Amsterdam Biking And Walking Tours

Jodenbuurt and Plantage are two of the less-touristy neighborhoods that travelers are still likely to visit. A high concentration of sights and museums is the real draw here, but don't overlook the few excellent restaurants and small bars that dot the area. Jodenbuurt, centered around Waterlooplein, takes its name from its history as a 17th-century Jewish immigrant neighborhood. The Holocaust tragically devastated Amsterdam's Jewish population, lowering the population from 55,000 to just over 5000. Today, many moving and informative museums recount the Dutch Jewish community's experience. Stretching around Jodenbuurt to the east is Plantage, with its large streets and many lovely parks. Most commercial establishments can be found in the streets near the Artis Zoo.

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