Amsterdam What to see Guide Sights and Attractions of Amsterdam
Amsterdam is one of the smallest but most beautiful cities in the world. It is characterized by its cultural diversity and although it is small, you can benefit from many tourist attractions and facilities as in any big city.
The city is famous for its canals, architecture, museums, historical sites, culture and cuisine. There a lot of things to do and see in this city. Due to its small extension, it is a good option to travel around the city on foot or by bike. You can go to its parks, for example the Vondel Park which is a great place for relaxing. The center of the city is bordered by four canals (Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht) where you can see houses with the city’s typical architectural styles.
Amsterdam is famous for its historical museums and in spite of being small the city house more than 40 museums. Below there is a brief description of some of the most important places to visit.
The Rijksmuseum which is visited by more than a million people per year is the principal museum in the country. You can take pleasure in the great collections exhibited there.
In the Van Gogh Museum you can see the biggest collection of paintings by this painter.
Another very important place to visit is the Stedelijk Museum where you can enjoy contemporary and modern art. There are paintings and pieces of art by Picasso and Monet among others.
On one of the canals it is located the Anne Frank House, the place where she wrote her world famous diary during the Second World War. Her diary, notebooks, quotations and photographs are permanently displayed there.
Rembrandt House has been transformed into a museum where visitors can observe Rembrandt’s collections.
The Royal Palace was constructed in the 17th century and these days it is used for official events but it is also open to the public. There are sculptures, paintings and other pieces of arts which illustrate the wealth and power of the city. Every summer there is a new exhibition of works related to the history of the Palace.
There is a zoo, Artis, which was set up in 1838 and it houses 700 animal species approximately and 200 types of trees. It is situated in the south of the city in a region called Plantage. Within the zoo, there are other buildings such as the Acquarium, a Geological Museum, a Botanical Garden, a Planetarium and a Zoological Museum. On Sundays, you can benefit from a free tour guide.
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