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Amsterdam Museums

by Michael Has   

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
We came to the famous museum by a canal boat. This is a boat station near the...

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
A fine view from the bridge near the entrance to the museum.

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
Such canal boats travel along the canals of Amsterdam. A very nice means of...

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
The Dutch National Museum is the largest in the Netherlands. It is the...

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
A huge fine building was designed by Pierre Cuypers in 1885. He was also the...

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
The main building is now being renovated. Most of the museum is closed for...

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
The history of the museum goes back to the time of Louis Napoleon. He...

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
The best of the museum's collection is now on display in the redesigned...

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
The red-brick building was erected in the Neo-Gothic style.

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
The name of the exhibition in the Philips Wing is "The Masterpieces".

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
In front of the entrance there was a long queue, which we escaped...

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
They say there are more than 400 masterpieces on display in the Philips Wing....

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
We can see author furniture,

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
a wealth of silver and gold things,

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
original masterpieces,

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
ceramic and china sets,

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
sophisticated home utencils,

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
and, certainly, paintings.

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
Masterpieces of Rembrandt, Vermeer, Hals and others are displayed here.

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
Rembrandt Multimedia presentation.

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
The grandiose show of the "Night Watch" by Rembrandt.

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
The famous Delftware.

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
The view of the premises of the museum from the museum square.

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
The view of the museum from the Museum square. Rembrandt is 400.

Museumplein

Museumplein
There is a nice cafe on the Museum square.

Museumplein

Museumplein
There is an artificial pond behind the museum.

Museumplein

Museumplein
You may rest near the clear water of the pond.

Museumplein

Museumplein
The museum's exterior.

Museumplein

Museumplein

Museumplein

Museumplein
Stedelijk Museum is a museum for modern art. It is located at Museum...

Museumplein

Museumplein
The Museum Square is actually a park. There are some museums nearby: The...

Van Gogh museum

Van Gogh museum
The Van Gogh Museum is the museum with the world's largest collection of...

Van Gogh museum

Van Gogh museum
There are more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings and 700 letters as...

Museumplein

Museumplein
There are some cafes, kiosks with ice cream, snacks, souvenirs on the square.

Museumplein

Museumplein
It was rather hot. Some children were playing just in the fountain.

Museumplein

Museumplein

Museumplein

Museumplein
The Stedelijk Museum helds regular changing exhibitions of modern artists.

Vondelpark

Vondelpark
The most famous park in the Netherlands and the largest city park in...

Vondelpark

Vondelpark
They composed a park that gave the illusion of a natural landscape.

Vondelpark

Vondelpark
The pond is wonderful.

Vondelpark

Vondelpark
There is a free Open Air Theatre, a big statue of the poet Vondel, a...

Vondelpark

Vondelpark
The Vondelpark is often packed with people.

Vondelkerk

Vondelkerk
This neo-Gothic, cross-shaped basilica designed by P.J.H Cuypers is...

Vondelkerk

Vondelkerk
The catholic Vondel Church was built in 1880. Now the former church houses...

Singelgracht

Singelgracht
This boy made wonders on his bike.

Max Euweplein

Max Euweplein
This square is named after Max Euwe, the fifth world chess champion.

Max Euweplein

Max Euweplein
The square is rather a busy place.

Max Euweplein

Max Euweplein
The round building houses Holland Casino. On the square you can also...

Max Euweplein

Max Euweplein
The steps with running water hug the tables of the cafe on the square.

Max Euweplein

Max Euweplein
The Max Euwe Centrum is located in an old jailhouse. It had a Max Euwe museum...

Max Euweplein

Max Euweplein
Giant chess pieces for a game on the square outside are available only in...

Max Euweplein

Max Euweplein
A large chess set for the game on the open air board is very popular.

Max Euweplein

Max Euweplein
Max Euwe was not only the fifth world chess champion (1935-1937) but he also...

Max Euweplein

Max Euweplein
The Max Euwe Square is situated not far from Leidseplein.

near Max Euweplein

near Max Euweplein
The entrance to the chess centre which was opened in 1982. Its main aim is...

near Max Euweplein

near Max Euweplein
On an architrave there is an inscription: "Homo sapiens non urinat in...

Leidseplein

Leidseplein
This square is one of the most popular centres for nighlife. It has many...
article published 6/4/2007
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