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                <title>The Vondelpark, Amsterdam</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[This is the biggest park in the city and has millions of visitors a year. That said, it always seems like a tranquil place to be with many people strolling through the various gardens. A number of people go to Amsterdam, and never get to the Vondelpark ... don't make this mistake!<br><br>Try to catch one of the outdoor plays, as they really are a magical experience. The park also houses a fascinating museum, The Filmmuseum which is well worth a visit.<br><br>Both the museum and the outdoor plays, have great facilities for children.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Vondel Park</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Amsterdam is a 24 hour hedonist’s dream. However, tucked away in the south of the city is Vondel Park. This perfect urban paradise is where the average Amsterdamer comes to play and relax. It is so much part of the every day life of the city that many tourists miss out on it. So go – but be very careful of the cyclists on the way, they make London courier bikes look slow in comparison.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Vondelpark</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Avoid the red lights and smokey atmosphere and go for a leisurely stroll through the Vondelpark. Lovely, relaxing and a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Watch parrots fly in Vondel Park</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Head down to Vondel Park, a beautiful place to relax where you can watch the wild green parrots flying.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Visit Vondelpark</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[If the rough sides of Amsterdam are wearing you down, why not visit Vondelpark. Vondelpark is a public park within walking distance of the coffee shops and bars of the red-light district and will give you a chance to clear your mind and find a bit of tranquility before diving back into the hurly-burly that Amsterdam has on offer.<br><br>It's location is south of Leidseplein, near to the Rijksmuseum. In June, July and August there are free concerts and open-air theatre performances and on Wednesday afternoons in summer there are free children's performances.]]></description>
                
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                <title>The Vondel Park</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Huge park in the city centre (five minutes walk from Leidseplein). Lovely for walking/lazing/picnicking on warm spring/summer days. Bring your own food/drink or stop in one of the bars for snacks etc.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Sarphati Park and de Pijp</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Sarphati Park is in de Pijp, a part of Amsterdam happily neglected by tourists. The park is small but joyous and you can enjoy the environs with a stroopwafel, which you can purchase at the Albert Cuyp Markt. There’s plenty of snazzy bars and shops in which you can flaunt the splendid wares acquired at the market. Watch out for the bears though.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Bikes</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Amsterdam is made for bikes, it’s not only flat, but bikers have absolute right of way on the roads and bike paths. Cycle through the Vondel Park and check out the cafes, which often have live music. Bike City offers classic Dutch bikes for around €8.50 a day.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Artis</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Artis is Amsterdam's zoo.  I'm not a big fan of zoos but if you're going to have one in a city you could do worse than this.  It's amazing in spring - the breeding programme is phenomenal and there are loads of young animals.  In general the animals seem happy and well cared for, and the architecture - both the modern buildings and what they have done with the 19th-century buildings - is pretty impressive.  A good place to while away a few hours.]]></description>
                
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