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Persmuseum
Preserving Dutch journalism history, the press museum is much more interesting to non-Dutch speakers than it may sound. Its housed in sleek premises and has a large collection of historic newspapers (going all the way back to 1600), political and editorial cartoons and press photos
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Kalverstraat
Youre sure to end up on this crowded street at some point, so we might as well mention it. Named after the livestock markets held here in the 17th century, Kalverstraat is now a place where shoppers lather themselves into a fever pitch over the latest sales. (The Dutch Monopoly gam
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Krijtberg
The soaring turrets of this neo-Gothic church are an odd sight in this row of sedate Singel homes. Officially known as the St Franciscus Xaveriuskerk, it replaced a clandestine Jesuit chapel on the same site; these days its still Jesuit. The lavish paintings and statuary make this
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Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
Sure, Madame Tussauds wax museum is overpriced and cheesy, but its focus on local culture makes it fun: meet the Dutch royals, politicians, painters and pop stars, along with global celebs (Bieber!). Kids love it. Buying tickets online will save you a few euros and get you into the
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De Appel
See whats on at this spiffy contemporary-arts centre. The curators have a knack for tapping young international talent and supplementing exhibitions with lectures, film screenings and performances. Admission includes a 45-minute tour departing hourly. Moes , the bar-restaurant in t
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Micropia
The invisible becomes visible at the worlds first microbe museum, where fascinating exhibits teach you not only about these tiny life forms, but also about yourself (how many microbes live on your body, what they do, and what can be learnt from them). Its especially aimed at gettin
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Miffy Museum
One of Utrecht’s favourite sons, author and illustrator Dick Bruna is the creator of the beloved cartoon rabbit Miffy (Nijntje as shes known in Dutch) and she naturally takes pride of place at the artists former studio, across the street from the Centraal Museum. The museum was ren
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Oude Hoogstraat 22
Amsterdam is chock-full of slender homes because property used to be taxed on frontage. So the narrower your facade, the less you paid. Witness the narrow house at Oude Hoogstraat 22. Its 2.02m wide, 6m deep and several storeys tall, occupying a mere 12 sq metres per storey. This c
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Dappermarkt
The larger Albert Cuypmarkt in De Pijp may the king of street bazaars, but the Dappermarkt is a worthy prince. Reflecting the Oosts diverse immigrant population, its a whirl of people (Africans, Turks, Dutch), foods (apricots, olives, fish) and goods from sports socks and shimmerin
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Marine Museum
In the vast former armoury of the Dutch Royal Navy, displays at the Marine Museum cover naval history mainly after 1815, the year the Netherlands became a kingdom. You can run rampant through several vessels moored on the docks outside, including an ironclad ram ship and a submarin
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Reguliersgracht
Amsterdams prettiest canal was dug in 1658 to link the Herengracht with the canals further south. It was named after an order of monks whose monastery was located nearby. From here you can peer through the arches of at least seven bridges. Many canal boats pass by.A number of house
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Erebegraafplaats Bloemendaal
The WWII cemetery Erebegraafplaats Bloemendaal, 5km west of Haarlem, is the resting place of 372 members of the Dutch resistance. Its walled compound in the dunes is isolated from the rest of the park and accessible only via the main road. Take bus 81 (15 minutes, two hourly) from
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MILK
This cool exhibition space fosters experimental art and sculptural work that fits in with its Red Light District surroundings. Its also a performance space for fringe-type shows. MILK has moved several times within the area – it jumps around between vacated Red Light windows – and
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Max Euwe Centrum
Max Euwe (1901–81) was the Netherlands only world chess champion (in the 1930s) and at this chess centre youll find a permanent exhibition devoted to the history of the game. You can play against live or digital opponents. The pavement of the square out the front is often crowded w
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WerfMuseum t Kromhout
Boats are still repaired at the 18th-century wharf on the outer side of the dyke. The eastern hall is a museum devoted to shipbuilding and to the indestructible marine engines that were designed and built here. Anyone with an interest in marine engineering will love the place; othe
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Markt
The Markt is the focus of commercial life.
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Blauwbrug
Built in 1884, one of the citys most striking bridges replaced an old wooden version that had connected these shores of the Amstel since the 17th century. Inspired by the Alexander III bridge in Paris, it features tall, ornate street lamps topped by the imperial crown of Amsterdam,
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Van Abbemuseum
Started in 1936 by the eponymous cigar magnate to boost his towns cultural profile, the Van Abbe holds a first-rate collection of modern art including works by Picasso, Chagall and Kandinsky. As impressive as the art is the building itself, comprising the original brick castle and
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Marker Museum
A row of eel-smoking houses in the Kerkbuurt area have been converted to the Marker Museum, which delves into Markens history and includes the re-created interior of a fisherman’s home, with a wealth of personal odds and ends. It sells a walking-tour brochure (€1), which guides you
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Museum Het Schip
Just north of Westerpark over the train tracks, this remarkable 1921-completed housing project is a flagship of the Amsterdam School of architecture. Designed by Michel de Klerk for railway employees and loosely resembling a ship, the triangular blocks rocket-like tower links the w
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