The Netherlands: Amsterdam
Areas in the city:
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.
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Several hours of culture, from Rijksmuseum to Van Gogh Museum
This geographically condensed promenade is centered around museums and parks including Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh museum, Concertgebouw and Stedelijkmuseum (temporarily closed). The museumsplein is the glam part of town, the entire area filled with chic private residences, especially in P.C. Hooft or Van Baerle streets, inhabited by the heirs to Dutch finance fortunes.
From COBRA CAFE to RIJKSMUSEUM
Continue on Gasthuismolensteeg
Left at Herengracht
Right on Leidsestraat
Left at Herengracht
Right on Nieuwe Spiegelstraat
Continue on Spiegelgracht
Cross Museumbrug
Right on Stadhouderskade
Left at Jan Luijkenstraat
From RIJKSMUSEUM to COSTER DIAMONDS
Continue on Jan Luijkenstraat
Left at Hobbemastraat
Right on Paulus Potterstraat
