What to do and see in Nieuwmarkt En Lastage, North Holland Province: The Best Historic Sites

June 21, 2021 Layne Dawes

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.
Restaurants in Amsterdam

1. Portuguese Synagogue

Mr. Visserplein 3, 1011 RD Amsterdam The Netherlands +31 20 531 0380 [email protected] http://www.portugesesynagoge.nl/
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4.5 based on 1,452 reviews

Portuguese Synagogue

2. Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House)

Jodenbreestraat 4, 1011 NK Amsterdam The Netherlands +31 20 520 0400 [email protected] http://www.rembrandthuis.nl/index.php?lang=en
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4.5 based on 6,800 reviews

Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House)

Rembrandt lived and worked from 1639 to 1658 in this 17th-century house, which today is a museum that pays tribute to the artist's life and career.

Reviewed By Fitz48 - Aurora, United States

We visited the Rembrandt House in late April and got in for free with the I Amsterdam card. There were no lines and the museum was not crowded. They have excellent free audio tours in multiple languages including English, Dutch, German, Italian, French, Spanish and Russian. We noted that they also had a children's audio tour in English in Dutch; however, I think most but not all children would find this museum to be boring. Since Rembrandt both lived here, ran and art school and worked here for 20 years and because of the inventory that was conducted when he went bankrupt is still in existence, the curators have been able to accurately refurbish the home with objects of the period. For those with mobility issues or claustrophobia, it is important to understand that the spiral staircases are steep and narrow. While there were many interesting exhibits in the museum, three stood out for me as especially interesting. First was the entrance where a chair was kept on an elevated platform for people watching on the street. Second, the beds, especially the maid's box bed in the kitchen clearly shows that the occupants slept sitting up (for their health). Finally, the highlight of the museum was the 20-30 explanation and demonstration as to how artists made their paints during the age of Rembrandt. This helps you see the paintings in the Rijksmuseum, Mauritshuis, Hermitage and other museums that you will see in the Netherlands.

3. Scheepvaarthuis

Prins Hendrikkade 108-114, 1011 AK Amsterdam The Netherlands +31 20 418 2886 http://www.hetschip.nl
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Scheepvaarthuis

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. Zuiderkerkstoren

Zandstraat 17, 1011 HJ Amsterdam The Netherlands +31 6 41390689
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Zuiderkerkstoren

Reviewed By 334jayal

Amazing visit! We climb the tower (open again from this August) and we were with a super nice guide that show us the carillon and the top on the tower (respecting all the covid rule) Very friendly and open to answer to all the questions that we made. Thank you (zoey?) Was a very nice experience. Just beware the wind that can blow very strong in the tower

5. In de Waag

4 Nieuwmarkt, 1012 CR Amsterdam The Netherlands
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4.0 based on 500 reviews

In de Waag

Located in the old city gate of Amsterdam, and later the House of Weight.

Reviewed By N3861NVmicheller - Lincoln, United Kingdom

We found this place on our first day of our trip and we enjoyed basking in the sunshine on their terrace eating the waag breakfast. Fabulous and filling. We returned on our second day for dinner, some had the set monthly menu and some ordered off the a la carte menu. All the food was delicious and the waiters explained what we were having as they placed the meals in front of us. The house wines are also palatable as is the locally brewed beers. We returned on our third day for brunch where Dexter gave us a very warm welcome and had a bit of banter with us, he is an asset to the restaurant. I would recommend this place to everyone who visits Amsterdam. I will be back.

6. South Church (Zuiderkerk)

Zuiderkerkhof 72, 1011 WB Amsterdam The Netherlands +31 20 622 2962 http://zuiderkerkamsterdam.nl
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South Church (Zuiderkerk)

Reviewed By Ogy_Kovachev - Sofia, Bulgaria

Once you want to escape the smell of weed in town, just walk in the church and relax. Interesting and small details architecture is in place. Walk and enjoy ♥️

7. Jewish Corner

Amsterdam The Netherlands
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Jewish Corner

8. Montelbaanstoren

Oude Schans 2, 1011 KX Amsterdam The Netherlands http://www.amsterdam.nl/kunst-cultuur/monumenten/beschrijvingen/montelbaanstoren
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Montelbaanstoren

9. Blauwbrug

linking Rembrandtplein and Waterlooplein, Amsterdam The Netherlands +31 20 638 1462
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4.0 based on 68 reviews

Blauwbrug

Connects Rembrandtplein area with the Waterlooplein area

10. Leprozenpoort

Sint Antoniessluis, Amsterdam The Netherlands
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3.5 based on 7 reviews

Leprozenpoort

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