The 9 Straatjes, commonly referred to as De Negen Straatjes in Amsterdam, is a shopping area located at the heart of this vibrant city. Connecting Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht and Singel canals for shopping experiences like no other! For both locals and tourists alike!
History of 9 Straatjes can be traced back to the 1990s when a group of entrepreneurs came together to promote it as an alternative shopping area to Jordaan district. An association called De 9 Straatjes was officially launched as an advertising concept and then officially opened as part of marketing strategy in 1999; since then the neighborhood has continued its steady development into one of Amsterdam's top tourist spots.
While the 9 Straatjes remains immensely popular, there have been legitimate concerns regarding its homogenization as rent increases have resulted in smaller independent shops being replaced with larger chain stores. Still, this area boasts an array of shops ranging from vintage clothing stores and trendy boutiques to cozy cafes and high-end restaurants - still enough variety that it will keep visitors coming back time after time!
Architecture in this area dates back to the 17th century, with buildings from that era forming its northern and southern borders, respectively, through Raadhuisstraat and Leidsegracht respectively. Streets run parallel one another and intersect at three points via Prinsen-, Keizers- and Herengracht canals intersecting with each other; creating 9 Straatjes; six of which reflect its rich past of traders and craftspeople working animal hides from reindeer, deer, bears and wolves among others!
The 9 Straatjes have also been used as the setting for several movies, such as Hartenstraat, Negen straatjes and Ocean's Twelve.
Mobypark understands the difficulty of parking can be daunting when visiting the 9 Straatjes. That is why we provide affordable and convenient options in this neighborhood for visitors, making their experience more pleasurable and less frustrating. With the ability to reserve spots ahead of time, our visitors have peace of mind knowing their spot has already been secured and don't need to scour each block searching for space.
Conclusion The 9 Straatjes offers visitors an engaging shopping and cultural experience, boasting its rich history and variety of shops, restaurants and cafes - and with Mobypark parking made easy you can fully take advantage of it all without worry about finding parking!