There are many things to do and see in Amsterdam, here are five of them.
1. Rijksmuseum - This museum is absolutely a top-class museum that exhibits a large collection of paintings from the Dutch Golden Age. The place also has works of some artists like Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, Frans Hals and Jan Steen. It also has a substantial collection of Asian art.
Photo Credits (Flickr CC): Rijksmuseum by tiseb
2. Van Gogh Museum - Everyone must have heard about Vincent van Gogh, the Dutch painter whose work had influenced 20th century art across generations. The place houses the largest collection of Van Gogh's paintings and drawings in the world. So if you’re an art fanatic like myself be sure to check it out and don’t miss this place.
Photo Credits (Flickr CC): Van Gogh Museum by lmgadelha
3. Anne Frank House – This place is dedicated to Anne Frank who’s a Jewish girl that have kept a diary while hiding from Nazi persecution in hidden rooms at the rear of the building. The place has an exhibition on the life of Anne Frank and also highlights the other forms of persecution and discrimination at that time.
4. Vondelpark – Vondelpark is the largest park in Amsterdam. The park is the place where they held several festivals in Amsterdam. A good place to take a breather and a walk around and enjoy the view of the city.
Photo Credits (Flickr CC): Vondelpark by kalleboo
5. The Schuttersgallerij (Civic Guards Gallery) – This place is a hidden passageway filled with enormous 17th-century paintings, the entrance to the place is free to the public during museum hours. Known as the Schuttersgalerij, the collection features realistic portraits of wealthy citizens from the Dutch Golden Age. A good place to visit also if you want to look on some art from the Dutch Golden Age.
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