Amsterdam is a city of distinct neighbourhoods, each with its own character and pace. The Jordaan is for aimless canal-side wandering; De Pijp is for markets and lunch; Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein are for the evening. Beyond the ring canals, Amsterdam Noord has reinvented itself around art and nightlife, while the Plantage and the Eastern Docklands offer quieter pleasures on the water's edge. Most neighbourhoods are close enough to walk between — or a short tram ride apart.