The Netherlands
Amsterdam
Attractions
Attractions in Amsterdam
Amstelkring Museum (Our Lord in the Attic Chapel)
This museum (also called Our Lord in the Attic Chapel) is housed in a charming canal house with 17th-century period rooms and, as a surprise to many visitors, a clandestine church in the attic, which was used by the Roman Catholics who were not allowed to worship publicly after 1578.
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Amsterdam Historical Museum (Historisch Museum)
Housed in a splendid 17th-century building that was a former civic orphanage, this museum tell the history of Amsterdam through its vast collection of art and artifacts from medieval times to the present.
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Anne Frank House (Anne Frankhuis)
Visitors to Anne Frank Huis with a particular interest in the war experience and Nazi occupation will find a trip to the Verzetsmuseum (Dutch Resistance Museum, Plantage Kerklaan 61. Entry €5,50) worthwhile. A detailed colour booklet, "Persecution and resistance in Amsterdam" is available from Anne Frank Huis for 50 eurocents containing a walking map with full directions between the two establishments passing by over 30 places of war interest, each described in the booklet.
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Bloemenmarkt
Located on the Singel Canal, the fantastic displays of flowers at this floating flower market is beautiful to behold.
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Cafe Chris
Established in 1624, Cafe Chris is Amsterdam's oldest "Brown Cafe," truly a historical landmark.
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Cafe Hoppe
Established in 1670 and located in the center of a shopping, entertainment and nightlife district, this popular pub is famous for spontaneous parties that involve all patrons.
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Cafe 't Smalle
This is one of Amsterdam's centuries-old Brown Cafés (circa 1786,) so-called because it has a patina of smoke and age that transports you back in history.
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Concertgebouw
Built in the late 19th century, the home of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is known for outstanding acoustics.
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De Looier
If you enjoy flea markets as well as quality antiques, head over to this shopper's emporium for some really neat stuff.
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