In this article, we reviewed the best sights of Amsterdam with photos and descriptions, which are definitely worth visiting for 1, 2 or 3 days in the capital of the Netherlands. For lovers of group and individual tours, we have selected the best excursions around Amsterdam in Russian, which are really worth your visit and open the city from a completely different side. We made a map of the location of objects for an independent walking route, found establishments where you can eat tasty and inexpensive food.
Today we will take a trip to Amsterdam, a city in the Netherlands, the capital of this country. It is rightfully called contradictory, because surprises and paradoxes await you at every step, which you will remember and discuss for a long time. Here, along with many museums and valuable architectural monuments, brothels, museums of sex and drugs coexist. The city is famous for its numerous water channels, which it is permeated everywhere. Perhaps this is one of the most interesting cities. There are so many places for viewing that it is difficult to choose the best ones. We offer you a list of the main attractions of the capital of the Netherlands, which will reveal it most vividly.
"To see interesting places in Amsterdam, we advise you to purchase a card"I Amsterdam City Card", The price of which includes visits to about 80 places and services of city transport." The card is available in four versions: buy for 24, 48, 72 or 96 hours and embark on an exciting journey to the best places.
First, you need to select a hotel and find cheap flights:
- How to get to the capital
- Where to stay
- A selection of inexpensive air tickets
Rijksmuseum
The most important and famous art museum in the world in Amsterdam was founded by Louis Bonaparte back in 1808, and since then about 2 million people visit it annually. Here are collected famous objects of art, painting, archeology. The ticket price is 20 €.
Royal Palace
The largest and most significant building in the country has served the royal family since the early 19th century. The transfer of power from monarch to monarch, royal weddings, official receptions, and awards are taking place here. You will see the chic interior decoration, hear the history of visiting the palace by famous people. The ticket price is 10 €.
Van Gogh Museum
One of the places where every tourist seeks to go in Amsterdam is mandatory in winter or summer. The museum has collected in its halls the largest number of works by the great master, which are located on three floors. It also displays paintings by his contemporaries: Picasso, Monet and others. Entrance - 19 €. Free with the I Amsterdam City Card.
- You can get there by tram # 5 and # 2.
Madame Tussauds museum
Who has not heard of the famous museum? Here are collected wax figures of many famous people: politicians, actors, athletes, musicians. The exposition is accompanied by special color effects, the figures are moving, which fascinates visitors. And here you can also go to the "room of fear". Tickets - 24.5 €.
Historical Museum
It presents historical exhibits from the Middle Ages to the present day. There are many paintings, archaeological finds, sights of Amsterdam with photos and descriptions, sculptures and various objects related to the history of the city. Entrance - 15 €.
Nemo Museum
The building is shaped like a ship. Inside it is an interactive exposition about technical progress, the structure of the world, scientific discoveries, chemical experiments, space, nature. Everything can be touched, participate in games and tasks. Entrance - 17.5 €, with a cardI Amsterdam City Card"- free of charge.
Anne Frank Museum
Tells about the genocide of Jews by the Nazis. The museum is named after a Jewish girl who was hiding with her family from the Nazis. As a result, the whole family ended up in a concentration camp. Only the father survived. The original documents are presented: Anna's diary, photographs, documents, household items. Ticket - 10.5 €.
Diamond Museum
It turns out that diamonds have been processed in Amsterdam for a long time. And only in 2007, the diamond company decided to open a museum with an exposition on the topic of their extraction and processing. Another place to go and what to see interesting. You will learn everything about diamonds, see fine jewelry samples and even watch a movie. Entrance - 10 €.
Hassan's Diamond Workshop
Continuing the theme of precious stones, we suggest visiting the historical center of the city, where the workshop is located. Here you will be asked to choose a raw diamond, cut it and insert it into the product. Many couples in love come to the workshop and buy unique jewelry for themselves.
Piano Museum
The smallest museum in the capital offers a collection of different mechanical pianos of different styles, made from different materials and producing different sounds. The museum began with a private collection and then was supplemented by gifts. A lot of exhibits are still in operation. The ticket price is 9 €.
Vondelpark
We will show you what to visit in Amsterdam in between sightseeing in the capital - Vondelpark. Here you will have a great rest, admire the scenery, visit the rose garden and summer theater, ride rollerblading and bike.
Main town square - Dam square
The main historical buildings are located here and all sorts of significant events and celebrations are held. This is the main square of the capital. There are many cafes, restaurants, shops here. A monument in memory of the victims of the war has been erected on the square.
The square is located 10 minutes walk from the station. You can also get here by metro. The stop is called Dam.
The following cultural objects are located on the square:
- Royal Palace, built in the 17th century. The entrance ticket costs 7.5 euros.
- Church of Nieuweckerk. The ticket price is 10 euros.
- Madame Tussauds, where you can see exhibitions of wax figures. Tickets cost 22 euros.
Rembrandt square
The central square of the city attracts tourists with its nightlife: there are numerous hotels, cafes, bars, discos and a huge LCD screen. In the center of the square stands a statue of Rembrandt, and around it 22 statues depicting the characters in his paintings.
Museum Square
There are four main museums of the capital on the square:
- Diamond Museum;
- Van Gogh Museum;
- Stedeleyk Museum;
- Rijksmusem Museum.
In addition, the main holidays, festivals and events of the city are often held on the square. You can get to the place by tram number 2,5,3,11,12.
If you came to the capital for a short time and are thinking about what to see in Amsterdam for one day, then be sure to visit these tourist sites.
Beguinage
The Amsterdam Guide suggests visiting the quarter, which consists of 47 houses and forms an enclosed courtyard. The oldest house in the country stands here. The guide will take you through the ancient gate and tell the history of this medieval courtyard, show you the old library and the English Church.
Where to stay cheap:
- The best areas for rental housing and hotel search,
- Prices for accommodation and hotels, a selection of options from the owners.
Botanical Garden
Residents of Amsterdam believe that every tourist must see the Hortus Botanicus Garden in Amsterdam. It dates back to the middle of the 17th century. During the plague, medicinal plants were grown on its territory to help fight the disease. So the garden was formed, where now more than 6 thousand plants grow. Entrance - 5.5 €.
Albert Kuyp Market
From the quiet museum halls, we propose to visit the picturesque and largest market in Holland. The rich assortment is attributed to the presence of expatriate traders representing multinational cultures. Many things are unique here, and therefore there are a lot of buyers.
Micropia Museum
The museum displays microorganisms that inhabit the earth: fungi, viruses, bacteria, microbes - everything that we encounter every day, but do not see. The museum has the opportunity to see many of them under a microscope, as well as video materials about their lives.
Floating flower market
This market is one of the most unusual places. Flower pavilions are installed on barges moored to the shore. There is a huge amount of flowers and seedlings, seeds and plant bulbs. "If you are going to buy flowers, take the export certificate from the seller."
Church of St. Nicholas
Saint Nicholas is considered the patron saint of the Netherlands. The temple was built in the 17th century and is a Catholic parish. The combination of several architectural styles reflects its centuries-old history. A mosaic with the image of Christ is visible from the outside. The interior decoration of the temple is gilded, carved ceilings, stained-glass windows.
Bag Museum
The name speaks for itself. All kinds of bags are not here! The collection of the museum is the largest in the world. The oldest exhibit is a 16th century men's wallet. Entrance - 9.5 €.
Westerkerk
The architecturally graceful working church with a rich history is one of the most famous landmarks of Amsterdam: the great painter Rembrandt is buried here. You can enter the church and go up to the observation deck. Since the building is the tallest in the capital, it now serves as a fire tower.
Meyderslot castle
You can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages in the 13th century castle, which is located in Meuiden, 15 km from Amsterdam. The castle is perfectly preserved. It seems that brave knights are about to come out of it. Its renovated premises house a branch of the Rijksmuseum art museum. Entrance - 11 €.
Amsterdam Dungeon Museum
If you want to tickle your nerves, go to this museum. The horrors begin with the descent by elevator to a depth of 5 floors. A room with skulls, a torture chamber and other horrors will open before your eyes. The actors portray witches, not reposed souls, death with a scythe and other evil spirits. An adrenaline rush is guaranteed for you. Ticket - 18 €.
Hemp museum
If you ask what to see in Amsterdam, many will direct you here. Some things defy our perception, but in Holland it may be the norm! The hashish museum was founded by botanist Ben Dronkers. All smoking accessories, hemp products are presented here at the stands. And there is also a greenhouse where hemp is grown. Ticket - 8.5 €.
Weighing Chamber
After the 17th century, the former tower of St. Anthony became the weighing chamber where goods were weighed, because Amsterdam was then a large trading city. Later, it housed a fire department and an archive, and today several cafes work in the premises.
Zaanse Schans
The village, located 16 km from the city, is called an open-air museum. After all, there are more than 10 working windmills, an old cheese dairy, shoe making workshops. The village itself is very picturesque with its elegant houses and lawns.
Red light district
Perhaps the most visited place of interest in the city. "Night butterflies" settled here in the 14th century. And until now, the quarter has retained its "specialization". Everything here speaks of selling love: brothels, shop windows, entertainment venues, sex theaters.
Keukenhof Flower Park
An amazing garden of the famous Dutch tulips, the pride of the Netherlands, which can only be seen during two spring months. Absolutely all guidebooks indicate it must-see. If you are lucky, you will be taken to a beautiful flower parade. Ticket - 19 €.
Residential building "Ship"
It is truly an expressionist apartment building with a ship-like outline. The project for 102 apartments was completed in 1919. Workers became tenants. Now the house houses a museum of the school of architecture. Entrance - 5 €.
Canals of amsterdam
They are the main attractions of the city, which you should definitely see both from a boat trip and listen to amazing facts from your guide. There are many of them, and they are very beautiful at different times of the year. You can choose any cruise, any boat route to ride on the water, see the beauty and take photos of the sights of Amsterdam. Many tourists take excursions with a photo session, such programs are available at any local agency, but first of all, we advise you to order an expensive, but very interesting boat trip, tested on personal experience.
Bible museum
Keeps collections of Bibles of the 16-18 centuries, archaeological exhibits of ancient Egypt, models of temples, everything related to biblical history. On the last Saturday of October, holders of Bibles and religious publications before 1900 gather here to be evaluated by a renowned expert. Ticket - 10 €.
Skinny bridge
The name was given to it by the locals because of its size. Located in the heart of Amsterdam. Since the bridge is lifting, hundreds of tourists come to see the lifting procedure several times a day. It is illuminated by hundreds of bulbs at night.
"The All-Good Lord in the Attic"
A chapel hidden in the attic of a residential building during the time of the persecution of Catholicism. It is located in the red light district and today again serves Catholic parishioners.
Paradiso Club
The townspeople call him a cultural icon. It is a cultural center with a music hall, an entertainment center for young people. Many rock musicians have performed on this stage.
Excursions in Amsterdam in Russian
City attractions map
Where to go in the evening in Amsterdam
The city is full of nightlife. There are a lot of tourists here, especially young people who want to see everything in Amsterdam in a week.
There are a lot of places in the capital where you can go in the evening. Coffee shops are popular. There are over a thousand of them in the capital. The peculiarity of visiting such an institution is that here you can freely use drugs, which are often added to various dishes and pastries.
The most popular coffee shops:
- Abraxas. The coffee shop is located near Dam Square. There are always a lot of people here, as the place is very popular. The interior is designed in hippie style. In the reviews, tourists note that the staff of the establishment is very pleasant and friendly.
- Baba. The place is renowned for its musical setting. Concerts of various musical groups are often held here. The coffee shop is located on Warmoesstraat 64, not far from the Old Church.
- Central. Located opposite the train station at Prins Hendrikkade 89. Visitors are mainly locals.
- Coffeeshop 36. The establishment is easy to find thanks to the large sign that is hard to miss. The atmosphere of the place is quite simple, but the coffee shop is very popular. Located at Warmoesstraat 36.
- The Dolphins. The place is famous for its underwater theme and relaxing atmosphere. Here you can sit on comfortable sofas and watch the broadcast of sports matches. The coffee shop is located at Kerkstraat 39. You can get there by tram number 1,2,5 to the Prinsengracht stop.
What can you see in Amsterdam on your own without excursions? Where to go to relax and where to visit? Of course, in the Red Light District, which is located near the main square of the city - Dam Square. This is the most popular attraction in Amsterdam among tourists, and statistically, among Russians. But there are other options worth visiting.
Where is better to take a walk
Of all the variety of destinations where you can go for a walk with the whole family, we advise you to definitely visit the tourist sites described below and enjoy the local flavor.
Interesting places in Amsterdam that are worth visiting in the last days of your vacation are markets... Here you can buy beautiful souvenirs, antiques, unusual goods.
- Waterlooplein. The largest flea market in Europe. Here you can buy rare collectibles, antiques, things from India, second-hand goods. The selection is very large and varied. You can get to the market by tram 2, 5, 1, 13, 14. Get off at the Stadhuis stop.
- Bloemenmarkt (floating flower market). Here you can not only buy seeds of various plants. The market also offers the widest selection of souvenirs and gifts. Located along the Singel Canal.
- Antique market De Loire. Here you can buy furniture, watches, jewelry, paintings. Collectors love to come here. You can get there by tram # 7, 10, 17. Get off at the Elandsgrach stop.
One of the most popular tourist sites is the Python Bridge. It is a red steel bridge with a curved shape. It is laid between the Sporenburg peninsula and the island of Borneo.
Tourists like to walk in Tulip Park - this is the National Royal Park of Flowers. Annual tulip exhibitions are held here. The total area of the park is 32 hectares. Millions of plants of more than a hundred different varieties grow here.
Entertainment for children and adults
- Artis Zoo. This zoo is the oldest in Amsterdam since it was opened in 1838. More than 6,000 animals live here. On the territory there is a museum of flora and fauna, a museum of microorganisms, a planetarium, a children's farm, an aquarium. The entrance ticket costs 15 euros. You can get to the zoo by metro - Waterlooplein station. You can also take tram number 9, 14.
- Sugar Factory Club. The club is one of the best in the city for young people. It is located in the building of a former sugar factory. The best DJs come here and perform live first. The address of the institution is Lijnbaansgracht, 238.
- Club "Paradis". The club has a long history. It is located in the church where the youth club was located in 1968. Such famous bands as the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd performed here. It is located at Weteringschans, 6. You can get there by tram number 1, 2, 6, 7.
- Jazz concert hall. More than 300 concerts of foreign and Dutch jazz musicians are held annually in the concert hall. Beamhais is located at Piet Heinkade 3. It can be reached by bus 359 and trams 25 and 26.
- Music Hall Heiniken. It hosts concerts of various pop musicians. The building has two halls. Concerts are held in the Great Hall. It accommodates over 5,000 spectators. The Small Hall hosts parties; it can accommodate only 700 people. The hall is located at ArenA Boulevard 590.
- Cinema Movies. It is the oldest cinema in the city. It was built in 1912. 4 halls have been adapted for film screenings. The building and interiors are made in the art deco style. There is also a restaurant here. Most often, art-house cinema, unusual films, and amateur films are shown here. It also hosts popular movie screenings and children's programs. The cinema is located at Haarlemmerdijk 161.
