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| Anne Frank House The Anne Frank House is situated in the center Amsterdam: the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II. Anne Frank was a normal girl in exceptional circumstances. For more than two years her diary described the events in her daily life. Artis Zoo Artis offers many possibilities for an enjoyable and exciting day out. You can take a look at animals from all parts of the world. Or you can visit the Geological Museum, the Zoological Museum, the Plant Houses, the Aquarium or the Planetarium. These parts together form the inspiring ‘Museum van het Leven’ (Museum of Life); Artis. Diamond factories When the diamond trade was introduced to Amsterdam in the 16th century, this city developed into one of the world's most important diamond centers. After the Second World War almost nothing remained of this. During the War more than 2000 Jewish diamond polishers disappeared from Amsterdam into concentration camps in Germany and Poland. After the war the diamond trade was in part returned to its former glory due to the efforts of the diamond merchants and help from abroad. Nowadays the diamond trade attracts millions of tourists and buyers from around the world. Most diamond polishers as well as diamond traders give demonstrations in diamond cutting. Many diamond shops can be found in Amsterdam including: Gassan Diamonds, Amsterdam Diamond Center, Van Moppes Diamonds, Stoeltie Diamonds and Coster Diamonds. Many famous diamonds were cut and polished in Amsterdam. For example, the "Cullinan", the largest diamond ever found. But also the "Koh-I-Noor", which means Mountain of Light, was cut for the British Crown Jewels in 1852. Furthermore, the world's smallest diamond, just 0.00012 carat, but with 57 facest, was also cut in Amsterdam. Royal Palace The Royal Palace is located on the Dam in Amsterdam. It is not Queen Beatrix’s place of residence but she occasionally receives important guests there. Then the red carpet is rolled out and the Dutch flag flies above the Palace. When the important guests have departed, then everyone can take a glimpse of the Palace. The Royal Palace was built 350 years ago as the City Hall of Amsterdam. In 1808, Napoleon Bonaparte came to Amsterdam. He sought a new residence in Amsterdam and saw the beautiful City Hall. The mayors had to leave and the offices were converted into bedrooms, dining rooms and ballrooms. After Napoleon's departure the building remained as a Palace. However, you can still see the building's original function in the Palace. There are magnificent paintings and delicate sculptures, which point towards the governmental and administrative functions the building previously had. Madame Tussauds In Madame Tussauds Amsterdam you can meet famous Dutch and foreign personalities. As well as the renowned wax figures of famous people, you can also see technical high points in the form of moving figures at Madame Tussauds. There are 130 life-like wax figures on display at Madame Tussauds. You can have your photo taken with famous foreign personalities such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Oprah Winfrey en Marilyn Monroe. But of course we also have our own Dutch heroes. A recent addition to this collection is the children's book writer Annie M.G. Schmidt. Each personality is faithfully portrayed as they are in real life. At Madame Tussauds you not only meet wax figures from this century. People from Holland’s Golden Age are also on display. Rembrandt, Vermeer, Peter Stuyvesant and many others, often ordinary people, from this time can be found wandering along the canal or sitting comfortably in a cafe drinking something. If you want to see what Amsterdam looked like 300 years ago then you must visit this floor. Do you like modern things more? Then go to the floor where Wubbo Ockels, the first Dutch astronaut will greet you. He is wearing the space suit that he actually wore in the Challenger and he is audio-dynamic. While you are there, take a look at Claas Janszoon, a 5 m tall wax figure. This is the largest animatronic figure in the world. The figure can move and talk like a human. When you are on the top floor take a look out of the famous round window. From there you have a magnificent view over the Dam and the Royal Palace. NEMO In NEMO you will discover that technology, science and art are expressions of the human character. You are invited to learn about themes such as energy and communication in a fun manner. The striking green building on Amsterdam’s Eastern Dock was designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano. Her majesty Queen Beatrix, opened the building on 3 June 1997. NEMO literally means ‘no one’. The name refers to the voyage of discovery between fantasy and reality. Nowadays, discoveries and changes occur a so rapidly that it is difficult to understand and be up-to-date with everything in. In NEMO these modern developments are explained during this voyage of discovery. The permanent exhibitions at NEMO can be seen on three floors. These exhibitions take you on your voyage through the worlds of science, technology, the biomedical industry and information technology. There has been a new attraction on the first floor since 1 June 2000. This is the interactive attraction ‘Fenomenen’ (Phenomena). This informs you about light, sound, static energy and relativity theory in a playful manner. These are the basic principles of science. Or visit the Factory. Here colored balls jump, roll and fall through a complicated machine. Your task is to choose, sort and pack the balls correctly. In this exhibition the visitor can carry out experiments related to various everyday physical phenomena. There are experiments on sound, images, light, electricity, gravity and chaos. This is done with 15 new attractions. An example is the large domino game, which allows visitors to experience the law of cause and effect. Due to a small movement from one of the visitors a chain reaction is set in motion. A series of strange contraptions transmit the movement. Bricks fall down, ropes burn and much more as well. The chain reaction ends with a large ball rolling into the audience. NEMO lets you discover things about the world around you. The result of these discoveries is that you realize that the greatest wonder is you yourself! Rijksmuseum The Rijksmuseum is sometimes called Holland’s treasure trove. The largest museum for art and history in the Netherlands, is world famous for its collection. The Rijksmuseum has five departments: Paintings, Sculpture and Applied Arts, Print Cabinet, Asian Art and Dutch History. The centerpiece of the collection is the renowned paintings from Holland’s Golden Age. Here you will find works from Vermeer, Frans Hals, Jan Steen and Rembrandt. The jewel in the crown is of course Rembrandt’s masterpiece, the Night Watch. In the Rijksmuseum you will also find magnificent collections of silver, Delft Blue, dolls houses, prints, drawings, mysterious Asian art and a completely renewed presentation on the history of the Netherlands. Events are regularly organized in the Rijksmuseum. Tea ceremonies, garden visits and discussion afternoons are all examples of special events. If you want to know more about the Museum's collection then you can take a familiarization course. In this guided tours of the Museum are given by experts. As well as these activities you can attend one of the many lectures. Or why not take a guided tour? Guided tours are often organized in conjunction with specific exhibitions. The Rijksmuseum is located in a monumental building designed by the architect Cuijpers. The building dates from 1885 and has beautiful details such as tile tableaus, sculptures, proverbs and ornaments. The Rijksmuseum’s garden was also designed by Cuijpers and is certainly worth a visit. Stedelijk Museum The Stedelijk Museum is one of Europe's most important museums for modern and contemporary art. The Stedelijk Museum has a wide-ranging program of exhibitions. Impressionism, pop art or minimalism: you can see it all in the Stedelijk Museum. Canal cruises Waterways, shaded by leafy green, reflect five centuries of architectural glory…. To this very day a walk through the narrow streets of Amsterdam gives the walker glimpses between buildings that have inspired generations of artists. There is a better way of discovering the magnificent narrow streets, namely a cruise along the canals. You can enjoy such a cruise throughout the year. The possibilities range from standard canal cruises lasting one hour through to cruises of four hours including dinner. In the evening you can experience special candlelight cruises. You then cruise through the lighted center of Amsterdam. Or how about a relaxed barbecue on the water together with friends and family? Canal cruises are also ideal for a company party with a difference. Anything is possible on Amsterdam's canals Various boat companies in Amsterdam offer special cruise cruises. For example the Artis Express which takes you from Central Station via the VOC ship and the Tropics Museum to Artis (zoo). Do you want to visit more places of interest? Then board the museum boat. This boat visits all the famous museums in Amsterdam. From the Anne Frank House to the Rijksmuseum. Yet the museum boat can also drop you off at the Kalverstraat or the Magna Plaza. Have you ever seen a bus on water? The Canal Bus provides a regular service between important museums, shopping districts and attractions. However, you can also cycle on the water using a Canal Bike. With these Canal Bikes you can venture out on your own and discover Amsterdam whilst keeping fit. Did you know that Amsterdam has 165 canals, 1281 bridges, 70 cruise boats, 8 wooden drawbridges, 2500 houseboats and ones and 120 water bikes? Hiring a boat or bicycle to discover all of this is definitely worth the effort.A canal cruise is definitely the most original way of seeing Amsterdam. Leisurely float along through the city and admire the narrow streets and paths. The authentic Amsterdam is full of surprises Van Gogh Museum A visit to the Van Gogh Museum is a unique experience. There is no other place in the world where you can see so many of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings under one roof. The Museum is situated on the Museumplein in Amsterdam, between the Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk Museum. The Museum's collection is in three parts. The Van Gogh collection, work from other artists and the collection concerning the Van Gogh Museum’s history The Museum contains the largest collection of Van Gogh’s work. You will find more than 200 exceptional canvases from the Master’s hand, as well as 500 drawings and 700 written documents. Together these provide a fantastic insight into his life and work. In the Museum, Van Gogh’s work is arranged in five chronological periods. These periods correspond with a certain phase in Van Gogh’s life and work. The phases in order are: the Netherlands, Paris, Arles, Saint-Rémy en Auvers-sur-Oise. Vincent van Gogh made many self-portraits. The Self-Portrait with Felt Hat is one of these. Another of Van Gogh’s well-known paintings is ‘The bedroom’. In this Van Gogh portrays his own simply furnished bedroom. An extensive permanent collection of other 19th century artists can also be viewed in the Museum. These were contemporaries and friends of Van Gogh, and include Paul Gauguin and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Van Gogh met these artists in Paris. Here he saw with his own eyes how the French artists created their Impressionist pictures. Vincent studied here for several months and this greatly influenced his work. It gave a different light in his pictures and the colors on his palate became lighter. Rembrandt House Museum The Rembrandt House Museum is located in the former residence of famous Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn. The exterior and the interior of the house are exactly the way they were when he lived here in the 17th century. When crossing the threshold you quite literally step into the life of this Dutch master. You can look around his studio, his living quarters and his art and curiosity cabinet. This is a unique room, filled to the rafters with objects Rembrandt collected. Items from around the world found a place here, including stuffed animals, unusual weapons, plaster busts and colorful shells. Tuschinski Theater The Tuschinski Theater is located close to the Rembrandtplein Square in Amsterdam. This is one of Amsterdam’s most beautiful cinemas and dates from 1921. Wedged between the old houses in the Reguliersbreestraat, both the exterior and especially the interior of the building are truly beautiful. The style is a unique mix with mainly art deco elements. Amsterdams Historisch Museum The building in which the Amsterdam Historical Museum is located, goes back a long way. It was an orphanage for many years. In 1578 the Amsterdam City Council decided to house the orpans in this convent. The building was expanded in the 17th century. Until 1960 it housed orphans. After this year the building was restored with the aim to turn it into a museum. Most of the building was preserved in its original state. The entrance gate at Kalverstraat dates from 1581. Jewish Historical Museum Four former synagogues house the Jewish Historical Museum. The oldest of the four synagogues was constructed in 1670. The architect was Daniel Stalpaert. |
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