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 A zoo with class |
Plantage Kerklaan 38-40 Amsterdam 1018 CZ Netherlands +31 (0)20 523 3400 http://www.artis.nl |
This old-world city park offers winding paths, majestic trees and monumental historic buildings that give it a special, 19th century atmosphere. The on-site zoo hosts more than 8000 animals, two museums, a planetarium and a magnificent aquarium. Courses ranging from astrology to drawing can also be taken here. See website for complete list of attractions, admission prices, other visitor information and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 International children's film fest |
Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 12 Amsterdam 1017 RC Netherlands +31 (0)20 531 7890 http://www.cinekid.nl/ |
This festival showcases children's documentaries, feature films, television and new media from around the world. A jury awards prizes in four categories: films for children, films for young people, Dutch television, and Dutch new media. Apart from the sheer entertainment factor, the festival also includes academic discussions and seminars on such topics as animation and screenwriting for children. Screenings are held at the Leidseplein and in the Path City complex. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Pussycats Afloat |
Singel 38 G Amsterdam, NH 1015 AB Netherlands +31 20 508 5515 http://www.poezenboot.nl/ |
Back in the sixties, one sweet lady took in a stray cat and her kittens. Her house soon became too small for all the cats that followed and she moved to a houseboat in one of Amsterdam's lively canals. Even though cats hate water, they flourished in their new home and it since became a cat shelter where cats can go their own way, are not confined to cages and walk around like little captains. It is a unique and remarkable place. Two hours a day tourists are very welcome to come aboard and see this amazing shelter for themselves. -Sandy Hayes Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Biennial Film Fest |
Hoogt 4 Amsterdam 3512 GW Netherlands +31 (0)30 233 1733 http://www.awn.com/haff/ |
This biennial celebration of international animation is unique in that it accepts both creative and applied animation such as music videos and even commercials. The program covers both new and retrospective material, and prizes are awarded for applied animation, and for both non-narrative and narrative short films. Screenings take place at the Filmtheater 't Hoogt, the Camera/Studio and the Theater Kikker in Utrecht, roughly 40 kilometres southeast of downtown Amsterdam. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than 6,000 different kinds of plants |
Plantage Middenlaan 2a Amsterdam 1018 DD Netherlands +31 (0)20 625 9021 http://www.hortus-botanicus.nl |
The Hortus Botanicus, created in 1682, has more than 6,000 different kinds of plants. There is a huge, almost futuristic, three-climate greenhouse with the flora of three different climates - tropics, subtropics and desert. Apart from this, there is a palm house with 300-year-old trees. During the autumn half-term holidays there is a Kabouterpad (dwarf path), a sort of hunt for children around 10 years old. On Wednesday afternoons and all day Saturday, children between 6 and 12 years old can join the Openluchtatelier (open air workshop) for drawing and painting. See website for complete list of amenities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Children's Documentaries |
Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 12 Amsterdam 1017 RC Netherlands +31 (0)20 627 3329 http://www.kidsendocs.nl/ |
A joint venture between the International Documentary Film Festival and Cinekid, Amsterdam's children's film festival, this annual day-long event showcases an international selection of documentaries made by or for children. Recent entrants have included Solo: The Law of the Favela, about young people living in Brazilian slums. Participants are asked to submit ideas for documentaries, and the winning concept is eventually produced and exhibited. Ticket prices and the program vary from year to year. Screenings are normally at the Amsterdam Film Museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Feel Like a Windmill Keeper |
Akersluis 10 Amsterdam 1066 EZ Netherlands +31 20 669 0412 http://www.molenvansloten.nl |
Molen van Sloten (The Sloten Windmill) dates from 1947 and pumps the water from the wetlands of Amsterdam-West into the canals. This is done with a very big windmill wheel. At the top of the mill you can watch a sequence about Rembrandt's life and the inspiration for his paintings. Rembrandt was the son of a windmill keeper, and you can see a wax statue of his mother here. If you climb the steep wooden stairs, you'll see the wheel running, hear the wind and feel like a mill keeper for a moment. Check website for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Educational Museum with a View |
Oosterdok 2 Amsterdam 1011 VX Netherlands +31 (0)20 531 3233 http://www.e-NEMO.nl/ |
The Science Center NEMO, lies in the heart of Amsterdam. Discover technological and scientific developments in the worlds of biomedicine and information technology. Even highbrows may find difficulty discerning between fact and fantasy. An added bonus is a footbridge that ascends from the quayside of the building to a rooftop terrace that offers great views of the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 On Prinsengracht |
Prinsengracht 756 Amsterdam 1017 LD Netherlands +31 20 422 0380 http://www.xs4all.nl/~deduif/ |
In 1798 the first Catholic church De Duif (The Dove) was built on the Prinsengracht. In 1856 the architect Theo Molkenboer designed a completely new building. This came into use as a pseudo-basilica cross church, built on the remains of the first Duif. Check the website for details on events Review © 2007, Wcities |
