Nieuwmarkt

An authentic piece of Amsterdam

Address:

Nieuwmarkt - Olympisch Stadion Amsterdam
1012 CR - Inner City East/Nieuwmarkt
NH

Nearest Bus or Train:

Nieuwmarkt: metro/sneltram 50, 51 & 54

Open Hours:

24 hrs

Initially a lively fish and cloth market, the square upon which the castle-like De Waag building stands, was the holding place for Jews arrested during WWII. In the 1970s, Chinese immigrants created a small Chinatown, and a decade later, locals protested the construction of a subway station here. Now the square is a cool gathering place surrounded by pubs and small restaurants where you can eat well for little money. A delightful walk along the canals, amid some of Amsterdam's oldest houses is highly recommended.

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