GoMedia - Secrets of Amsterdam: 1000 questions & answers

SECRETS OF AMSTERDAM Originally published by GoMedia PixelPerfect Publications | Den Haag Welcome to Secrets of Amsterdam! Welcome to Secrets of Amsterdam, the ebook that contains more than 50 suggestions on what to do and where to go in Amsterdam: museums, theatres, concert halls and much more. But you have to work for it! Each listing is presented in 15 questions that, we hope, will increase your appetite. Where is Rembrandt buried? How many bicycles are there in Amsterdam? What is the Miracle of Amsterdam? All the answers to the almost 1000 questions are given at the end of each chapter. Learn about the Rijksmuseum, the Museum of the Canals, the Royal Palace, the Anne Frank House; let the kids play at NEMO, quench your thirst at Brewery t IJ and enjoy international film history at the EYE Film Institute. So much to do, so little time. Enjoy! Win a free photo ebook about Holland! 25 entries in this ebook contain a bonus question.

The answers to this bonus questions can be found on the first page of the (English) website of this entry. To win the magnificent photo ebook Holland, as we see it, you only have to give the right answer to 10 of them at this website or via www.secretsofamsterdam.com You can also buy the ebook in the Apple store in English and German. Directions in Amsterdam All listings in this ebook are linked to Google Maps. To find your way in Amsterdam and the Netherlands, use the free app 9292 , that will guide you through all public transport options. After downloading, set it on English. Or rent your own bicycle in Amsterdam! Do you need a hotel, or a quick language course? This ebook is (almost) free and can be spread freely thanks to some affiliate programs, like Booking.com .

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Ever since Thomas Schlijper left art school in 1999, he has been roaming the streets of Amsterdam.

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Without the sea and the shipping trade the Netherlands would have looked quite different. To a great extent the sea has determined our culture and economy. Het Scheepvaartmuseum - that boasts one of the most important maritime collections in the world lets us see and experience how important the sea and the shipping trade have always been for the Netherlands, to this very day. Scheepvaartmuseum Kattenburgerplein 1 1018 KK Amsterdam Google Maps 1 What was the first destination of the building in which the museum is located? A Tenement for sailors B Warehouse for shipping equipment C Palace for the Stadtholder 2 When was the first stone of the building laid? A 1656 B 1756 C 1856 3 On how many piles does the building rest? A 1.000 wooden piles B 2.000 wooden piles C 3.000 wooden piles 4 Out of which kind of stone was this building constructed? A Sandstone blocks from the Mergelland of South Limburg B Concrete blocks after the renovation of 2010, pointed like sandstone blocks C Red brick beneath a layer of plaster that were to resemble large blocks of sandstone 5 Where did Michiel de Ruyter live? A At the Kattenburgerplein nr.2 B At the Prins Hendrikkade nr. 4 6 When was Het Scheepvaartmuseum founded? A 1939 B 1972 C 1916 7 How many litres of water could be collected in the vaults beneath the inner courtyard? A 40.000 litres B 400.000 litres C 400 litres 8 What is the lined pattern in the glass roof construction of the building based on? A On compass cards and orientation lines on old sea maps B It is not based on anything; it is a fantasy pattern C It refers to the pattern of the Dutch motorways 9 What is the weight of the roof? A 100.000 kilos B 200.000 kilos C 300.000 kilos 10 What happened to the original VOC-ship Amsterdam? A After long years of meritorious service, the Amsterdam was demolished B The real Amsterdam is in the depot of the museum since 1749 C During its first trip in 1749 the rudder broke off and the ship ran ashore on the coast 11 What is the name of the steps with which the crew of the Amsterdam went on board? A The gangplank B The stairway C The lift 12 At which bar - later an island - did the huge VOC-ships come to anchor? A Near Urk B Near Pampus C Near Texel 13 What is the original meaning of the word marine? A A painting with sea views, river views and ships B A sailors headgear C A small type of yacht 14 What was the train of the whale used for? A To grease rope and leather in order to make these supple B The train of the whale was meant as cod-liver oil C For the stuffing of mattresses 15 What is the ranking of the Amsterdam harbour in Europe? A The harbour is 2nd in Europe B The harbour is 3rd in Europe C The harbour is 4th in Europe Bonus question: Het Scheepvaartmuseum exhibits maritime history of more than A) 300 years B) 500 years C) 750 tears 1B 2A 3A 4C 5B 6C 7A 8A 9B 10C 11A 12B 13A 14A 15C The Resistance Museum (Verzetsmuseum) tells the abnormal story of normal people during wartime. 4 6 When was Het Scheepvaartmuseum founded? A 1939 B 1972 C 1916 7 How many litres of water could be collected in the vaults beneath the inner courtyard? A 40.000 litres B 400.000 litres C 400 litres 8 What is the lined pattern in the glass roof construction of the building based on? A On compass cards and orientation lines on old sea maps B It is not based on anything; it is a fantasy pattern C It refers to the pattern of the Dutch motorways 9 What is the weight of the roof? A 100.000 kilos B 200.000 kilos C 300.000 kilos 10 What happened to the original VOC-ship Amsterdam? A After long years of meritorious service, the Amsterdam was demolished B The real Amsterdam is in the depot of the museum since 1749 C During its first trip in 1749 the rudder broke off and the ship ran ashore on the coast 11 What is the name of the steps with which the crew of the Amsterdam went on board? A The gangplank B The stairway C The lift 12 At which bar - later an island - did the huge VOC-ships come to anchor? A Near Urk B Near Pampus C Near Texel 13 What is the original meaning of the word marine? A A painting with sea views, river views and ships B A sailors headgear C A small type of yacht 14 What was the train of the whale used for? A To grease rope and leather in order to make these supple B The train of the whale was meant as cod-liver oil C For the stuffing of mattresses 15 What is the ranking of the Amsterdam harbour in Europe? A The harbour is 2nd in Europe B The harbour is 3rd in Europe C The harbour is 4th in Europe Bonus question: Het Scheepvaartmuseum exhibits maritime history of more than A) 300 years B) 500 years C) 750 tears 1B 2A 3A 4C 5B 6C 7A 8A 9B 10C 11A 12B 13A 14A 15C