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Gentrification Battlefield
The non-Noorderner is advancing in Amsterdam-Noord. Ten years ago only the occasional explorer would dare to cross the water, taking a headquarters in an old conquered warehouse on the NDSM-wharf.
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Twiske & de Zaanse Schans
The second countryside day trip leads to nature reserve Twiske. On this ancient ground present-day activities are being organised: there are trails for horseback riding, biking, roller skating and...
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Waterland, Monnickendam and Marken
If you want to escape the urban bustle of Noord, the area northward from Noord has a lot to offer. Countless walking and biking trails are indicated in Waterland. You can go out on a small motor boat...
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The Beach
A day trip to the beach can be made at any given moment, even when the weather stays bad all day. Because the beach is great for sun bathing, but also good to watch the stormy sea from under the...
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Beyond Noord
Daytrips around Noord
When you have had enough of the typical garden settlements of Noord, the gentrification on the Noordse IJ-shore and the normality of the van der Pekbuurt, there are a couple of daytrips to set your...
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Silent Spots in Noord
According to the residents, these are the silent spots of Amsterdam-Noord. Bear in mind that if you go there, the place will become less silent. That perhaps is the paradox of silence: if we seek it...
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Nature in Noord
One of the great advantages of Noord (as a holiday destination) is the combination of city and nature within the distance of a short bike tour. Noord lies enclosed by two completely different nature...
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Noord
Exhibition and travel guide
Together with 22 local and international artists, Mediamatic mapped Amsterdam-Noord. This resulted in an exhibition, and in the first Arabic travel guide to The Netherlands.
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Haarlem, Nederland
The Watchers
- A project by Martin Butler and Mediamatic7Eki 2010The Watchers investigates the boundaries between fact and fiction, construct and coincidence, live and recording. The performance is part of Street Canvas Festival.
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Appetite for Noord
Gastronomy is inextricably linked with travel and exploring new places and spaces. It is only through eating that we really get to know the place where we live or visit. Using food sources found only...
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Bored in Noord
When I first arrived in Amsterdam, I was intrigued by the local perception of Amsterdam Noord. It seemed to me that, although Noord was only a short ferry ride away from the centre, Amsterdammers are...
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Rugged Noord
This route takes you through the east part of Noord. You'll discover changes to the (former) industrial area. But you will also bike across Noord's old dike and see some of her older parts.
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Learning to Cycle in Noord
The roads are broad and easily accessible, but by car you can’t truly enjoy the subtle beauty of Noord. Bicycles are the means of transportation for an authentic exploration of Noord. In a half hour...
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Noorderlicht
regular prices, vegetarian, dogs allowed, wifi, child friendly
Along the banks of the IJ is a sort of hangar-like greenhouse. It is the café and restaurant Noorderlicht. This is where the creative Noord people drink, dine and dance. Noorderlicht has the feeling...
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De Bunker
An unoccupied dugout in which secret techno and reggae parties are organized on a regular basis. There’s no website, so some googling is required to unravel new party dates. You’ll find the Bunker in...
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Pannenkoekenboot
The Pannenkoekenboot (‘pancake boat’) indulges kids with an all-you-can-eat pancake fest. Book in advance via phone to prevent any disappointments, for the boat is often complete and it doesn’t sail...
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Playgrounds
Noord counts nine well maintained playgrounds, where children can play safely and under supervision. They all obtain different opening hours, so it’s best you to check the supervisor’s website...
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Playing in Nature
Playing in green is possible at the Vliegenbos forrest and the Florapark (called ‘Noorderpark’ from 2011 onwards). The park is still being altered, but the delivered parts are looking promising and...
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Rhizomatic, Juttersdok Rhizomatic - Project Space for Artistic Research
Second Hand Stories
2Eki 2010- An Exchange Exhibition With Two Second Hand Stores30Eki 2010Voor kunstenaars is de kringloopwinkel een bron van inspiratie; tweedehands objecten vertellen tenslotte spannende verhalen. Daarbij vormen tweedehands objecten als werkbaar materiaal een mooi...
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Vlaams Cultuurhuis De Brakke Grond
Kunstfactor Live!
30Eyl 2010- Nederlands Festival Amateurkunst2Eki 2010Donderdag 30 september, vrijdag 1 en zaterdag 2 oktober vindt in Amsterdam de tweede editie van Kunstfactor Live! plaats, het landelijk festival amateurkunst. Kunstfactor Live! toont de enorme...
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ARCAM
MUSIC, SPACE & ARCHITECTURE
23Eyl 2010- EXPOSITIE13Kas 2010A.s. donderdag is bij ARCAM de opening van de expositie ‘Music, Space & Architecture’. In deze expositie draait alles om de suggestie van ruimte zoals die met behulp van akoestische objecten tot...
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Lokaal 01
OPTICAL SPECTACULAR
13Eyl 2010- FILIP VERVAET - CEL CRABEELS - MARTIJN VOGELAERS16Eki 2010Filip Vervaet (installations and sculptures), Cel Crabeels (video- and sound artist) and Martijn Vogelaers (graphic artist) work together intensely during their span at Lokaal 01. They create a safe...
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Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Misfit
13Şub 2010- Hella Jongerius13Eyl 2010De tentoonstelling Misfit in Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen toont industriële producten, unieke experimenten en talloze schetsmodellen. Alle werken zijn op kleur geordend, aangezien kleuren een...
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