Destinations
The Netherlands: Amsterdam
In a nutshell...
Among the diverse cultural attractions in Amsterdam, visits to Anne Frank's house and the Van Gogh museum give a glimpse of the historical and artistic riches of the city. The capital is home to no fewer than 50 museums from the truly bizarre to the most classic collections of Dutch national heritage.
Vondel Park and the canals make up the backdrop of the city, ideal for family picnics and romantic strolls, with out for getting an essential visit to the flower market, the most famous in the world, near Muntplein. On bike or by foot, a stop at one of the city's numerous squares is a great way to get a feeling for the vibrancy of daily life in Amsterdam: in Rembrandtplein or Leidseplein, the most famous squares, you will find the well-known "brown café's".
To end the visit with a panoramic view of the city, make your way the Westerkerk and its bell tower, the tallest in Amsterdam, located in the heart of Jordaan, one of the fashionable quarters.
Amsterdam : Events
Festivals - Classical Music
The Canal Festival
Grachtenfestival From Saturday, August 16 2008 to Sunday, August 24 2008
10 years in the canals
The Grachtenfestival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with another fantastic festival dedicated to classical music.
Taking place in different venues throughout the city, the festival features a new theme every year. Compositions written especially for the occasion are given top choice when it comes choosing which performance is scheduled in which venue. This festival boasts an important and quite original asset, the Kindergrachtenfestival, which offers special productions for babies, toddlers, children and teens.
In tune with the original mission statement of reaching a wider public, numerous concerts are completely free of charge.
On Saturday 16 August 2008 :
- Saturday from 21:00 to 00:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 20 €
On Monday 18 August 2008 :
- Monday from 20:00 to 22:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 20 €
On Wednesday 20 August 2008 :
- Wednesday from 18:00 to 22:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 10 €
On Wednesday 20 August 2008 :
- Wednesday from 20:00 to 22:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 20 €
On Thursday 21 August 2008 :
- Thursday from 20:00 to 22:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 10 €
On Friday 22 August 2008 :
- Friday from 20:00 to 22:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 20 €
The Grachtenfestival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with another fantastic festival dedicated to classical music.
Taking place in different venues throughout the city, the festival features a new theme every year. Compositions written especially for the occasion are given top choice when it comes choosing which performance is scheduled in which venue. This festival boasts an important and quite original asset, the Kindergrachtenfestival, which offers special productions for babies, toddlers, children and teens.
In tune with the original mission statement of reaching a wider public, numerous concerts are completely free of charge.
On Saturday 16 August 2008 :
- Saturday from 21:00 to 00:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 20 €
On Monday 18 August 2008 :
- Monday from 20:00 to 22:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 20 €
On Wednesday 20 August 2008 :
- Wednesday from 18:00 to 22:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 10 €
On Wednesday 20 August 2008 :
- Wednesday from 20:00 to 22:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 20 €
On Thursday 21 August 2008 :
- Thursday from 20:00 to 22:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 10 €
On Friday 22 August 2008 :
- Friday from 20:00 to 22:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 20 €
Write an email.
Program:
August 16th: "Der Vampyr"
August 18th: "Der Vampyr"
August 20th: "Juliet Letters", "Der Vampyr"
August 21st: "Hierdie Reis"
August 22nd: "De Nacht Van... Stiekem"
http://www.grachtenfestival.nl
MUZIEKGEBOUW AAN T IJ
Piet Heinkade 1
AMSTERDAM 1019
