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De Pijp Location and Culture

Known as Amsterdam’s Latin Quarter and located in the heart of central Amsterdam, De Pijp was at one time a working-class area that is now bursting with diverse restaurants, trendy shops, and hipster charm. Vestiges of this area’s fascinating history are still visible throughout its long, narrow streets. When strolling or biking through the neighborhood you’ll recognize that most of roads are named after famous Dutch painters, making De Pijp as bohemian as it can be. De Pijp is also home to many excellent cafés and restaurants and is well known by locals for its amazing brunch restaurants. With its cool boutiques, this area is where young professionals, artists and students like to hang out. Housing Mainly constructed in the 19th century, houses and apartments have one characteristic in common in De Pijp are often visibly narrow and compact. The housing market is composed of small townhouses, apartments and duplexes are often smaller than the norm and usually shared. Schooling Due to location of the neighborhood, the area features an array of schooling options ranging from public and religious to international schools. All the schools at Central Amsterdam are available and within walking or biking distance from De Pijp. Some of most popular international schools in Netherlands are actually located in the central area. Some examples of these options are: The British School of Amsterdam , Amsterdam International Community School , and Amity International School Amsterdam

Activities and Landmarks De Pijp’s whole neighborhood revolves around Amsterdam’s most famous market, Albert Cuyp Markt. Over a century old, the stalls sell all kind of products a customer heart could beat for: fruits, vegetables, cheese, fish, spices, flowers, clothes, cosmetics, bedding and a good deal more. Other Activities in De Pijp include: + The Heineken Experience + Sarphatipark Recreational Park + The Amstel River + World Cinema Amsterdam

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