Must see Museums in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is one of the coolest cities of Europe and one of the most beautiful ones. Its an art lovers paradise. Amsterdam has something for everyone, honeymoon couples or lovers can just leisurely enjoy the incredibly beautiful calm city with lot of ancient European 17th century architecture partitioned by number of canals.
Transportation is best undertaken on foot or by bicycle barely breaking your sweat. Oldies also can have a peaceful time visiting the umpteen numbers of museums and old mansions. But the luckiest ones are the art lovers, they have come to one of their must see locations. You can have a look at the collections of most famous artists Europe has ever produced, the immortal Vincent van Gogh and Rembrandt.
Amsterdam: The city
The city Amsterdam was originally built on the shores of the saltwater Zuiderzee, but centuries of land restoration projects and works changed the structure of the landscape itself and the saltwater Zuiderzee got separated from the sea by a dike and became a freshwater lake. Thus Amsterdam now borders the freshwater lake IJsselmeer.
The center of Amsterdam is shaped like a horseshoe, surrounded by four famous canals called the Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht. There is the world famous Red Light District, which consists of several canals and the side streets between them. As you might have already guessed, this area is famous for the prostitution business. You can see a lot of bars, adult shops, peep show bars in this region. A nice varied experience for a roaming maverick tourist.
Major attractions of Amsterdam
Van Gogh Museum
The Vincent van Gogh museum, Amsterdam houses the world’s largest collection of the works of the immortal Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. This museum holds over 200 paintings and 500 drawings of Van Gogh. Among the works are also drawings by Gauguin. If you have an appetite for culture and art, the van Gogh Museum is a must see sight for sure.
From his early work, the museum contains 700 artistic works and 850 letters. After moving to Paris in 1886, van Gogh entered an impressionist period, of which the museum contains a large collection. The most astounding thing about the collection here is the organization of the works. The entire collection is arranged chronologically from the first to last work, each representing a different phase of his life and work: The Netherlands, Paris, Arles, Saint-Remy and Auvers-sur-Oise. As you walk, you can clearly see the evolution of this master’s skill.
The masterpieces include the world famous The Potato Eaters, Sunflowers, several Self Potraits of van Gogh, and much more.The Van Gogh Museum is situated in the Amsterdam’s Museum Quarter, between the Rijks Museum and the Stdelijk Museum.
Rijks Museum
If you have not been to the RijksMuseum, you have not been to the soul of Amsterdam. Rijksmuseum (National Museum), set in its historic building, is the largest museum in the Netherlands. The museum is the largest in the size of its collections, its building, the budget and the number of staff employed. This museum holds masterpieces, furniture and beautiful jewelry and other stunning items. Also it holds some of the famous paintings by the world famous painters, Van Gogh and Rembrandt. If you visit this museum, make sure to see the Nightwatch by Rembrandt.
Anne Frank House
Another must visit place of Amsterdam is the Ann Frank Museum. Who hasn’t read the intense diary of Anne Frank? Hiding from the Nazis, she and her family lived in an annexed section of an apartment in Amsterdam for two years during the holocaust. In 1957, the house was donated to the Anne Frank Foundation and converted into a museum. A visit to this place will send chills through your spine. The museum contains films, the annexed area and the original notes of Anne Frank. A must see for anyone traveling to Amsterdam. The room used by Anne Frank is restored as such with all her books and photos pasted on the wall. The photos and the writings you find there will fill you with the horror and fear the Jews experienced during the holocaust period.
The Royal palace
The Netherlands are a monarchy and the Royal Palace is the official Royal residence. However, the Royal family (Queen Beatrix and Prince Willem Alexander) live in Hague. So the majestic royal palace now became one of the most famous tourist attractions of Amsterdam. The Royal palace holds a large collection of royal furniture, chandeliers and other exclusive items. It gives an indication of the opulent life which the monarchs have led during their prime time. This palace is a real treat to all the tourists coming to Amsterdam.
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Must see Museums in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is one of the coolest cities of Europe and one of the most beautiful ones. Its an art lovers paradise. Amsterdam has something for everyone, honeymoon couples or lovers can just leisurely enjoy the incredibly beautiful calm city with lot of ancient European 17th century architecture partitioned by number of canals.
Transportation is best undertaken on foot or by bicycle barely breaking your sweat. Oldies also can have a peaceful time visiting the umpteen numbers of museums and old mansions. But the luckiest ones are the art lovers, they have come to one of their must see locations. You can have a look at the collections of most famous artists Europe has ever produced, the immortal Vincent van Gogh and Rembrandt.
Amsterdam: The city
The city Amsterdam was originally built on the shores of the saltwater Zuiderzee, but centuries of land restoration projects and works changed the structure of the landscape itself and the saltwater Zuiderzee got separated from the sea by a dike and became a freshwater lake. Thus Amsterdam now borders the freshwater lake IJsselmeer.
The center of Amsterdam is shaped like a horseshoe, surrounded by four famous canals called the Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht. There is the world famous Red Light District, which consists of several canals and the side streets between them. As you might have already guessed, this area is famous for the prostitution business. You can see a lot of bars, adult shops, peep show bars in this region. A nice varied experience for a roaming maverick tourist.
Major attractions of Amsterdam
Van Gogh Museum
The Vincent van Gogh museum, Amsterdam houses the world’s largest collection of the works of the immortal Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. This museum holds over 200 paintings and 500 drawings of Van Gogh. Among the works are also drawings by Gauguin. If you have an appetite for culture and art, the van Gogh Museum is a must see sight for sure.
From his early work, the museum contains 700 artistic works and 850 letters. After moving to Paris in 1886, van Gogh entered an impressionist period, of which the museum contains a large collection. The most astounding thing about the collection here is the organization of the works. The entire collection is arranged chronologically from the first to last work, each representing a different phase of his life and work: The Netherlands, Paris, Arles, Saint-Remy and Auvers-sur-Oise. As you walk, you can clearly see the evolution of this master’s skill.
The masterpieces include the world famous The Potato Eaters, Sunflowers, several Self Potraits of van Gogh, and much more.The Van Gogh Museum is situated in the Amsterdam’s Museum Quarter, between the Rijks Museum and the Stdelijk Museum.
Rijks Museum
If you have not been to the RijksMuseum, you have not been to the soul of Amsterdam. Rijksmuseum (National Museum), set in its historic building, is the largest museum in the Netherlands. The museum is the largest in the size of its collections, its building, the budget and the number of staff employed. This museum holds masterpieces, furniture and beautiful jewelry and other stunning items. Also it holds some of the famous paintings by the world famous painters, Van Gogh and Rembrandt. If you visit this museum, make sure to see the Nightwatch by Rembrandt.
Anne Frank House
Another must visit place of Amsterdam is the Ann Frank Museum. Who hasn’t read the intense diary of Anne Frank? Hiding from the Nazis, she and her family lived in an annexed section of an apartment in Amsterdam for two years during the holocaust. In 1957, the house was donated to the Anne Frank Foundation and converted into a museum. A visit to this place will send chills through your spine. The museum contains films, the annexed area and the original notes of Anne Frank. A must see for anyone traveling to Amsterdam. The room used by Anne Frank is restored as such with all her books and photos pasted on the wall. The photos and the writings you find there will fill you with the horror and fear the Jews experienced during the holocaust period.
The Royal palace
The Netherlands are a monarchy and the Royal Palace is the official Royal residence. However, the Royal family (Queen Beatrix and Prince Willem Alexander) live in Hague. So the majestic royal palace now became one of the most famous tourist attractions of Amsterdam. The Royal palace holds a large collection of royal furniture, chandeliers and other exclusive items. It gives an indication of the opulent life which the monarchs have led during their prime time. This palace is a real treat to all the tourists coming to Amsterdam.
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. We at 1000lonelyplaces.com truly believe in this statement and through our blog, we strive to inspire people all over the world to travel. You can find unexplored travel destinations, holiday hotspots, luxury resorts, spas, travel tips and much more in our blog. For more travel information and a free travel e-book visit http://www.1000lonelyplaces.com/
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