Modern City in Venice of North

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