Exploring the Sights and Sounds of Amsterdam
The bustling capital of the Netherlands provides you the opportunity to explore the past and enjoy the present. Whether you choose to roam around the canal ring or visit the museums, check out the collection at the galleries or spend hours at a leisurely café, Amsterdam offers everything you crave.
You sure don’t want to miss out on the most interesting places of interest and things to do when you are here on a visit. Here is a quick look at the must-visit ones.
Experience the café culture of Amsterdam. The 1000 and more cafes of this city offer a glimpse of the local life. The people are friendly, the ambience charming and the prices quite low – go ahead and enjoy a cuppa of hot coffee.
Don’t miss the Van Gogh Museum and the Museum Het Rembrandthuis. Apart from the numerous paintings of the two masters, these museums also house different objects related to the two geniuses.
Another museum of repute is The Rijksmuseum. The largest one in the Netherlands, this museum houses a great collection of paintings of the Golden Age. The collection also includes artifacts that provide an insight into the Dutch li8fe through the ages.
If you wish to enjoy a picnic, you can go to the Museumplein. However, if your area of interest is botany, check out the exotic plants at the Hortus Botanicus. This garden houses some rare flora specimens that are sure to delight.
Your visit would be incomplete without a tour of the Anne Frank House. It is in the tiny rooms that the famous diary was written during the Nazi occupation. Get a feel of the little girl whose diary made its way to people’s hearts.
Walk or cycle through the Amsterdam canal ring or take a cruise down it to get an impressive view of the city. Explore and enjoy the sights and sounds that characterize this amazing city.