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Rental Amsterdam Apartments
The scuttle of Amsterdam visitors hit the highest point now a day. To take pleasure of the city better and to be away from the cramped hotels short stay apartment is the best option. These apartments provide more freedom and choice. These apartments might be relatively pricey but provides complete privacy and independent space [...]
Rental rates slide at some prime retail locations in Amsterdam
This is for the first time in seven years that the rental rates for retail space in one quarter of Amsterdam’s prime retail locations of Kalverstraat, Leidsestraat, Heiligeweg and the Nieuwendijk has gone down, as reported in the yearly overview of shop rentals produced by realtor DTZ Zadelhoff for the municipality of Amsterdam.
However, the shopping [...]
Exploring the hidden treasures of Amsterdam
Amsterdam has amazing and wonderful opportunities offering many places of visit right from heritage buildings, museums and gardens to marijuana bars and of course the city’s Red Light District area. However, the best part of the city is the fact that everything comes as an easy reach with lots of discounts and sometimes for free.
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Amsterdam – Reasonably priced places to stay
Before planning your visit to Amsterdam, you need to book the places you would require to tuck in your head after a tiring visit around the city. Here, we give you an account of five places of our choice where you can expect a decent lodging.
Seven Bridges
This hotel is situated at the confluence of the [...]
Amsterdam kick starts its 2009 International Horti Fair
Every year, Amsterdam hosts its Horti Fair which is also known as the world’s biggest gardening trade show. This year the fair will have special focus on sustainability and will be divided into different areas covering themes such as quality, technology, software, and sustainability practices and products. Prizes will be handed out to those displaying [...]
The Tulip Museum in Amsterdam
Along the Prinsengracht canal, Amsterdam has a tulip museum which says everything about the flower right from the history of the flower, how they’re grown, where they come from to their role in the Holland’s economy.
The museum was opened by Colorblends which is one of the largest Holland tulip bulb mail-order operations in the United [...]
Direct Wonen loses its license to operate in Amsterdam
The license of The Netherlands’ biggest housing agency Direct Wonen has been revoked. This means that the agency can no more operate in Amsterdam on the charge of ‘consistently breaking city council rules’. In particular, Direct Wonen is accused of letting out rent controlled properties at far above the permitted rent levels. Direct Wonen has [...]
Amsterdam comes 8th as the best European cities for establishing business
Cushman & Wakefield has done the European Cities Monitor, an annual survey on Europe’s major business cities and according to the survey Amsterdam has dropped from 6th to 8th place in a ranking of best European cities in which to establish a new business location with London, Paris and Frankfurt topping the chart.
Based on interviews [...]
Queen's Day celebrations in Amsterdam
If you happen to be in Amsterdam on April 30, you get to witness one of the experiences of your lifetime as this day is Queen’s Day- the annual Dutch national holiday in honor of the late Queen Juliana’s birthday. Queen Beatrix, who succeeded her mother in 1980, decided to keep the holiday on April [...]
The unique historical zoo and botanical garden in Artis
The Artis Zoo in Amsterdam, a fascinating and historical zoo, is the oldest here having been founded in 1838. Located in the heart of the city, the Artis Zoo is located close to other areas such as Zuidoostbeemster.
The zoo is a unique combination of history and natural beauty, housing hundreds of different animal species, thus [...]