Sights
The Old Church is located in the heart of Amsterdam, in the middle of the Red Light District. It’s the oldest building in the city, which was founded by fishermen on the banks of the Amstel River. Around 1300, a stone church was built, dedicated to Sint Nicolas. This church would grow into the impressive mediaeval monument it is today. Anyone walking in will be captured by its beautiful light. ...
In a modest patrician house at one of the small streets of Old Amsterdam centre, there is a museum dedicated to one of the most celebrated Dutch writers. Eduard Douwes Dekker, who took the penname Multatuli, was born here in 1820 as the fourth child of the Dutch ship captain. After him one more son was born in the family, so they had to move to a bogger lodging. ...
With over 260 stalls, the Albert Cuyp market is by far the largest and most famous open-air market in the Netherlands. You can find great bargains here, from clothing and textiles to food and furniture. On the Albert Cuyp you'll find real Amsterdam humor, atmosphere, top-sympathy and geniality. A day in Amsterdam is not ...
The Houseboat Museum gives you the unique chance to experience the life on board of a real houseboat. Moreover, this is the only Houseboat Museum in the world! On board you can see how this authentic barge was converted to a comfortable houseboat, provided with authentic skipper's quarters with sleeping bunk, sizable livingroom, kitchen and bathroom. You shall be dumbfounded at ...
A'DAM Lookout is an observation deck with an unrivalled panoramic view of Amsterdam. You’ll see the city’s historical centre, its pulsating port, the unique Dutch polder landscape and you’ll spot the famous canals which belong to the UNESCO world heritage list. Complementing the experience is a ...
At the House of Bols you are invited to journey into the world of cocktails, liquor and jenever (Dutch Gin). On your voyage you’ll be bombarded with tastes, smells, images, and sounds. You’‘ll see film footage and get to know all about Lucas Bols, the oldest brand of spirits in the world. Bols has been distilling various liquors in Amsterdam since 1575. ...
Established in 2007, the Diamond Museum Amsterdam will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about diamonds. It is the only museum in Europe that completely revolves around diamonds. The permanent exhibition Brilliant Beauties, consist of 9 themes. The themes will show you all the different facets of diamonds. You can see the jewels of the Dutch royal family, you can see the ...
Een fiets huren in het centrum van Amsterdam. De verhuurlocaties van Amsterdam Bike Rent zijn centraal gelegen, vlakbij Central Station en de Dam. Je huurt bij ons al een fiets met 7 versnellingen vanaf € 5,00 ! Het enige verschil tussen onze fietsen en die van de meeste ...
EYE Film Museum in Amsterdam is open every day for anyone who loves film. Four screening rooms, a large space for changing exhibitions, the EYE Shop, a bar-restaurant and the permanent presentation in the Panorama helping the visitor early in the morning till late evening welcome. A building with cinematic views of the IJ. EYE has four comfortable screening rooms, ...
In the 19th century, Mrs. Willet Holthuysen bequeathed her 17th century canal house to the city of Amsterdam for it to become a museum. Now it is the only fully furnished patrician house that is opened to public. 17th century Canal House The beautifully decorated 3 floors house contains the extraordinary art and crafts collection of the Dutch Golden Age. The ...
The museum about the world of just one book – The Bible. The Biblical Museum (in Dutch: Bijbels Museum) is housed in the very heart of the old Amsterdam, at the Herengracht canal. An interesting historical museum exhibits objects from the Judeo-Christian tradition, history of the Bible and the influence of the Bible on the society and fine ...
What was Rembrandt's life really like? Where did the Netherlands' most renowned artist etch and paint his masterpieces? Where did the most dramatic events of his life take place? Find out at the Rembrandthuis, Rembrandt's former home on the Jodenbreestraat in Amsterdam. Background Rembrandt bought the house in 1639 when he was at the height of his fame, but ...
The standard tour lasts one hour. The boats depart every 20 minutes. During busy periods, the boats will depart every 15 minutes. During the sightseeing tour, audio commentary is available in a choice of ten languages. Experience Amsterdam from the water, as the historic merchant homes smile down upon you. Impressive façades, dozens of different windows and ...
The Red Light District Walking Tour is the safest and most fun way to discover this world-famous tourist attraction. This notorious and lively neighborhood attracts millions of travelers every year and is well worth a visit during your holidays in Amsterdam. The Red Light District Walking Tour will take on on a two-hour guided walk through the Red Light District, and includes admission to Red ...
At Holland Casino you can choose from a variety of slot machines and table games, such as American Roulette, Black Jack, Punto Banco and Poker, and features more than 550 slot machines. Holland Casino Amsterdam is located in the center of the entertainment area near the Leidseplein and the many quintessential canals ...
Beautiful ritual objects, seventeenth-century prints and paintings and by a Unesco protected library. The Portuguese Synagogue houses one of the most special Jewish heritage collections in the world. From the end of the sixteenth century, Jews of Spanish and Portuguese origin (Sephardic Jews) came to the flourishing trade city of Amsterdam. Since the ...
The Amsterdam Museum offers an expansive collection of exhibitions and items that retell the compelling story of the Dutch capital, from its earliest developments, through the surge of growth in the Golden Age and up to the present. The city through the centuries Housed in a former orphanage just a few minutes from Dam Square, the ...
Taking the Touristbus Amsterdam is the easiest and most pleasant way to admire the rich historic heritage Amsterdam offers you. It’s the old port, the lively Dam square, the splendid Royal Palace, the intrigue Red Light District, the gorgeous Skinny Bridge and much more. The comfortable buses are equipped ...
Experience the unique attractions on the 5 unbelievable floors at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! The attraction 2000 square meter big, divided across 19 unique galleries, astonishes visitors from all over the world. The fascinating, incredible and interactive exhibitions, with more than 500 objects ensure entertainment for the whole family: a part of the Berlin ...
Got music on the mind? Even so, you won't even need a concert ticket to take this fascinating tour behind the scenes of Amsterdam's Concertgebouw. See the attic, the changing rooms, and the amazing maze of passageways beneath the main hall of this beautiful 19th-century building. Learn its rich history and go where regular concert attendees never get to go! The Concertgebouw was ...
Museum Geelvinck has a floor with an exuberant interior where styles from the 18th and the first half of the 19th century refers to the history of its residents. In conjunction with an extensive colorful garden and the former coach house is this a historic Amsterdam city palace. In the style rooms you can see how the rich of Amsterdam ...
If you think your work is torture, your boss is a demon from hell and your relatives are the nasty Gremlins, then probably it is the right time for you to visit the Torture Museum Amsterdam. As you will find out that all your problems are just childish toys in comparison with what people encountered during the dark ages. Being an attractive young girl could ...
Children aged 6 to 12 years can playfully get to know the Jewish life and Jewish traditions in the JHM museum. The children's museum is located in the Jewish Historical Museum and consists of three floors decorated like a house of a Jewish family. The Jewish family Hollander lives in the house. Father, mother and three children each ...
This small museum located in the old patrician house at the Herengracht in Amsterdam, in an area of town where today the banks and top attorneys have their offices, is entirely devoted to cats. Founded in 1990 by William Meijer, a wealthy Dutchman who in this way wanted to preserve the memory of his cat Tom also called after the American financier of the past - ...
The Jewish influence on Dutch history is not limited to Anna Frank’s diaries. It’s a profound layer in art and culture that intertwines with Dutch traditions and lifestyle. Learn everything about the Jewish history at the Jewish Museum Amsterdam. Jewish history at the Jewish Museum Amsterdam The museum displays over 30,000 works of art, historical objects ...
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