Short Getaway To Amsterdam

Why not improvise a short getaway to Amsterdam during a weekend? Amsterdam or “the Venice of the North” as it is nicknamed is the capital of cycling and partying. If you want to combine a visit to a museum, a party and a walk in the parks, Amsterdam is THE destination.

The bike, the star of the city is the ideal way to visit this city lined with trees and canals listed as World Heritage by UNESCO. With its many bars, festivals and houseboat hotels, Amsterdam is a happy city renowned for its spirit of freedom. The city has many tourist attractions for all ages. Here are some essentials during a getaway to Amsterdam.

The Jordan neighborhood

Bordered to the east and west by the Prinsen and Singelgracht canals, The Jordaan, when it was created, was a working-class district. But today, it is the lair of many artists who hold art galleries there. The neighborhood consists mainly of modest old houses and is full of small traditional cafes, the brown cafes. You can sit there to listen to music while sipping your coffee.

Let yourself be tempted by a room in one of the many houseboats. The experience there could be unforgettable.

Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam scenerama is a wax museum opened in 1970 in the Dutch capital. This museum is in fact a replica of the one founded in 1835 in London by Marie Tussaud, creator of wax statues. To satisfy all segments of visitors (children and adults), the museum has equipped itself with many technological tools.

You will love discovering the works of the famous artist.

Vondel Park

Nicknamed the “Central Park” of Amsterdam, the Vondelpark is the true green lung of the city. It is also one of the symbols of Amsterdam with its multitude of canals and bicycles.

As you walk around, you will also notice the modern art sculptures that can be found all over the park.

The park also hosts many cultural events throughout the year. For families, many brasseries have been set up within the park. They offer meals and snacks at modest prices. You can take your meals there.

Bloemenmarkt

Located not far from the beautiful Rembrandtplein, south of the old town, the Bloemenmarkt is the only floating flower market in the world. It is a permanently established flower market in Amsterdam. The shops are actually boats moored at the edge of the canal. Previously, all trees and plants had to be brought in daily from outside the city via the canals.

In addition to buying beautiful fresh flowers, you can also treat yourself to lots of souvenirs from the city as well as other imported trinkets.

Beguinage

The beguinage is an important tourist attraction because of its unusual character and the tranquility that reigns there, just a few steps from the Kalverstraat, one of the liveliest streets in the city.

It is indeed one of the oldest inner courtyards in the city. Composed of a set of buildings which over the years have become private homes. The beguinage also houses the English Reformed Church of Amsterdam built in the 14th century, which serves as a chapel. You can also visit the oldest house in the city still standing, the “Maison de Bois” built around 1528.

The Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum, entirely dedicated to the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, founded in 1973, located in Amsterdam on the Museum Square. It has the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh. It is a famous museum that attracts more than a million visitors a year and not only exhibits paintings by Van Gogh, but also works by contemporary artists who influenced the painter or were influenced by him. You can therefore admire the works of painters known as paintings by Emile Bernard, Gustave Boulanger, Jules Breton…

However, the quantity of works means that they are exhibited in rotation. So you can only see about 50 of them at a time.

Dam Square

Dam Square, abbreviated as the Dam, is the main square in the Dutch capital Amsterdam. It is also one of the most visited places in the city with its remarkable buildings whose architecture straddles tradition and modernity. You can stroll there, have a drink, eat waffles.

You can consult this travel guide for all the information about the city of Amsterdam.

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