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The Jordaan

Amsterdam, The Netherlands
As featured in 3 days in Amsterdam
Ranked #8 of 243 attractions in Amsterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 414 Reviews
Type: Neighborhoods
Activities: Dining, Shopping
Fee: No
Owner description: This charming neighborhood is Amsterdam's Greenwich Village, with its narrow alleys, leafy canals lined with 17th-century houses, quirky specialty...... more » Owner description: This charming neighborhood is Amsterdam's Greenwich Village, with its narrow alleys, leafy canals lined with 17th-century houses, quirky specialty shops, cafes and designer boutiques. « less
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Dallas, Texas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Because of its reviews I decided to walk over from the train station. It was nice getting lost around the neighborhood, many nice style houses, bikes, quaint resteraunts and canals to take pictures of. Nice to people watch when you are an outsider. Prepare for the cold and rain, I hear its always raining and its chilly most of the... More

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Mobile, Alabama, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

nice family atmosphere. many nice cafes. very safe and clean. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Lots to look at here, I enjoyed it a lot. The only thing was that at the time I visited it was being renovated and so we didn't get to see all of the displays. More

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Preston
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Lovely area to take a stroll and look at all the quirky shops and some great little cafes. More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

It is so peaceful and quiet. The canals are beautiful. It makes for a great place to stroll. More

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Shelton, Washington
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Great place to just meander around, stpo and have coffee. More

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vancouver
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

It was beautiful walk , very romantic in the evenings and quiet. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW
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Loved the little lanes, houses, shops and Amsterdam's oldest bar More

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Surrey
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW
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Walked around the Jordaan area on Sat 19th May 2012. The large market was on, which whilst vast, was a real mix of interesting and tat, but worth a look. As you move towards through the main shopping areas, you come across cafes, boutiques and some wonderfully pretty tree lined canals. Make sure you stop off Pompadour for some cake... More

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Redondo Beach, California
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

it has an art district and a great little market lining the major street More

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