City Card Boekje 2020 PDF
City Card Boekje 2020 PDF
City Card Boekje 2020 PDF
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places I want to go
Welcome to
Amsterdam
The I amsterdam City Card has been Amsterdam’s
official city card since 1966. With the City Card, you
get free access to over 70 museums & attractions,
citywide public transport and canal cruises.
Enjoy the city and the region even further with our
selected freebies and discounts, and check out
your free copy of I amsterdam Magazine – the city’s
official cultural magazine full of insider tips.
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Content
Your City Card..................................................................................... 5
Public transport................................................................................... 6
I amsterdam City Card app................................................................ 7
Museums & attractions...................................................................... 8
Museums........................................................................................ 8
Attractions................................................................................... 30
Canal cruises..................................................................................... 36
Transport & rentals........................................................................... 39
Freebies & discounts........................................................................ 42
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Your City Card
Activating your Card
Your City Card is activated when you first use it. If you, for
example, chose a validity of 24 hours, it will run out 24 hours
after activating it.
Surcharges
Please note that you may be required to pay a supplement to
visit special exhibitions in museums and for special boat tours.
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Public transport
in Amsterdam & the region
Amsterdam
With the I amsterdam City Card, you can use Amsterdam’s
citywide public transport for free. That means any GVB (blue and
white) bus, tram or metro. Night buses are also included, but
don’t forget that trams and metros stop running after 00:30.
You can also use the ferries – they’re free for everyone.
Check in and out for each journey by simply holding your Card
up to the card reader. On your first trip, your Card is automatically
activated and will be valid for the number of hours you purchased.
Amsterdam Area
Planning to explore the region? Public transport outside of
Amsterdam is not included in your City Card. You can purchase
additional public transport tickets at our I amsterdam Visitor
Centres, like the Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket (ARTT) –
a great way to discover the Amsterdam Area!
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Get the free
I amsterdam
City Card app
android
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Museums
& attractions
Find out what every location has to offer, when they’re
open and where they are. Get your free entry or discount by
simply showing your City Card at the ticket counter.
Museums
1. Allard Pierson - Collections of the University of Amsterdam E6
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3. Amsterdam Museum E5
Kalverstraat 92
Open: daily 10:00-17:00 www.amsterdammuseum.nl
Option 2
By bicycle, there’s a pleasant signposted cycling
route (1 hour) from Amsterdam to Muiderslot
(see no. 81 on page 39 for bike rentals).
See the bike route online at:
muiderslot.nl/en/plan-your-visit/route
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5. Amsterdam Tulip Museum D4
7. ARTIS-Micropia H6
Artisplein
Open: Mon-Wed & Sun 9:00-18:00, Plantage Kerklaan 38-40
Thur-Sat 9:00-20:00 www.micropia.nl
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8. Batavialand
Herengracht 366-368
Open: daily 10:00-17:00 www.cromhouthuis.nl
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11. Diamond Museum Amsterdam D8, G5
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14. Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam E7
Groot Heiligland 62
Open: Tue-Sat 11:00-17:00, Sun 12:00-17:00 Haarlem
Closed: 1 Jan & 25 Dec www.franshalsmuseum.nl
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17. Hermitage Amsterdam F6
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20. Het Grachtenhuis - Museum of the Canals D6
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23. Huis Marseille - Museum for Photography D6
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PICK A THEME
See the city in a new way with our themed
itineraries, like the Culture Crawl or one
specifically for children. Check out our
suggestions at iamsterdam.com/itinerary.
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28. Moco Museum D8
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31. Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder F4
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34. Museum Tot Zover - Museum about life & death J8
Herengracht 605
Open: daily 10:00-17:00 www.willetholthuysen.nl
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37. NEMO Science Museum H4
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40. Rijksmuseum D8
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43. Stadsarchief Amsterdam - City Archives E7
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46. Teylers Museum
47. Tropenmuseum J7
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49. Verzetsmuseum – The Dutch Resistance Museum H6
See no. 83 .
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51. Zaan Time Museum
Schansend 7
Open: daily 10:00-17:00, Apr-Oct from 9:00 Zaanse Schans
Closed: 1 Jan & 25 Dec www.zaansmuseum.nl
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ZAANFERRY
See no. 85 .
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56. Zaansche Molen – De Bonte Hen
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59. Zaansche Molen – De Schoolmeester
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Attractions
62. A’DAM LOOKOUT F2
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64. Johan Cruijff ArenA H9
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67. Amsterdam Fortress Island Pampus - 25% discount
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70. Heineken Experience - 25% discount E8
Vondelstraat 140
Open: daily 10:00-17:00 www.levendpaardenmuseum.nl
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73. Het Kattenkabinet - 25% discount E6
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Come visit the
I amsterdam Store!
The I amsterdam Store is more than just a souvenir
store. Popular with locals and visitors alike, it offers
both official I amsterdam products and wonderful
items made by Amsterdam-based brands. Find
the perfect gift for your friends back home or get
advice on what’s happening around town.
Don’t
your
forget to use
rd
10% City Ca
any
discount on
I amsterdam
gift!
Find us inside
Amsterdam Central Station
Mon-Wed 08:00-19:00
Thu-Sat 08:00-20:00
Sun 10:00-18:00
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Canal
cruises
Take a canal cruise and see the city’s historic sights right from
the water. Pick a departure location for your one free cruise in
Amsterdam, Haarlem and Zaanse Schans. Cruises depart two
to four times per hour. Opening hours and departure times
may change during public events, like the Amsterdam Light
Festival. A supplemental charge may apply. Check the web-
sites of the canal cruise companies for more information.
Departure locations:
• Central station, Stationsplein 53
• Anne Frank House, Prinsengracht 263-267
• Leidsestraat, Prinsengracht 444
• Museum District , Herengracht 468
• Town Hall, Amstel 1
• Spui, Singel 357
• Dam Square, Singel 250
Daily departures: 10:00 till 18:00, approx. every 30 mins.
Check the website for the most up-to-date information:
www.amsterdamcircleline.nl/en
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Blue Boat Company
Departure locations:
• Stadhouderskade 501, opposite the Hard Rock Cafe
• Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience
Daily departures: 10:00-18:00, in summer every 30 mins; in winter
every hour on the hour. www.blueboat.nl
Stromma
Departure locations:
• Stromma ticket Shop CS West, Stationsplein 40
• Stromma ticket shop Westerkerk/Anne Frank House,
opposite Prinsengracht 281
• Stromma ticket shop Rijksmuseum, opp. Stadhouderskade 42
• Stromma ticket shop Leidseplein, opposite Amsterdam
American Hotel
• Stromma ticket shop Amstel 200, opposite City Hall
Daily departures: 10:00-18:00, approx. every 30 mins.
Closed 27 Apr. www.stromma.nl
Discount cruises
79. Canal Tours Amsterdam - Dutch Cheese & Wine Cruise
(18+) & Canal Tours Amsterdam – Cocktail Cruise (18+)
25% discount on a Dutch Cheese & Wine Cruise or Cocktail Cruise.
Daily departure 20:30; reservation required.
Damrak, Pier 5; www.stromma.nl
80. Hop on Hop off Boat
25% discount on Hop on Hop off Boat tickets.
Frequent departures, approx. every 30 minutes.
Limited availability on 1 Jan, 27 Apr & 31 Dec.
See the map for locations; www.stromma.nl
Get your Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket from one of our
visitor centres or the store. It’s valid on trains, metros, trams and
buses operated by NS, GVB, Connexxion, EBS and allGo.
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Transport
& rentals
Free transport & rentals
81. 24h bicycle rental C7, D7, F6, G4
The best way to get around in Amsterdam and its surroundings
by far? Bicycles. All the major highlights are close together, the
country is as flat as a pancake and you'll find dedicated bike lanes
all over the place!
• A-Bike - Tesselschadestraat 1E
• MacBike - Weteringschans 2; Oosterdokskade 63A;
Overtoom 45; Waterlooplein 289
• Yellowbike - Nieuwezijds Kolk 29; Nieuwe Nieuwstraat 16
82. Rent & Event, bike and scooter rental Volendam
Free 24h bike rental in and around Volendam to explore the beau-
tiful Dutch countryside. See the windmills, cheese farms, lakes and
a 10km long dike and relax by the sight of the green meadows.
Open daily 09:00-18:00. Haven 45, Volendam; www.rent-event.nl
83. Rederij Volendam-Marken Express
Free boat cruise between Volendam en Marken. Check the web-
site for full schedule. Haven 39, Volendam; www.markenexpress.nl
84. Shopping Shuttle Batavia Stad G3
Daily departures: 10:00 leave to Batavia Stad, 16:00 leave to
Amsterdam. Closed 1 jan & 25 Dec. Check website for exact
departure location. Book your free ride via https://bataviastad.nl/
en/plan-your-visit/ and use the code citycard.
85. Zaanferry Zaanse Schans
Free cruise from Amsterdam-to-Zaandam and Zaanse Schans-to-
Zaandam ferries. First departure 10:00. Please check the website
for full schedule. Departs from pier 14 behind Amsterdam Central
Station; www.zaanferry.com
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Discount transport & rentals
86. Canal Tours Amsterdam - Pedal Boat C7, D4
25% discount on Pedal Boat rental. Open daily 10:00-18:00.
Departures from:
• Stromma Westerkerk/Anne Frank House, opposite
Prinsengracht 281
• Stromma Rijksmuseum, opposite Stadhouderskade 42
• Stromma Leidseplein, opposite Amsterdam American Hotel
Limited availability on 1 Jan, 27 Apr & 31 Dec.
See the map for locations; www.stromma.nl
87. Canal Motor Boats E1
25% discount on boat rentals. Max. 8 persons per boat. No
license needed. No reservation needed. Open: daily 10:00-22:00.
Zandhoek 10a. www.canalmotorboats.com
88. Ferry from Amsterdam to Pampus or Muiderslot L5
25% discount on the ferry return ticket to Pampus or Muiderslot
Castle. Hop off at Fort Island Pampus or Amsterdam Castle
Muiderslot. Departure 10 Apr-27 Oct Tue-Sun from 10:45.
See the website for full schedule, reservation is required via
+31 (0)20 427 88 88. Ferry departs from Krijn Taconiskade 124,
Amsterdam IJburg. From Amsterdam Central Station, take
tram 26 to Lumièrestraat stop.
www.veerdienstamsterdam.nl
89. Mokumboot B2, C6, G8, G9, J7
25% discount on boat rentals. Max. 8 people per boat; reserva-
tion required: +31 (0)20 210 5700. Open Nov-Feb daily 10:00-
22:00, Mar-Oct daily 09:00-22:00 Nassaukade 351, Schollenbrug-
straat 1, Mauritskade 65, Mauritskade 1E, Polonceaukade 20;
www.mokumboat.com
90. Hop on Hop off Bus F4
25% discount on Hop on Hop off Bus tickets.
Frequent departures approx. every 30 minutes. Limited
availability on 1 Jan, 27 Apr & 31 Dec. Closed 20 Oct 2020.
See the map for locations; www.stromma.nl
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91. Hop on Hop off Holland: Zaanse Schans, Edam & Volendam F2
25% discount on tickets. The perfect way to discover the ‘other’
Holland. Escape the city of Amsterdam and experience local
culture and unique destinations.
Open (15 Mar-28 Sep) daily 09:00-14:30, departs every 45 minutes.
Departure location: THIS IS HOLLAND, Overhoeksplein 51,
Amsterdam; https://tickets.holland.com/en/tours/hop-on-hop-
off-cheese-windmills-dutch-villages/
Need advice?
Come see us!
If you need more information, some help
booking tickets or just friendly advice, visit one
of I amsterdam’s physical locations during your
stay. We’re ready to be of assistance and make
sure you have an amazing trip.
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Freebies &
discounts
Discover even more of the city with our selected freebies
& discounts. Get a taste of our restaurants and cafés, enjoy
performances and hear music, experience the city from a bike
or boat and see even more attractions.
Freebies
92. De Drie Fleschjes E4
Come have a free shot of Dutch gin (jenever) at the oldest tasting
room of Amsterdam and imagine yourself transported right back
to 1650. Scan your card – only valid while the City Card is activated.
Open Mon-Sat 14:00-20:30, Sun 15:00-19:00.
Closed 1 Jan, 27 Apr, 25 & 26 Dec.
Gravenstraat 18; www.dedriefleschjes.nl
93. Dutch Fortress Museum Naarden-Vesting
Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea at the museum café
while having a seat on the historic military furniture, after learning
all about the fortress and its history.
Open Tue-Sun 10:30-17:00. Closed 1 Jan, 27 Apr & 25 Dec.
Westwalstraat 6, Naarden; www.fortressmuseum.com
94. Eetsalon Van Dobben E6
Get a true taste of Amsterdam with a free croquette roll at the
famous Eetsalon van Dobben, established in 1945.
Open Mon-Thur 10:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-02:00, Sun 10.30-20:00.
Closed 25 Dec.
Korte Reguliersdwarsstraat 5-9; www.eetsalonvandobben.nl
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95. Haarlem Tourist Office
Pick up your free Haarlem walking tour brochure at the Haarlem
Tourist Information Office, and find out everything that’s worth
seeing in this lovely town.
Open Apr-Sep Mon-Fri 9:30-17:30, Sat 9:30-17:00, Sun 11:00-15:00;
Oct-Mar Mon 13:00-17:30, Tue-Fri 9:30-17:30, Sat 10:00-17:00.
Grote Markt 2; www.visithaarlem.com
96. Holland Casino Amsterdam City Centre (18+) C7
Try your luck at the Holland Casino in the bustling Leidseplein area.
With free entrance and a free drink, you’re off to a good start.
Open daily 12:00-03:00. Closed 31 Dec.
Max Euweplein 62; www.hollandcasino.nl
97. Pathé D7, E6, H9
Take a break from sightseeing and see a movie at Pathé, and get
a small popcorn for free with your City Card.
See website for opening hours. Tuschinski, Regulierbreestraat
26-34; De Munt, Vijzelstraat 15; Arena, Arenaboulevard 600;
City, Kleine Gartmanplantsoen 15-19. en.pathe.nl
98. Singer Laren Restaurant
Delight in a complimentary dennekoek, a regional sweet biscuit,
after wandering through the impressive exhibits of the Singer Laren.
Open Tue-Sun 10:00-17:30. Closed 1 Jan, 27 Apr & 25 Dec.
Oude Drift 1, Laren; www.singerlaren.nl
99. Volendam Tourist Office
Show your card to get a free walking tour guide of Volendam,
and don’t miss any of the beautiful sights of this historic fisher-
men’s village.
See website for opening hours.
Zeestraat 37, Volendam; www.vvvedamvolendam.nl
100. Zuiderzee Museum
Get your free museum guide and explore the history of everyday
life around the former inland sea the Zuiderzee.
(See no. 61 for opening hours).
www.zuiderzeemuseum.nl
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Discount music & stage
101. Bimhuis - Jazz H3
25% discount on a ticket purchased on the day of the concert.
The box office is open from 18:30 on concert evenings.
Check the website for full details and programme.
Piet Heinkade 3; www.bimhuis.nl
102. Boom Chicago - English improvisation comedy theatre C5
25% discount on shows. Reservations required:
[email protected] or at the entrance. Open Wed-Sat 19:00,
Sun 18:00. Check the website for full details and programme.
Rozengracht 117; www.boomchicago.nl
103. Het Concertgebouw - Classical music C9
25% discount on a ticket purchased on the day of the concert.
Box office open Mon-Fri from 13:00-19:00, Sat & Sun from 10:00-
19:00. Check the website for full details and programme.
Concertgebouwplein 10; www.concertgebouw.nl
104. Muziekgebouw - Contemporary & classical music H3
25% discount on almost all concerts and performances.
Box office open Mon-Sat 14:00-18:00. Check the website for full
details and programme.
Piet Heinkade 1; www.muziekgebouw.nl
105. Nationale Opera & Ballet F6
25% discount on a ticket purchased on the day of the performance.
Amstel 3; www.operaballet.nl
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Discount food & drinks
106. Bar Bitterbal F6
25% discount on an order of ‘bitterballen’
Open: Sun-Wed 09:00-00:00, Thu 09:00-01:00, Fri-Sat 09:00-03:00.
Utrechtsestraat 18, www.barbitterbal.nl
107. Blue Amsterdam E6
25% discount on lunch, with a 360-degree view (excl. drinks).
Open Mon 11:00-18:30, Tue-Sat 10:00-18:30, Thur until 21:00,
Sun 11:30-18:30. Kalverpassage Shopping Centre (3rd floor),
Singel 457; www.blue-amsterdam.nl
108. Cannibale Royale Ruysdaelkade D9
25% discount on lunch (excl. drinks).
Open: Sun-Tue 12:00-03:00, Fri-Sat 12:00–03.00.
Ruysdaelkade 149; www.cannibaleroyale.nl
109. Dijkers Eten & Drinken
25% discount on the bill (excl. drinks).
Open Tue-Fri & Sun 11.00 – 22.00, Sat 10.00 – 22.00.
Warmoesstraat 5-7, Haarlem; www.restaurantdijkers.nl
110. Hotel Café-Restaurant van den Hogen
25% discount on coffee/tea or cappuccino with apple pie.
Open: daily 10:00-22:00. Closed 3-8 Sep, 24, 25, 26 & 31 Dec.
Haven 106, Volendam; www.hogen.nl
111. PANCAKES Amsterdam E6
25% discount on the breakfast menu, served till 13:00. Open daily
from 08:00-20:00. Spui 8, www.pancakes.amsterdam
112. The Pancake Bakery D4
25% discount on an international pancake (excl. drinks). Please
show your City Card before ordering. Open daily 9.00 - 21.30, 25
& 26 Dec 09:30 - 21.30, 31 Dec 9.00 – 17.00, 1 Jan 11.00 – 21.30.
Prinsengracht 191; www.pancake.nl
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113. Restaurant De Hoop op d’Swarte Walvis
25% discount on lunch (excl. drinks).
Open Tue-Sun 11:00-21:30. Closed 1 Jan & 31 Dec.
Kalverringdijk 15; www.dewalvis.nl
114. Restaurant-Café De IJ-kantine E1
25% discount on lunch or dinner (excl. drinks). Open Sun-Thu
Amstel River
09:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 09:00- 01:00. Free ferry from Amsterdam
Central Station to NDSM. NDSM-kade 5; www.ijkantine.nl
115. Restaurant-Café In de Waag F5
25% discount on lunch (excl. drinks). Open Mon-Wed 11:00- 22:30,
Thu-Sat 09:00-22:30. Nieuwmarkt 4; www.indewaag.nl
116. Restaurant Pasta e Basta D6
25% discount on a three-course menu (excl. drinks). Open daily
18:00-22:00, Fri & Sat from 17:30-23:00. Closed 1 Jan.
Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 8; www.pastaebasta.nl
117. Restaurant Wagamama - Asian restaurant D7, E9, F3, F6
25% discount on the total bill. Open daily, check website for
specific opening hours. Central Station-De Ruyterkade 36b,
Rembrantplein-Amstelstraat 8, Leidseplein-Max Euweplein 10,
WTC-Zuidplein 12; www.wagamama.com
118. Restaurant 1ste klas F3
25% discount on the total bill. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Open daily from 09:30-23:00, 24 & 31 Dec until 18:00.
Closed 27 Apr & 25 Dec. Central Station, platform 2B;
www.restaurant1eklas.nl/en/
119. Reypenaer Kaas Proeflokaal D4
25% discount on a one-hour Connoisseur Cheese Tasting session;
reservations required: +31 (0)20 320 6333, daily tastings, see web-
site for schedule. Singel 182; www.reypenaercheese.com
120. Taverne de Visscher
25% discount on lunch or dinner (excl. drinks).
Open daily 9:00-22:00 (Apr-Aug); 10:00-19:00 (Sep-Mar).
Havenbuurt 22, Marken; www.tavernevisscher.nl
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121. Yoghurt Barn B6, F3
25% discount on the bill (excl. drinks). Open daily, check website
for specific opening hours.
Amsterdam Central Station, Schiphol Amsterdam Airport, Depar-
tures Hall, Amsterdam Foodhallen; www.yoghurtbarn.nl
122. Zuiderzee Museum
25% discount on smoked herring, up to 500g. Available from
the Fish Smokehouse in the Outdoor Museum.
(See no. 61 for opening hours.)
www.zuiderzeemuseum.nl
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