De Pijp

De Pijp is a neighborhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands.De Pijp is located directly south of Amsterdam's city centre and it is part of the borough 'Amsterdam-Zuid'. Most streets in De Pijp are named after Dutch painters, like Jan Steen, Frans Hals, Ruysdael and Vincent van Gogh.The most famous and busiest street market of the Netherlands, the Albert Cuyp Market, is in De Pijp. It is open six days per week and attracts many tourists. The former Heineken brewery is also a popular tourist attraction. Next to the former Heineken brewery is the Marie Heinekenplein, which has a number of bars and cafes. Along the canal 'Ruysdaelkade' there is a small red light area.De Pijp is densely populated and has a diverse population, with a relatively high percentage of highly educated people and people living alone. Famous Dutch people who have lived in De Pijp include painter Piet Mondriaan, folk singer André Hazes, design team Marvin Oduber and Monika Oduber, as well as actress Carice van Houten. In 2013, Mano Bouzamour published a much disputed novel about growing up as an immigrant in this neighborhood.