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Things to do in Amsterdam

 

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Concertgebouw
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Ranked #1 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Theatres; Concerts; Historic Sites
Owner description: Built in the late 19th century, the home of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is known for outstanding acoustics. From... more » Owner description: Built in the late 19th century, the home of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is known for outstanding acoustics. From September to June at 12:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, there is a free 30 minute concert in the Concertgebouw. This is often a public rehearsal from world famous orchestras or ensembles that will perform, for a fee, later that evening. « less
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Ranked #2 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Libraries

If you are visiting Amsterdam, do not overlook the new waterside Public Library (see: ARUP - design firm). It is a 10 minutes walk from Centraal Station; there are 500 computer... more »

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Ranked #3 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Historic Sites; History Museums; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Speciality Museums
Owner description: A Museum with a Story. Visit the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her diary during the Second World War. For more than two... more » Owner description: A Museum with a Story. Visit the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her diary during the Second World War. For more than two years, Anne Frank lived secretively with the other people in hiding in the back part of her father’s office building at # 263 Prinsengracht. « less
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Ranked #4 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Bodies of Water
Along with the Herengracht and Keizersgracht, one of the three major canals that shape the city.
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Ranked #5 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Neighbourhoods
Owner description: This charming neighborhood is Amsterdam's Greenwich Village, with its narrow alleys, leafy canals lined with 17th-century... more » Owner description: This charming neighborhood is Amsterdam's Greenwich Village, with its narrow alleys, leafy canals lined with 17th-century houses, quirky specialty shops, cafes and designer boutiques. « less
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Ranked #6 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Historic Sites; Art Museums
Owner description: Rembrandt lived and worked from 1639 to 1658 in this 17th-century house, which today is a museum that pays tribute to the... more » Owner description: Rembrandt lived and worked from 1639 to 1658 in this 17th-century house, which today is a museum that pays tribute to the artist's life and career. « less
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Ranked #7 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Art Museums
Owner description: The world's largest collection from the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) features more than 200 paintings and 600... more » Owner description: The world's largest collection from the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) features more than 200 paintings and 600 drawings. « less
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Ranked #8 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Parks
Owner description: Amsterdam's most famous park was designed and built in 1850 and today is a popular place for tourists and residents who can... more » Owner description: Amsterdam's most famous park was designed and built in 1850 and today is a popular place for tourists and residents who can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, jogging and picnicking. « less
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Ranked #9 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Bodies of Water
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Ranked #10 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: History Museums
Owner description: This museum (also called Our Lord in the Attic Chapel) is housed in a charming canal house with 17th-century period rooms... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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Ranked #11 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: History Museums
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Ranked #12 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Bodies of Water
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Ranked #13 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Speciality Museums
Owner description: With a collection of more than 4000 bags, purses, trunks, pouches, cases and accessories dating from the late Middle Ages... more » Owner description: With a collection of more than 4000 bags, purses, trunks, pouches, cases and accessories dating from the late Middle Ages until today, the Museum of Bags and Purses in Amsterdam is the largest of its kind in the world. « less
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Ranked #14 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Neighbourhoods; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
This neighborhhod of "nine little streets" is full of quirky stores selling clothing, books, art, food and lots more.
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Ranked #15 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #16 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Educational Sites
Owner description: The House of Bols Cocktail & Genever Experience (located opposite the Van Gogh Museum) offers a truly interactive experience... more » Owner description: The House of Bols Cocktail & Genever Experience (located opposite the Van Gogh Museum) offers a truly interactive experience into the world of cocktails and the exciting bartending culture, as well as a glimpse into the history of the world's oldest distilled brand: Bols Amsterdam 1575. A visit to the House of Bols is a spectacular journey for all your senses in which you learn how to taste a delicious cocktail of your choice. « less
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Ranked #17 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Art Museums; Museums
Owner description: The Rijksmuseum hosts an impressive collection of paintings from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Including works by... more » Owner description: The Rijksmuseum hosts an impressive collection of paintings from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Including works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hals, and more! Most famous is Rembrandt's masterpiece the Night Watch.The museum is being renovated and will reopen completely in April 2013. In the meantime, 400 masterpieces from the 17th century Dutch Golden Age are on show daily from 9 am to 6 pm. « less
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Ranked #18 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Parks
Owner description: Covering an area of almost 1000 hectares, the Amsterdamse Bos is one of the largest city parks in Europe. It contains 150... more » Owner description: Covering an area of almost 1000 hectares, the Amsterdamse Bos is one of the largest city parks in Europe. It contains 150 indigenous species of trees and over 200 species of birds. The park sits to the South of central Amsterdam and can easily be reached by bike, tram or metro from the city center. « less
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Ranked #19 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: History Museums
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Ranked #20 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Speciality Museums
Owner description: Het Scheepvaartmuseum, the National Maritime Museum, tells inspiring stories of how the sea is in our genes. Come and enjoy... more » Owner description: Het Scheepvaartmuseum, the National Maritime Museum, tells inspiring stories of how the sea is in our genes. Come and enjoy the stimulating, interactive exhibitions and the stunning 17th century building. « less
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Ranked #21 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Zoos
Artis Zoo, just to the east of central Amsterdam, provides a good deal for children.
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Ranked #22 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Historic Walking Areas; Historic Sites
Tucked away just off Spui, this delightful collection of houses arranged around an open court is well worth searching out.
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Ranked #23 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Art Museums
This is an Amsterdam-based extension of Russia's famed Hermitage Museum.
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Ranked #24 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Breweries; History Museums

This is one of the MUST SEE attraction of Amsterdam. The Heineken Experience is of course all about Heineken, from the history of the Heineken family, to the full process of beer... more »

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Ranked #25 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Speciality Museums
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Ranked #26 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Bodies of Water
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Ranked #27 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Speciality Museums
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Ranked #28 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: Access: Makkelijk beloopbaar vanaf het Centraal station. Easily walkable from Central Station. De Opstapper (hoek... more » Owner description: Access: Makkelijk beloopbaar vanaf het Centraal station. Easily walkable from Central Station. De Opstapper (hoek Prinsengracht), bussen 18, 21 en 22 en tram3. The Opstapper (corner Prinsengracht), buses 18, 21 and 22 and tram3. Parkeergarage: Parking: Prins Hendrikkade 20a (€ 3.50 p/u) Prins Hendrikkade 20a (€ 3.50 p / h) Pinautomaat: ATM: Haarlemmerstraat, Haarlemmerdijk en Korte Prinsengracht Haarlemmerstraat, Haarlemmerdijk and Korte Prinsengracht Koopavond: Evening: Elke donderdag tot 21 uur. Every Thursday until 21 hours. Koopzondag: Sunday shopping: Enkele winkels zijn open op zondag. Some shops are open on Sunday. « less
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Ranked #29 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: History Museums; Speciality Museums
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Ranked #30 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
Category: Theatres
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