Amsterdam Secrets You Didn’t Know Existed

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Amsterdam is like an open book, from the coffee shops to the sex shows, to the ordinary citizens who never bother to shut their curtains at home. But underneath all this boldness, you will discover how the Dutch Capital holds centuries of secrets. Book cheap flights to Amsterdam and discover the hidden layers of the city.

The Old Church is a graveyard

The Red Light District’s Mama Church is nowadays more crowded with party-goers or music and art admirers than worshipers. When you walk inside the church, it is easy to be awestruck by its splendidness. For a Calvinist Joint, it sure has some sumptuous pulpit flair. So, it is not hard to pass the floors without noticing the carvings. Carvings of the departed. Over 2,000 grave stones with about 10,000 deceased buried beneath.

There's a secret tunnel under the bar Papeneiland

Book plane tickets to Amsterdam and explore one of the oldest cafes in the city. Papeneiland dates back to the times when Catholicism was still not legal and the Catholics worshipped in secret churches. One of those, was the Posthoornkerk, located right around the canal. Today, there is church by the same name across the corner. There was a tunnel under the canal from the church that led to the bar’s basement to provide for escape when need be. The church may not exist anymore, but the bar is a great place to hangout.

The number of the disco taxi

When you’re struggling to get from one place to another, ring up the disco taxi and have it pick you up. Once you board, we bet you will forget about your destination thanks to Maroni Sonelli’s karaoke party adventure inside the cab. Though, not everybody is lucky by chance, it won’t hurt to try.

There is an ice skating rink on a roof in Rembrandtpark

Set atop Ramada Apollo Hotel in Rembrandtpark, there is a wine bar with a large terrace. The terrace has been restructured into a skating rink, known as “Zell am Rembrandt.” On the side, ample of hot chocolate, mulled wine and terrace heaters are available.

There is a public bar in Vrankrijk squat

Vrankrijk squat is one of the most popular and oldest squats in Amsterdam. The building dates back to 1875 and the squat to the 80s. In between, it was used as a document-forging base, printing office and carpenter’s studio. What’s interesting is that there is a bar behind a checkered door across the Spuistraat, though it was shut for 2 years after a fight, it’s now open again. It is frequented by visitors who enjoy the cheap beer and punk music. It also hosts queer nights.

Van Gogh Museum hosts a party every Friday

Grab last minute travel deals and enjoy the events organized every Friday until 2200 hours which might be based on arts, crafts, and music or entirely random. Whatever it is, the DJs and the cocktail bar will surely light up the ambience. If possible, try and visit on the first Friday of the month when the offerings are at their best.