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New Amsterdam

This small, vibrant city is back in the spotlight, thanks to innovative architecture and a thriving design scene.

By Gisela Williams Kramer
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The mood in Amsterdam is festive, particularly on a cocktail cruise.At night the city's canals sparkle, highlighting such architectural gems as the Westerkerk church.The Orson & Bodil boutique.A break for coffee in the lobby of the Dylan.Chefs Martijn Kajuiter (left) and Ronald Kunis of De Kas restaurant.A light installation at Droog.A visitor at the College Hotel, the city's new hot spot.Taco Dibbits, who oversees the art collections at the Rijksmuseum, in front of Rembrandt's <i>The Sampling Officials</i> (1662).Ready to help at the Dylan hotel.Taking in the view from the Silo architecture firm.Locals enjoy afternoon tea at De Bakkerswinkel.Among the vast array of Dutch Master works at the Rijksmuseum are hundreds of Rembrandts.Exploring by bicycle.Fresh bread at De Bakkerswinkel.Keizersgracht canal.
The mood in Amsterdam is festive, particularly on a cocktail cruise.
PHOTO: John Huba
At night the city's canals sparkle, highlighting such architectural gems as the Westerkerk church.
PHOTO: John Huba
The Orson & Bodil boutique.
PHOTO: John Huba
PHOTO: John Huba PHOTO: John Huba A break for coffee in the lobby of the Dylan.
PHOTO: John Huba
Chefs Martijn Kajuiter (left) and Ronald Kunis of De Kas restaurant.
PHOTO: John Huba
A light installation at Droog.
PHOTO: John Huba
A visitor at the College Hotel, the city's new hot spot.
PHOTO: John Huba
Taco Dibbits, who oversees the art collections at the Rijksmuseum, in front of Rembrandt's The Sampling Officials (1662).
PHOTO: John Muda
Ready to help at the Dylan hotel.
PHOTO: John Muda
Taking in the view from the Silo architecture firm.
PHOTO: John Muda
Locals enjoy afternoon tea at De Bakkerswinkel.
PHOTO: John Muda
Among the vast array of Dutch Master works at the Rijksmuseum are hundreds of Rembrandts.
PHOTO: John Muda
Exploring by bicycle.
PHOTO: John Muda
Fresh bread at De Bakkerswinkel.
PHOTO: John Muda
Keizersgracht canal.
PHOTO: John Muda
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