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The Monocle Travel Guide to Amsterdam

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This archetype of liberalism and diversity is forever reinventing itself and won’t fail to surprise first-time travellers and longtime visitors alike.

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The Dutch paradox

15 September 2016

They are considered the most liberal people in Europe – and yet arguably they are among the most right-wing. So now what? With elections looming, Monocle explores a troubling dichotomy.

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Clean slate

19 April 2018

What does it take to breathe life into a neglected district in a long-lasting and meaningful way? We look in on an area in Amsterdam that is doing it right.

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Home to 17th-century canals, legendary architecture and picturesque windmills, Amsterdam is one of the few capitals in the world that still cherishes a village vibe. Its creative spread is as alive today as it was in the…

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This is the way

17 March 2008

Schiphol, JFK and now Frankfurt airports have all turned to one Dutch designer to create the perfect signage systems. Paul Mijksenaar tells Monocle about his crusade to take the art of wayfinding in a new direction.

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Green machine

17 September 2012

Most restaurants boast of using only fresh ingredients but they don’t come much fresher than at De Kas.

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Finishing touches

21 March 2013

The Rijksmuseum’s overhaul has taken 10 long years. However, it is finally ready to reopen its doors to reveal an interior revamp that is almost as impressive as the wealth of art it so beautifully displays.

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Northern IJ Bank

1 May 2009

Canals to sail on, traditional wooden houses along the dike to choose from and a nearby creative hub; these are just some of the reasons to move to Northern IJ Bank. The Dutch are catching on and, with planned developments…

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This is the way

17 March 2008

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The Monocle Travel Guide, Amsterdam

This archetype of liberalism and diversity is forever reinventing itself and won’t fail to surprise first-time travellers and longtime visitors alike.

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Speciality retail: Amsterdam

9 May 2017

The colourful collection of jars with pickles and fermented food pulls customers through the front door of shop-cum-bistro Thull’s.

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Monocle on Design - Amsterdam: the new advertising hotspot

13 December 2011

The design series is presented by Monocle’s design editor Hugo Macdonald and focuses on global design, architecture, fashion and graphics.

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Make your move

15 September 2016

The hoteliers and designers behind our pick of the bunch this month took the plunge – and now it’s your turn. Whether you’re yearning for a sunny stop-off in Sydney or a rural Puglian retreat, we’ve got you covered.

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Canny lodgings

27 July 2017

We peek behind the locked doors and look in on the lobbies of this summer’s smartest new openings from Amsterdam to Hong Kong and Hobart.

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Shop Front

17 February 2007

We take a look at the record store that helped to form the Dead Kennedys, Aquarius Records, now attracting the musically adventurous from all over the world. We also explore treasured independent book shops Athenaeum Nie…

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The Menu - Food Neighbourhoods 81: Amsterdam, Noord

24 April 2018

Monocle’s Venetia Rainey takes us on tour in the northern parts of Amsterdam, an area not only famous for its creativity but also for its food and drink.

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The Menu - Food Neighbourhoods 21: Amsterdam, Javastraat

14 February 2017

Monocle’s Venetia Rainey and performer Maureen de Jong tour Amsterdam’s eastern neighbourhoods.

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