15 Best Things to Do in Amsterdam

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   Van Gogh Museum

   Museum

   The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam houses the most extensive collection of works by Vincent van Gogh, including over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 700 letters.

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   Anne Frank House

   Museum

   The Anne Frank House is a biographical museum and preserved writer's house on Amsterdam's Prinsengracht canal, close to the Westerkerk.

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   Vondelpark

   Park & natureFree entry

   Vondelpark is Amsterdam's most famous public park, spanning 47 hectares in the Oud-Zuid district. It attracts millions of visitors annually with its lush lawns, winding paths, and serene ponds.

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   Rijksmuseum

   Museum

   The Rijksmuseum is the national museum of the Netherlands for Dutch art and history. It stands on Museum Square in Amsterdam South near the Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum, and Royal Concertgebouw.

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   NEMO Science Museum

   Museum

   NEMO Science Museum is a striking green ship-shaped building in Amsterdam's Oosterdok district, designed by Renzo Piano.

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   ARTIS

   Museum

   ARTIS is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands, founded in 1838, and combines a zoo, aquarium, planetarium, and botanical garden in one lush 14-hectare park in central Amsterdam.

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   Royal Palace Amsterdam

   Museum

   The Royal Palace Amsterdam, located on Dam Square in the city center, is one of three palaces used by the Dutch royal family.

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   The 9 Streets

   Landmark

   The 9 Streets (De 9 Straatjes) is a picturesque network of narrow streets in Amsterdam's Jordaan and Canal Belt areas, connecting the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht, and Singel canals.

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   Dam Square

   Landmark

   Dam Square is the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, a sprawling public space that has been the city's focal point since the 13th century when a dam was built on the Amstel River.

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    Dungeon Amsterdam

    Landmark

    Dungeon Amsterdam is a live-action, horror-themed attraction located in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. It offers an immersive 80-minute journey through 500 years of Dutch history, focusing on the darker, more gruesome aspects.

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    This is Holland

    Landmark

    This is Holland is a state-of-the-art 5D flight theater located near Amsterdam Central Station, offering a thrilling aerial journey over the Netherlands.

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    Ripley's Believe It or Not!

    Museum

    Ripley's Believe It or Not! in Amsterdam is a quirky attraction located in the city center, near Dam Square.

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    The Upside Down Amsterdam

    Museum

    The Upside Down Amsterdam is a vibrant, Instagram-worthy museum that turns reality on its head, literally.

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    Canals of Amsterdam

    Sight

    Amsterdam's canals, known as the Grachtengordel, form concentric belts around the city and were dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age.

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    Rembrandt House Museum

    Museum

    Step into the world of the Dutch Golden Age at the Rembrandt House Museum, where the master painter lived and worked from 1639 to 1658.

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