Vondelpark

Address
Main entrance: Stadhouderskade

"The central Park (NY) of Asmterdam Named after Joost van den Vondel, one of the most important Dutch Renaissance poets of the 17th century. The park was founded in 1864 by rich citizens. At the time of the Hippies and flower power it was an ... more...

Magere Brug

Address
Amstel, between Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht

"The famous skinny bridge across the river Amstel and opposite of the Carré theatre, is an Old Dutch design wooden bridge known as a double-swipe (balanced) bridge. Tradition relates that the bridge was named after the sisters Mager, who ... more...

Museumplein

Address
Museumplein

"Museumplein Amsterdam is another of the squares in Amsterdam. The Museumplein Amsterdam is surrounded by some of the most important and attractive museums in Amsterdam, and is a hub for Amsterdam tourism. Though the square enjoys a long ... more...

9 straatjes

Address
Reestraat, Wolvenstraat, Huidenstraat, etc.

The Nine Streets - De Negen Straatjes - is in the heart of Amsterdam's canal district and is one of the city's most delightful shopping areas. Just two minutes walk from the Royal Palace in the Dam Square these picturesque streets straddle the 17th ... more...

Dam

Address
Dam

This throbbing heart of the city is the Venezia olandese’s equivalent to St. Mark’s Square. In the past markets were held here and in the 16th century the city’s weighbridge was located here. In the centre of the Dam is the national monument which ... more...

Paleis op de Dam

Address
Dam
Phone
020-6204060
Open
Daily from mid June to end of August. 12:30-17:00

"Amsterdam, the floating city, is built on a huge number of posts. The Royal Palace alone is enthroned on a wooden platform consisting of 13 659 stilts – an architectural masterpiece in the 17th century! This classical building was designed ... more...

Oude Kerk

Address
Oudekerksplein 23
Open
Mon-sat 11:00-17:00; sun 13:00-17:00

"The origins of the Oude Kerk (Old Church) date from early 13th century, when a wooden church was built on a sandy burial ground. The present Gothic structure is 14th-century and it has grown from a single-aisled church into a basilica. The ... more...

Rembrandtplein

Address
Rembrandtplein

"The square developed into a centre for nightlife with the opening of various hotels and cafés. The popularity of Rembrandtplein has arised along with the café terraces, that are packed during summer with people enjoying a ... more...

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