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Pianola Museum
This is a very special place, crammed with pianolas from the early 1900s. The museum has around 50 of the instruments, although only a dozen are on display at any given time, as well as some 30,000 music rolls and a player pipe organ. The curator gives an hour-long (or so) guided t
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Huis met de Kabouters
Look up as you pass Ceintuurbaan 251: on the elaborately carved wooden gables of the 1884 neo-Gothic mansion here youll see two cheeky lime-green goblin sculptures dressed in red hats and shorts; one is holding a red ball and the other is reaching to catch it. The building was desi
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Torture Museum
Its dilapidated and so dimly lit inside you can barely read the placards, but fans of kitsch and oddball lore will enjoy learning about devices like the Flute of Shame for bad musicians (the finger screws tighten), the Neck Violin for quarreling women (a shackle locked the two face
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EYE Film Institute
Inside the mod building, movies from the 40,000-title archive screen in four theatres, sometimes with live music. Exhibits (admission €9 to €15) of costumes, digital art and other cinephile amusements run in conjunction with whats playing. A view-tastic bar-restaurant adds to the h
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Utrechtsestraat
The southern end of the street used to terminate at the Utrechtse Poort, a gate to the nearby city of Utrecht, hence the name. This popular artery, stocked with enticing shops, designer bars and cosy eateries, seems a world away from the gaudy lights of Rembrandtplein, a stones thr
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Muziekgebouw aan t IJ
Even if you dont catch a performance here, the magnificent Music Building on the IJ is a visual treat. The complex – with the main hall for varying shows and the smaller Bimhuis for jazz – was designed by the Danish firm 3xNielsen. Some 20 years in the making, it opened in 2005. On
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Noorderkerk
Near the Prinsengrachts northern end, this imposing Calvinist church was completed in 1623 for the common people in the Jordaan. (The upper classes attended the Westerkerk further south.) It was built in the shape of a broad Greek cross (four arms of equal length) around a central
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Heksenwaag
There’s one real reason to visit the sweet little town of Oudewater in Utrecht’s southwest: witchcraft. Until the 17th century the Heksenwaag was thought to have the most accurate scales in the land; women came from all over the place to be weighed here, on suspicion of being witch
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Huis Marseille
This well-curated photography museum stages large-scale, temporary exhibitions, drawing from its own collection as well as hosting travelling shows. Themes might include portraiture, nature or regional photography, spread out over several floors and in a summer house behind the mai
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Prostitution Information Centre
Established by a former prostitute, the PIC provides frank information about the industry to sex workers, their customers and curious tourists. The small on-site shop sells enlightening reading material and souvenirs, and the centre runs an excellent hour-long walking tour (5pm Sat
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Museum De Buitenplaats
In Eelde, 5km south of Groningen, this space is devoted to figurative art from around Europe. The main organic structure, which blends into its natural surroundings, features paintings from some of the Netherlands more progressive 20th-century artists, such as Wout Muller, Henk Hel
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De Duif
In 1796, shortly after the French-installed government proclaimed freedom of religion, De Duif was the first Catholic church to be built with a public entrance for more than two centuries. Unstable construction meant it had to be demolished; its replacement you see today was built
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Bijbels Museum
This place first gained notoriety thanks to a dedicated minister, Leendert Schouten, who built a scale model of the Jewish Tabernacle described in Exodus. Now on the museums 3rd floor, the model is said to have attracted thousands of visitors even before it was completed in 1851. A
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De Bijlmer
Once a crime-ridden public housing area, De Bijlmer today is known for entertainment, shopping and innovative architecture. Hop on the metro to the dramatic Nicholas Grimshaw–designed Bijlmer station , opened in 2007. To the west lies Amsterdam ArenA , the Heineken Music Hall and Z
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Sonnenborgh Museum and Observatory
The Sonnenborgh is actually two museums in one: above is an exhibit on the history of astronomy in a site that was among the foremost astronomical research sites on earth in its heyday. Below are the foundations of the original bastions its built upon. Though the exhibit could use
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Centraal Station
Beyond being a transport hub, Centraal Station is a sight in itself. The turreted marvel dates from 1889. One of the architects, PJ Cuypers, also designed the Rijksmuseum, and you can see the similarities in the faux-Gothic towers, the fine red brick and the abundant reliefs (for s
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Amsterdamse Bos
Amsterdamse Bos is a vast tract of lakes, woods and meadows criss-crossed by paths. Its filled with activities and is especially great for children. You can rent bicycles, visit the goat farm, kayak the waterways, see a play at the open-air theatre, ascend to the treetops in the cl
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Westerkerk
The main gathering place for Amsterdams Dutch Reformed community, this church was built for rich Protestants to a 1620 design by Hendrick de Keyser. The nave is the largest in the Netherlands and is covered by a wooden barrel vault. The huge main organ dates from 1686, with panels
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Domkerk
Immediately north of the Domtoren , find the row of paving stones that mark the extents of the nave and the position of the columns. Across the way is the Domkerk, the surviving chancel of the cathedral. Back outside, look for the horizontal metallic plates showing the extents of t
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NEMO
Perched atop the entrance to the IJ Tunnel is the science and technology museum, NEMO. The dramatic, green-copper building rises from the waterfront like a ship setting sail. Its hands-on exhibits (with English explanations) are winners with kids and adults: drawing with a laser, a
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