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Travel Bug Guides: Amsterdam
by Booth, Caroline
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Amsterdam
The narrow cobble-stoned streets, pretty gardens and meandering canals infuse a sense of quaint magic into the The Netherlands' capital city of Amsterdam.
The city is bursting with art, history and culture, boasting numerous museums including the Van Gogh Museum which houses the artist's largest collection, as well as the famed Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum, which hold some of the world's most valuable pieces of art history.
The city is built in and around an intricate canal system that calls for sunset boat rides and boat-hopping from one destination to another. Amsterdam is also a city of contrasts, both its romantic Venice-like atmosphere to women in window-boxes in the Red Light District selling sex. The neo-Gothic architecture provides a sense of Medieval majesty to the city while on the other side is the cannabis-friendly attitude and the resulting cannabis shops where getting high is the same as smoking a cigarette.
The charming neighborhoods lined with old Dutch houses, the tulips that appear in the spring and the quaint cafs where you can spend an evening chatting with new friends makes for a charismatic and beautiful city that is meant to be explored and discovered without the bylines.
Amsterdam is definitely a city that dances to its own tune, a tune that millions from around the world come to enjoy.
1. Rijksmuseum Museum
Something about the simple stillness of renowned artist Johannes Vermeer's The Milkmaid has been enough to lure thousands of visitors from around the world to the Rijksmuseum, also known as the Netherlands Museum. But that certainly is not the only reason.
The museum dates back to the 17th century and most recently underwent a decade-long reconstruction project that visitors will tell you is worth the visit. The imposing building is surrounded by lovely, strolling gardens and inside the collections have been moved to give the visitor a more symbiotic experience. Art and sculptures are carefully placed in large connecting, airy rooms, sectioned by their time and place in history.
One of the museums most talked about collections is that of hometown artist Rembrandt. The collection includes the artist's most incredible pieces including The Night Watch in addition to numerous others. A lesser-known gem housed at the Rijksmuseum is an intriguing self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh.
Information in English is available throughout the museum in addition to the always-handy audio guide, which is particularly helpful if you are traveling with children. It is best to visit early to avoid long line-ups and you can always take a break at the museum's caf for lunch.
The Rijksmuseum is one of most visited museums in all of Europe due to its utterly unique collection of Dutch works. If you're an art lover, make sure you set aside at least half a day to explore this majestic collection.
Where: Museumstraat 1
If you have Internet access and are reading this guide from a smart phone, tablet or computer, you can view the full map showing all 10 attractions here: http://travelbugguides.com/amsterdammap.html
Opening Hours: Daily 9 am - 5 pm
Contact: www.rijksmuseum.nl |+31 (0) 20 6747 000
2. Canal Cruise
Picture candlelight, wine, cheese and a tour along beautiful, mystical canals that give you a chance to sip, and watch city life as your boat meanders along the water.
Less famous than their Italian cousins, the 165 canals weaving through Amsterdam make for a picturesque boat cruise. The numerous canals also means Amsterdam is a whimsical land of bridges, more than 1400 to be exact.
During the medieval ages the city was surrounded by a moat (from 1480 to 1585). What many tourists don't realize is that this moat still exists today, it's the inner most semi-circle of the Amsterdam canals (the canal is named 'Singel').
There are a number of cruise companies, with two of the largest being Blue Boat Cruises and Amsterdam Cruises. The sight-seeing cruises are a great way to start your trip to the city, the guides provide you with great information about points of interest as you wind your way along the canals, and you'll experience Amsterdam from a completely different vantage point.
If you're in the mood for a little romance, then book yourself a sunset tour, you won't be disappointed. The cruises include simple but lovely cheese, bread and wine for you to enjoy as you watch the sun go down over Amsterdam (there are also more basic tours which don't include any food or wine, and these are also extremely worthwhile and more affordable options).
Here are some canal cruises companies:
Amsterdam Canal Cruises
Where: Stadhouderskade 550. The dock is in De Pijp, opposite The Heineken Experience
Prices: Daytime 13, Evening 15.50 , Dinner cruise 62.50
Website: www.amsterdamcanalcruises.nl
Blue Boat Company
Where: Stadhouderskade 30. Located within a short walking distance the Rijksmuseum. The nearest tramstation is on the Leidseplein.
Prices: Daytime 13, Evening 15.50 , Rijksmuseum Cruise 30 , Dinner cruise 62.50 (all prices if booked online)
Website: www.blueboat.nl
Rederij Welvaren (private tours)
Where: Singel 235
Website: www.welvaren.nl
Rederij Vlaun (private tours)
Where: Prinsengracht 31-D and Planciusstraat 5-E
Website: www.rederijvlaun.com
Other companies:
Rederij Lieve
Website: www.salonboot.nl
Saloon boat Hilda
Website: www.hilda.nl
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