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by , but you won’t recognize most of the places unless you are a local.

Here are a few that are some of the easiest to find:

• American Book Center – This enormous English-language bookstore moved in 2006, but it didn’t move far. It’s located at Spui 12, near Kalverstraat just a block south of Dam Square.
• Waterstone’s – This smaller English-language bookstore is a block away from the ABC, at Kalverstraat and Spui.
• Himalaya Bookstore – This bilingual spiritual bookstore is in the Red Light District at Warmoesstraat 56.

And in the Leidseplein area you’ve got several convenient options:

• Paradiso Club
• De Balie bar (next to Paradiso)
• Eat at Joe’s Café at Melkweg
• Boom Chicago restaurant and theater right on the square