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Shopping : Best of the City
Waterlooplein Flea Market
Waterlooplein by City Hall and the Muziektheater, Amsterdam 1011 NZ
Description:
OLD CENTER / RED LIGHT DISTRICT. On the site of a once-thriving Jewish market which ceased trading during World War Two, this sprawling flea market now occupies this enormous square. Coveted by locals but aimed at tourists, all manner of things are purveyed from trendy new club gear to second-hand clothing (including vintage gems and army surplus), bicycle parts, electrical goods, jewelery and books. And, of course, there's the obligatory box of cheap vinyl records, broken lampshade and scruffy sofa (much of which is abandoned by the sellers at the end of the day). Note the market closes a little earlier on cold winter days, and won't open on especially blustery days. Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
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