Amsterdam Shopping Tips by guell

Kalverstraat: Kalverstraat-for anything and everything Kalverstraat Review

If you’re in the mood for a little shopping visit the Kalverstraat, an outdoor shopping center/street about ten blocks long.

What to buy: Here you’ll find everything from the latest fashionable shoes to toothpaste and more. The people-watching alone is worth the visit.

Directions: Between Dam Square and Munt Square

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Website: http://www.kalverstraat.nl/

Albert Cuyp Markt: Street Market Street Market - Albert Cuyp Review

If you’re in the mood for shopping and haggling, then this market is for you. The Albert Cuyp Markt is an outdoor market that stretches for about a mile down the Albert Cuypstraat.

What to buy: You’ll find stalls selling everything from vegetables, cheese and fish to cosmetics and clothes.

What to pay: "Haggle" is the name of the game.

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Website: http://www.albertcuypmarkt.com/

Flowermarket: Tulip Bulbs Flowermarket Review

What to buy: While in Amsterdam, don’t forget to stop by one of the many flower markets, the most famous one being the Bluemenmarkt. Buy yourself a bag of tulip bulbs, and in a few months you’ll have a beautiful reminder of your trip.

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