Amsterdam, Netherlands

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1 the world at your fingertips, Netherlands eguide.com Introduction The Dutch capital is a large, easygoing city with many traditional and modern sightseeing adventures. The mix between old historical and the brothel and hashish scene bring a melting pot of people from all walks of life to. This is a busy city with plenty of activity going on in the streets. The main tourist area is the city centre around Centraal Station. Damrak is the wide avenue that runs from Centraal Station to Dam Square which gave its name. is a city with plenty to do, many attractions and a thriving entertainment scene. The neighbourhoods and villages surrounding are also steeped in history and offer wonderful landscapes and variety to the city itself. 's relaxed tolerance makes it an unusual European city. Pornography is openly on display within the city! It is home to one of the most lurid red light districts in Europe and its relaxed stance on drugs has given it the reputation of being the world s cannabis capital. This easygoing lifestyle has drawn people from all over the world to live here and immigrants now make up over 30% of its population. The traditional history of still exists though and that is displayed in the architecture, medieval churches, museums and galleries that are all around the city. It is a haven for the arts with Rembrandt being its favourite son. The land and sea blend beautifully in as it is located at the mouth of the River Ij and is 20km from the North Sea coast. Canals snake their way through the city which gives another means of getting around with canal cruising being very popular. Tourist Information Essentials Medical Services The main 24 hour hospitals are: Boven-Ij Ziekenhuis Statenjachstraat 1, Noord. Telephone Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Ie Oosterparkstraat 1. Telephone St Lucas Andreas Ziekenhuis, Jan Tooropstraat 164. Telephone Emergency = 112 Police Services The police in are generally very helpful and usually speak good English. The emergency number is 112. The main police stations are at Elandsgracht 117 and Warmoesstraat 44. Ambulance and Fire Services The emergency number for ambulance and fire services is 112. Telephones The telephone country code for the Netherlands is 31. 's city code is 020. For phone calls from within the Netherlands dial 020 to start. Local Laws Money and Currency The local currency is the euro (EUR, ). Banks normally open from except on Mondays when they open at ATMs are easily found. Tipping Taxes and service charges are always included in all bills. However tipping is still done and might consist of rounding up rather than a % of the bill. Prostitution is legal and visible. The sale, possession and consumption of small quantities of cannabis are illegal. The selling of drugs in the street is illegal. All hemp related products are illegal even if sold in coffee shops. Stay Safe Watch out for pickpockets and baggage theft in the main shopping streets, on trams and trains, at stations and the airport. Watch out for being short changed in shops. In the red light district, keep to main streets and do not take photographs of the prostitutes. eguides are available from Page 1 of 9

2 Getting To By Air Airport s Schiphol Airport is 15 km to the south west of the city. Many airlines serve. There is a direct train to Centraal Station. The train station is located under the main airport hall. Taxis from Schiphol are expensive. Only use legal taxis which have blue number plates. Airport shuttles operated by Connexxion transfer directly to hotels. By Bus International bus services terminate at Amstel Station. By Car From the east, the A1 motorway leads directly to and from the south the A2. All motorways connect to the ring motorway, the A10. The speed limit on Dutch motorways is 120 km/h and the A10 is 80 km/h. By Sea The maritime passenger terminal is for cruise ships. The nearest ferry port is Ijmuiden and ferry terminals are at Rotterdam Europort and Hook of Holland. By Train Most trains arrive and depart from Centraal Station. Other train stations are Bijlmer, Amstel and Muiderpoort to the southeast; to the south, RAI and Zuid WTC; and, to the west, Lelylaan and Sloterdijk. Schiphol Airport also has its own train station with many trains to Centraal. Getting About Transport There is a metro with four lines. The tram has 15 lines and is ideal for the central area. There are numerous bus routes. Tickets can be bought on the bus or tram but is cheaper to buy them before boarding. The standard ticket for bus, tram and metro is called a strippenkaart and is available from machines in the metro and railway stations, from the main GVB office opposite Centraal Station, supermarkets, newsagents and tobacconists. The ticket has a number of strips which are stamped in the machine as you enter the metro, or by the driver/conductor for a bus or tram. The strippenkaart can also be used on NS trains within. They are not valid for train trips to Schiphol Airport but are valid on buses to Schiphol. Travel for one hour in a single zone uses two strips and two zones will use three strips. An alternative is to buy a 24, 48 or 72 hour bus/rail/tram pass. This must be stamped on your first journey. Free ferry services cross the Ij River to North and leave from a jetty on the northern side of Centraal Station. Canal Boats The Museumboot are convenient for all the major attractions. A commentary is provided. These boats leave from Centraal Station every 30 to 45 minutes. There are ticket agencies here and day tickets can be purchased. They stop at most of the popular museums and attractions and are a novel way to see the city. Telephone Canal Bus The canal bus operates from Centraal Station as well and travels on three routes. These buses stop at several stops and are great for getting to attractions or shopping areas anywhere else in the central area. A day pass is available and it can be used up until midday the next day. Telephone Cycling Dutch and cycling are synonymous and this applies in. Cycling is a great way to see the city and is also good for getting from A to B. Most locals own bikes and they do use them, so beware of the cycling congestion on the streets. There are many bike rental agencies in the city. Always remember to lock up your bike and watch for some drivers as a lot are not always patient with cyclists. Metro This is 's subway system. There are four metro lines and are mainly used by the locals to travel between suburbs. The trains leave from Centraal Station. The tow areas you might find easier to travel to on the Metro system are Niewmarkt and Waterlooplein. More information is available through GVB Tickets and Information Office, telephone eguides are available from Page 2 of 9

3 Taxis Taxis in are available but expensive and have a meter. All legal taxis have blue number plates. Taxi stands are available at most tourist hubs including Leidseplein, Dam Square and Centraal Station. In the city centre are bicycle taxis which are cheaper than normal taxis. Trains If you leave, the train is the best form of transport. Ticket machines are the cheapest way to buy tickets. Most trains arriving from other countries or cities will drop you at Centraal Station. There are new stations currently being constructed in at this site so the Station can be confusing to get around. Work is not expected to finish until Centraal Station has two tourist information desks, a money exchange, rail information, ticket reservations and lots of eateries and shops. At the front of the station you will find a taxi rank, tram stops and bus stops all able to take you where you need to go. The docks are located at the rear of Centraal Station as well where you can get a water taxi, a canal bus and canal cruise boats. Trams The trams are a great way to get around and see the sights. The trams are a blue-grey colour and are often referred to as streetcars. There are 17 tram routes in the city and, of those, 12 connect with Centraal Station so this is the best place to go to if you wish to travel by tram. Tickets for the trams can be purchased from the drivers, conductors or ticket dispensers, as well as from the Station s tourist information offices. You can also purchase day tickets for one or more days. Water Taxi A water taxi is another way to travel on the canals. These taxis are quite large and can take up to 40 passengers, however they are more expensive than the other forms of water travel. They leave from the dock outside Centraal Station. Telephone Accommodation Due to the huge quantity and variety of accommodation available in, we recommend that you browse to find your choice and book online at Travel eguides prior to your departure. Restaurants Traditional Dutch fare is usually carbohydrate loaded, large meals with plenty of cheese to follow or graze on all day. A Dutch breakfast is a good solid meal of meats and cheeses and breads, all washed down with plenty of coffee. Lunch is a lighter meal and dinner is the full three coarse. There are some traditional Dutch restaurants in but there are also many other eating experiences ranging from the exotic Asian cuisines to Italian, Greek and Spanish, so all tastes are catered for here. Fast food outlets are big as well and all the usual outlets can be found in and around. Outdoor dining is popular, with most of the cafes having outdoor seating. Coffee drinking is a popular pastime in so cafés are always easy to find. The Dutch also like their beer and it is served in most eateries. A large selection of 's restaurants and eateries can be found in the city centre around the Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein areas. Cheaper eateries are in the Nieuwendijk, Zeedijk and Centraal Station areas. The area around Jordaan offers a trendy, different style of eating. Please refer to our website for the best restaurants. Tours Similarly to accommodation, there is a large choice of tours available in. Again, we recommend that you browse to find your choice and book online at Travel eguides. eguides are available from Page 3 of 9

4 Animal Attractions Artis Zoo A zoo with aquarium founded in In addition to animals there are plants, statues, planetarium and geological museum. Artis has an African savannah and a South American zone with llamas. Plantage Kerklaan 38. Telephone Attractions Pass The Pass is an entrance ticket to many museums, attractions and for use on all buses, trams and metros in and can be purchased at tourist information offices and other shops. Art Galleries Civic Guard Gallery A free gallery showing medieval guards with the paintings made to fit the spaces in the guardhouses. 18 Kalverstraat 92. CoBrA Musuem A modern building with works from the CoBrA movement. Sanbergplein Amstelveen. Telephone De Appel A centre of contemporary art in. Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 10. Rembrandt House Museum Rembrandt lived here from 1639 until 1659 and the museum houses 250 of Rembrandt's etchings. Rembrandt also collected antiques and other artefacts which on display. Jodenbreestraat 4. Telephone Six Collection Jan Six was a Rembrandt patron and his portrait by Rembrandt is displayed in this museum. Inside the house, built in 1680, are also works by Frans Hals, Jacob van Ruisdael and Peiter Saenredam. Amstel 218. Telephone Stedelijk Museum The municipal museum of modern art. Collection of modern art with sculpture garden. Works by Picasso, Matisse, Cezane and Monet. Oosterdokskade 5,. Telephone Van Gogh Museum Numerous paintings and sketches drawn by Van Gogh together with letters by Van Gogh are on display. Works by Monet and Gauguin are also found in the Van Gogh Museum. Paulus Potterstraat 7,. Telephone Rijksmuseum The largest museum in with works by Vermeer, Rembrandt and others. Rembrandt's most famous painting The Night Watch can be seen here. A larger collection of Dutch art that extends to over 5,000 works. Stadhouderskade 42. Telephone Architecture, Buildings and Places of Historical Significance Anne Frank House Anne Frank House is where Anne Frank wrote her diary during World War II and it is on display. She went into hiding here on 6 July, 1942, and lived here for two years. Prinsengracht 263,. Telephone ARCAM Run by the Architecture Foundation as a centre for architecture. Prins Hendrikkade 600. Telephone Hollandsche Schouwburg Originally a place for opera it was used by the Nazis as a concentration camp assembly point for Dutch Jews. Part of the building has been left as a memorial and the other part has videos and stories of the Nazi occupation. Plantage Middenlann 24. Telephone Kleine Trippenhuis The narrowest house in with a carved facade of centaurs and sphinxes. 26 Kloveniersburgwal. Koninklijk Paleis Built as the town hall with an elaborate façade which illustrates s role as a port and trading centre. At one time Napoleon s residence. Dam Square. Telephone Magere Brug A working drawbridge that crosses the Amstel river. One of the most beautiful bridges in. Known locally as the Skinny Bridge as it was originally so narrow that it was hard for two pedestrians to pass. Magna Plaza Now the Magna Plaza Shopping Mall but in 1899 a post office. Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal. eguides are available from Page 4 of 9

5 Royal Palace Koninklijk was originally the city hall, an important historic building of 17th century. It was built by Jacob van Campen in Palladian style. The classical façade is crowned with unicorns. The halls have lavish furniture. Koninklijk Paleis. Telephone ). The Beurs van Berlage The Old Stock Exchange is now used for exhibitions, concerts and other events. Damrak. The Felix Meritis Building A neoclassical building that originally housed an art collection then became the headquarters of the Dutch Communist Party. Now run by the Felix Meritis Foundation and used for art workshops and other events. Keizersgracht 324. The Schreierstoren Weepers Tower is part of the original city wall and so called as it was the place that the women would watch their men sail away. Geldersekade. The Tuschinski A cinema that opened in 1921 and contains a number of expressionist paintings and marbles. Reguliersbreestraat Windmills Windmills are outside the city walls with the nearest to the city being De Gooyer (1814) and De Otter (1631), a restored sawmill, opposite Buyskade, west of the Jordaan. Churches Agnietenkapel The Chapel of Holy Agnes is a well preserved medieval chapel. Oudezijds Voorburgwal 231,. Telephone Begijnkerk This chapel was erected in 1419 and in the 1600s was taken over by the Presbyterians. It is still referred to as the English church. The medieval church tower is a highlight of the chapel. Begijnhof Square. Nieuwe Kerk The name translates to New Church yet it still dates to the 15th century. It is late Gothic church and houses exhibitions during the year. Inside is an oak pulpit, a copper choir screen and a large pipe organ. Dam Square. Telephone Noorderkerk This is a significant landmark due to its size and structure. This church was built in Noordenmarkt. Telephone Oude Kerk This church, built in 1306 on the Oudezijds Voorburgwal, is now in the red light district. The Gothic style, octagonal bell tower was a landmark for sailors entering. Inside is a memorial tablet to Rembrandt's first wife and some good examples of stained glass windows. Oudekerkspleain 23. Telephone St. Nicolaaskerk St. Nicholas, opposite Centraal Station, was built in a neo- Baroque style. Easily seen due to the large twin towers. Prins Hendrikkade. The Amstelkring Just a little north of Oude Kerk is the Amstelkring, a former Catholic church, now a museum. Dating from the 17th century as a clandestine church where Catholics practised in secret during the time when the Protestants were in control. The church is found in the loft of the house! Oudezijds Voorburgwal 40. Westerkerk Overlooking the Jordaan, the Westerkerk was planned as a large church with a high tower crowned with a blue orb. Translated as Western Church and opened in 1631, Rembrandt was buried here on 8 October Contains an organ decorated by Jacob van Campen. Prinsengracht 281. Telephone Zuiderkerk The spire and tower of this church are stunning and can be climbed to view the city s wonderful architecture. St Antoniesbreestraat. Telephone Museums Historical Museum 's history is housed in the old city orphanage. Kalverstraat 92, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 357, St Luciensteeg. Telephone Ajax Museum The history of Ajax football club. Arena, Arena Boulevard 29, Zo. ARCAM The Centre for Architecture illustrates 's architecture. Prins Hendrikkade. Allard Pierson Museum The archaeological museum of the University of with Egyptian, Greek, Cypriot, Roman, Etruscan and Coptic artefacts. Oude Turfmarkt 127,. Telephone 's Historic Museum Devoted to 's history. The entrance which is free is the Civic Guard Gallery with portraits of the militia. Inside the history of unfolds. Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 357. eguides are available from Page 5 of 9

6 Bijbelsmuseum The world of the bible. The Biblical Museum is situated in two buildings on a canal dating from 1662 with an interesting wooden interior. Herengracht ,. Telephone Electric Ladyland A museum devoted to fluorescent art. Egelantiersgracht. Telephone Energetica The history of energy production with working engines, generators and radios. Hooge Kadijk 400. Erotic Museum In the red light district - lots of erotic entertainment on show. Oz Achterburgwal 54. Filmmuseum Exhibition of contemporary and historical movies, photos, posters and scripts. Vondelpark 3. Telephone FOAM Photographic exhibitions in this museum. Keizersgracht 609. Geels & Co Koffie en Theemuseum The history of tea and coffee traced back to the Dutch East India Company. Warmoesstraat 67. Telephone Hash Marijuana Hemp Museum The benefits of marijuana are shown! Oudezijds Achterburgwal 130. Telephone Hermitage Museum The Hermitage is a satellite of the of the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg. The collection is spread over three floors of the historic Amstelhof and has changing exhibitions. Nieuwe Herengracht 14. Telephone Het Orange Voetbal Museum The story of the orange maestros and lots of football paraphernalia. Kalverstraat 236. Telephone Houseboat Museum The Hendrika Maria is a typical houseboat built in Prinsengracht Tegenover 296,. Telephone Huis Marseille Photographic exhibitions. Keizersgracht 401. Jewish Historical Museum Four synagogues dating back to the 17th century. The Great Synagogue was built in The story of the Jews in the Netherlands is told. Jonas Daniel Meijerplein 2-4. Telephone Katten Kabinet A museum devoted to cats with cat art. Kindermuseum Located in the Tropenmuseum a museum for children aged Linnaeusstraat 2. Telephone Museum Amstelkring Known locally as the "Our Lord in the Attic", a Catholic church hidden in the upper stories of a restored 17th century house where Catholics were persecuted in the 1600s and had to hide their churches. Oudezijds Voorburgwal 40. Telephone Museum Geelvinck Hinlopen Huis A canal mansion with period rooms and garden. Keizersgracht 633. Museum van Loon A canal house built in 1672 in the centre of owned by the van Loon family with a collection of furniture and portraits. Keizersgracht 672. Telephone Museum Willet-Holthuysen A 17th century canal-side mansion. The rooms have been renovated to illustrate what they would have been like in the 18th Century. Herengracht 605. National Maritime Museum National Maritime Museum (Scheepvart Museum) has a large collection of boats, models and maps. This popular attraction is the 18th Century. Kattenburgerplein 1. Telephone NEMO A futuristic science centre in a ship-like building designed by Renzo Piano. Lots of interactive fun. Oosterdok 2. Telephone Open Havenmuseum The open harbour museum has a number of historical vessels. Hoogte Kadijk 147. Telephone Persmuseum The Press Museum celebrates journalism in the Netherlands Zeeburgerkade 10. Pianola Museum Automatic music machines and pianolas are to be found in this little museum. Westerstraat 106. Sex Museum The Venustemple has a large collection of erotic paintings, objects and exhibits devoted to sex. Damrak 18. Tattoo Museum The history of tattooing and body art. Oude Zijds Achterburgwal 130. Telephone Torture Museum A display of torture instruments used over the years. Singel 449. eguides are available from Page 6 of 9

7 Tropenmuseum Devoted to Africa, Asia and South America with recreated streets from each area. Linnaeusstraat 2. Telephone Theatre Museum A museum of theatre history with costumes and 18th Century murals. Herengracht 168. Telephone Vakbondsmuseum The national trade union museum in the de Burcht van Berlage, built for Dutch diamond workers. Henri PolakLaan 9. Telephone Verzetsmuseum The Resistance Museum tells the story of the Dutch resistance during WWII. It is housed in a former synagogue. Plantage Kerklaan 61. Telephone Willet Holthuysen Museum The house was built in 1687 and houses furniture and antiques from the 19th Century. Each room is richly decorated and of note is the Louis XVI dining room. Herengracht 605. Telephone Parks and Gardens se Bos This park is located in the southern suburb of Amstelveen. There are plenty of small varieties of wildlife, as well as birds, trees and gardens. Amsteveensewerg, Bosbaanweg 5. Telephone Frankendael An old country manor park of seven hectares with sculptures and a botanical garden. Linnaeusstraat 89. Hortus Botanicus The Hortus Botanical Garden was established in the late 1600s. Now a pleasant place to walk around with plants from all over the world. Plantage Middenlaan 2a,. Telephone Martin Luther King Park This park on the Amstel River and is a good park for walking and relaxing in. Rembrandtpark An area of green to the west of the Vondelpark. A statue of Rembrandt is in the middle and all around are many cafés, restaurants and bars. Sarphatipark In the heart of De Pijp and popular with locals. A main feature is the memorial fountain. Vondelpark A large park popular with locals a good place to walk or cycle. It goes from the Leidseplein to the Amstelveense weg. The park has a Picasso sculpture. Telephone Wertheimpark A small park opposite the Hortus Botanicus with the Auschwitz monument. Westerpark To the west of having a number of cultural activities in the gas factory. Entertainment Nightlife is big in and the city prides itself as catering for all types of evening entertainment. touts itself to be the gay capital of Europe so there are many venues that cater for the gay scene. Young locals and the backpacker set love the clubs, discos and pubs so there are plenty of choices along those lines as well. The 'Smoking Cafés'' offer the laid back vibe that the thousands of Hashish smokers come to to experience. The bigger, more popular venues and acts impose a cover charge but there are a lot of venues in that offer free entry. A lot of the bars and cafes are centred around Leidseplein and Rembrantplein. Most clubs are open from Thursday until Sunday. They don't start jumping until at last 9pm or 10pm and usually close at about 3am to 5 am. Weekly is an English-language, free, cultural weekly published every Wednesday. It provides coverage of city life and an arts and entertainment calendar. Uitkrant is a free monthly magazine with concerts, exhibitions and what to do in. OOM! is published four times a year with ideas on restaurants and a guide to the red light district. Red Light District The famous red light district is just to the east of the Damrak. The red light district is spread around two small canals, the Oudezijds Voorburgwal and the Oudezijds Achterburgwal. In this area are many sex shops, sex shows and the "window brothels" where women show themselves to passing customers. Do not take any pictures of the women. Please visit for a list of clubs, cinemas and theatres. eguides are available from Page 7 of 9

8 Shopping The main shopping streets run from Centraal Station to the Leidseplein: Nieuwendijk, Kalverstraat, Heiligeweg and Leidsestraat. The smaller shops are in the side streets off the main canals: Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht and Herengracht. The nine streets between the main canals from the Prinsengracht to the Singel are also full of shops. North of Dam Square there are boutiques, specialist shops, galleries and restaurants. Antiques and art dealers are popular in and a large collection of antique and art dealers can be found along the Spiegelgracht, where the canal is lined by almost 100 antique shops and galleries. Shopping Hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Some stores have later trading on Thursday or Friday evenings. Diamonds is the home of the diamond and there are many shops selling, cutting and setting this precious gem. Shopping Centres Beethovenstraat An upmarket shopping street in Oud Zuid. Haarlemmerstraat and Haarlemmerdijk At the end of Singel and offers a full range of shops. Joordaan Jordaan has a village type feel well known for artisans and artists. A typical Jordaan Street is the Hazenstraat. The Museum Quarter, in Zuid, is the upmarket shopping area. Nieuwendijk Nieuwedijk runs from the Dam to Centraal Station with a full range of shops. Pieter Cornelisz Hoofstraat The place for designer shops. Spiegelkwartier An area of antiques in front of Rijksmuseum. Kalverstraat 's main shopping street that runs from the Dam to the Spui. Shopping Malls Kalvertoren A lot of international names. Kalverstraat Magna Plaza This shopping centre looks more like a palace from a fairy tale as it is very ornate. There are several levels of shopping and this is 's most popular shopping mall. Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 182. Markets Albert Cuyp The largest market in which is open from Monday to Saturday. Stalls sell fruit, vegetables, cheese, fish, poultry and clothes; prices are reasonable. Located in the Pijp district. Albert Cuypstraat/Ferdinand Bolstraat. Amstelveld Mondays is a flower market and once a month on Fridays in the summer it becomes an antique market. Off Prinsengracht, Canal belt. Bloemenmarkt Flower Market An interesting way to buy flowers is on this row of barges along the Singel River. This flower market is open every day. Boerenmarkt This is a fresh produce market specialising in cheeses and yogurts and freshly baked breads. Located between Noorderkerk and the Prinsengracht in the square. Open on Saturdays. Kunst and Antickcentrum de Looier This is and antique and art market that has many individual stalls and dealers selling their wares. Elandsgracht 109. Telephone Lindengracht Located in the Jordaan with fruit and vegetables. eguides are available from Page 8 of 9

9 Nieuwmarkt Located in a cobble-stoned street, here you will find food and antique stalls. There are plenty of cafés lining the square so it is a nice place to stroll through. Open on Sundays. Noordermarkt In Jordaan held on Saturdays with antiques, flowers, food, clothes and second-hand goods. Located on the north side of Noorderkerk. Postzegelmarkt Stamp collectors will love browsing through this market. Held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal. Rommelmarkt This is like one big, permanent jumble sale. You will really have to work hard here, going through the piles of bric-a-brac searching for a treasure. The market runs from Thursdays to Saturdays with some days having different themes. Looiersgracht 38. Spui Boekenmarkt If it is old books you are hunting for, this market may give you some delight. Open on Fridays. The Spui. Spui Kunstmarkt This is an art market which sells local works from ceramics to oils and more. Open on Sundays. The Spui. Thorbeckeplein Art Market Here you will find a mish-mash of art works, but it is a good place to see what is happening in the art world. Open on Sundays. Thorbeckeplein. Waterlooplein A flea market selling new and used wares, located in the square near the Muziektheater. Waterlooplein. Centrum. Table of Contents Introduction... 1 Tourist Information... 1 Essentials... 1 Local Laws... 1 Stay Safe... 1 Getting To... 2 By Air... 2 By Bus... 2 By Car... 2 By Sea... 2 By Train... 2 Getting About... 2 Transport... 2 Canal Boats... 2 Canal Bus... 2 Cycling... 2 Metro... 2 Taxis... 3 Trains... 3 Trams... 3 Water Taxi... 3 Accommodation... 3 Restaurants... 3 Tours... 3 Animal Attractions... 4 Artis Zoo... 4 Attractions... 4 Pass... 4 Art Galleries... 4 Architecture, Buildings and Places of Historical Significance... 4 Churches... 5 Museums... 5 Parks and Gardens... 7 Entertainment... 7 Red Light District... 7 Shopping... 8 Shopping Hours... 8 Shopping Centres... 8 Diamonds... 8 Shopping Centres/Malls... 8 Markets... 8 Table of Contents... 9 eguides are available from Page 9 of 9