Amsterdam
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For the first time, Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum is putting its staggering 20th-century photography archive on show. Here are some of the best pictures, from Marilyn Monroe and Peggy Guggenheim to one of the earliest flying machines
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As the Dutch capital readies its decks for the electronic music spectacular that is Amsterdam Dance Event, Will Coldwell joins local DJ Young Marco to explore the city’s dynamic clubbing landscape
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The future of food: A new Dutch scheme aims to distribute local fare more sustainably, unclog the streets and reduce Amsterdam’s 15 million annual food miles
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Wynand Fockink is an Amsterdam bar and distillery where small is beautiful and the liqueurs are plentiful – and potent
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Fresh tastes, clever design and a relaxed vibe are the order of the day for Amsterdam’s innovative and pop-up restaurants, writes Sam Gosling
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Off on your travels? Forget the Eiffel tower and the Parthenon and take in these sights instead. By Jason Farago
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From galleries, boat trips and concerts to the city's famous condom shop, there's plenty of great things to do in Amsterdam that won't cost you a guilder
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Kolenkitbuurt was a deeply troubled community when Dutch-led artists Cascoland were brought in to improve the residents’ quality of life. Their ‘bottom-up’ strategy has worked wonders
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Amsterdam is famous for its decadence but is also relaxed and friendly, with plenty to keep children busy, for little or nothing
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Canals, bikes, pancakes … Amsterdam is ideal for family fun – especially if you stay in a stylish home full of other kids' toys
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Love urban photography? Addicted to Instagram? These snappers capture their own cities in beautiful and surprising ways on the popular social site
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From medieval mudflats to the Shangri-La of sex: the story of a much-loved city's fragile freedoms, writes Simon Winder
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Joanne O'Connor's great escapes Travel tips: Amsterdam's trendy new quarter, why Halloween is scary business, and where to stay in Dartmoor
Amsterdam's latest creative hub, how Halloween became a screaming success, and Dartmoor's best boltholes. By Joanne O'Connor
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Joanne O'Connor's great escapes Travel tips: camping in Holland, baking breaks and the week's best deals
Spend the night in a work of art in Amsterdam, or take a bake-off holiday
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Marc Paping lives on a house boat in Amsterdam. He shows us some of the city's hidden waterside gems
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The Dutch capital is cleaning up its act. Brothels and cannabis cafés are being closed. But the most significant transformation is the renovation of the Rijksmuseum, says Robert Bevan
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The Rijksmuseum will finally reopen on 13 April after a 10-year renovation held up by everything from asbestos problems to cycling protestors. Visitors can expect a spectacular new entrance hall, plus the return of Rembrandt's The Night Watch
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Joanne O'Connor's great escapes Travel tips: chill out in a hip hotel in Iceland, or stay at home and enjoy the great outdoors
Where to go in Reykjavik, the best of Britain in spring, plus deals of the week
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Each week we ask a reader to tell us about where they go to watch films. Today, an architecturally stunning cinema in Amsterdam
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Exhibits at one of Amsterdam's newest museums range from pieces of pickled skin to intricate tribal designs – and guest tattooists mean that you could leave with a permanent souvenir. Nick Maes pays a visit
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The second of our street music films visits a sunny Amsterdam. Follow singer Mevrouw Tamara from Waterlooplein to Warmoesstraat, as she plays on the bridge at Brouwersgracht, checks out the guitars at De Plug and meets her bandmates for practice
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Joanne O'Connor's great escapes Keswick Mountain Festival, a foodie break and Amsterdam boutique hotels
Joanne O'Connor recommends a Gore-Tex and gaiters celebration, gourmet hotspots in north Norfolk and stylish but affordable hotels in the Dutch capital
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Which are the coolest places to shop, drink and people-watch in Amsterdam? The founders and creative team of clothing label OntFront let us in on their secret haunts
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Amsterdam's De Oude Pijp district, nicknamed the Quartier Latin and once the home of the city's poor students and artists, is now a lively mixture of cultures, food and sights
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Champagne in the bathtub and TVs in the pool ... Rock & Roll Hotels by Greg Simmons is a new guide to the places where rock stars have made their mark – and not just on the carpet
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As The Inbetweeners, the movie about a lads-only holiday, opens with record box-office takings, four British comedians recall their own youthful travels
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Our Been there site has been busy recruiting locals in major cities. Here's a selection of their tips for Seville, Prague, London, Amsterdam and Brussels
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Looking for a budget bed? Steven McCarron of Unfold Amsterdam tracks down the best, whether you want to be in the red light district or a quiet backwater
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My City video guides Amsterdam: 'This modern, stylish place is as real as the old canal houses' - video
Choreographer Andrew Moskos, co-founder of the Boom Chicago comedy social club, shows us a different side of Amsterdam, beyond the sex and drugs stereotypes
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Join the locals and take in Amsterdam's outdoor beauty by bicycle, from windmills to tulips, secret gardens to world heritage waterways.
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From the red light district to slave history memorials: the naughty (and, sometimes, not so nice) side of Amsterdam
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Visit the best of Amsterdam's galleries, homes and museums on this classic short loop through the city centre
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Explore the leafy canals, bohemian lifestyle, secret history and terrace cafes of Amsterdam's favourite residential neighbourhood
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The danger of road safety
Peter Preston: Cyclists in Amsterdam are fearless: no helmets, no protective kit. Yet they may be safer, too