Shopping in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is not only the capital of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, but also one of the main European shopping centers, which can please with its scale and attractive seasonal sales. Amsterdam, like many other cities in the world, has several main shopping streets. These include Damrak, Rokin, Kalverstraat, Leidsestraat. On these streets you can buy whatever comes to mind. The main thing is to have desire.
It is not an easy task to decide what to bring from Amsterdam? It is better to make a list of possible purchases in advance..
- Clothes and footwear. When it comes to clothing and footwear, local shops and boutiques can offer a wide range of products from both well-known global brands and local Dutch manufacturers. Here you can find almost everything that can satisfy even the most demanding shopaholic. Well, how can you not remember the famous type of footwear, which is the symbol of Holland. Of course, these are wooden shoes "klompa", a large number of which can be found in any souvenir shop in the city..
- Jewelry and diamonds. Amsterdam has long been known as the city where you can buy the finest jewelry. It is here that the most famous factories for processing precious stones are located. There are five large diamond factories in Amsterdam. One of them - Amsterdam Diamond Center is located on one of the main shopping streets of the city - Rokin. Here you can not only buy diamonds, but also see how real works of art are created. The Amsterdam Diamond Center has at its disposal a huge collection of jewelry and watches from 35 of the most famous brands such as Chopard, Chanel, Cartier, Breguet, Rolex and many others. Diamonds purchased in specialized centers have a quality certificate.
- Dutch tulips. Amsterdam is a city of flowers. Most people associate it with such a beautiful flower as a tulip. Tulips of all sorts can be found in any area of the city. The most famous point of sale for these and other flower plants is the Bloemenmark flower market, located next to the airport. Here, buyers are offered about 80 types of tulips and about 500 varieties of daffodils. This is the world's only floating market for these plants..
- True gourmets will not leave Amsterdam without taking with them local delicacies - the famous Dutch cheese, sweets and biscuits. Delicious Dutch cheese is the most pleasant souvenir. The most delicious cheeses, according to tourists, are Edam and Gouda. Spicy cheese, goat cheese and caraway cheese are also in demand..
- What to buy in Amsterdam from sweets and spirits? It is imperative to bring two-layer waffle cookies and chocolate from Amsterdam, and juniper vodka from alcoholic drinks - Jenever..
