Shopping in Amsterdam - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Amsterdam is always in the top list of the most popular cities for fans of shopping. Shopaholics arrive to the city from different parts of the world in order to buy unique clothes made of cannabis, luxurious jewelry with diamonds, rare antiquities and original national souvenirs. There are many department stores, outlets, boutiques and markets to fit any taste in Amsterdam. One of the biggest flower markets in the world is also located there.

Famous Flower Market in Amsterdam is located not far away from Singel Canal. A visit to the market will be entertaining not only for professional florists. Everyone is welcome to purchase tulip bulbs, seeds of various flowers and, of course, flowers grown by local florists. Various garden decorations can also be purchased on the market, as well as souvenirs that are usually reasonably priced on the flower market.

Bijenkorf remains the main department store in Amsterdam. It is located in the heart of the city on Dam Square. The store is open in a beautiful historic building. Inside visitors will find shops of internationally famous clothes and accessory brands, jewelry boutiques and electronics shops, as well as several stores that sell elite perfumes. This department store is particularly popular with females as its ground floor is the location of the largest cosmetics shop in the city. Tourists will be interested in attending a wonderful shop that sells Dutch cheese. The shop, which is also located in Bijenkorf, not only sells cheese, but also allows sampling this delicious national product before the purchase. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Travellers, who are not very interested in department stores and malls, may enjoy a walk in De Negen Straatjes quarter. This quarter is located not far away from the central square and consists of nine small streets full of various interesting shops. De Negen Straatjes is famous for the highest concentration of shops in whole Amsterdam. While walking in colorful streets, one will see exclusive designer boutiques, supermarkets with fresh products and bakery, charming bars and shops that sell vintage. Some of the shops are very original and interesting to visit. For example, Brillmuseum – the name of this shop can be literally translated as “the museum of spectacles”. Unusual and stylish clothes can be found in Goods.

Metz&Co is considered one of the most beautiful shopping centres in Amsterdam. It is located in a beautiful historic building and design of this shopping centre reminds more of a luxurious museum, all exhibits in which can be purchased. Visitors will find in Metz&Co tableware by internationally famous makers, clothes and perfumes of famous brands. However, many tourists visit this shopping centre simply to eat and relax in a café that is located on the sixth floor of the building. Windows of the café provide wonderful views of the central part of Amsterdam and its landmarks.

Tourists, who want to bring exclusive jewelry from Amsterdam, are recommended to head to Coster Diamonds. This is the oldest diamond polishing factory in the city, and it can be visited during an excursion. There is a jewelry shop in the factory, where it is possible to purchase fine jewelry with diamonds and other precious stones. One more pleasant thing – prices in that shop are usually relatively cheaper than in many other jewelry stores in the city.

Kalverstraat is usually called the noisiest and most crowded street in Amsterdam. Even budget tourists will enjoy a walk on this street as the majority of shops there have very reasonable prices. There are approximately 120 shops in Kalverstraat, where locals and guests of the city can buy clothes, shoes and accessories. Vast majority of the shops belong to the mass market segment.