Amsterdam is one of the most popular destinations of tourists around the world. This makes sense, as the Dutch capital is absolutely gorgeous, while it lures people in due to the ability to smoke weed as well, of course. However, Amsterdam has many more advantages you can take of by visiting the city. You will do this by traveling by plane to Schiphol, which is the airport closest to Amsterdam. From here you could take a train to the city, but you could also rent a car, which offers you more freedom and mobility than public transport. Renting a car can be done via car-rental-schiphol.com. Subsequently, it is possible to visit the sights mentioned below.
The Anne Frank House
Just before the Second World War broke out, Anne Frank fled with her family to the Netherlands to escape the persecution of the Jews in Germany. Once in Amsterdam, the whole family hid in a secret annex. During that period, Anne kept a diary in which she wrote about life in the house. Unfortunately, the Frank family was eventually betrayed and fell into the hands of the Germans, after which almost all family members died in one of the Jewish camps. Anne Frank's diary was later found and published. The Secret Annex in which the family lived is now one of the most popular museums in Amsterdam. You will find the museum on the Prinsengracht, right in the center of the city. A visit to the Secret Annex gives you a glimpse into her life. It is very intense, but above all a special and instructive experience about life during the Second World War.
The Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum is one of the most famous museums in Amsterdam. Here, you will find more than 400 works of art by various Dutch artists, such as Frans Hals, Rembrandt, Jan Steen and Vermeer. This makes it the largest art collection in the Netherlands. Besides the famous masterpieces by Dutch artists, you will also find great works of art by other famous artists. Of course, the largest museum in the Netherlands also houses a large collection of wooden doll houses and Delftware. In addition, a lot of silverware is also on display. Keep in mind that from July 2019 Rembrandt's most famous work of art, the Night Watch, will be examined on site. That means the work will be behind glass and may be partially blocked by the researchers.
A'DAM Lookout
The A'DAM Lookout tower is literally one of the highlights of Amsterdam. From the roof you have a breathtaking 360-degree view of the city. If you are not afraid of heights, you can also sit on the highest swing in Europe. There is also a nice bar on the roof terrace where it is especially wonderful to relax on a summer day. The name of this hugely popular attraction in Amsterdam is on the one hand a composite of the name of the city itself, but on the other hand it is also an abbreviation of Amsterdam and Music. In addition to the beautiful view of the city, you will also learn more about the history of Amsterdam through an interactive exhibition. Thanks to the beautiful panorama over the city, this is a must-see when visiting the Dutch capital.
