Amsterdam has a number of museums like Rembrandt, De Nachtwacht, Van Gogh Museum etc which attract visitors from all over the world.
Rembrandt House Museum
Rembrandt lived here for 20 years, and the house furnished in 17th-century style with numerous etchings and personal objects. A two-minute walk from Rembrandt House Museum, is Zuiderkerk (South Church) where three of Rembrandt’s children buried as well as one of his pupils. Another Rembrandt-related destination in the city is Rembrandt Square, home to numerous cafés and restaurants, along with a statue of the famous painter.
The Anne Frank Museum
On the Prinsengracht, the Anne Frank Museum dedicated to the all-too-short life of one of the world’s best-known Holocaust victims. In the actual home in which Anne’s family hid, they were Jewish refugees from the German city of Frankfurt. Much of the home kept as it was during Anne’s time. The museum serves as a poignant monument to a tragic period of history.
The Old Church
The Old Church built in 1306 and the first hall church in North Holland, became the model for many other churches in the region. Numerous additions built over the centuries, such as the large side chapels from the early 1500s. The tower was added in the 16th century and has a carillon from 1658 that’s considered one of the finest in the country. Many houses along here lean at an angle from the vertical, and the 15th-century house at No. 1 is thought to be the oldest surviving building in the city.
The Rijksmuseum
The museum’s impressive collection includes some seven million works of art. In addition to its paintings, the Rijksmuseum boasts a well-stocked library of more than 35,000 books and manuscripts. In addition, the museum also belong numerous fascinating displays dealing with the development of art and culture in the Netherlands.
The Royal Palace
Formerly the Town Hall, the Royal Palace serves as the King’s residence when he’s in the city. Its construction was a monumental task when started in 1648 and required the sinking of 13,659 piles to support the mammoth structure. Based upon the architecture of ancient Rome, the exterior is strictly classical, while the interior magnificently furnished. Its apartments decorated with a wealth of reliefs, ornamentation, marble sculptures, and friezes.
The West Church
Amsterdam’s West Church (Westerkerk), famous as the location of the wedding of former Queen Beatrix in 1966, is the most popular church in the city. Completed in 1630, this Renaissance church is unusual due to its many internal and external Gothic features.
