| Amsterdam has been developing since early | | | | Amsterdam, this homely alternative is |
| ages and the development taking place has all | | | | appealing. |
| the variations and colors of history. Pijp | | | | |
| was the first modern city development in | | | | De Pijp is overflowing with fantastic |
| Amsterdam at the end of the 19th century. | | | | cafés, restaurants, coffee shops and bars. |
| Many houses were built here very quickly for | | | | The Albert Cuypmarket, flanked by over 100 |
| the growing amount of laborers. Nowadays Pijp | | | | shops is always worth a visit. If one wanders |
| is known as the perfect example of | | | | down Albert Cuypstraat and Ferdinand |
| multicultural society. People from all over | | | | Bolstraat, the main streets in de Pijp , one |
| the world live here: young and old, students | | | | will find many exotic and authentic Syrian, |
| and artists. The main streets in Pijp are | | | | Moroccan, Surinamese restaurants, to name but |
| Albert Cuypstraat, famous for its market, and | | | | a few, and a typical Amsterdam pub is located |
| Ferdinand Bolstraat. Around these roads there | | | | on almost every corner. Also in abundance are |
| are many exotic restaurants and a typical | | | | the Islamic butchers, Surinamese, Spanish, |
| Amsterdam pub is located on almost every | | | | Indian and Turkish delicatessens and grocery |
| corner. | | | | stores. |
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| One of the most cosmopolitan and vibrant | | | | Mas Tapas is a restaurant where the |
| districts of Amsterdam is Pijp. It is not | | | | atmosphere is ultra cool whitewashed |
| clear what de Pijp stands for but the truth | | | | Mediterranean and it is buzzing and the tapas |
| is, no one really knows. Perhaps it owes its | | | | equally as exciting. No corners are cut when |
| name to the long narrow streets that resemble | | | | it comes to taste. There is wide range of |
| pipes or to the infamous gas company, the | | | | tapas from a mouthwatering selection of 12 |
| 'Pipe', which used to supply energy to the | | | | tapas including the garlicky mushrooms or the |
| area. Whoever or whatever is responsible for | | | | marinated fish. Give in to Mamouch, the |
| the name should be proud of the association. | | | | latest Moroccan neighbor to the multicultural |
| | | | Pijp. Mamouch not only offers an inexpensive |
| Formerly a working class quarter built to | | | | menu but a highly minimalist backdrop. The |
| ease the overpopulated Jordaan in the 19 the | | | | music is simply entrancing. |
| century and to house laborers, de Pijp as | | | | |
| people of Amsterdam know it today is without | | | | Albina has extremely friendly service, |
| doubt a melting pot of cultures and | | | | excellent value for money and very popular |
| nationalities. Thanks to previous settlers | | | | with the locals. Its Tjauw minh - thin |
| such as Heijermans, De Haan, Bordewijk, | | | | noodles with meat and veg and gado gado - |
| Mondriaan and scores of students in search of | | | | vegetables smothered in peanut sauce taste |
| a cheap room to rent, de Pijp continues to | | | | superb. |
| breathe life as the lively bohemian district | | | | |
| known as Latin Quarter. The young, old, | | | | Rahul viz recommends that you visit for more |
| students, artists, and families have all | | | | information on Modern City in Venice of |
| chosen to make de Pijp their home, and far | | | | North. |
| removed from the hustle and bustle of central | | | | |