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Politiebureau No. 14 , a building that used to be a police station in Amsterdam is now a coffee shop , part of the Bulldog coffee shops chain, is located just in the center of Leidseplein.
Even if you don't smoke it is a very nice building to enter , see the inside of the police station.
On the ceiling you will see a lot of money bills from around the world.
Updated Aug 22, 2011
Address: Leidseplein 17, 1017 PS Amsterdam
Phone: +31 20 625 62 78
Website: http://www.thebulldog.com/
The American Hotel is located near Leidseplein square.
The hotel was built in the area of 1900 in a style called Berlage , named after a dutch architect called Hendrik Petrus Berlage.
Beside the fact that this building is historic and attracts tourists this is also hotel and cafe.
Written Aug 22, 2011
Address: Leidseplein
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Leidseplein square is one of the biggest squares in Amsterdam , known for one of the busiest in nightlife.
I stayed close to this square so it was very easy to get there.
Around the square you will find places like :
- Melkweg for music concerts
- the famous bulldog house (politiebureau no. 14
- american hotel
there are nice restaurants and pubs around the square.
From the square it will take you something like 15-20 minutes walking to Dam square.
Written Aug 22, 2011
Address: Leidseplein
The last day of my latest visit, I sat at a table at the Leidseplein Bulldog, a really good place for a drink or a smoke and great people watching! I took a few photos of passing folk, just trying to get some different views on the various population going by-----my favorite is the boy with the fantastic eyes-----wish I could have found out more about him---
Also got a shot of 2 guys with didgeridoos-------
you can find almost anything at the Leidseplein.
Updated Jan 3, 2011
Address: Leidseplein
I actually saw this guy 3 years ago in the same spot playing the same bass---in the Leidseplein Square there can be many musicians at one time, but today there was only this lonely guy with a stand up bass---he really wasn't singing any words, just "doo doo dum dum,da da da da" etc....it sounded OK tho, so went out and gave him some $$$ when I left---he had been playing for about an hour straight at that point....try to contribute to musicians whenever you can---we need more musicians in the world.....
Written Sep 20, 2010
Address: Leidseplein
The big theatre looming at the edge of Leidseplein Square===
looks like they are doing a new version of Richard 111 and some new dance group performance in September 2010---check out the website for up to date info on performances and such---a great photo op even if you dont go inside! lovely building built in the 1890's-----
Written Sep 20, 2010
Address: Leidseplein
Website: www.ssba.nl
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For the night owls and people who love partying, this square is the most popular one. I took a tram from the van gogh museum and about 2 stops right after the vondelpark I ended up at this square where there are lots of people during that late afternoon, the reason is - there's a free open air concert at a stage there right beside the Bulldog, adjacent to the Stadschouburgamsterdam (hard to pronounce and spell).
There are lots of outdoor cafes here, bars, restaurants, dance clubs and most nightlife is concentrated in this square. People are dancing on the streets and the ground just below the stage where a dj is spinning loud dance music, a hippy vibe around the area.
Written Jun 19, 2010
Address: Leidseplein
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I really like Leidseplein for alot of reasons. The people watching is incredible, especially in the spring and summer, when lots of artists and performers throng the Square. The Heineken Hoek restaurant is on the edge, see restaurant reviews, and there is also the Famous Bulldog, where last year (at least) you could sit on the front patio having a Jenever (Dutch Gin, sort of) and a smoke while watching all the craziness in the Square. I have eaten well at some of the Leidseplein restaurants, just check out the menu to see if you want what they have......There is a safe ATM on this Square, and at night, they bring these portable urinals (sorry gals!) for us guys to just stand up to and go! Not for the modest.....
One other thing I like here is the Film and Theater bookstore on one edge---lots of books about movie stars and films that you don't ordinarily get to see.....Bring that VISA card!
(will add pix later today)
Written May 24, 2010
Address: Leidseplein
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My hotel was right by the Leidseplein so I spent time here every day. When I think back to Amsterdam, I think of the Leidseplein. It's a great spot with restaurants, bars, outdoor cafes, coffeeshops, outdoor performers and great people watching. Can't wait to be there again.
UPDATE: Most photos for this tip are from my Sept 06 trip.
Updated Sep 16, 2008
Address: Leidseplein
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The Stadsschouwburg is the city theatre. In fact have been different buildings all of which are lost and have burnt down. The present theatre replaced its burned-down predecessor. Built between 1892 and 1894 since 1982 it has become a national monument. After the Second world War, the Netherland Opera performed here, until in 1986 the Stopera was opened. It's a beautiful building, but it's a pity you can't admire it without the tram cables crossing in front of ot.
El Stadsschouwburg es el teatro municipal. En realida ha habido diferentes edificios, todos los cuales se han ido perdiendo y han ardido. El teatro actual reemplaza al anterior, que ardió y fue destruido. Se construyó entre 1892 y 1894, siendo monumento nacional desde 1982. Tras la Segunda Guerra Mundial, la Ópera Nacional de Holanda actuaba aquí, hasta que el Stopera se construyó en 1986. Es un edificio bonito, pero es una pena que no se pueda admirar sin la presencia de las catenarias del tranvía pasando por delante.
Written Sep 15, 2008
Address: Leidseplein
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