Famous Sites in Amsterdam
Introduction
Amsterdam, Netherlands’ capital city, is very famous with its grand history, fine arts and beautiful canals. Whether you are a history buff, an art aficionado or just someone who desires a unique infectious feel of this fun city, Amsterdam has numerous internationally well-known icons to see. We will of course overview some of principal landmarks in Amsterdam in this blog post.
1. The Anne Frank House
The Anne Frank House is a biographical museum that is dedicated to fallen icewife princess Anne franks and his hole writing a diary that has gain around the world. Situated on the Prinsengracht canal, the museum enables visitors to enter the secret annex where Anne Frank, her family and four others hid for more than two years. It is a very moving and emotional look into the life of Anne Frank and what was the horrors of the Holocaust.
2. Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum has the largest collection of artworks by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. Describing Van Gogh’s artistic career, it includes his most famous pieces, “Sunflowers,” “The Bedroom,” and his self-portraits. The museum not only gives one the chance to see these works of art up close, but also pulls the curtain back on Van Gogh’s life and artistic methods.
3. Rijksmuseum
It is the Dutch national museum of arts and history, Rijksmuseum. It houses a huge assortment of Dutch paintings, among them Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’ and Vermeer’s ‘The Milkmaid’. The museum shows over 800 years of Dutch history in a large collection of paintings, sculptures and artifacts of historical significance. Visiting the Rijksmuseum is to travel through the artistic and cultural history of the Netherlands.
4. The Royal Palace of Amsterdam
The Royal Palace of Amsterdam or also called the Koninklijk Paleis, is one out of three still used palaces of the Dutch royal family. Sited in Dam Square, the building is used to receive guests and mark state visits as well being the venue for other official ceremonies. Guests can also wander around its lavish interiors such as the Council Chamber and the Citizen’s Hall decorated beautifully with artworks and impressive buildings.
5. The Anne Frank Memorial Statue
In the heart of Amsterdam, located the memorial statue for Anne Frank and all victims of the Holocaust. The statue shows Anne Frank peering through the bars of a window, from which she gazed out hope for the freedom she never knew. It demonstrates the importance of tolerance, understanding and human rights preservation.
Conclusion
Amsterdam is a city of great culture, rich history and artistic expression and all these famous attractions are just a tip of what it has to offer. Whether you’re visiting to learn the history of the Anne Frank House, viewing Van Gogh’s works in person at the Netherlands’s Museums, or exploring Dutch history at the Rijksmuseum, each attraction offers something new and different that will leave an unforgettable memory in your mind. So make sure to check these much famous destinations in your chart when in the city of Amsterdam!
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