Shopping Destinations In Amsterdam

September 19, 2011 • Comments (0)

Dam Square Amsterdam is fondly referred to as the shopping capital of Netherlands. It offers a diverse range of everything from antique, trendy, luxury, modern, second-hand, cheap, lavish, and everything else one can think of. However, what makes shopping in Amsterdam truly amazing is the amalgamation of different personalities in different shopping destinations in Amsterdam.

The tourists visiting the wonderful city of Amsterdam have the choice to explore so many different markets in the city, ranging from open air street markets to sophisticated shopping malls. Some of the best and most popular shopping destinations in Amsterdam include:

De Negen Straatjest (Nine Streets)
The charming ‘De Negen Straatjest (Nine Streets)’ is one of the most loved shopping destinations in Amsterdam, not only due to its scenic location but also due its diverse and original stores collection. It consists of various lanes created by using hand-laid brickwork, dotted with various great designed boutiques, vintage stores, specialty shops, and cozy cafes.
Utrechtsestraat
Located on a long canal-crossing road, it comprises of various boutiques and specialty stores that one can browse for hours. It houses various well known stores like Leuk and Kom. The street is also filled with various great places to eat from casual cafes to gourmet delis.
Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat
The fifth avenue of Amsterdam houses various high-end stores of classic brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermes, and Chanel. Besides them, it also contains stores of famous jewelry brands, lifestyle stores, and boutiques dealing in other luxury labels. Other stores like Claudia Strater and Mexx are also present to suit the pockets of moderate shoppers.
Other Streets in Old South
Venturing further beyond P.C. Hooftstraat in Old South will bring you to a destination with smart clothing, gift stores, and great accessories. It is also one of the best residential areas in the city. Here you will find great chic shops for men, women, and children. Make sure to visit Cornelis Schuytstraat offering trendy boutiques and stores of Dutch gifts and outfits.
De Jordaan
This place a small but a little maze of streets, situated in the heart of Jordaan neighborhood. Here you would come across various galleries, small boutiques and artist’s studios.
Dam Square (De Dam) Area
The Dam Square (De Dam) area offers a great deal of shopping to the tourists from all around the world. The famous De Bijenkorf is a Dutch Stores that could be compared to the Bloomingdale’s in America. The Square also houses various other mainstream stores like Magna Plaza.
Leidsestraat
This busy street houses various chic clothing brands like Karen Millen from UK, besides night shops, and souvenir shops, as well as fast food joints. You could also find good shoe stores and high-end departmental stores in the monumental building overlooking Central Canal.

Conclusion
Whether you are looking to do some window shopping or spend some serious bucks while shopping in Amsterdam, you are sure to find the complete range of choices in one or all of the market places in the city. Take your time and explore all of them to get the best deals.

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