Top Things To Do On An Amsterdam City Break
Mar 03, 2010
Top Things To Do On An Amsterdam City Break
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There are so many things to do in Amsterdam, even the
locals don't get bored! The Dutch capital welcomes you with
open arms and a great way to start your break is to simply
get lost!
Why not hire a bicycle and pedal through the streets to
discover quirky shops and eclectic cafes. It's the most
popular form of transport, closely followed by making your
way around the city by way of the canals. Canal cruises
depart from various locations through out the historical
city centre, but for something different hire a pedalo and
discover places away from the busy tourists areas.
As you would expect, Amsterdam has a varied range of
things-to-do options so it's best to formulate a plan so
you don't miss anything out that you really want to see.
Red light
Take a guided tour through Amsterdam's world famous red
light district - it is certainly a bit of an eye opener!
Zeedijk Street is the heart of the area and is home to a
fine selection of bars and restaurants. This will be an
experience you will remeber for a lifetime!
Museums
For a bit of culture, head to the Museum Quarter. Museum
Square has three world class museums; the Riijksmuseum, the
Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art.
The Riijksmuseum is a must-see for serious art lovers.
Works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Jacob van Ruisdael and Jan
Steen are housed together in a single space called the
'Masterpieces' exhibit. The Van Gogh museum has the most
extensive collection of his work, drawings and personal
documents in the world.
Rembrandt
Staying on the historical art tip, Rembrandt Harmenszoon
van Rijn house - generally considered one of the greatest
European painters and printmakers in European art history
and the most important in Dutch history - is where you can
get a glimpse into the artists' private world in his house
containing a collection of over 250 etchings.
Anne Frank
Not far from here is Anne Frank's House. Opened in the
1960's, the building is dedicated to the Jewish wartime
diarist who hid from Nazi persecution with her family in
attic hidden rooms at the rear of the family home. Known in
Dutch as the Achterhuis, the hiding places are preserved
and the museum acts as an exhibition space to highlight all
forms of persecution and discrimination, as well as an
exhibition on the life and times of Anne Frank.
There is so much to do here in Amsterdam!
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