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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Few hours in the South Canal Belt
Herengracht, on the western part of the Canal Belt, familiarly called the "Golden Curve," is the place to go to admire beuatiful private residences, richly constructed and decorated. Traditional Dutch architectural style still dominates these mansions, however the French influence of Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI styles is blatent. During the day, it is a nice walk to take under the shade of large trees. At night, a lively ambiance takes over the canals around Rembrandtsplein as soon as the first street lamp is illuminated.
From DANTZIG to TUSCHINSKI THEATER
Continue on Zwanenburgwal
Right on Staalstraat
Left at Groenburgwal
Right on Gravelandseveer
Left at Kloveniersburgwal
Cross Halvemaanbrug
Right on Amstel
Left at Regulierssteeg
From TUSCHINSKI THEATER to PUCCINI BOMBONI
Continue on Regulierssteeg
Right on Amstel
Left at Kloveniersburgwal
Cross Halvemaanbrug
Right on Gravelandseveer
Left at Groenburgwal
Right on Staalstraat
