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Amsterdam: St Andrew
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During the sixties when Amsterdam was divided between Nozems (greasers) and Provos (hippies) the Leidseplein was the major Nozem hangout, and ... a very cool place. Nowadays the area has deteriorated a bit, with an abundance of fast food, travel agencies and money changers. Nonetheless, the Leidseplein itself is a pleasant enough small square, flanked on three sides by bars and with a large tree-shaded terrace in the middle. During summer the square comes alive with street performers; everything from jugglers and fire-eaters to percussionists, mime players and clowns.
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Amsterdam started as a small fishing village called Amsteldam. Its name referred to its site by a dam built across the Amstel River. The dam was built sometime before 1275 by the lord of Amstel to protect his castle from being flooded by the Zuider Zee.
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![Albert Cuyp [© B. Liefting]](http://retrieverimages.lycos.com/images/a/m/s/amsterdam/i/055.jpg)
Amsterdam's most famous day market, with stalls lining both sides of the Albert Cuyp street. Like all other daymarkets, in part due to stronger legislation regarding the sale of perishables, this icon of Amsterdam street trade sees a shift towards the sale of cheap textiles. It still retains some of its old charm though, and especially on a sunny day the Albert Cuyp is a bustling multicultural street filled with the famous Amsterdam humor. Don't miss the fish vendors, and if you're lucky you might witness a cunning hawker trying to sell you the latest in potato peelers. Open Mon-Sat 8am-6pm (closes earlier in winter, and can close early due to bad weather).
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The Presbyterian Congregation of Amsterdam village was organized March 3, 1832, with Rev. James Wood, pastor. The number of members at present is 300. The church edifice now in process of erection is 104 by 66 feet, and 148 feet to the top of the spire. It is constructed of brick and hewn stone and will cost, when completed, $40,000. Rev. M. S. Goodale, D. D., is the present pastor.
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Amsterdam shops range from large department stores such as Metz & Co, founded in 1740, Maison de Bonneterie a Parisian style store founded in 1889, and De Bijenkorf founded in 1870, to small specialty shops. The most luxurious shopping street is P.C. Hooftstraat, the busiest high street is Kalverstraat.
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Alle delen van de stad Amsterdam zijn te bereiken met het openbaar vervoer. Ook staat Amsterdam erom bekend dat er goede faciliteiten zijn voor fietsers. Ruim 30% van alle verplaatsingen met een vervoermiddel binnen Amsterdam vindt plaats per fiets. Er zijn er meer dan 600.000 in de stad. Verder rijden er ook honderden taxi's en sinds 2006 enige tientallen fietstaxi's. Nieuw in 2007 is de tuktuk.
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