As 4 days in Amsterdam to spend
Amsterdam is one of my favorite cities in the world. I love its brick buildings, open skyline, rich in history and relaxed, easy going to the living. Over the years I have visited Amsterdam several times than I can count (I'm bad at math) and have countless hours walking the city, friendships with locals and getting under his skin.
Amsterdam has spent so much to do that even after so many visits that I do and still see to find new things. The city deserves more than just the few (and often smoke filled) days travelers give, but if a couple of days is all you have, and you want to make the best of it, that's the route I would give someone looking to a look and feel what makes Amsterdam so special:
day 1
Free day
a great way to get oriented , in the city with a walk. You will learn some of the history to find out where the main attractions are, and explore all the tortuous channels. Free walking tours are a wonderful first activity in each city. I recommend the free New Europe hike. It covers a lot of ground and gives you an overview of the city and attractions. The tour meets in the main square and takes 2-3 hours. (! Make sure your guide to tipping, however)
Canal tour
Amsterdam is bound a city on the water - it grew by its canals and the taming of the Amstel. The canals of Amsterdam are incredibly beautiful, and there is nothing like to see the city from a boat. Skip the big canal boat tours you around to see the city - they are far too expensive. You can rent often a private boat tour for about 20 euros per hour (for tours around the red light district to look). In addition, you can also use the open-air Canal Hopper Small boat. This is the company that I use when I run group tours in the city - the boats are small, the tours intimate, and your driver will give you a good personal tour. Tours last about an hour.
Van Gogh Museum
This be in the city the most popular tourist attractions, but do not let that deter the masses. best art in addition to excellent biography of his life The museum has many of Van Gogh and is applied in chronological order, starting with his earliest works. Although not a huge museum, I can spend hours just on the paintings and stared as Van Gogh is one of my favorite painters. The museums also has pictures of other famous artists of the time, such as Monet, Manet, Matisse and. Try late to come in the late afternoon when the crowds disappear.
Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum is right next to the Van Gogh Museum, and after years of renovation, it is now renovated beautifully. The museum still an extensive Rembrandt collection features, and you will be able to the famous painting "The Night Watch". To see next Rembrandt, there is also an incredible and robust collection of other classical Dutch painters such as Frans Hals and Johannes Vermeer. More than one million works of art, crafts and historic objects in the collection, and around 8,000 objects so be sure on display in the museum, a few hours to budget!
Day 2
Anne Frank House
In all honesty I do not like this place. I found it to be disappointing. You basically do a slow walk through the house, like grab the masses to the point. You do not get to leave everything soak as you would be pushed from behind by the endless masses to be. It's maddening! But if you do not mind waiting in line and you are curious about Anne (I think the Jewish History Museum has a thorough job in relation to events in Anne Frank's life to the Holocaust), it might be worth the visit for you. You can reserve in advance at two months tickets online up that allows you to skip the line. If you do not, it will get very early in the morning to avoid the long queue, that the course of the day developed about himself!
The Jordaan
This highly residential area (turned an old working-class neighborhood hip) is probably the missed portion of Amsterdam. Although it is right near the city center, few tourists this maze of restaurants, cafes and shops a. It is peaceful and a great place to wander, while avoiding the crowd of tourists, the main roads are pushing away only a few blocks. While in the area, be sure to eat at Moeders (traditional Dutch food) and angle 43 (apple pie).
The Tulip Museum
Located in a space inside a tulip business, this small basement museum does a wonderful job, the history of tulips in Holland and the infamous tulip enthusiasm to tell. It is one of the best off-the-beaten-path sights in Amsterdam. You'll never be a lot, and it is only 5 euros (3 euros for students)!
Amsterdam History Museum
The museum has a very thorough find history of Amsterdam. It is great, and you will need 3-4 hours really in detail by going. There are a lot of relics, maps, paintings and audiovisual displays throughout the museum. My favorite is the computer graphics at the entrance of the growth and the construction of the city over time show. I can not recommend enough this museum. It is one of the best history museums I have ever visited.
Red Light District
Although much tamer than in recent years, the red light district managed to balance sex and seediness with a major tourist attraction. During the day it is a quiet place. If it were not for the red lights and Sex signs everywhere, it would be like to look at any other part of the city. But at night, the area is full of slow road to move down with drunken, gawking tourists as they stare at the girl in the window, as they go from bar to bar and coffee shop to coffee shop. It is a place to see and experience for a very short time.
Day 3
Take a bike ride
Bikes are to Amsterdam as wine is to Bordeaux. The city loves bicycles, and there are reportedly more bicycles than people in Amsterdam. In fact, you forget to look out for cars - it's the bikes that will run over. Explore Amsterdam and its surroundings from a bicycle is something I encourage you to do, definitely. Mikes Bike Tours is to utilize the best company, whether it is to rent for a tour or a bike on your own.
FOAM
This photography museum houses wonderful and images provides a few masses despite the main part of town to be. It is a must for any photography lovers. Change exhibitions constantly, so you never know what you see! You have to a beautiful outdoor garden. There is a small museum and does not take long to see.
Jewish Historical Museum
Often overlooked in favor of the Anne Frank House, the Jewish Historical Museum tells the story of the Jews prominent and influential position in Amsterdam. The exhibition on the Second World War a great job of highlighting Dutch complacency, resistance and guilt about the Holocaust.
Oosterpark
Each Vondelpark to go sit, bicycle or high, but east of the center is a beautiful park with fewer people and green space that is as relaxing , It's about a 30-minute walk from the city center, but the trail passes through residential areas not often seen and way off the tourist map. I enjoy coming here, because it is far quieter and more peaceful than Vondelpark. If you wanted a quiet park experience, this is it!
Day 4
Museum Amstelkring
Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder ( "Our Lord in the Attic") is one of the most interesting churches in the city. Tucked away in a canal house from the 17th century the secret Catholic church was built during the Protestant domination. It was never really a secret, but it was out of sight and out of mind for the authorities. The salon here is very nice and furnishings make it one of the best left 17th-century rooms.
The Rembrandt House Museum
Rembrandt lived and worked in this house between 1639 and 1658. Daily demonstrations show modern visitor, as he worked, and you can also explore the house and see a recreation of how it was set up during Rembrandt's time. I was not very impressed, but Rembrandt fans it should not be overlooked.
Museum Van Loon
The Museum Van Loon twice the channel's house (built in 1672) is located on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam. The house was owned by the wealthy Van Loon trading family who set a fine art collection. Now it is a museum with antique furniture, art and family portraits. There is a nice garden here. This is definitely a place not to miss.
Vondelpark
Amsterdam, the largest and most popular park is a great place to observe on foot, bicycle, people, or relax, especially after a visit to a local coffee shop. There is a playground and places for relaxing moments to play sports and numerous areas. During the summer the Vondelpark is filled with people, especially locals who hang out at Café 't Blauwe Theehuis for drinks in the middle.
The Heineken Experience
This museum used to be much better if it was cheaper and offered more beer. It is not a working brewery and compared to the Guinness Museum in Dublin, it's lame. But the price of admission buys you three beers, and you will learn a little of the history of Heineken (which I enjoyed because I drink a lot of their beer). It is not a must-see, but it's not a must avoid either.
Some other websites
The following are worth a visit to do some of my other favorite activities in the city, if you have more time or have the options not above as
- Waterlooplein flea market - The open-air market is like a giant flea market - everything and everyone can be found here. The people selling second-hand clothing, hats, antiques, gadgets and more. You can also find new and unused items. If want something you is, you'll probably find it here. Open from Monday to Saturday
- day trip to Haarlem -. Just a short train (or bike) ride from Amsterdam, Harleem is a quiet Dutch town that has a nice central church, large outdoor market and the beauty of the historic Amsterdam with fewer crowds
- visit Noord -. leave the city center, take the ferry across the IJ, and visit the distinguished area of North Amsterdam. In recent years, many people here have moved (it's cheap), cool markets and restaurants have opened, and many old industrial sites has been released to the public. It is to be the new hip place! Ensure the famous EYE, Amsterdam Film Institute to visit
- The Amsterdam Library -. The library of the city is a beautiful in 07 built modern building It is gigantic, overlooking the IJ, and has a wonderful top-floor café for sweeping views of the city. It is one of my favorite in the city to relax. It is quiet, peaceful, and there is nothing like a good book with a great view reading
- Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam - How modern art? Well, I do not know, but if you do, this is the place in town to see it
- Food Halls - Located in Amsterdam West, this place is what the name suggests - a food hall! This indoor food market of different suppliers a variety of delicious dishes. It's like food trucks in one place. Personal favorites are Viet view Le Big Fish and Friska
- Houseboat Museum -.! This museum will show what it is like to live in a houseboat
This list only touches the surface of things in Amsterdam do. There are a lot of off-the-beaten-path activities you could, like many other markets, shops and museums are. Four days in each city is never enough time to really see, but Amsterdam added compact nature, it is definitely to take enough time all the "big" attractions here
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