One of the most important monuments dedicated to Dutch Maritime history. Vivid descriptions relating to Dutch colonial history housed in a building dating back to the 17th century. More than 300,000 showpieces such as flags, weapons, maritime maps, Officers & sailors’ weapons, uniforms, together with model ships can be seen. An actual-size replica of the VOC (Fareast Indian Company) ship from 18th century is moored outside. Find more information here.
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Heineken expirience
Attention, please – only for 18+ persons! A fantastic and unforgettable experience detailing the story of traditional Heineken beer, the background of its making, and the history of its development through the last 150 years. In a friendly atmosphere “spiced” by a fun programme, with plenty of entertainment, all about the most famous Dutch beer. Find more information here.
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Van Gogh Museum
Besides the National Museum (Rijksmuseum) is the Van Gogh Museum – one of the most visited museums ever in Netherlands. Housing the biggest collection of one of the most famous and controversial world painters of the 19th century, it opens its doors to more than 1.5 million visitors annually. Find more information here.
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Rijksmuseum
Boasting a collection of more than a million artistic/historical works from the middle of the 13th until the beginning of the 20th century, mainly focused on the masterpieces of painters from the ”Dutch Golden age” (1600 – 1690 A.D.), namely, Rembrandt van Rijn ( “Night watch”), Johannes Vermeer (“The Milkmaid”), Frans Hals (“The Jolly Drinker”) and many others.There is also a permanent exhibition of East Asian culture, porcelain and textiles, silver tableware and colonial furniture.
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Red Light District
Besides the channels and coffee shops the most popular point of interest (particularly for the male population) and a symbol of Amsterdam, is the RLD. Introducing a walking tour which provides information about its history, organization and structure, together with interesting highlights. A lively atmosphere 24 hours a day, but with a conflict of interest, being in an area formed around the oldest church (Oudekerek) in Amsterdam, mother schools in the neighborhood and boutiques supplying expen...
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Channel drive
What is the first thing you think about when you hear the word – Amsterdam? Somewhere you wouldn’t wish to be without? The best way to go deeper into the soul of this amazing place is by discovering the importance of the channels allowing you to admire the glorious buildings from all ages in history, visiting the many attractions on the bank. Find more information here
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Naarden
Kinderdijk
Dams and polders
“God made the Earth, but Dutchmen made the Netherlands” – favourite Dutch adage. Something that highlights particularity of Flemish people is not just in resistance against Spanish invaders and Napoleon but in struggle through the centuries against natural elements. Water like servant, water like master. Grandiose technical solution and innovations aiming to approve human superiority and geniality to convert seabed to the arable land.
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Keukenhof
The spring garden of Europe. Two months taking exposition of flower mosaic, endless combinations of vividly colours and art of landscape architecture. Place where you will find thousand ideas how to arrange you garden or even terrace. Treasury of pleasure for the all of human senses that even to those that flowers mean not to much ambient of Keukenhof takes breath away and always come back here again. Find more information here.
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