Nieuwe Spiegelstraat, Amsterdam

The posh side of Amsterdam's antique and fine arts scene can be found in the Spiegelkwartier, which stretches along the Nieuwe Spiegelstraat and its extension, Spiegelgracht. Back in the late 19th century, savvy antique dealers began opening shops on Nieuwe Spiegelstraat, named after the influential Spiegel family of the 16th and 17th centuries. Today, this area boasts over 80 specialized art and antique dealers, all lined up next to each other, creating a glamorous and stylish place to take a leisurely stroll.

You can immerse yourself in the dazzling showcases, featuring everything from archaeological discoveries to 17th-century furniture, Oriental art to Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces, tribal art to contemporary creations, old medical instruments and clocks to jewelry. Or, you can indulge yourself with a charming Dutch specialty: a faded old glazed tile, available for just a few euros at Kramer Kunst en Antiek (Mon-Sat: 10am–6pm; Sun: 1–6pm).