Leidseplein – Amsterdam Neighborhood Spotlight
Leidseplein – Amsterdam’s best entertainment district Leidseplein isn’t quite as fancy as Rembrandtplein, but it’s much more up-market than most of the things near Centraal Station. The centerpiece of...
View ArticleMelkweg Needs a Bailout
The Melkweg (the Milky Way), the legendary Amsterdam concert and entertainment venue, is in trouble, and the city of Amsterdam is stepping in to try to save it. The huge Leidseplein venue underwent a...
View ArticleRandom Amsterdam photo of the moment
This is from our Amsterdam photos section, which will be hugely expanded fairly soon. They are BIG on chess in Amsterdam (get it?). This shot was taken in the little plaza just off Leidseplein. The...
View ArticleMay in Amsterdam – Events, weather, and travel tips
Going to Amsterdam in May is your last chance to avoid the massive summer crowds, and the weather is generally quite pleasant most days, but it can always be cool and gray in Amsterdam during any month...
View ArticleHotels Near the Leidseplein
Some travelers don’t really care where their hotel is, as long as it’s safe and clean and in a decent location. But for others, choosing the perfect neighborhood from which to base yourself for a visit...
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