Beurs van Berlage (former stock exchange) and other Amsterdam, Netherlands Things to Do Tips

Beurs van Berlage on a rainy day

This former stock exchange building, the beurs van berlage, was constructed by Hendrik Petrus Berlage in 1903 and was in such use until 1984. It is made of red brick stones and an outstanding example for the arhcitecture of the early 20th century. Today , it houses a small permanent exhibition about the history of the building as well as events and other temporal expositions.

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Phone: +31-20-5304141
Address: Beursplein 1
Website: http://www.beursvanberlage.nl

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Dam Square - De Nieuwe Kerk: Nieuwe Kerk - the "new church"

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on Aug 27, 2005

Nieuwe Kerk with plants

The Nieuwe Kerk is surely the most famous church in Amsterdam. It was built by Jacob van Campen (who also built the old town hall, now royal palace) after the former building burnt down in 1645. The most interesting pieces are the tomb of the famous naval hero Michel de Ruyter and a 17th century wooden pulpit. The church is used for the coronation ceremonies of the dutch queens and kings and it was also the church where the wedding between Prins Willem Alexander and M�xima Zorreguieta took place. It also houses art expositions from time to time (The plants you see on the picture were only there because of an exposition about art and nature).

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Phone: +31-20-6386909
Address: Dam 34-38
Directions: Just next to the royal palace
Website: http://www.nieuwekerk.nl

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Dam Square - National Monument: Dam Square obelisk (national monument)

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Obelisk (Nationaal Monument) at the

Dam square

This monument was built in 1956 after the second world war. It is a 22 m high obelisk constructed by J.J.P. Oud. Today, it is a central meeting point and many people use the step to take a break. You can see street artists around the place, but also drug dealers. Anyway, the drug dealers should be no problem. Just tell them that you are not interested and enjoy a few minutes of break in the dynamic life of Amsterdam.

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Directions: In front of the royal palace and the Nieuwe Kerk.

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Dam Square - Royal Palace: Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam (royal palace)

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The royal palace was built as a town hall in 1648 by Jacob van Campen (who also built the Nieuwe Kerk). Van Campen was not happy with the way the building was completed and was absent at the inauguration ceremony. When Napoleon Bonaparte conquered the Netherlands in 1808, the town hall served as a palace for his brother Louis who installed himself as "King of Holland". However, when William I. became king of the Netherlands, he gave the palace back to the city, but it remained a palace for the royal family. It is not used for living, but for representative purposes. Visitors can see most parts of the palace for only 4,50 EUR (6,50 with useful audio guide). Many rooms are still preserved in the same way Louis Bonaparte left them. Definitively worth a visit!

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Phone: +31-20- 6204060
Address: Dam 1
Website: http://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/content.jsp?objectid=4558

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Damrak: Damrak - an avenue for tourists

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Amsterdam Damrak

Damrak is a street full of restaurants, hotels and souvenir shops. If you are looking for souvernirs or just want to look around, Damrak is really fine. Anyway, most restaurants are quite expensive.

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Address: Damrak

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Canals, Bridges and Houseboats: Prinsengracht houses

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Amsterdam Canals, Bridges and Houseboats

You can find many tourits attractions at the Prinsengracht, including the Anne Frank huis and the Westerkerk. But there are also some impressive houses quite nearby. On the side with the even numbers, you will find a large variety of old warehouses while the really outstanding ones are on the side with the odd numbers. They include for exaple these refurbished building (Nr. 187 - 195) and seven warehouses (Nr. 681 - 693) constructed around 1715, each named after one of the seven provices which formed the Republic of united Netherlands.

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Address: Prinsengracht, near to the Westerkerk

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Maritime/Scheepvaart museum: Het Scheepvaartmuseum (Maritime museum)

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Het Scheepvaartmuseum with the

"Amsterdam"

The "Scheepvaartmuseum" houses a large exhibition about the importance of ships and sea trade for Amsterdam and the Netherlands. A psecial part of the exhibition is the "Amsterdam" a replica of an East Indiaman, the type of ship used by the V.O.C. You can explore the structure and chambers of the ship and sometimes you can even meet some actors dressed like original crew members.

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Phone: +31-20-5232222
Address: Kattenburgerplein 1
Website: http://www.scheepvaartmuseum.nl

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Magna Plaza (Old Post Office): Magna Plaza shopping center (old post office)

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Magna Plaza shopping center

Magna Plaza is a modern, luxurious shopping center, installed in this former post building in 1992. Nice to see from outside and if you have enough money, you can also spend some time inside.

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Phone: +31-20-6269199
Address: Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 182
Website: www.magnaplaza.nl

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Canals, Bridges and Houseboats: Magere Brug - the "skinny bridge"

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Amsterdam - Magere Brug

Probably, this is Amsterdam's most famous drawbridge. A legend says that it was built by two sisters who wanted to visit each otherfor morning coffee. It was build in 1672 and replaced several times. The current one is from 1969. Come by when it's dark. Then the Magere Brug is illuminated!

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Address: Between Kerkstraat and Nieuwe Kerkstraat

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Westerkerk/Westertoren: Westerkerk

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on Aug 28, 2005

Amsterdam Westerkerk