebanese Sajeria is a local favorite when you enjoy classic Lebanese cuisine with a modern twist. Or treat yourself to a visit <strong>at the Michelin-starred Vinkeles restaurant in the Hotel Dylan.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc145842361\"><\/a><strong>Visit Amsterdam's artists' galleries<\/strong><strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In the first half of the 17th century, De 9 Straatjes began to develop as the home of a few boutiques. Today, you'll find everything from designer boutiques to an impressive collection of art galleries.<\/p>\n<p>Don't forget to discover the work of some of the city's finest artists at <strong>Keren de Vreede gallery and Eddy Varekamp's gallery.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Tertius collection offers everything from stunning paintings to eclectic interiors, while The Merchant House specializes in contemporary work.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc145842362\"><\/a><strong>Visit the district's unique museums<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A stroll through the streets of Amsterdam will show you that the city is full of amazing museums to explore. Several options are accessible in the middle of De Negen Straatjes. 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