Amsterdam is booming in the field of contemporary architecture. Your bike ride begins in the old town at the Oosterdokseiland. Doubletree Hilton with floating corner, sandwiched between rail and water, has an ingenious metal shutters system and offers spectacular views over the old city. The new (largest in Europe) public library was immediately a huge success, an important meeting place. We pass bicycle bridges to get to Nemo, the Music building towards Eastern Docklands, via old converted warehouses and the Lloyd Hotel.

At KNSM and Java island along cross canals with walking bridges, beautiful courtyard gardens. Since 1985 this aerea developed into a vibrant residential area with work by internationally renowned architects as Coenen, Kollhof and Rapp, such as the Venice square, Barcelona square and Pireusplein. On Borneo island have residents can build their own dream house on lots. Your architecture guide tells all about the background, master plans and current events.

Start: near Central Station

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