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| Address: Stadhouderskade 42 Amsterdam,
Netherlands Tel: 31-20-674-7000 The Rijksmuseum has an internationally renowned collection. Considered most important amongst the exhibits are paintings from the Golden Age in the Netherlands: twenty works by Rembrandt, four by Vermeer and many other pieces by artists such as Frans Hals and Jan Steen. Rembrandt's "Night Watch" forms the centrepiece of the museum. Less well known, but by no account less impressive, are the paintings from the Middle Ages and the 18th and 19th centuries. However, the attractions do not stop there: superb collections of silver and Delft Blue pottery, old doll's houses and fantastic examples of the mysterious art of Asia are also to be found here. |
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Address: P.O. Box 730 1000 AS Amsterdam,
Netherlands
Tel: 31-20-556-7100 The Anne Frank House in the centre of Amsterdam is the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II. The original diary is on display as part of the Anne Frank House permanent exhibition. Probably the most important aspect of the museum are the rooms where Anne spent her time. The museum provides a telling glimpse into the life of this Jewish family during World War II.A shop is also available which provides a wealth of World War II documentation. Visiting the Anne Frank House has been a moving experience for millions of people from all over the world. |
| The newest city developments take place on the southern banks of River IJ, on both west and east sides of Central Station. This used to be a desolate area, with decayed warehouses. Now this part of town, with a great view on the river, is being totally developed. The Oostelijke Handelskade is the place where new theaters arise, a new district for Amsterdam night-life. Also a new cruise terminal is built here: the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam. The new library will move here as well. The buildings are interesting because of the innovating architecture. The next 5 years the silhouette of this area will change constantly. | ||
| The Pijp was by the end of the 19th century the first modern city development in Amsterdam. Many houses were built here at a very quick rate for the growing group of labourers. Nowadays the Pijp is known as the perfect example of multicultural society. People from all over the world live here, together with younger and older people, students and artists. That is the reason why this area is very multi-coloured, many things happen here. The main streets in the Pijp are Albert Cuypstraat, famous for its market, and Ferdinand Bolstraat. Around these roads you'll find many exotic restaurants and almost on every corner is established a typical Amsterdam pub. |
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On February 1st 1999 the Dutch government decided to qualify the
inner city of Amsterdam as a monument, a protected inner city view.
The girdle of canals (ranging from the Singel canal up to the Prinsengracht
canal) is an historically important part of this region, and it
is one the most attractive sights of the city. The girdle of canals
starts at River Amstel and ends at the Brouwersgracht. |
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| In the mid-seventeenth century the painter
Jacob van Campen was given the assignment to design a new town hall.
The city council wanted a grand symbol for their leading role in Europe
at that time - Holland's Golden Age - concerning trade and civic power.
The building had to make this clear for everyone to see. The town hall became the biggest in Europe. In 1808 the building was 'transformed' into a Royal Palace by the brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, Louis, king of the region during the French occupation. Nowadays, it is still of Royal signature. The Dutch royal family, the Oranje-Nassaus, receive royalty and dignitaries at the palace. The new king or queen present themselves to the citizens of the Netherlands from the balcony of the palace. The palace's interior is open to the public. |
| Address: Prinsengracht
Amsterdam, Netherlands Tel: 31-20-427-0750 This museum is located on the Hendrika Maria, a former commercial sailship built in 1914. On board, the visitor obtains information on the nature of this special lifestyle, living on a boat that never moves, which is so unique to Amsterdam. The deckhouse, where the shipper's family resided, is still in place, including the cupboard bed. The former cargohold has now been converted into comfortable living space. Ship's models, photos and slides complete the tour. |
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Built in 1612 by a city expansion, the Jordaan neighbourhood is well known in the rest of the country for its specific street life, corny songs, sarcastic humor and working class mentality. But this is mere nostalgia. Most of the Jordanezen (the native inhabitants) left some years ago for improved houses in neighbouring cities like Almere and Purmerend. Nowadays, it is a district with a lot of students, young urban professionals. The Jordaan accomodates many bars and cosy restaurants and is like a village in the big city. The Jordaan is located in between the Brouwersgracht, Prinsengracht, Raamstraat and Marnixstraat. |
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