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Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
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Centrum
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What travellers are saying
- lararodrigues30Brussels, Belgium1 contributionVery well-organized, clean, and engaging.
The staff was very polite, also.
Do not lose the opportunity to imagine Rembrandt's life in his working and living space. Highly recommended!
(Just a suggestion to the Museum: providing the possibility to choose the playback speed on the guided tour would be the golden touch.)Written 4 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ben GManchester, UK38 contributionsWent to see a concert with the Buenos Aires symphony orchestra. Great performance by both orchestra and the soloist. Staff were very helpful friendlyWritten 25 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Becky HHastings, UK362 contributionsReally interesting place to walk around with a fascinating history and a lovely church. It is a really lovely place to spend half an hour and find out more about Amsterdam's history.Written 26 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Becky HHastings, UK362 contributionsThis is a really beautiful synagogue and had a bonus of free entry to the Jewish museum and an audioguide included as part of the ticket. The guide was really interesting and included the history of the synagogue but also how the whole complex. For an insight into how the history of Jews in Amsterdam, this is definitely worth a visit.Written 14 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mountainman827Custer, SD1,327 contributionsAmazing cathedral hard to believe crafts man-ship it took to build. $5 Euros entrance fee. Don’t miss the inside of this oneWritten 29 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PeterHartlepool, UK773 contributionsNo better way to spend a cold , snowy November afternoon than to visit this house. A stunning house on the outside, inside it is amazing. The audio guide is very good , explaining the significance of each room. I gained a great insight into how wealthy people lived in the 19th century, a great place to visit.Written 21 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Zippy1Glasgow, UK251 contributionsVisited Van Loon after having been at Willet-Holthuysen - as we both enjoy visiting period properties.
The house is lovely and the rooms have an interesting mix of decoration (especially the wallpaper!).
There is a lack of information about the house/rooms and items within it (in the UK there would likely be much more information about various items and the previous occupants). If you don't like reading lots of info however, you can just soak up the environs.
There is a small garden and exhibition area in a building at the back with a rather grand facade.
It's worth a visit if you like these kinds of properties, and I would recommend visiting with the I AMsterdam card so that you can maximise value by visiting other museums nearby. I probably wouldn't have paid to go in otherwise.Written 14 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Thomas VOakland, CA18,456 contributionsIt's an iconic bridge over a picturesque canal. Everyone stops on this bridge to take a photo, and we did as well. One of the prettiest spots in the city, even if the bridge itself is not all that attractive.Written 25 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Becky HHastings, UK362 contributionsLovely church with an audioguide. It was interesting to hear about the history. We spent around an hour here but it was a good way to kill some time in the cityWritten 26 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PavijeLittle Cumbrae, UK1,153 contributionsEducational and interesting tour.
Tinged with sadness and disbelief.
Well laid out and timed with great guide.
Watched tourist walk by the memorials on the ground without knowing their significance.Written 23 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Herbert C1,787 contributionsOne of the unique features in a city of canals is the presence of houseboats where some residents would live. It certainly piqued my curiosity how people could nestle comfortably into such a small confined space. The Houseboat Museum on Prinsengracht, a repurposed cargo boat called Hendrika Maria, provides the perfect opportunity for visitors like me to douse our curiosity. It's amazing to see how 2 small bed compartments, a kitchen cum dining area, and a surprisingly spacious living room can be fitted cosily into 861 sq ft of living space within the boat. A projector room at the bow of the boat shows a continuous 4 minutes video presentation on houseboats. A final tip for your visit - book your tickets online and visit in the morning to enjoy €1.50 off the normal ticket price of €9.50. For a quintessential Amsterdam experience, a visit to the quirky Houseboat Museum is highly recommended!Written 4 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ann TPerth, Australia29 contributionsMy first impression was that Amsterdam was rather dirty and uncared for however having come from Switzerland and Germany before arriving in Amsterdam I think that coloured my thinking. After the first 24 hours there I fell into the swing of things and realised that there is a lot of wonderful and interesting to discover in Amsterdam - it is a very easy city to walk as the footpaths are even and flat. Loved the windmill tour and just generally walking and discovering what Amsterdam had to offer. Was disappointed to get all the way to Museumplein to take a photo by the large AMSTERDAM sign only to find it has been removed due to vandalism
😞Written 13 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Bryley522Los Angeles, CA42 contributionsI think it's important to note that we only saw one building on our visit so it's possible we missed part of what's offered and that may have impacted our opinion regarding the value for the price. We did come towards the end of their hours, but this was one museum our 5 year old expressed interest in visiting, so we had to come. What we saw were 3 installations on 3 different floors. There were signs giving basic details on the individual pieces and more detail about the overall collections, which gave important insights into the significance of the works. Unfortunately, with an active kiddo, we didn't have a lot of time to read them all, so I'm sure we missed a lot. Still, the photos were very different from each other floor to floor and I felt it was a good experience for our daughter. She was a bit rambunctious in parts and it seemed like people generally were tolerant, but it's not really a museum for younger children as it's very quiet, the stairs were on the steeper side, the art was hung at an adult level, and the art was more mature (not in a sense of sexual, but the concepts were more intellectual). That said, my daughter enjoyed it and we had quiet discussions about which pieces were her favorite in each collection and why. While she didn't understand the concepts, she enjoyed other elements (like the colors or patterns) and I think that's of value in the process of learning more about appreciating art and discovering one's own tastes. Recommend for adults and teens who appreciate photography and families where there's interest from the children.Written 22 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ClogsPoland3,030 contributionsThe East India House used to function as headquarters of the East India company. It is now owned by the University of Amsterdam and a national monument. Pretty courtyard.Written 3 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Stephani KLombardy, Italy13 contributionsThis church is beautiful was well as its surrounding, the church is very old and the interior is studding. I personally loved to sit there in the benches adorned by the silence. There is also a small area which sells souvenirs which are contributions to the church. Highly recommend it!Written 4 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
