A street named after royalty brings with it some expectations. Russian tsar Peter the Great visited Amsterdam in the 17th century, hence the name, and he was a huge fan of all things naval and was no doubt impressed by the Dutch East India Company based in the area. Today this charming street packs an impressive number of shops, hairdressers, coffee houses, art galleries and foreign food joints, but the selection isn't as regal as one might expect. Nonetheless, it's worth a look if you're in the area.