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The Oude Church

Located in the Red Light District of Amsterdam, The Oude Church with an intriguing history of its conversion from a Roman Catholic Church to a Calvinist Church. Currently, it is functioning as a centre for contemporary art and heritage. Amsterdam’s oldest surviving structure is the Oude Kerk, an old parish church built around 1213 and consecrated in 1306. The location of the Oude Kerk comes across as a surprise to the tourists because of its locale. This religious building is in the midst of Amsterdam’s De Wallen district, which is the Red Light District of the city and with a neighbourhood bordered by red lights and women. Read More

A functioning worship house for the Jewish community, the Portuguese Synagogue is located in Visserplein. It is also one of the largest and oldest functioning synagogues in Europe. A legacy of the Jewish community in Amsterdam, the Portuguese Synagogue is the largest synagogue in Europe when it was completed in 1675. It was a part of the Amsterdam Sephardic community and has been active ever since its completion. This synagogue has been a part of Amsterdam’s history and past events and remains open to tourists today.As a 17th century structure, the interiors of this place have been kept in its original state and is a sight to behold in the evenings when the synagogue lights up with candles. It is a wonderful sight to witness with sunlight pouring through the large windows of the synagogue in the day and lit up with candles at night, as it does not have electric light. The synagogue is still in use as a place for worship and is a part of the Jewish Cultural Quarter open to tourists and locals. In the entrance to the synagogue, there are inscriptions - "In the abundance of Thy lovingkindness will I come into Thy house" in reference to Psalm 5:8 and the year “1672” in reference to the period when the building was supposed to be completed. Read More

Amsterdam's red light district is the oldest part of the city, and is wholly responsible for the notorious reputation of the city world over. The district is lined with sex shops, containing all sorts of sex toys you can think of or might ever come to need. Drug use is abundant in the area, and so are prostitutes. The red light district sees a number of window shoppers, who despite not needing to buy anything, are simply attracted out of curiosity. However, the area also has a number of hip bars and restaurants, including strip clubs. Steps have been taken, however, to control these activities in the region, with an effort to reduce the number of prostitutes and restrict drug use. The infamous Red Light District of Amsterdam has been subject to many efforts by the legislators to shut it down, however, the place still thrives and attracts various tourists and interested customers to it's sex shops and bars. Read More

The Rembrandt House Museum on the Jewish Broad Street (Jodenbreestraat) in Amsterdam is a one of a kind art museum refurbished in the space of Rembrandt’s past home. It includes his work - etchings, drawings, and items collection. It is a representation of the painter’s 17th Century home where he lived for two decades before going bankrupt in 1656. The house is linked to a modern building which displays Rembrandt’s works.Originally the home of Rembrandt, Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House Museum) is a historic art museum in Jodenbreestraat, Amsterdam where the painter spent his successful years. It is, at present a museum dedicated to Rembrandt’s life and his work and has been restored back to its 17th century style to let the visitors catch a glimpse of his life back in those days. Rembrandt lived and did most of his work while at this house, primarily as a portrait artist, for almost two decades before he went bankrupt. It was only hundreds of years later that the significance of the Rembrandt house was acknowledged and his home turned into the present day museum, along with the addition of a new building adjacent to it. It is in this new addition to the house that the work of Rembrandt is on display, with around 260 etchings, etching plates and drawings. ‘The Night Watch’ which is probably Rembrandt’s most famous work, was painted by him while he stayed in this house. Besides Rembrandt’s works, the museum also features exhibitions, presentations, events and organizes workshops. Along with this, the techniques used by the painter for creating his work are also explored here. Read More

Rijksmuseum is the spectacular Dutch National Museum in Museumplein and houses over 8000 art and historical artefacts. The collections include masterpieces by famed painters like Rembrandt, Vermeer and Frans Hals. Rijksmuseum translates to The State Museum in English and this museum been standing in the city for over 200 years. Art enthusiasts are attracted to the museum to gaze at treasures like Rembrandt's 'Night Watch' and Vermeer's 'The Milkmaid'. The museum's premises includes a beautiful garden space where visitors can relax and savour the sight of the sculptures as well as enjoy the temporary exhibitions which take place in spring and autumn.Located a few blocks away from the Van Gogh and the Stedelijk Museum, Rijksmuseum has on display over eight thousand items dealing with history and art. It has been a National Heritage Site since 1970. Apart from housing some of the most famous works of arts by painters like Rembrandt and Vermeer, the museum also has other collections. These include sculptures, artefacts, clothing, paintings from different parts of the world when the Dutch were travelling all over the globe, combining over 800 years of Dutch history. And beyond that, there is also the Rijksmuseum garden, which is adorned with sculptures. Read More

The Royal Palace of Amsterdam is the seat of Dutch royalty and one of the three palaces in the Netherlands at the disposal of the Monarch by the Act of Parliament in Dam Square, Amsterdam. Visitors can visit most of the rooms in the Palace. Built in the seventeenth century, this stunning palace, also known as the Paleis op de Dam, is King Willem-Alexander’s official reception palace and is still used for state visits, royal receptions, and award ceremonies. The public is allowed to visit most of the important rooms, making the Royal Palace of Amsterdam a perfect stop for architecture enthusiasts, history buffs and just about any tourist interested in Dutch history. The magnificent architecture, exquisite sculptures, beautiful paintings, wall hangings, rich furniture, and the glistening chandeliers adorn this 350-year-old palace. Visitors are welcome to explore the elegance of Dutch royalty. The maginificent Royal Palace of Amsterdam is the largest and most prestigious building from the Dutch Golden Age, making it one of the Netherlands’ most important monuments. The Royal Palace is a fitting bridge from the royal past to the present that does justice to the wealth and grandeur of the throne. Read More

The third major museum situated on Museumplein, Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art is the largest collection of modern art and design in the country. It contains the work of some of the most famous modern artists in the world. Opened first in 1895, the Stadelijk museum houses extraordinary works by 20th and 21st century artists such as Mondrian, Pablo Picasso, De Kooning, Matisse and many others. It takes the visitor back into the history of modern art and design in Amsterdam, which also include furniture, fabric, jewellery and other fascinating items. The museum also includes sculptures, photography, graphic design and so on. The museum shop has a vast array of catalogue of poster, books etc. on sale for the visitors to buy. All in all, this bathtub shaped museum makes for quite an intriguing visit. Read More

The Van Gogh museum hosts numerous paintings, drawings and letters of the late Dutch artist and exclusively houses the work of Vincent Van Gogh and his contemporaries. It is located at Museum Square in the southern part of the city. It was opened in 1973 and has seen many upgrades over the years to keep it perpetually up to date. It attracts art enthusiasts from all over the world as it houses almost 200 paintings, writings and illustrations of Vincent Van Gogh.Vincent van Gogh was a world acclaimed artist. So naturally, a museum which houses the largest collection of all his works in the world came had to be an instant favourite among people of Amsterdam or those visiting from all corners of the globe. The museum is basically a study on the artist's life. His letters, his paintings, where he drew inspirations from, everything is on display. Over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 700 letters to be a little more accurate. Research facilities, which are built inside the museum, attempt to study all aspects of his life and the development of his taste in art. This museum too, was renovated and reopened in 2013, and provides art workshops for children and on every Friday invites artists from other fields to come and share it's public space. Read More

Vondelpark is the largest and the most popular park in the city of Amsterdam.The park is a perfect place for recreation as well as for tourist purposes with its open-air theatre, children’s playground and cafeterias. Named after a poet and playwright of the 17th century Joost van den Vondel, it attracts more than 10 million visitors every year. With a size of 120 acres, people in the park engage in various activities such as jogging, cycling, sitting, reading, dog-walking, listening to music or simply lazing around. Free concerts are held in the open-air theatre especially during the weekends, and the cafeteria serves delicious refreshments Of more than the 30 public parks to choose from in Amsterdam, Vondelpark is hands down the most popular of them all. It attracts thousands of tourists and locals every single day. The park, which was originally called Nieuwe Park, was first opened in 1865. It has an open air theatre, and many options of restaurants and bars to choose from. The beauty of the park is enhanced by statues such as the 'Joost van del Vondel' by Louis Royer and 'The Fish' by the world famous Pablo Picasso. There are several events that take place in the park including musical and dance events in the open-air theatre and even a golf tournament. Read More

Nestled between Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht, the beautiful church is among the oldest Protestant churches in Amsterdam. With its incredible architecture and design, Westerkerk stands out as one of the most celebrated monuments in the city. With a rich historical significance, the Westerkerk church is a reformed church subsumed within the Dutch Protestant Church. The site of Rembrandt’s burial, Weterkerk is a culturally relevant hotbed. It is situated right next to the infamous Annex where Anne Frank and her family once hid to flee Nazi prosecution. The church and the tolling of its bells have been mentioned in her memoir many times. The view from on top of the church is breathtaking as you see the city of Amsterdam stretching out below you. Adorned with a crown, the marvellous architecture is credited to architect Hendrick de Keyser’s fascination with Renaissance styles. It is recommended you take a guided tour to truly understand the significance of Westerkerk in the Netherlands’ history. Read More