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Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art: Great Art Collection
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  • I thoroughly enjoyed this museum. After the dissappointment of not being able to go the Rijksmuseum (temporarily closed to clean asbestos out), the Stedelijk cheered me up. It houses a wonderful collection that includes some Chagall, Picasso, deKooning, Mondrian as well as some wonderful pieces from lesser known artists. I was particularly fascinated with some of the amazing photographs.

    UPDATE: The Stedelijk is no longer on the Museumplein but down by the waterfront and the Nemo.

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    Phone: +31-20-5732737
    Address: Paulus Potterstraat 13
    Directions: Right on the Museumplein
    Website: http://www.stedelijk.nl
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    Vondelpark: A beautiful stopping place
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  • I stopped at the Vondelpark on my first day in Amsterdam, while waiting for my room to be ready. It was a great place to sit and people and dog watch. There are so many dogs in Amsterdam and on a Sunday afternoon, it seems as if this is the place for them to be.

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    Address: Near the Museumplein
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    Anne Frank House: An Emotional Experience
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  • Amsterdam Anne Frank House
  • A small memorial to an amazing
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  • A strange thing happened to me when I went to the Anne Frank Huis. As soon as I walked in to the museum, my eyes welled up and I found myself fighting back tears. Considering that it was the most crowded of the museums that I visited while in Amsterdam, I felt the sadness contained in the walls of this structure.

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    Phone: +31-20-5567100
    Address: Prinsengracht 267
    Website: http://www.annefrank.nl
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    Canal Boat Tours: A must in Amsterdam
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  • You must take a canal cruise in Amsterdam. It's the best way to see the city from it's claim to fame - the canals!

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    Address: There are Various and you can't miss them.
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    Leidseplein: The Leidseplein
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  • My hotel was right by the Leidseplein so I spent time here every day. When I think back to Amsterdam, I think of the Leidseplein. It's a great spot with restaurants, bars, outdoor cafes, coffeeshops, outdoor performers and great people watching. Can't wait to be there again.

    UPDATE: Most photos for this tip are from my Sept 06 trip.

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    Address: Leidseplein
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    Rijksmuseum: Finally! I can post a tip on the Rijksmuseum
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  • I always say that whenever I travel, some great landmark or attraction is either closed or under scaffolding. True to this, the Rijksmusem was closed so that Asbestos could be cleaned out it, when I first visited Amsterdam. I was crushed not to see the Rembrandts and Vermeers.

    Well, I finally got to see them. It was a quick trip and basically, those were the only two artists whose work I was able to see. Well, I'm glad to report that they did not disappoint. Maybe this more of a Rembrandt/Vermeer tip as opposed to a Rijksmuseum tip. However, it's a very positive review and these works were everything I'd hoped they'd be!

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    Phone: +31-20-6747047
    Address: Stadhouderskade 42
    Website: http://www.rijksmuseum.nl
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    Flower Market / Bloemenmarkt: Ah... the joy of Flowers!
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  • The first time I went to Amsterdam I walked by the Bloemenmarkt on my first morning there while waiting for my hotel room to become available. It was a sleepy Sunday morning and I was a sleepy traveler and didn't snap any pictures of it.

    This time I did. And.... I bought some of those tacky, yet adorable, canal home magnets!

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    Address: Singel
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    Comments for garridogal about Amsterdam
    johngayton Tue Feb 3, 2009 01:42 UTC
     HeHe! - good old Amsterdam hotels. Every time I go the one I loved so much last time has doubled in price and so is always a moveable feast. Tx for Appledore visit, Cheers, John.
    aussirose Sun Sep 21, 2008 00:41 UTC
     Amsterdam is on my 'must see' list. I just love the pix here on vt of the canals, trees & gorgeous buildings :o) Thanks for the comedy theater tip! Cheers, Ann :o)
    BillNJ Wed Jun 25, 2008 22:47 UTC
     Joann, thanks for visiting my Maastricht page. Both Amsterdam and Maastricht have big town squares and great outdoor cafes. Both are great! The energy in Maastricht, though, is a little more low-key. Cheers, Bill
    betako3 Mon May 19, 2008 19:57 UTC
     I'd love to return to Amsterdam, it has a special atmosphere and I don't mean coffeeshops. I share your enthusiasm for its architecture but I do mind rain. I'd love to have some sun next time in Amsterdam :)
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