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
Exhibitions and Tours - Painting & Graphic Arts
Miró et Jan Steen, exposition
From Thursday, June 17 2010 to Monday, September 13 2010
Artistic echoes.
Following his visit to the Rijksmuseum in 1928 whilst he was staying in the Netherlands, Joan Miró created a series of three paintings which were inspired by two interior scenes by two 17th-century Dutch masters, Hendrick Sorgh and Jan Steen.
His "Dutch Interiors" had never before been displayed alongside their inspirations until they were reunited at the National Museum of Amsterdam, the Rijksmuseum, bringing together the Dutch Golden Age and the avant-garde of the 20th century.
From Thursday 17 June to Monday 13 September 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- 12.5 €
- Until 18 years : Free
Following his visit to the Rijksmuseum in 1928 whilst he was staying in the Netherlands, Joan Miró created a series of three paintings which were inspired by two interior scenes by two 17th-century Dutch masters, Hendrick Sorgh and Jan Steen.
His "Dutch Interiors" had never before been displayed alongside their inspirations until they were reunited at the National Museum of Amsterdam, the Rijksmuseum, bringing together the Dutch Golden Age and the avant-garde of the 20th century.
From Thursday 17 June to Monday 13 September 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- 12.5 €
- Until 18 years : Free
Amsterdam State Museum - Rijksmuseum
Jan Luijkenstraat 1
AMSTERDAM 1071
00 31 20 6747000
