The Netherlands: Amsterdam
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In a nutshell...
Among the diverse cultural attractions in Amsterdam, visits to Anne Frank's house and the Van Gogh museum give a glimpse of the historical and artistic riches of the city. The capital is home to no fewer than 50 museums from the truly bizarre to the most classic collections of Dutch national heritage.
Vondel Park and the canals make up the backdrop of the city, ideal for family picnics and romantic strolls, with out for getting an essential visit to the flower market, the most famous in the world, near Muntplein. On bike or by foot, a stop at one of the city's numerous squares is a great way to get a feeling for the vibrancy of daily life in Amsterdam: in Rembrandtplein or Leidseplein, the most famous squares, you will find the well-known "brown café's".
To end the visit with a panoramic view of the city, make your way the Westerkerk and its bell tower, the tallest in Amsterdam, located in the heart of Jordaan, one of the fashionable quarters.
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KOEVOET (LE PIED DE BICHE)
This cafe was run by the Koevoet family from 1889 until 1967 before becoming this locally well known restaurant managed by Mario and Ciccio. The decor hasn't changed in more than a century (the floor dates back to the 18th century) proving the buildings authenticity. The food, Napolitian-inspired, is made exclusivly from the freshest ingredients: penne a la norma (tomatos, eggplant, melted ricotta), spaghetti al arrabiata (tomato, black olives, hot peppers), eggplant parmesan, or grilled swordfsh with lemon parsley sauce.
http://www.diningcity.nl/koevoet/
E-mail : koevoet@diningcity.com
Lindenstraat 17
AMSTERDAM 1015
00 31 20 624 08 46
