The 9 Streets (9 Straatjes) is a stunning village like area in the heart of historic Amsterdam. It consists of 3 parallel roads which cross the city's main canals and link Spuistraat with Prinsengracht. Between each bridge, the name of each street changes, hence the 9 streets.

The streets in alphabetical order are comprised of Berenstraat, Gasthuismolensteeg, Hartenstraat, Huidenstraat, Oude Spiegelstraat, Reestraat, Runstraat, Wijde Heisteeg and Wolvenstraat, with most streets named after animal skins or tanning processes, a reminder of an era when the area was a market place for different kinds of skins.

Dating back to early 17th century, the streets are part of Unesco's World Heritage site and have transformed into Amsterdam's most desirable residential area. Many international artists and performers have houses or apartments here, as do diplomats, sport personalities, entrepreneurs and successful business owners.

Today, the 9 Streets are renowned as one of the world's most exclusive shopping areas with numerous niche shops, antiquarians, art galleries, book shops, boutiques, cafes, coffee shops, hotels, international fashion houses, florists, museums, opticians, restaurants and vintage clothing to name but a few.