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Amsterdam in 3 days | Historical Activities
Canal cruise and Royal Palace Experience Amsterdam from the water with a 1-hour canal cruise around the canals of Amsterdam.In a cruise boat, you are taken along beautiful imposing canal-side houses, the VOC-ship and the docks. The Canal Cruise of Rederij Lovers departures from the west side of the Central Station from the jetty close to the taxi stand. Departure: every 30 minutes. First departure: 9.00 Last departure: 17.30 After the canal cruise, walk from Central Station via the Damrak towards the Dam square and visit the Royal Palace. When the Palace is not in use by the Royal House, it is open to the public. The Royal Palace was originally built as a town hall in 1655. Rederij LoversWebsite: Rederij LoversThe Royal PalaceAddress: Dam Square.Website: The Royal Palace Open: 12:00 – 17:00 hours. Check the website for the opening days. | Jordaan and Anne Frank House The Jordaan was built in the first half of the 17th century to house the working class. After a walk in the charming Jordaan neighbourhood, visit the former hiding place of Anne Frank, where she wrote her diary during World War II. This well-known museum tells the history of the eight people in hiding and those who helped them during the war. Anne Frank's diary is among the original objects on display. The Anne Frank House is located at one of the major canals in the city centre, the Prinsengracht. A few blocks next to the Anne Frank House, is a contemporary restaurant/bar with terrace called WERCK. Ideal for a drink, lunch or dinner. Anne Frank House MuseumAddress: Prinsengracht 267 Restaurant-Bar WerckAddress: Prinsengracht 277 Website: WERCK Restaurant & Bar | |
Beguinage and Amsterdam Museum Dating back to the 14th century, this peaceful hidden courtyard is surrounded by the bustle of Kalverstraat, Spui and the Nieuwe Zijdsvoorburgwal. The original façades were replaced in the 17th and 18th century, but 18 of the houses still have Gothic wooden frames. The Begijnhofkapel (Begijnhof Chapel), with its paintings of the miracle of Amsterdam, and the English Church remind visitors of the courtyard’s religious foundations.Very nearby is the Amsterdam Museum. The rich collection of works of art, objects and archaeological finds brings to life the fortunes of 'Amsterdammers' of days gone by and today. The Amsterdam Museum (formerly Amsterdam Historical Museum) reflects the tolerance, enterprising spirit and individuality of a city that for centuries has attracted people from the four corners of the earth. There is an outdoor café in the historic courtyard. Begijnhof (Beguinage) & ChapelAddress: Begijnhof 30 - Entrance via the gates on Gedempte Begijnensloot or 't Spui - after 17.00 only via 't SpuiInfo: +31 (0)20 622 1918 Website: Begijnhof Open: daily 9.00 to 17.00 Amsterdam MuseumAddress: Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 357 / Kalverstraat 92Website: Amsterdam Museum Open: Monday to Friday, 10.00 to 17.00; Weekends and national holidays, 11.00 - 17.00 | The "Amsterdam" and a weigh house The Amsterdam is an 18th-century Dutch East India Company vessel, which was used as a cargo ship. Or at least a replica of it, because the original was wrecked during a violent storm in 1749. Walk towards the Nieuwmarkt square. In the middle of the Nieuwmarkt stands the Weigh House or Waag. The weigh house was originally built in 1488 as one of Amsterdam's city gates. This characteristic monumental structure now houses Restaurant-Café In de Waag: the ideal place in the heart of Amsterdam for a drink, lunch or dinner. This magnificent historic building with its constrained yet informal interior design is lit by 300 candles. Dutch East Indiaman, "Amsterdam"Address: Kattenburgerplein 1Info: +31 (0)20 523 2222 Website: Maritime Museum | |
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