TOP 30 attractions in Amsterdam

In an effort to experience the spirit of freedom, to fully breathe in the fragrant aromas of flowers in the floating market, to immerse yourself in the bustling urban atmosphere inspired by the great Rembrandt and Van Gogh, offers a unique and versatile Amsterdam. The unique architecture of the Dutch capital was created by water channels that divided the city into 90 separate land areas.

Even considering the small size of Amsterdam, it adequately competes with the largest European capitals in terms of the number of unique places. The magnificence of architectural objects, the beauty of the canals and the unique spirit of the city have turned it into a special place, hiding various unexpected and interesting sights.

Thinking about what to see in Amsterdam, travelers will definitely choose entertainment to their taste. Some like visiting museums with paintings by the great masters of the brush, others are closer to nightclubs and noisy parties. But regardless of hobbies, tourists will find something to do in the unique and welcoming capital of the Netherlands.

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Main Square

➤ Dam Square

The statement that visiting Dam Square in the capital of the Netherlands is a must for all travelers is hard to dispute. On a plot of 20,000 sq. m. significant city events are regularly held, such as ceremonies, festivals, concerts, demonstrations and protests.

You can enjoy the works of contemporary masters of art or look into the Nieuwe Kerk – a temple built in the 20th century and today has lost its original purpose. The central part of the square is dedicated to the national moment of memory of the soldiers who died in World War II.

• Opening hours: visiting is available around the clock;
• Price : free;
• Address: between Damrak and Rokin streets.

➤ The Royal Palace

The official place for the ascension to the throne, weddings, receptions of foreign guests is the Royal Palace of Amsterdam. The residence was erected at the end of the 17th century. The city hall was located there, court sessions were held.

Over time, it was transferred to the monarchs. The building stands on a foundation reinforced with 13,660 piles. The historical object is still used by the royal family for significant events. At the same time, the palace is open to tourists.

• Opening hours: last entry time 4 hours before closing;
• Price: from 12.50€ for adults and free for under 18s;
• Address: Dam Square, 1012 RJ, Amsterdam

➤ New Church

Nieuwe Kerk or the New Church has become a real gem of the city thanks to its unique Gothic façade and 109-meter spire, which is visible from the most remote corners of Amsterdam. Due to the huge height of the spire, it was twice struck by lightning, which caused a large-scale fire.

Inside the church, white marble is combined with noble colors of expensive woods, unique carvings and bright stained glass windows. In the center of the composition is an organ of the 17th century. The temple became a place for the solemn coronation of persons of the royal dynasty. Famous poets, figures of politics and war found their rest here.

• Working hours: every day from 10:00 to 18:00;
• Price: from 10€;
• Address: Dam Square, Amsterdam

➤ Madame Tussauds< /h3>

The most famous and popular attraction in Amsterdam – museum complex Madame Tussauds. It houses the wax figures of the famous London exhibition. Once inside the building, the traveler plunges into the fascinating world of famous people who symbolize their era.

Exhibits of movie stars, musicians, politicians and other celebrities are exhibited here. A special atmosphere is created by the original design elements of the halls, as well as interactive and musical accompaniment, supported by lighting effects.

• Working hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00;< /li>
• Price: from 22€ for online and up to 75€ for an exclusive;
• Address: Dam Square 20, 1012 NP, Amsterdam.

➤ National Monument

The victims who died during World War II were honored by the authorities of the capital of the Netherlands with a national monument located in the central city square. Every year on the 4th of May, a memorial ceremony is held here. The central element of the monument – this is a conical column made of concrete, the height of which was 22 m. It is completely covered with white travertine. At the heart of the memorial structure are rings, from which steps are formed. In front of the column, on round pedestals, there are lions that have become the symbol of the Netherlands.

• Working hours: around the clock;
• Price: free of charge;
• Address: central part of Dam Square.

➤ Berlage stock exchange

Berlagi Stock Exchange is located in the heart of the capital of the Netherlands. The design was carried out by the architect Hendrik Petrus Berlage, after whom the historical building, built in 1903, is named. The building with a medieval character in art deco style stands out with its ascetic façade with asymmetrical elements and is topped by a tower of imposing height. For several decades, the stock exchange worked in the building. Today it houses a museum complex, an entertainment center and a concert hall with excellent acoustics.

• Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 17:00;

< Cost: free;

• Address: Damrak 243 1012 ZJ Amsterdam.

Churches

➤ Oudekerk

Oude Kerk – monument, museum, church and one of the newest contemporary art institutions in the Netherlands, located in Amsterdam's historic red light district. Here are the leading exhibitions dedicated to the concept of time and space. Over its 700-year history, the Oude Kerk has combined countless functions. Here the past and the present mix and go hand in hand.

• Working hours: Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00, Sunday from 13:00 to 17:30;
• Price: adult – 12€, 13-18 years – 7€, up to 12 years free;
• Address: Oudekerksplein 23 Amsterdam.

➤ East Church

The construction of the Eastern Church dates back to 1671. The building plan was developed by Daniel Stalpert and Adrian Dortsman defined the design details. The building was used for Reformed worship until it had to be closed in the 1960s due to dilapidation. In 1974, the municipality of Amsterdam bought the monumental building for the symbolic sum of one guilder. After years of inactivity, the church was saved from imminent demolition at the urging of local residents and largely restored to its historic state.

• Hours of Operation: daily;
• Price: free;
• Address: Prinsengracht 279, 1016 GW Amsterdam.

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➤ Western Church

Once in Amsterdam, one cannot ignore the Westerkerk West Church, built in 1631. The development of the architectural plan was entrusted to Hendrik de Keyser. The building borders the Jordaan quarter along the Prinsengracht canal. Above the church rises a spire 85 m high, the highest in the capital of the Netherlands. It is completed by a crown, which is a copy of the “Imperial” crown, which belonged to the Austrian king Maximilian I. Here the famous Rembrandt found his last resting place, buried in 1969.

• Working hours: daily from 11:00 to 15:00, except Sunday;
• Price: free of charge;
• Address: Prinsengracht 281 1016 GW Amsterdam.

➤ New Church

The Nieuwe Kerk Basilica was built in the 15th century. It is located near the Royal Palace. The construction of the new church began in 1408 due to the fact that the parish of St. Nicholas did not accommodate all the parishioners. The initiator was the senior bishop of Utrecht. Many famous people of the Netherlands are buried in the temple: Willem Blau, Johan van Galen, Derk Hartog and others. Today, worship services are not held here, and the building is reserved for various exhibitions and organ concerts.

• Working hours: every day from 10:00 to 18:00;
• Price: from 10€;
• Address: Dam Square 1012 NP.

➤ Church of St. Nicholas

When traveling around Amsterdam, you need to set aside time to visit the Church of St. Nicholas, located in the old city center next to the main train station. It is the main temple for Catholics. During construction, the object was called St. Nicholas in the Walls, as it was located inside the city walls, the oldest defensive structure. The architect Adrian Syrian Blais designed the building based on a combination of styles of the era: neo-baroque and neo-renaissance. The front part is decorated with two towers and a window between them.

• Opening hours: from Sunday to Monday from 12:00 to 15:00, from Tuesday to Friday from 11:00: 00 to 16:00;
• Price:free;
• Address: Prins Hendrikkade 73, 1012 AD Amsterdam.

Houses of famous people

➤ Van Museum Gogh

The construction of a huge 4-storey museum, which is incredibly popular, was initiated in honor of the famous native of the Netherlands, Vincent van Gogh. The exposition gathered a grandiose collection of paintings by the master of the brush.

The first two floors are reserved for Vincent's paintings, which are exhibited in chronological order so that tourists on the author's tour can observe the evolution of style. At the third level, everyone can get acquainted with the life story of the artist. The fourth floor is dedicated to the works of masters who worked during the time of Van Gogh.

• Opening hours: the exact time depends on the selected season and day of the week;
• Price: 19€ per adult, admission under 18 is free;
• Address: Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ.

➤ Rembrandt House

Anyone who likes fine arts should definitely visit the Rembrandt Museum Complex. Living in the house, the world famous artist not only created many masterpieces, but also opened a workshop for his students. Visitors to the exposition are offered to get acquainted with the everyday life of the artist, represented by exhibits of the 17th century. Rembrandt Museum – this is not just his former home, but also a creative workshop. For more than a century, the collection has been replenished with art on paper and today it has 4,000 engravings.

• Opening hours: from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, closed Monday ;
• Price: for adults – 15€, 6-17 years – 6€, up to 6 years free;
• Address:Jodenbreestraat 4 1011 NK Amsterdam.

➤ The Anne Frank House

The Anne Frank Museum – a refuge for Jewish families who had to hide from the Nazi invaders during the war of 1939-1945. The facility was opened to tourists in the late 1960s. It is considered the most popular memorial complex of Holocaust victims. Guests are offered to get acquainted with the diary and manuscripts of a Jewish girl. More than a million people visit the exhibition every year.

• Opening hours:Monday-Thursday 9:00-18:00, Friday-Sunday 9:00-20:00;
• Price: adult – 14€, 10-17 years – 7€, 0-9 years – 1€;
• Address: Westermarkt 201016 DK Amsterdam.

Fortifications

➤ Coin Tower

Decoration of Amsterdam – Mint Square has become home to the tower of the same name with a long history. At first, it was part of the defensive walls that protected the inhabitants of the city from enemy raids. In the middle of the 16th century, the walls were destroyed, but the tower, where the guards were originally located, remained intact.

In the 17th century, the object was reconstructed, adding a spire with eight sides, a clock and a mechanism responsible for the operation of the bell rows, creating melodic sound. Today, a dishware shop is open here, which offers porcelain products.

• Working hours: daily from 9:00 to 18:00, closed on Sundays;

< li>Cost: free;

• Address: Muntplein 12/14, 1012 WR.

➤ Montelbahnstoren

For the first time, the Montelbanstoren tower was mentioned in writings in 1537. But even today the mystery of the origin of the name has not been solved. The architectural monument was erected in 1516, and in the 16th century it was no longer used for its direct defensive purpose due to the rapid development of the city.

At the end of 1606, the original brick octagonal object was decorated with an elegant wooden structure of the Renaissance. The project was carried out by the famous Dutch architect and sculptor Hendrik de Keyser.

• Working hours: around the clock;
• Price: free ;
• Address: Oudeschans 2, 1011 KX.

➤ Wailing Tower

The former fortress, today the Wailing Tower was erected in the middle of 1487. The original name, if you follow the legend, came from the tearful farewell of wives to their husbands, who went to sea on ships owned by the East Indies company. Although historians claim that the object is named because of the defensive wall, which turned sharply in place of the tower. Now there is a store selling navigation equipment.

• Opening hours:Sunday and Monday from 09:30 to 19:00, Tuesday to Saturday from 09:30 to 20:00;
• Price: free;
• Address: Prins Hendrikkade 94, 1000.

➤ Muidersloot Castle

Amsterdam's Muiderslot Castle, surrounded by water and gardens, was built near Amsterdam over 700 years ago. This is the oldest almost perfectly preserved architectural object in the Netherlands. The castle was founded in 1285, and its long and turbulent history is endless.

Today it is quite a busy place. Muidersloot has been a national museum since 1878. Previously, the building was badly dilapidated, and they wanted to demolish it. Luckily, this did not happen, because King Wilhelm I intervened.

• Working hours: daily from 10:00 to 17:00;
• Price: children under 3 free, 4-11 – 10€, adults– 16.5€;
• Address: Herengracht 1, 1398 AA, Muiden, 15 km from Amsterdam.

➤ Weighing Chamber

Walking around Amsterdam, you should definitely look into the Weighing Chamber, located in the center of Nieuwmarkt. In the 17th century it was the tower of St. Anthony, which is part of the city fortress wall. When the protective barrier was demolished, a Weighing Chamber was opened in the tower for weighing various goods.

The city authorities made such a decision because the old weighing point on Dam Square could not cope with the constantly growing volumes of cargo. Today, the building houses several themed cafeterias.

• Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 11:00 to 22:00, Friday to Sunday from 9:00 to 22:00;
• Price: free;
• Address: Nieuwmarkt 4, 1012 CR.

Museums

➤ City Museum

The City Museum of Amsterdam opened its doors to visitors in 1895 at the same time as the first Venice Biennale. The building was designed by architect Adrian Willem Weissmann. Next door is the Rijksmuseum.

The building fuses old and modern architecture. This is a place where everyone can get acquainted with art and design. In 1958, the Stedelijk acquired a unique collection of 29 paintings by the artist Kazimir Malevich.

• Working hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00;
• Price: adult – 20€, for students – 10€;
• Address: Museumplein 10, 1071 DJ.

➤ Rijksmuseum< /h3>

It would be unforgivable to ignore such an attraction in Amsterdam as the Rijksmuseum. The building of impressive dimensions, stretching for an entire block, is crowned with pointed roofs. Here is a wonderful selection of canvases painted by Dutch masters.

A place of honor in the collection is given to the “Night Watch”; – masterpiece created by Rembrandt. The extensive museum fund includes not only paintings, but also Delft porcelain, gold and silver jewelry and other valuable exhibits.

• Working hours: daily from 9:00 to 17:00;
• Price: adult – 20€, children under 18 free of charge;
• Address: Museumstraat 1.

➤ Archaeological Museum

Fans of ancient history are required to study the collection of artifacts collected in the museum of archeology, which was named after Allard Pyroson. In the spacious halls, visitors will learn a lot of interesting things about ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece.

The building, which houses a unique collection of exhibits, was opened to visitors at the end of 1976 by Queen Beatrix. Prior to that, a Dutch bank worked in the building. Guests are invited to touch the sacrament of mummies and sarcophagi.

• Working hours: from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00, from Saturday to Sunday from 13:00 until 17:00;
• Price: adult – 10€, children 4-16 years – 5€, up to 4 years free;
• Address: Oude Turfmarkt 127.

➤ NEMO Museum

There are places in Amsterdam that can interest not only adult travelers, but also children. Among such establishments, it is worth highlighting the NEMO Museum, which is shaped like a green ship. The Nemo exhibition shows how energy has shaped and influenced our world.

In total, the collection contains about 19,500 artifacts that tell the story of humanity and energy in the broadest sense: from the pallograph to the player, from the Humphrey Davy lamp to the lamppost, from the ancient dynamo to the impulse voltage generator.

• Working hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30;
• Price: adult – 17.5€, children under 3 free;
• Address: Oosterdok 21011 VX.

➤ Canal Museum

Going back 400 years and discovering Amsterdam from a new perspective is offered by the Canal Museum. The multimedia exhibition tells how the Amsterdam canals in the past and today influence the life of the Dutch capital. The museum is housed in a 17th-century Classicist building.

Built by architect Philip Vingbonsu. An introductory tour is conducted by an experienced guide in groups of up to 30 people in Dutch and English.

• Opening hours:from Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00;
• Price: up to 3 years free, from 4 to 12 years – 7.5€, 13 and older – 15€;
• Address: Herengracht 386, 1016 CJ.

➤ Zaanse Schans

Near Amsterdam there is a colorful and original object of historical architecture – the village of Zaanse Schans, which has become a museum. The ancient village is located next to the picturesque Zan River.

The first thing that catches the eye of travelers crossing the – this is a dozen mills that have survived to this day in working condition. The museum is a real authentic Dutch village that has survived to the present in its original form of the seventeenth century.

• Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 17:00;
• Price: adult – 23.5€, children 4-17 years – 16€;
• Address: Chansend 7, 1509 AW, Zaandam.

➤ Heineken Brewery Museum

Heineken Museum – it's an introduction to the brand at the oldest brewery in the heart of Amsterdam. In 1988, the old workshops closed because their capacity was not enough to meet the needs of beer lovers. Today, the historic building serves as a museum that reveals the history of the company and the brewing process. Guests will be able to taste the hops and the authentic aroma of the beer, walk the halls and see the evolution of the world-class brand.

• Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday from 10:30 to 19 :30, Friday and Saturday from 10:30 to 21:00;
• Price: from 21€;
• Address: Stadhouderskade 78, 1072 AE.

Other sights

➤ Mill de Hoyer

De Hoyer is one of the oldest windmills in the Dutch capital, located between Funenkade and Seeburgerstraat. In height, it exceeds 26 meters and is considered to be the highest in Amsterdam. It is a national treasure of the Netherlands.

It received its name in 1609. Mill de Hoyer – the only one of the 26 that existed on the walls of the bastion in the 17th century. When the building fell into disrepair at the end of 1928, the city authorities bought it and restored it.

• Working hours: Monday to Sunday from 14:00 to 20:00;
• Price: free;
• Address: Funenkade 5, 1018 AL.

➤ Red Light District

Amsterdam has many original sights. Most of the adult population knows about the red light district. This is a street where, in the windows illuminated with red light, lovely ladies belonging to the ancient profession, playing with magnificent forms, lure customers.

The area is famous for theaters for an adult audience and many sex shops. It appeared back in the 14th century, when complete darkness reigned on the pavements and passers-by had to light their way with lanterns.

• Working hours: seven days a week;
• Cost: free;
• Address: Red Light District.

➤ Artis Royal Zoo

Traveling with the whole family in Amsterdam, you should definitely visit one of the oldest zoos in the capital of the Netherlands, Artis, opened in 1838. About 6,000 pets from 700 species live in the park.

In the zoological reserve, there was a place not only for cages and enclosures with animals, but also for a planetarium, a farm for small visitors, a huge aquarium, greenhouses, and a museum of geology. The zoo reveals all the secrets of the local flora and fauna.

• Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 18:00;
• Price : adult – 25€, from 3 to 12 years – 21€, up to 2 years free;
• Address: Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, 1018 CZ.

➤ Magere Brug Bridge< /h3>

Traditional bridge for the Dutch capital can safely be called the two-winged movable construction Magere Brug, recognized as an architectural monument. It is the most photographed attraction, especially at night, when it is illuminated by fairy lights.

The construction connects the two banks of the Amstel River. The bridge was built in the 20th century, and it became an exact copy of the 17th century crossing. After restoration, traffic was banned on it, and it became pedestrian.

• Working hours: around the clock;
• Cost: free;
• Address: Magere Brug.

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