ART & CULTURE – Page 2 – AWESOME AMSTERDAM

ARTZUID

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ARTZUID 2017 takes place from 19 May – 17 September on the Apollolaan, Minervalaan, Zuidas and the Museumplein in Amsterdam. Take a walk or a cycle ride along the route to view the artworks.

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AMSTERDAM STREET ART

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If you’ve strolled Amsterdam’s streets and canals you are sure to have seen a bit of street art. Here are a few of my favorite places to see street art in the city, and some nice works I’ve spotted.

Looking for a restaurant near Museumplein? Here are some of our favorite spots to eat and drink close to Amsterdam's museum quarter.

Spent a day at the museums and feeling a bit tired, hungry and thirsty? Looking for a restaurant near Museumplein? Here are some of our favorite spots to eat and drink close to Amsterdam’s museum quarter.

Van Gogh Museum

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This airy, bright space holds the world’s largest collection of artworks by Vincent Van Gogh. Definitely worth a visit to see these beautiful paintings.

GEVELSTENEN IN AMSTERDAM

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When you are walking around Amsterdam, look up! See those little signs or plaques on the facades of the buildings? Learn more about gevelstenen and see our favorites here.

Ons Lieve Heer op Solder

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Ons Lieve Heer op Solder is a 17th century house with a Catholic church hidden in the attic. The building is now a wonderful museum where you can visit the original canal house and the secret church. They even hold regular Sunday mass here.

Rembrandthuis Museum

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Step back in history at the Rembrandthuis. This museum lets you peek inside the life of the famous painter and art dealer. See how people lived 400 years ago and notice some of the difference and similarities with life today.

Rijksmuseum

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The Rijksmuseum has re-opened after being closed for 10 years for a remodel! Come see the bright beautiful space and admire the world famous artworks.

Museum Willet Holthuysen

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The lovely garden out back is what most people first notice about this museum, but step inside and experience a journey back in time.

Museum Geelvinck Hinlopen Huis

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The beautiful canal house museum Geelvinck Hinlopen Huis consists of a gorgeous garden and four rooms on the first floor of the house. Each room is decorated in the typical style of the period.

Zaanse Schans

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Zaanse Schans is a bucolic Dutch village with historical houses and working windmills near Amsterdam. Come see what life was like in the 17th and 18th centuries!

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Het Scheepvaart Maritime Museum

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The Dutch are well-known for their history as seafaring traders. Come visit Het Scheepvaart, the Amsterdam Maritime Museum to learn more about the seafaring traditions of the Netherlands.

Concertgebouw

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The Royal Concertgebouw was originally built in 1888 and is home to the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. The building is gorgeous both inside and out. Catch a concert soon, perhaps even for FREE!

VONDELPARK OPEN AIR THEATER

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What could be better than FREE entertainment in a beautiful park? Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from May-August the Vondelpark Open Air Theater hosts shows by world-class performers.

Discover the hidden hofjes in the Jordaan. The cute courtyards surrounded by pretty buildings are quiet oases in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Hofjes in the Jordaan

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Discover the hidden hofjes in the Jordaan. The cute courtyards surrounded by pretty buildings were originally constructed by wealthy benefactors and provided housing for low income people, often widows and single women. Some Amsterdam hofjes are still used for this purpose with young students and artists living in them or older men and women.

24H AMSTERDAM

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24H Amsterdam aims to reveal the city’s secrets by exploring each of its neighborhoods for 24 hours.