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Night cafe De Biecht forced to close and auction contents: "A real shame"

Night cafe De Biecht forced to close and auction contents: "A real shame"

Amsterdam's night bar Café De Biecht has closed after 27 years due to the sale of its building on Kerkstraat. To support owner Jan Louman's early retirement, the café's interior was auctioned off during a final gathering of friends and regulars.

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