Tips 1 - 10 of 12 Amsterdam Things to Do
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Definitely a must see. Brings you back to an important time in history. I knew the story of Anne Frank, but seeing the house… I couldn’t get over how small the living quarters were, where they remained for two years. Makes you think about the horror they went through for 2 years and the even greater horror to follow. You can roam around the whole canal house except for the top attic.
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Phone: +31-20-5567100
Address: Prinsengracht 267
Directions: The entrance to the museum is at #267. The canal-side house of the Secret Annex is at #263.
Website: http://www.annefrank.nl
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Westerkerk just down the street from the Anne Frank House. Anne Frank would listen to the bells from the tower. A climb to the top is a must. For a very small fee you get a guided tour of the tower and a spectacular view of the city.
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Phone: +31-20-6247766
Address: Prinsengracht 28
Directions: Western Canal Ring
Website: http://www.westerkerk.nl
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85-m (280-ft) climb up the tower I think was almost 400 steps. Don't worry there are a couple of levels, you don't have to climb it all in one shot.
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Phone: +31-20-6247766
Address: Prinsengracht 28
Directions: Western Canal Ring
Website: http://www.westerkerk.nl
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The view from the top makes the climb worth while. Although walking out on the edge is not really for those who are afraid of heights.
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Phone: +31-20-6247766
Address: Prinsengracht 28
Directions: Western Canal Ring
Website: http://www.westerkerk.nl
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The Rijksmuseum’s main building is under restoration. However they are showing The Masterpieces of the Golden Age in the Philips Wing. The Dolls’ Houses on the ground floor is also a must see.
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Phone: +31-20-6747047
Address: Stadhouderskade 42
Website: http://www.rijksmuseum.nl
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Canal boat cruise, sounds like a tourist trap but is really worth it. You learn about sites and the different canals. Gives you a different view than from the streets and especially beautiful at night.
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Directions: There are several companies offering boat tours. They are usually listed in any tourism brochure and most dock near Central Station.
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Built in 1488 as part of the old town’s fortifications. Later became a weigh house and then a prison. Now a multimedia centre and a restaurant.
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Address: Nieuwmarkt
Directions: Oude Zijde (Old Side)
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Dam Square: Dam Square
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Dam Square itself is a must see. It is the main square in Amsterdam, in the centre of the city and is the location of the Royal Palace, Nieuwe Kerk, National Monument and Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky. Here you will also find some street performers, many tourists and pigeons everywhere. When walking through the blanket of pigeons, they don’t fly away… they are so used to people. I even saw one guy feeding a pigeon sitting on his shoulder and it was pecking right in his mouth… gross lol!
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Address: Dam -
Directions: City Centre
Website: http://www.damsite.nl/
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Located on Dam Square, the 17th century building was originally designed as the city hall. Later it became the Royal Palace in 1808. The Royal Family now lives in The Hague so this building is mainly used for official state functions, receptions and ceremonies. You can visit the interior on certain days. Entrance Fee: Adults €4.50 (€6.50 with audio tour) Free guided tours are available at 2pm on Wednesdays and Sundays.
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Phone: +31-20- 6204060
Address: Dam 1
Directions: Dam Square
Website: http://www.koninklijkhuis.nl
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cat315 Sat Sep 17, 2005 23:03 UTC
Hi, A Dutch friend of mine explained the ‘alstublieft” phenomenon to me, “You use the word “alstubieft” to mean “thank you” when you give somebody something, and dank u when you receive something.’ | catnl Sun Jan 9, 2005 07:33 UTC
alsutblieft: could be translated as: here u are or my pleasure or uw welcome same in belgium in french:-) nice start | JetlagCity Wed Jan 5, 2005 19:25 UTC
Lovely pictures! I'd love to come back here for longer someday, and take one of those canal boat tours. Greetings from Seattle! | Waalewiener Sun Jan 2, 2005 08:12 UTC
Shannon ,wonderful page so for you doing a great job showing Amsterdam ,your tips are great and so are your pictures Keep it going Sprucy . I sure like it Amsterdam is COOL eh. |
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