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  1. A

    De Passage

    De Passage, off Hofweg ad Spuistraat, is a 19th-century covered arcade built to give locals an option for luxury goods from Paris.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Blaak Market

    Blaak Market is the city’s best and sprawls across its namesake square across from the cube houses. A striking new indoor market is set to open here by 2011.

    reviewed

  3. Boomker & Savenije

    Boomker & Savenije is an academic store with titles that you don’t want to a) drop on your toe, and b) read while operating heavy equipment.

    reviewed

  4. Boerenmarkt

    Boerenmarkt (farmers market) is in Nieuwmarkt and Noordermarkt. Pick up home-grown produce, organic food and picnic provisions.

    reviewed

  5. C

    Antiques Market

    Antiques market is in Amstelveld and Nieuwmarkt. There are many genuine articles here and lots of books and bric-a-brac.

    reviewed

  6. D

    Pluto

    Space, not the Disney dog, is the inspiration at this head shop, which sells every kind of pot accessory and goods to fill them.

    reviewed

  7. E

    Nemo

    Disney would not approve of the logo at this slick yet cheery shop. Browse the 15 kinds of weed on offer before you visit.

    reviewed

  8. F

    Traditional Market

    The Traditional Market, has all manner of foodstuffs and household items, many organic and/or green.

    reviewed

  9. Entre Doux

    There’s a clutch of luxury retailers around the Entre Doux shopping arcade.

    reviewed

  10. G

    Pussy Deluxe Store

    Pussy Deluxe Store has a boffo selection of upmarket women’s undies.

    reviewed

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  12. H

    Selexyz & Donner

    The largest bookshop in the country has a delightful rooftop cafe.

    reviewed

  13. Organic Food Market

    The organic food market is a regional favourite.

    reviewed

  14. I

    Stamp & coin market

    This little street-side market sells stamps, coins and medals.

    reviewed

  15. J

    Mayflower Bookshop

    Compact selection of new and used classics and fine fiction.

    reviewed

  16. K

    Westermarkt

    Cheapish clothes and textiles, some real bargains.

    reviewed

  17. L

    Lindengracht market

    General market, very much a local affair.

    reviewed

  18. M

    Plant Market

    All sorts of plants, pots and vases.

    reviewed

  19. N

    Stanley & Livingstone

    An excellent travel bookshop.

    reviewed

  20. O
  21. Waterlooplein

    This square was once known as Vlooienburg (Flea Town), a good description for the wares on offer here today. The street market started in 1880 when two canals were filled in, and Jewish traders living in the neighbouring Jodenbreestraat were allowed to vend their wares here. It was so successful that in 1893 it became a daily market, apart from on the Sabbath (it’s now closed on Sunday only). Since the 1980s the square has stood in the shadow of the Stopera, but the market is usually packed with sharp-eyed customers seeking antique knick-knacks, imitation Diesel jeans and cheap bicycle locks (highly recommended).

    reviewed

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