Top 5 Places To See In Amsterdam

Amsterdam is undoubtedly one of the most tolerant and liberal cities in the entire world. It is considered to be a traveler’s dream due to the hoards of Coffeeshops, De Wallen (Red Light District), as well as the general open-mindedness of the people. However, for those who are not interested in these things, there is lot more to do and see in the city other than Coffeeshops and Red Light District.

The top 5 places to see in the city of Amsterdam include:

• Anne Frankhuis (Annie Frank House)
• Nemo Museum
• Rijksmuseum
• Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace)
• De Negen Straatjest (Nine streets)

Anne Frankhuis (Annie Frank House)
Anne Frankhuis (Annie Frank House) in Amsterdam is the historical home of Anne Frank and her family, where they hid from German intruders. Anne Frank was a well known victim of Nazi regime during the Second World War. There are very long queues to see the house. However, it is totally worth the wait as it is a wonderful and an impressive place to see. It is best to visit the house around 8.30 in the morning, as there would be lesser rush during that time. If you could arrange for a ticket from the management at your hotel itself, it would put you in the beginning of the queue.

The Nemo Museum
If you are traveling with young children, the Nemo Museum is a must-visit, as it offers the opportunity for your child to have a lot of fun and learn about their culture at the same time. The museum comprises of a number of exhibits that stimulate young minds with their amazing collection of technology and science. If you visit at night, try to visit the café present on top of Nemo Museum to get a beautiful view of the entire city.

Rijksmuseum / Van Gogh Museum
A visit to Rijksmuseum is incomplete without visiting the Rijksmuseum. The museum houses a large number of masterpieces, beautiful jewelry, and furniture belonging to the Amsterdam history. When visiting the museum, make sure to see the Nightwatch by Rembrandt. Another great museum in Amsterdam is the Van Gogh Museum containing the great works of the world renowned Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh. The museum contains more than 500 drawings and 200 paintings. Some of his favorite works include drawing by Gauguin.

Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace)
The Netherlands has a monarchy form of government. The Royal Palace in Amsterdam is the official residence of the Royalty. However, actually, Prince Willem Alexander and Queen Beatrix reside at The Hague. Thus, the Royal Palace serves as a museum holding collections of royal chandeliers, furniture, and various other exclusive items.

De Negen Straatjest (Nine Streets)
Amsterdam is quite famous for its fashion sense and 9 Streets is the place housing a large number of great boutiques. You could find all kinds of garments here that range from second-hand vintage clothes to expensive gowns. Thus, the 9 Streets serve as an oasis of fashion and style.

Conclusion
The city of Amsterdam offers a huge variety of experience for all our senses. Whether you like art, history, or fashion, you are sure to find some good places to see when visiting Amsterdam.

Category: About Amsterdam