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Off The Beaten Path: The Vondelkerk
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  • Written by OlafS on Feb 25, 2003
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  • The Vondelkerk (Vondel Church, not the real name of the church but named like this for its location in the Vondelstraat) is one of the most important churches from the 19th century in this country. It combines neo-Gothic shapes with an almost oval ground-plan and was designed by P.J.H. Cuypers, without a doubt the most important Dutch architect of the 19th century and perhaps even of all time. It's just one of many of his works in Amsterdam.

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    Off The Beaten Path: Seven Countries Houses
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  • Updated by OlafS on Oct 15, 2004
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  • The Seven Countries in the Roemer Visscherstraat is a row of houses built in what I would call stereotyped versions of national architectural styles of seven European countries. Very nice to see, especially Spain is a real beauty. The architect, Tjeerd Kuipers, mostly designed churches for conservative protestant denominations during his entire career, but for this one project he went totally wild!

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    Off The Beaten Path: Architecture in Oud-Zuid
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  • Just south of the centre in the early-20th century new neighbourhoods were built in the Amsterdam School style of expressionistic architecture. This is a big area, and there's a multitude of lovingly crafted buildings with many surprising details to be seen here. Architecture lovers could easily spend an entire day here.

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    Outside Amsterdam: Surrounding area
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  • Written by OlafS on Jun 20, 2003
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  • Near Amsterdam there are a few nice spots. Villages like Nes aan de Amstel and Ouderkerk aan de Amstel. The latter one is really close to Amsterdam, but that's something that's hard to imagine when you're there. If you like bicycling I'd recommend a tour along those villages. Rent a bike, for instance at the RAI-railwaystation which could be a nice starting point allowing you to stay out of most of the busy traffic.

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    fyathyrio Wed Jul 16, 2008 20:42 UTC
     I wouldn't recommend visiting the Anne Frank house. Instead, take a photo of the exterior. If you haven't read her diary, do so. If you already have, re-read it. There are very few things worth seeing inside.
    rickaicp Mon Jun 4, 2007 07:01 UTC
     Another person confusing Israel with judaism. The two are not necessarily the same or in cahoots with each other. Some peoples' agenda is to make it look like everything jewish = Israel, so that even more people will hate jews. Thanks a lot.
    jo104 Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:58 UTC
     I really enjoyed your Amsterdam page, I spend a lot of time in the Dam & surrounding areas as I have good friends there & u're right u don't have to visit a coffee house I haven't why ruin your holiday being wasted. I'm visiting Het Schip this visit
    PhillyJohn Sun Sep 3, 2006 20:36 UTC
     We visited Ann Frank house, walked to the Rijksmuseum, had lunch after the museum, took tram to Dam square, tried to find the Oude Kirk but found the red-light area instead and then RAN back to the train station!
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