The world’s only floating flower market, the Bloemenmarkt is on a row of barges situated on Singel between Muntplein and Koningsplein. One of the main flower suppliers to the city, the Bloemenmarkt is not only a great place for sightseeing, it’s a great place to pick up some of the Netherlands’ famous tulip bulbs to …
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Rijksmuseum is a sort of a misnomer, as it actually means “state museum,” and refers to any Dutch national museum. In general, however, Rijksmuseum has become the standalone name for the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, the museum generally considered to be Amsterdam’s primary national art museum. Originally housed in The Hague where it was founded in 1800, …
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After you cruise the city in a canal boat, or even before, you may wonder about the history behind the creation of such a magnificent architectural achievement. A new museum in Amsterdam, Museum Het Grachtenhuis (The Canal House) is a great place to start your education on the history of Amsterdam and its canals. Located …
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The Artis Royal Zoo is Amsterdam’s only zoo and the biggest zoo in the Netherlands. It is in the Plantage neighborhood in the East of the city, very near the Plantage Kerklaan tram stop. The Artis is a wonderland of plants and animals set among stunning examples of 19th century Dutch architecture. In addition to …
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Amsterdam is a city renowned for its liberal attitude, and perhaps the best example about this is its legalized prostitution. In its famous Rossebuurt, or Red Light District, hundreds of girls ply their trade at “the world’s oldest profession” from behind glass windows. Despite the preconceptions you may have about the seedier aspects of the …
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