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The American Book Center

Nieuwe Zijde, Amsterdam

Address
Spui 12, Amsterdam

Source: abc.nl, checked 11 Nov 2026.

An independent, family-owned bookshop on Spui, with stores in Amsterdam, The Hague and Leidschendam.

Time needed 45 minutes
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Q.Festival-Portuguese Muziek met João Costa Ferreira

22 Nov De Engelse Kerk, Nieuwe Zijde

Time 15:15-16:45

Concert at De Engelse Kerk, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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Nikke Naeme & Lotti van der Gaag: Cowboys In K-Holes

20 Oct to 19 Dec Ambassade Art Gallery, Nieuwe Zijde

Exhibition at Ambassade Art Gallery, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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De Vindplaats

25 Jun 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 Allard Pierson, Oude Zijde

Exhibition at Allard Pierson, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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De kunst van het transformeren

13 Oct 2026 to 11 Apr 2027 Allard Pierson, Oude Zijde

Exhibition at Allard Pierson, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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  • Rob Renoult | Exodus 21:23-25 Exhibition

    On now, until 13 Nov · Arti et Amicitiae, Oude Zijde

    An exhibition at Arti et Amicitiae, listed on the Arti et Amicitiae calendar.

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  • De Wereld van de Parade XL Festival

    Fri 13 Nov · Theater De Richel, Nieuwe Zijde

    A festival at Theater De Richel, listed on the Theater De Richel calendar.

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Nearby

Café Hoppe Pub · right here Café on the Spui open since 1670, in two rooms, one for sitting at No. Spui Landmark · right here A square in the Nieuwe Zijde with bookshops and cafes, next to the Begijnhof. English Reformed Church Church · 1 min walk International church in the Begijnhof courtyard that holds its Sunday service in English at 10:30. Begijnhof Landmark · 1 min walk A courtyard of small houses with a garden, a short walk from Spui. Lanskroon Cafe · 1 min walk A historic bakery on Singel that has baked its stroopwafels fresh every day since 1958. Gollem Pub · 2 min walk A speciality beer cafe in the Nieuwe Zijde, with other Gollem cafes around the city.

Around Nieuwe Zijde

Dam Square, Spui and the pedestrian shopping streets

The Nieuwe Zijde is the western half of the old centre. Dam Square, the Royal Palace and Kalverstraat sit here, with the Begijnhof and the bookshops of Spui close by.

Nieuwe Zijde has 21 places on the Roam Amsterdam map: 7 landmarks, 3 cafes, 3 pubs, 2 museums, 2 churches and cathedrals, 2 shops and 2 bars. Read the Nieuwe Zijde guide.

Good to know

What is the address of The American Book Center?
Spui 12, Amsterdam.
How long do you need at The American Book Center?
Plan for 45 minutes.

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