NLD: Albert Cuyp Market

Albert Cuypstraat, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Mon-Sat: 9.00am - 5.00pm

Named after Aelbert Jacobsz Cuyp, a leading Dutch landscape painter of the 17th century, Albert Cuyp Market has been around since 1905. It used to be operating once a week, only on Saturday to be specific. It's the largest day market in not only the Netherlands, but also the entire Europe with more than 300 stalls.


I recall that the bustling market wasn't short of fresh produce in the afternoon.


Is that a kind of eel?


Cheaper than the ones at Amsterdam Cheese Museum, of course, but less variety~
Feeling peckish? There are food stalls offering all sorts of mouth-watering snacks.


How about some poffertjes (Dutch mini pancakees)?

What's your favourite nut?
Special mention goes to Original Stroopwafels. I can never say no to those thin waffles filled with caramel syrup.


Serving stroopwafels for more than 45 years and counting!

A happy 'kid' with his snack!
Besides food, there are all sorts of items being sold at the market, ranging from plants to accessories.


Would you like to wear wooden clogs?

Firm, yet fluffy pillows!

Besides the various stalls, there are bigger fashion and souvenir shops along the way, some of which offer immediate tax refund.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular Posts

JPN: Japan Airlines JL3087 (Economy)

Image
NRT-NGO (1h 20m) Boeing 737-800 ETD:  6.30pm  (GMT + 9) ETA: 7.50pm (GMT + 9) I've been to Japan a few times, but actually I rarely fly with Japanese carriers. After enduring the long queue at immigration, I finally got my passport stamped. With that done, it was time to locate the transfer counter for the next flight, which marked my virgin experience of touching down at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya.
Read more

JPN: Smile Hotel Nagoya Shinkansenguchi

Image
21-20 Tsubaki-cho, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan Bringing me a smile indeed, Smile Hotel Nagoya Shinkansenguchi (3*) lives up to its name with its prime location not far from the entrance to the bullet train platform of Nagoya station. For the price point, I'm not sure if there are any other hotels around offering free-flowing freshly grilled unagi (Japanese freshwater eel) for breakfast.
Read more

JPN: Nagoya Castle

Image
1-1 Honmaru, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan Daily: 9.00am - 4.30pm Standing as a symbol of Japan's rich history and cultural heritage, Nagoya Castle holds the distinction of being the first castle in the country to be designated a National Treasure. Originally built in 1612 under the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the castle played a crucial role during the feudal era.
Read more