Location: Centrum
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This city, full of colorful homes, canals and bridges, is one of Europe's most picturesque capitals. Must-sees on any visitor's itinerary include the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the world's only floating flower market. Rent a bike and join thousands of locals navigating Amsterdam's labyrinthine streets, or just take in the sights on foot. For an unusual and memorable alternative to hotels, consider staying in a houseboat.
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1. Centraal Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17,448 reviews
Completed in 1889 and located in the heart of town, this neo-Renaissance rail station was designed by P.J.H. Cuypers, the same person who designed the famous Rijksmuseum.
Reviewed By M3870YLpatriciag - Derry, United Kingdom
Beautiful building with amazing architecture and history, there's information hubs large screen's and timetables available throughout the station with regular updates on departures and arrivals, the ticket stations are convenient speedy and it's card only payments, a very busy station any time of the day or night so plenty of time is required for people to get around the shopping area also deserves a mention great shopping options ????
2. Portuguese Synagogue
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4.5 based on 1,452 reviews
3. Scheepvaarthuis
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By denewton - Manchester, United Kingdom
Literally, the Shipping House, is now a super hotel though the receptions staff are happy to allow you to wander through the reception area with its stunning stairs and windowed ceiling. Hint: take the vintage elevator on the left side of the main hallway to the top & stroll down.
4. Embassy of the Free Mind - Huis Met de Hoofden
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
The House with the Heads as an Embassy of the Free Mind. The Embassy of the Free Mind is a new international platform that harnesses spirituality, science, art, culture, music and storytelling to promote and share free thought. Located in the majestic 17th-century House with the Heads on Amsterdam’s Keizersgracht, the Embassy combines a range of functions: knowledge centre, international meeting place, study room, cafe and a living room of Amsterdam. The project is an initiative of The Worldheart Foundation. The Embassy of the Free Mind is open Wednesday-Saturday from 10am to 5pm and offers a versatile programme that includes museum experience tours, talks, debates, lectures, concerts and conferences.
Reviewed By 938charmainel
The Embassy of the Free Mind is one of the BEST places to be in the whole world. To truly appreciate it, I suggest doing some research as to the resources available there. Perhaps, start with The Ritman Library documentary by S. Ferro & C. Weil. Mr. Ritman and the enthusiastic staff showcase not only the rare, first & early edition books and manuscripts, but also their love and passion for their incredible treasury of gnostic, hermetic, Rosicrucian and theosophical knowledge, to name a few. All the members of the staff, volunteers and regular visitors are incredibly personable and made me feel at home. The free and open communication and sharing of ideas, no matter the level of study, provides any student of life with the freedom and space to either begin a journey into the self or to add to one’s enlightenment in a safe and accepting space. There is no other place that can offer an amalgamation of diverse texts on wisdom. Some of the books in the Rare collection were published in the 1400s, but the knowledge goes back farther than the past couple of centuries. When you are ready to ask yourself what life is about, all you have to do is browse through the books. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll find. Then you’ll realize it’s 5:00 PM, and you’ll want to come back for the rest of the 24,000+ books! I suggest all the tours: Daily Tour, Rare Books, The Grail and any exhibit. Visit the website to see which collections appeal to you, likely all of them because all the ideas are connected by threads that begin to bring ideas into focus, depending on who you are (or who you are becoming)! The building itself has a rich history. Please remember that admission isn’t free – it’s your mind that is given the space to be free to explore and create your own understanding. Imagine a place in which you can view something and engage in meaningful conversation with the text, with other people, with yourself. You can’t put a price tag on that. What places the Embassy of the Free Mind above all other museums & libraries is the fact that each of the books and prints offers seeds of knowledge and wisdom from which any individual can grow and become aware of her/his place in the world and be connected with something greater. Perhaps, when you are so moved, you will even be inspired to act. Thank you to everyone at the Embassy of the Free Mind. I am grateful.
5. De Krijtberg - Sint Franciscus Xaveriuskerk
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4.5 based on 132 reviews
Neo-gothic church from the 19th century, with a history that goes back to the 17thcentury era when the catholic was underground in the Netherlands.
6. De Burcht
7. IJdock
8. The Royal Industrieele Groote Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By mmuk66 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
We stopped at the club while visiting Amsterdam. The location of the club, right in the dam square, is perfect to take a mid day break. Wines recommended by the staff were delicious and probably best priced in the whole of the city. Lunch was delicious and service was great. We sat in the balcony for a while over looking the Dam square and it was brilliant way to enjoy a cigar, outdoor but protected. Really good service.
