Eastern Docklands

In fact, it's not very old in itself, but most of it was rebuilt on the ruins after World War II. It's very historic.

Great area to bike to when your in Amsterdam. Enjoy the water, take a swim or just walk arround and soak up the surroundings.

Not the main center of the city but a very interesting, less touristed part of Amsterdam to visit.

If you're getting the feeling Amsterdam is too cute and old-fashioned for your taste, head east. This is the area of the harbor that was originally old shipping warehouses and has now been reclaimed and rebuilt into big yuppie apartment complexes. Which, on the face of it, doesn't sound that interesting, but it's a great contrast to central Amsterdam, and the architecture can be thrilling. Stop in at the Lloyd Hotel for refreshment--it's the unofficial cultural center of this cool area.