De Pijp is one of the most cosmopolitan
and vibrant districts of Amsterdam. Formerly
a working class quarter built to ease the overpopulated Jordaan in the 19 th
century and to house labourers, de Pijp as we Amsterdammers know it today is
without doubt a melting pot of cultures and nationalities. Thanks to previous
settlers such as Heijermans, De Haan, Bordewijk, Mondriaan and scores of
students in search of a cheap room to rent, de Pijp continues to breathe life
as the lively bohemian district
known as the Quartier Latin (Latin Quarter). The young, old,
students, artists, and families have all chosen to make de Pijp their home. de
Pijp is brimming with fantastic cafés, restaurants, coffee shops and bars. Of
course, a visit to Amsterdam wouldn’t be the same without a trip to the Albert
Cuypmarket, flanked by over 100 shops.
Something
cool that we could check out...
The Heineken Experience
Even if you tried, you couldn’t miss this enormous red-brick building on Stadhouderskade Although Heineken is no longer a brewery, it has been fully renovated and now operates as a museum. Not only can you trace the 244-year history of the Heineken Empire, pick up a few tips on brewing, meet Dr Elion. (Inventor of Heineken’s magic ingredient), and look inside a hop boiler but you can also go on a Bottle Ride. Seated on a moving platform, you follow the production route of a bottle of beer. Of course, if you have worked up a thirst after running the whole gamut of activities on offer at the Heineken Experience, reward yourself with a pint or two. Cheers!
Even if you tried, you couldn’t miss this enormous red-brick building on Stadhouderskade Although Heineken is no longer a brewery, it has been fully renovated and now operates as a museum. Not only can you trace the 244-year history of the Heineken Empire, pick up a few tips on brewing, meet Dr Elion. (Inventor of Heineken’s magic ingredient), and look inside a hop boiler but you can also go on a Bottle Ride. Seated on a moving platform, you follow the production route of a bottle of beer. Of course, if you have worked up a thirst after running the whole gamut of activities on offer at the Heineken Experience, reward yourself with a pint or two. Cheers!
Info from: http://www.amsterdam.info/depijp/
- Mandi Drake
The Albert Cuypmarket is definitely a place I have on my list!
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