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Heineken Experience
Heineken Experience
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Ranked #21 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4 of 5 stars 732 reviews

This is one of the MUST SEE attraction of Amsterdam. The Heineken Experience is ofcourse all about Heineken, from the history of the Heineken family, to the full process of beer... more »

Attraction type  Breweries; History Museums
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Begijnhof
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Begijnhof
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Ranked #22 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4 of 5 stars 205 reviews
Tucked away just off Spui, this delightful collection of houses arranged around an open court is well worth searching out.
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Historic Sites
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Koninklijk Theater Carre
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Koninklijk Theater Carre
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Ranked #23 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Electric Ladyland - the First Museum of Fluorescent Art
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Ranked #24 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Haarlemmerstraat
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Haarlemmerstraat
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Ranked #25 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: Access: Makkelijk beloopbaar vanaf het Centraal station. Easily walkable from Central Station. De Opstapper (hoek... more » Owner description: Access: Makkelijk beloopbaar vanaf het Centraal station. Easily walkable from Central Station. De Opstapper (hoek Prinsengracht), bussen 18, 21 en 22 en tram3. The Opstapper (corner Prinsengracht), buses 18, 21 and 22 and tram3. Parkeergarage: Parking: Prins Hendrikkade 20a (€ 3.50 p/u) Prins Hendrikkade 20a (€ 3.50 p / h) Pinautomaat: ATM: Haarlemmerstraat, Haarlemmerdijk en Korte Prinsengracht Haarlemmerstraat, Haarlemmerdijk and Korte Prinsengracht Koopavond: Evening: Elke donderdag tot 21 uur. Every Thursday until 21 hours. Koopzondag: Sunday shopping: Enkele winkels zijn open op zondag. Some shops are open on Sunday. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Sauna Deco
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Sauna Deco
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Ranked #26 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 54 reviews
Modesty has no place at this highly respectable sauna, where you get down to the altogether in mixed company.
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Museum van Loon
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Museum van Loon
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Ranked #27 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 67 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Hermitage Amsterdam
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Hermitage Amsterdam
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Ranked #28 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4 of 5 stars 78 reviews
This is an Amsterdam-based extension of Russia's famed Hermitage Museum.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
De Poezenboot
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De Poezenboot
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Ranked #29 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Artis Zoo
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Artis Zoo
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Ranked #30 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4 of 5 stars 164 reviews
Artis Zoo, just to the east of central Amsterdam, provides a good deal for children.
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Museumplein
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Museumplein
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Ranked #31 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
science center NEMO
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science center NEMO
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Ranked #32 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4 of 5 stars 105 reviews
Owner description: This unique and dramatic green copper building houses Amsterdam's science and technology center, where visitors are actively... more » Owner description: This unique and dramatic green copper building houses Amsterdam's science and technology center, where visitors are actively engaged in hands-on displays, computer simulations and various kinds of experiments. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Jewish Historical Museum
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Jewish Historical Museum
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Ranked #33 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4 of 5 stars 80 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Boom Chicago
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Boom Chicago
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Ranked #34 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4 of 5 stars 162 reviews

  Boom Chicago is a great night out in Amsterdam. The show is a funny mix of improv, sketch comedy, video and music. The tech is top notch and an evening has atmosphere and... more »

Attraction type  Performances
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Gay Tourist Information Centre
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Ranked #35 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Sint Nicolaaskerk
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Sint Nicolaaskerk
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Ranked #36 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Amsterdam Historical Museum (Historisch Museum)
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Amsterdam Historical Museum (Historisch Museum)
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Ranked #37 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4 of 5 stars 85 reviews
Owner description: Housed in a splendid 17th-century building that was a former civic orphanage, this museum tell the history of Amsterdam... more » Owner description: Housed in a splendid 17th-century building that was a former civic orphanage, this museum tell the history of Amsterdam through its vast collection of art and artifacts from medieval times to the present. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Fotografie Museum Amsterdam (FOAM)
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Fotografie Museum Amsterdam (FOAM)
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Ranked #38 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Het Grachtenhuis
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Het Grachtenhuis
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Ranked #39 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: Museum Het Grachtenhuis (The Canal House) is the natural starting point for visitors to Amsterdam. It is located in one of... more » Owner description: Museum Het Grachtenhuis (The Canal House) is the natural starting point for visitors to Amsterdam. It is located in one of the most beautiful canalside houses. Het Grachtenhuis introduces visitors to one of the best city development projects in the world: the 17th-century canals of Amsterdam. During your visit to the multimedia, interactive exhibition, you will travel in 40 minutes through 400 years of history. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Royal Palace (Koninklijk Paleis)
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Royal Palace (Koninklijk Paleis)
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Ranked #40 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4 of 5 stars 49 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Cafe Hoppe
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Cafe Hoppe
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Ranked #41 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Owner description: Established in 1670 and located in the center of a shopping, entertainment and nightlife district, this popular pub is famous... more » Owner description: Established in 1670 and located in the center of a shopping, entertainment and nightlife district, this popular pub is famous for spontaneous parties that involve all patrons. « less
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Leiden Square (Leidseplein)
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Leiden Square (Leidseplein)
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Ranked #42 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4 of 5 stars 61 reviews
Owner description: Planning a night out in Amsterdam? Head down to Leiden Square (Leidseplein,) which is known as the center of nightlife where... more » Owner description: Planning a night out in Amsterdam? Head down to Leiden Square (Leidseplein,) which is known as the center of nightlife where you can choose from hundreds of bars, clubs, restaurants and discos that would suit every style and taste. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Pianola Museum Juan Tajes
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Ranked #43 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Museum Het Schip
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Museum Het Schip
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Ranked #44 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
West Church (Westerkerk)
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West Church (Westerkerk)
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Ranked #45 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Owner description: This magnificent Renaissance church (circa 1620) is identified by its high tower (more than 245 feet high,) and is the site... more » Owner description: This magnificent Renaissance church (circa 1620) is identified by its high tower (more than 245 feet high,) and is the site of Rembrandt's grave who was buried here in 1669. « less
Attraction type  Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Zeedijk
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Zeedijk
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Ranked #46 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4 of 5 stars 15 reviews
The best selection of cheap eateries in Amsterdam is to be found on Zeedijk.
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Brouwersgracht
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Ranked #47 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Amstelkring Museum (Our Lord in the Attic Chapel)
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Amstelkring Museum (Our Lord in the Attic Chapel)
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Ranked #48 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Owner description: This museum (also called Our Lord in the Attic Chapel) is housed in a charming canal house with 17th-century period rooms... more » Owner description: This museum (also called Our Lord in the Attic Chapel) is housed in a charming canal house with 17th-century period rooms and, as a surprise to many visitors, a clandestine church in the attic, which was used by the Roman Catholics who were not allowed to worship publicly after 1578. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Muziektheater
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Muziektheater
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Ranked #49 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Amstelpark
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Ranked #50 of 243 Attractions in Amsterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Sports Complexes; Parks
Distance  3.4 miles from city centre
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