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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 info@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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 A far cry from just Heineken |
Funenkade 7 Amsterdam 1018 AL Netherlands +31 (0)20 320 1786 / +31 (0)20 622 8325 (Brewery) http://www.brouwerijhetij.nl/ info@brouwerijhetij.nl |
A far cry from just Heineken! This apparent pub is not really your ordinary pub. Only homebrewn beers are tapped here or sold in bottles. The furniture consists of bare wooden seats and tables next to a simple bar in this former municipal bathhouse. On the large terrace the younger generation keeps up the old hippy habit of sitting on the ground even though there are free tables and chairs. On demand, visits to the small brewery are organized for a limited number of people. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Memorial building |
Plantage Middenlaan 24 Amsterdam 1018 Netherlands +31 (0)20 531 0340 http://www.hollandscheschouwbu... info@hollandscheschouwburg.nl |
The Hollandsche Schouwburg is a monument remembering Dutch Jews killed during World War II. From 1892 until 1941, this theatre was an important venue. In 1942, the Nazis requisitioned the theatre as a point of assembly. Between sixty and eighty thousand people were brought here for deportation to the transit camp Westerbork. In the memorial hall, 6,700 surnames are displayed to pay tribute to the 104,000 Jews who were deported from the Netherlands and killed in the camps. See website for admission prices, other visitor information, resource center details, and a complete list of programs, services and exhibitions. 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 info@dehortus.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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History and cultural museum |
Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1 Amsterdam 1011 PL Netherlands +31 (0)20 531 0310 http://www.jhm.nl/ |
The original Jewish museum was set up in 1932 in a small room at Weigh House. During the 1940 German invasion, most of the artifacts were confiscated and destroyed. In 1955 the museum was re-opened with only one-fifth of the original collection. Private collectors and even the general public came forward with contributions to add to the collection. With this overwhelming response, the enlarged museum was shifted to the Ashkenazi synagogue complex, where it now showcases year-round the cultural and architectural contributions of the Jewish community through the ages. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Museum in the old synagogue |
Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1 Amsterdam 1011 PL Netherlands +31 20 531 0310 (Information) http://www.jhm.nl info@jhm.nl |
The original Jewish museum was set up in 1932 in a small room at Weigh House, but during the 1940 German invasion, most of the artifacts were confiscated and destroyed. In 1955 the museum was re-opened with only one-fifth of the original collection, so private collectors and even the general public came forward with contributions to add to the collection. The enlarged museum was shifted to the Ashkenazi synagogue complex, which was originally the Old Synagogue of the German Jews. A permanent exhibition illustrates the many aspects of Judaism in The Netherlands, both past and present. The central motif is the religion, culture and history of Jews in this country. Every year, the museum organises several temporary exhibitions on specific aspects of Jewish history and culture. Often the themes have an international tone, like the story of the Jews in Russia, Vienna and Brazil. 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/ info@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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 Photo: Angela Lobefaro |
 Photo: Teka Mora |
 Photo: Raja Habib |
 Photo: Aisha Sie |
 Photo: Marije de Gram |
 Photo: Ork de Rooij |
 Photo: Kenneth Weber |
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History of Dutch Trade Unions |
Henri Polaklaan 9 Amsterdam 1018 CP Netherlands +31 (0)20 624 1166 http://www.deburcht-vakbondsmu... vakmus@xs4all.nl |
In the former General Dutch Diamond guildhall, is now a museum that shows the history of the Dutch trade unions and the development of the Dutch welfare state in a permanent exhibiton. Apart from this permanent exhibition, there are often temporary exhibitions which are also related to labour. Also De Burcht (The Stronghold), as this place is also referred to, often houses other kinds of activities, such as symposia, lectures and film showings. The building itself is a masterpiece, too. It was designed by the famous architect, Berlage and the beautiful murals by the painter Richard Roland Holst are considered the most beautiful part of the collection by many. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History of the Dutch press |
Zeeburgerkade 10 Amsterdam 1019 HA Netherlands +31 (0)20 692 8810 http://www.persmuseum.nl/ info@persmuseum.nl |
The Dutch Press Museum aims at documenting, studying and making accessible the history of the Dutch press. The museum organizes exhibitions and symposia, and brings out publications. The history of the Dutch news service from 1600 to the present day is the theme of the regular show. The roots of the contemporary newspapers go back to the so-called Golden Age, when Amsterdam grew to be the press centre of Europe. The Press Museum was established in 1902. After years of rather marginal existence, the museum was, granted a subsidy from the Department of Welfare, Public Health and Culture (now Education, Culture and Science) for the first time in 1988. Since 1989 the museum has been housed in the International Institute of Social History (IISH) building. The Dutch Press Museum works in close co-operation with the Institute. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Once the world's largest synagogue |
Mr. Visserplein 3 Amsterdam 1011 RD Netherlands +31 20 624 5351 http://www.esnoga.com/frinfo.html m.dori@esnoga.com |
The Portuguese-Israeli Synagogue was built in the period 1670-75 by Elias Bouman. The synagogue is located on the Mr. Visserplein, a busy roundabout between the Weesperstraat and the motorway leading to the IJ-tunnel. This area used to be the heart of the Jewish Quarter. The low buildings around the synagogue enclose a courtyard. The front elevation is subdivided by pilasters, the ones at the corners standing slightly away from the corner itself. The austere elevation formed by the corner bays, which recede a little, are closed by a cornice above which is a balustrade and an attic. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Artful journey |
KNSM-laan 307-309 Amsterdam 1019 LE Netherlands +31 (0)20 620 1321 http://www.sbk.nl/ info@sbk.nl |
Step in, to gaze at the beautiful work put up by contemporary artists who hail from various disciplines: oil painting, watercolors, photography, sculpture and much more. SBK Amsterdam taps the right potential in artists by lending them space to showcase their work. More than 5000 artists' work has been put up here. Pick up anything you like and if it isn't fitting your budget you can borrow it for a while for a certain fee. So go ahead and begin your journey through art at the SBK Kunstuitleen Amsterdam. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest shipyard still in use |
Hoogte Kadijk 147 Amsterdam 1018 BJ Netherlands +31 20 627 6777 http://www.machinekamer.nl/mus... gthvangelswijck@versatel.nl |
Shipyard 't Kromhout, established in 1757, is a living museum which still has an active repair yard. It's one of the oldest yards in Amsterdam and it was there when the construction of ships changed from wood to steel. You'll find the oldest remaining steam winch here, and ships still lie on the shipway. Some unique historic ship motors are exhibited in the former factory building: one of them is the Kromhout 12 hp oil motor. On the 'Mallenzolder' you can see a slideshow covering the history of the shipyard. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For old times sake |
Kattenburgerplein 1 Amsterdam 1018 KK Netherlands +31 (0)20 523 2222 http://www.scheepvaartmuseum.nl info@scheepvaartmuseum.nl |
This museum is located in a 17th Century building previously used as a naval storage depot for the navy. You can see the exciting story of Dutch shipping and trade since the 16th Century in the Maritime Museum. Your voyage through the museum begins downstairs at the wonderful royal barge. The museum has more than 25 rooms featuring paintings, navigation instruments and model ships including old sailing vessels, luxury passenger ships and container ships. You can also view scenes of sea battles and portraits of naval heroes, trace the routes to far-away places on authentic maps, peer through a periscope and visit a radar cabin. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shaped like a Greek Cross |
Kleine Wittenburgerstraat 1 Amsterdam 1018 LS Netherlands +31 (0)20 627 2280 http://www.oosterkerk-amsterda... beheer@oosterkerk-amsterdam.nl |
The church dates from 1665 and is believed to have been designed by Adriaan Dortsman, with the support of Daniel Stalpert. Its layout forms the shape of a Greek cross in which the space between the arms has been partially filled by lower volumes. On the canal side is the main entrance, the elevation of which is supported by a balustrade. The cornice of the lower volumes follows the relief of the walls, whereas the cornice of the Greek cross strictly conforms to the layout without acknowledging the indentations of the wall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Discover the Tropics |
Linnaeusstraat 2 Amsterdam 1092 CK Netherlands +31 (0)20 568 8200 http://www.tropenmuseum.nl/ |
In the Tropenmuseum, visitors are able to roam through a quaint Arabian street or relax in the Indian countryside whilst listening to the birds singing. It's the largest anthropological museum in the Netherlands. The very realistic reconstructions of local environments and attractively displayed exhibits draw you right into the daily lives of the people of the tropics and subtropics. You see how people live and work and even get an insight into their religion. The old meets new as modern non-western art is shown next to living traditions of world cultures and their history. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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