# Van Gogh Museum 7 
Opened in 1973, this museum contains the largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh in the world.
Among the two hundred paintings on display are famous masterpieces.
This is our selection of the five best paintings of the Van Gogh Museum:
1) Wheat Field with Crows, Vincent van Gogh (1890)
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2) Irises, Vincent van Gogh (1890)
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3) The Potato Eaters, Vincent van Gogh (1885)
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4) Vincent's Bedroom in Arles, Vincent van Gogh (1888)
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5) Still Life: Vase with Fourteen Sunflowers, Vincent van Gogh (1889)
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6) The Sower, Vincent van Gogh (1888)
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Art Museum Gallery Space: ca 7,000 m2 / 75,347 ft2 | Galleries: ca. 30 | Artworks on Display: ca. 600 | Opened: 1973 | Visitors (2017): 2,300,000
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# Rijksmuseum 7
The recently successfully modernized Rijksmuseum displays a world-class collection in a beautiful historical building.
Among its 8,000 works, visitors will find legendary paintings by Rembrandt van Rijn or Johannes Vermeer.
This is our selection of the five best paintings of the Rijksmuseum:
1) The Night Watch, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1642)
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2) The Milkmaid, Johannes Vermeer van Delft (1660)
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3) Portrait of Two Figures from the Old Testament, also known as ‘The Jewish Bride’, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1667)
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4) De Magere Compagnie, Frans Hals (1637)
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5) Woman in Blue Reading a Letter, Johannes Vermeer (1662-1663)
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Art Museum Gallery Space: 12,000 m2 / 130,000 ft2 | Galleries: 205 | Artworks on Display: ca. 8,000 | Established: 1885 | Visitors (2017): 2,160,000
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# Historic Centre 7
The neighborhoods of Dam, Grachtengordel, Jordaan and De Wallen (Red Light District) form the historical center of Amsterdam.
Here you can marvel at countless historic buildings as well as plenty of cafes, bars, and restaurants.
# Anne Frank Huis 6 
This deeply moving museum contains a hidden annex of an Amsterdam canal house, where two Jewish families hid from persecution by the Nazis from 1942 until they were denounced in 1944.
In this house, Anne Frank, only 15 years old at the moment of her death in a German concentration camp, wrote her famous diary.
Museum ⚠️ Prebooking advised
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# CANAL RING AREA 6
In 2010 the 17th-century canal ring area, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht, Singel, and Jordaan, has been classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.
Aside from walking, the best way to see the renowned canals (called grachten) of Amsterdam is to take a boat tour.
Amsterdam's waterways (165 canals, with a combined length of 100 km [60 miles]) have always been its essence and its source of wealth.
Historic Area 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 2010
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# Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art 6
This impressive museum of modern art is well worth visiting for its extraordinary permanent collection (covering the period from 1850 to the present day) as well as the daring architecture of its new wing, featuring a giant bathtub-like roof.
This is our selection of the five best artworks in the Stedelijk Museum:
1) La Berceuse, V. van Gogh (1889) 2) Woodcutter, K. Malevich (1912–13) 3) Le violoniste, M. Chagall (1912-1913) 4) As I Opened Fire, R. Lichtenstein (1964) 5) Der Agitator, George Grosz (1928)
Museum of Modern Art Gallery Space: 8,000 m2 / 86,000 ft2 | Opened: 1874 | Visitors (2015): 675,000
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# Royal Palace (Koninklijk Paleis) 6
Built during the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century as Amsterdam's city hall, this building was turned into a royal palace by Napoleon in 1808.
Highlights of the magnificent interior include the sumptuous Council Chamber and the epic Citizens' Hall (Burgerzaal), which features two maps of the world on the marble floor with Amsterdam at its center.
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# Nieuwe Kerk 5 
Located next door to the Royal Palace, this is the most important church in the Netherlands. It is famous for its 10 m (32 ft)-high pulpit and the copper choir gate.
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# De Gooyer Windmill 5
Amsterdam’s tallest windmill was built in the 16th century. Unfortunately, it is not open to the public.
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#11 | Vondelpark 5
Vondelpark spans 120 acres. It was opened in 1865 and named after the poet Joost van den Vondel. The park features a variety of facilities, including an open-air theatre, playgrounds, and several cafes. It attracts around 10 million visitors annually.
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#12 | EYE Amsterdam 5
EYE Amsterdam is a notable film museum with a vast collection and dynamic programs, housed in an architecturally unique building by the IJ River.
Cinema Museum | Modern Architecture
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#13 | NEMO Science Museum 5
NEMO Science Museum is housed in a striking green building designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano. The museum offers interactive exhibits on science and technology for all ages.
Science Museum | Modern Architecture
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#14 | Amsterdam Museum 5
The Amsterdam Museum showcases the city's rich history from its medieval origins to the present day. It is located in a former orphanage dating back to 1578.
The museum's collection includes over 100,000 objects, such as artworks, photographs, and artifacts. Interactive exhibits and multimedia presentations make the history engaging for all ages.
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#15 | Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder 5
Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder is a 17th-century hidden church in Amsterdam, reflecting Dutch religious tolerance.
The Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder museum preserves the church's 17th-century interior and artifacts, offering guided tours of its clandestine history.
by C messier / CC BY-SA 4.0
Rotterdam 6
Rotterdam, the second-largest city in the Netherlands, is a dynamic city recognized for its modern architecture, significant European port, and history of post-war rebuilding.
City Distance from Amsterdam: 74 km
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The Hague 5 
The Hague is a tourist-friendly city with attractions like the Mauritshuis museum, Madurodam miniature park, and Scheveningen beach, offering diverse leisure activities for visitors.
City Distance from Amsterdam: 60 km
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Haarlem 5
Haarlem, the capital of North Holland, is famed for its historic sites, annual flower parade, and the country's oldest public park. Haarlem's picturesque canals and charming streets attract visitors from around the world.
City Distance from Amsterdam: 21 km
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