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Amsterdam 1012 XA
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Antique books & prints |
Spui Amsterdam 1012 XA +31 (0)20 201 8800 (Tourist Information Centre) |
The inner city of Amsterdam accommodates over one hundred antiquarian and second hand bookstores all within a short distance of each other. A map of the area is available at most of the bookstores. A weekly antiquarian book market has taken place here since 1991. The exact location is Spui Square. Each Friday there are about thirty market stalls in which you'll find modern second-hand books as well as rarer, antiquarian ones. This is a perfect place for collectors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Anne Frank's Hideaway |
Prinsengracht 267 Amsterdam 1016 GV +31 (0)20 556 7105 http://www.annefrank.org |
Anne Frank and her family went into hiding here on July 6, 1942, and lived in isolation for over two years. The German occupation removed all the furniture when the inhabitants were detained in 1944. However, films and other media, including Anne's diary, give a good idea of what life was like. The museum opened on May 3, 1960, and an enormous visitors' center was constructed in the 1980s. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A zoo with class |
Plantage Kerklaan 38-40 Amsterdam 1018 CZ +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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War Memorial |
In Old City Amsterdam 1012 JS +31 (0)20 201 8800 (Tourist Information Centre) |
In the 13th Century the river Amstel was dammed here and on the banks of the river a small fishing community was founded, called Amstelredam. Boats could unload their freight here and alongside the Damrak. When the Nieuwe Kerk was rebuilt and the Royal Palace (originally the town hall) built, the enclosed square served as the city centre, both socially and for administrative purposes. The city was governed and law and order maintained from here, as can be seen in pictures of public executions on a scaffold in front of the town hall. After WWII, the War Memorial was erected on another square on the Dam, which is now a gathering place for thousands of people and numerous pigeons. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous beer is brewed here |
Stadhouderskade 78 Amsterdam 1072 AE +31 (0)20 523 9666 http://www.heinekenexperience.com info@heinekenexperience.com |
In 1864 Gerard Adriaan Heineken took over De Hooiberg (the haystack) brewery, at the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal. This takeover purchase laid the foundation for one of the world's largest modern breweries. In 1868 the company started construction of the brewery situated at the Stadhouderskade. It has been out of use since 1988. Nowadays it serves as a company museum and a meeting and information centre. It shows you the history of Heineken breweries, the horses' stables, a pub, the old copper brewery house, a film theatre and exhibitions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History and cultural museum |
Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1 Amsterdam 1011 PL +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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Former City Hall, now the Royal Palace |
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 147 Amsterdam 1012 RJ +31 (0)20 320 4060 http://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/e... info@dkh.nl |
In the mid-17th Century the painter Jacob van Campen was given the assignment to design a new town hall. The city council wanted a grand symbol for their leading role in Europe at that time - Holland's Golden Age, as well as economic and civic power. The building had to make this clear for everyone to see. The town hall became the biggest in Europe. In 1808 the building was 'transformed' into a Royal Palace by the brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, Louis, king of the region during the French occupation. Nowadays, it is still a royal residence. The Dutch royal family, the Oranje-Nassau's, receive royalty and dignitaries at the palace. The new king or queen also present themselves to the citizens of the Netherlands from the balcony of the palace. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous works of art |
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 40 Amsterdam 1012 GE +31 (0)20 624 6604 http://www.museumamstelkring.nl/ info@opsolder.nl |
This structure is a 17th century canal house that presents the rich cultural heritage of the Netherlands. The building has a church in the attic, and most of its rooms maintain the original decor. The museum presents art exhibitions in the hallway; some of the famous paintings exhibited are De Produndis, works of Vincent van Gogh on Amsterdam, and Athanasius Kircher. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Golden Age Revived |
Keizersgracht 672 Amsterdam 1017 ET +31 (0)20 624 5255 http://www.museumvanloon.nl/ info@museumvanloon.nl |
This museum is housed along a canal in a building made of two structures dating from 1672. In 1884 the house was bought by the Van Loon family. The Van Loons lived there until 1945. After a full renovation, the house functioned as a museum in 1974. The collection consists of 17th and 18th-century family portraits combined with a great number of signed pieces of furniture, porcelain and gold medals, giving the period rooms a distinct ambiance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Educational Museum with a View |
Oosterdok 2 Amsterdam 1011 VX +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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Authentic Piece of Amsterdam |
Nieuwmarkt Amsterdam 1012 CR |
Initially a lively fish and cloth market, this square upon which the castle-like De Waag building stands was the holding place for Jews arrested during WWII. In the 1970s, Chinese immigrants created a small Chinatown, and a decade later, locals protested the construction of a subway station here. Now the square is a cool gathering place surrounded by pubs and small restaurants where you can eat well for very little money. A delightful walk along the canals amid some of Amsterdam's oldest houses is highly recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Holland's most famous museum |
Jan Luijkenstraat 1 Amsterdam 1071 ZD +31 (0)20 674 7000 http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/ info@rijksmuseum.nl |
This museum is considered a true national treasure. Its exhibits include paintings from the Netherlands' 17th century Golden Age by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hals and Jan Steen. Rembrandt's "Night Watch" is the museum's centerpiece. You'll also find works from the Middle Ages and the 18th and 19th centuries, superb collections of silver and delftware ceramics, old doll's houses and fantastic examples of Asian Art. See website for visitor information, event schedule and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Picturesque neighbourhood |
Nieuwe Spiegekstraat Amsterdam 1017 DC http://www.spiegelkwartier.nl/ info@spiegelkwartier.nl |
The Nieuwe Spiegelstraat runs between the Rijksmuseum and Keizersgracht. Its history goes back as far as the Seventeenth Century. More than seventy art and antique dealers have set up businesses in and around this street with its many characteristic Amsterdam facades. These specialists offer a wide range of objects, ranging from Egyptian antiquities which are six thousand years old to Seventeenth Century Delftware, antique Chinese porcelain and abstract modern art. Take tram 1, 2 or 5 from Magna Plaza, just behind the Royal Palace. Get off at the Leidseplein (fifth stop) and turn left into the Weteringschans. After a five minute walk you'll see the Rijksmuseum on your right. Turn left and you'll be in the Spiegelkwartier District. You'll find the first antique stores here. If you keep on walking you will get to Keizersgracht. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Contemporary Art Museum |
Oosterdokskade 5 Amsterdam 1011 AD +31 (0)20 573 2911 http://www.stedelijk.nl info@stedelijk.nl |
Stedelijk Museum boasts a large collection of modern art including sculptures, paintings, posters and new media, mostly dating after 1945. Mondriaan, Malevich, Picasso, De Kooning and Rietveld are all represented. Young artists are featured adjacent to large retrospectives of acclaimed artists. Guided tours in several languages can be requested two weeks in advance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful view in Amsterdam |
Kerkstraat/Nieuwe Kerkstraat Amsterdam 1018 EM +31 (0)20 201 8800 (Tourist Information) |
In 1671 a small footbridge was built across the river Amstel. The bridge was made of wood and it could be raised. In the beginning the bridge was called the "chicken's bridge" because of its small construction. Later on, again due to the construction, it adopted the name "Skinny Bridge", being compared to a slender woman. It was rebuilt in 1871 and 1929, but it was once again made of wood and the construction was "skinny". Nowadays, at night the Magere Brug is lit up at night, beautifying the river Amstel in the dark. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Amsterdam's Most Famous Church |
Prinsengracht 281 Amsterdam 1016 GW +31 20 624 7766 http://www.westerkerk.nl info@westerkerk.nl |
The Netherlands's most renowned church has been the source of inspiration for many musicians. The famous tower was completed in 1638, its bells manufactured by the renowned François Hemony foundry in 1658. Though the Protestant community owned the church, the tower was the property of the local authorities and served as a lookout. This marks the site of Rembrandt's burial, as well as the marriage of Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus. For Anne Frank the ringing of the clock was a beacon of hope during WWII. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Largest Van Gogh collection |
Paulus Potterstraat 7 Amsterdam 1071 CX +31 (0)20 570 5200 http://www.vangoghmuseum.com info@vangoghmuseum.nl |
Enjoy the world's largest collection of Van Goghs, including paintings, drawings and letters. The museum also has a large collection of works by some of Van Gogh's contemporaries and friends like Gauguin and Toulouse-Lautrec, as well as a number of older artists whom Van Gogh admired, including Léon L'hermitte and Jean-François Millet. The museum features regular exhibitions highlighting art toward the end of the 19th century. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City Center Green |
vondelpark Amsterdam 1054 ET +31 20 523 7790 |
This large, green oasis was created in the second half of the 19th century, and named after the poet Joost van den Vondel (1587-1679), a statue of whom was unveiled here in 1867. Today Vondelpark, one of the most-visited spots in the city, is a restful haven for citizens away from the city's chaos. Come here for inline skating, let your children play in the large playground or have a cup of coffee on one of the four terraces. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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