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Rijksmuseum: Rijksmuseum
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  • The Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national museum in Amsterdam which is dedicated to arts, crafts, and history.

    It has a large collection of paintings from the Dutch Golden Age and a substantial collection of Asian art.

    such as Jacob van Ruysdael, Frans Hals, Johannes Vermeer and Rembrandt and also Rembrandt's pupils.

    The paintings in the collection by Rembrandt van Rijn include:

    -The Night Watch
    -The Sampling Officials
    -The Jewish Bride
    -The Anatomical Lesson of Dr. Deyman
    -Peter Denying Christ
    -Saskia with a Veil
    -Portrait of Titus in a Monk Habit
    -Self Portrait as the Apostle Paul
    -Tobias, Anna and the Goat


    Opening hours - The Masterpieces
    Every day from 9:00 to 18:00, on Fridays from 9:00 to 20:30
    Closed 1 January

    Ticket prices - The Masterpieces
    Adults: € 10,-
    18 and under: free


    Unfortunately it is not permitted to take photographs, video recordings or any other films.


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    Phone: +31-20-6747047
    Address: Stadhouderskade 42
    Directions: lThe Rijksmuseum is ocated on the Museumplein.
    Website: http://www.rijksmuseum.nl
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    Concertgebouw: Concertgebouw
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  • The Concertgebouw is a concert hall in Amsterdam which literally translates as "concert building".

    Because of its highly regarded acoustics the Concertgebouw is considered one of the finest concert halls in the world.


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    Phone: +31-20-6718345
    Address: Concertgebouwplein 2 - 6
    Website: http://www.concertgebouw.nl/
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    Canals, Bridges and Houseboats: Grachten
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  • Amsterdam is world famous for its many canals (grachten) which have led it to being called the "Venice of the North".

    There are many tour operators that have sightseeing cruises along these canals taking in attractions such as the well preserved 17th century merchant homes and also the famous red-light district.


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    Comments for robertgaz about Amsterdam
    TheWanderingCamel Sat Nov 15, 2008 02:47 UTC
     Nearly 20 years since I was in Amsterdam but June '09 looks like it might be the time. No doubt I'll see some changes! How're things in Bunbury? leyle
    globetrott Sun Jun 29, 2008 04:03 UTC
     Amsterdam looks great even on a rainy day !

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