With over two million visitors a year, the Amsterdam public library is one of Amsterdam’s most popular attractions. The library’s highlight is literally and figuratively the 7th floor, where the restaurant and terrace provide a spectacular view over the historical city center of Amsterdam. This library has become a touristic highlight in part because of the view from 26 meters. Entrance is free.
The library is also the biggest library in the Netherlands, with a surface are of 28.000 square meters and 25 kilometers of book shelves. The library is open every day from 10.00 AM to 22.00 PM (with the exception of public holidays) and has room for one and a half million books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, games and blu-rays. There are more than 1.000 seats and 490 internet computers available in the library.
Furthermore Library Amsterdam is near the following sights: MacBike Bike Rental (±125 m), Skylounge (±250 m), NEMO Science (±300 m), VOC schip Amsterdam (±550 m) & Museum Ons Lieve Heer op Solder (±600 m).
