Skip Amsterdam’s crowded canals – or at least visit them earlier – and explore areas full of great art, architecture and green space
Amsterdam is suffering from overtourism. Calculations suggest that 12 people visit per year for every local resident.
Nevertheless, there are intriguing areas away from the main sightseeing spots that hardly any tourists stray into, and which often represent something far closer to the everyday lives of Amsterdammers.
Those wanting to enjoy Amsterdam’s brick facades in peace without getting up early can head to Rivierenbuurt. The neighbourhood, near the Amsterdam RAI exhibition centre, features buildings in the Amsterdam School architectural style from the 1920s and ’30s.
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