Tips 1 - 4 of 4 Amsterdam Off The Beaten Path
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Many thousands of gay men and women were persecuted under the Nazi regime. The Homo-Monument commemorates their lives. It is a simple, discreet monument of three pink granite triangles (gay men and women wore a pink triangle in the same way that Jews were made to wear a yellow star). It is in a peaceful square at the back of the Westerkerk, and if you weren't aware it was there, you could easily walk past it. Although it is near a main road, it is quiet, giving the visitor a break from the bustle of Amsterdam and a chance to contemplate the meaning of the monument. Just by the monument is a tourist information stand that provides information specifically to gay visitors to the city.
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Vondelpark was very close to our hotel, and we often walked through it on our way into the centre of Amsterdam. First thing in the morning we often used to see people sleeping off the night before! It is popular with joggers and roller-bladers, and is a nice place to stroll around. It isn't a pretty park - the flower displays are virtually non-existent - but if you need a bit of greenery to lift your spirits, this is the place to come. It's roughly a ten-minute walk from Leidesplein, and there are a couple of nice cafes where you can sit and people-watch for an afternoon.
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titabell Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:56 UTC
It's been ages since I had a peek of Amsterdam. 'been contemplating to visit it one of these days. Thanks for the tips! Am curious about the hotel and had always been my dream to go to Vincent's (Van Gogh) museum. Cheers! | bpacker Thu Apr 19, 2007 03:37 UTC
Thanks for the rijsttafel recommendation. Over here in asia, it's called 'tok panjang' or long table. | Nemorino Thu Oct 26, 2006 19:15 UTC
Sorry to hear that we (cyclists) got on your nerves when you were in Amsterdam. But I notice you also wrote: "maybe next time I will pluck up the courage to rent a bicycle" -- yes, that's what I suggest. It's a healthy & exhilarating way to see the city! | jo104 Wed Jul 19, 2006 13:55 UTC
Amsterdam is just such a great place it always feels like home to me probably the Dutch - South African connection - thanks for sharing :-) Jo |
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