Where to go in Amsterdam
Where to go in Amsterdam
Amsterdam The Dutch capital of Amsterdam is one of the largest cities in the Netherlands in terms of population density, with a population of one million, five hundred and fifty-seven thousand nine hundred and five. It occupies a position in the north of the Netherlands and is located in the northern part of Randstad, the largest urban grouping in continental Europe. Amsterdam was initially a small village and a fishing resort, but the golden age of the Netherlands gave it great importance. By the 19th and 20th centuries the city had been expanded, many new suburbs had been established and many existing buildings To the World Heritage Sites in 2010. Amsterdam attractions Amsterdam is a popular tourist attraction from all over the world and is one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations with nearly four million visitors a year from all over the world. Attractions include: Rijksmuseum Founded in 1800, it was originally located in the city of The Hague. At the request of King Louis Bonaparte, the museum was moved in 1808 to Amsterdam, embracing about 200 or more ancient works of art. It also contains statues and eight hundred thousand paintings. Artis Park: The oldest zoo in the Netherlands was founded in 1838 by the Artis Park. It is characterized by large lanes and trees, as well as magnificent historic buildings. It also includes several types of animals such as reptiles, fish, birds, mammals and insects. Dam Square: It is also called the Dam Square, which is a square in the middle of the city. It is a semi-rectangular building that is about 200 meters from the west to the east. It extends 100 meters from the north to the south and separates it from the central station about one hundred and fifty meters Just. National Monument: The National Monument was built in 1956 by the architect Jakobos Ude, and the Dam Square in Amsterdam took its place and is important because of the commemoration of the victims of World War II near it on the 4th of May of each year. Royal Palace The Royal Palace dates back to the reign of the King of the Netherlands in 1808, King Louis Bonaparte, and is located in the center of Dam Square in Amsterdam, and dates back to 1648. Alard Pearson Museum: This museum follows the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and displays in its corners historical monuments about Egyptology, Greek mythology, Greek and Roman artifacts, and the museum displays archaeological pieces that tell the Mediterranean culture. Dutch Maritime Museum: The Maritime Museum ranked 11th among the most visited Dutch museums, a museum of marine life in Amsterdam. The Nemo Museum is the same as the National Center for Science and Technology (NEMO), the largest scientific center in the country. Renzo Piano inspired the five-story design of yachts and boats. The Olympic Stadium The Amsterdam Olympic Stadium was established on July 28, 1928, in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam, and was created to host the Summer Olympic Games that year, reaching an audience of about 31,000 people. Free University: Abraham Kuiper leads a Protestant Protestant Christian group to build the Free University of Amsterdam in 1880, and continues to this day. Museum Square: The museum is named after four museums: the Van Gogh Museum, the City Museum, the Dutch Jewelry Museum, the Amsterdam National Museum and the city center. The Van Gogh Museum: This museum is dedicated to the works of the Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh and his contemporaries, a museum in Amsterdam in the middle of the Museum Square. The exhibition depicts the stages of Van Gogh's life from childhood through his entire life. Among the most important paintings of the museum are: a bedroom in Arles, a potato klalo and a series of sunflower plates. On December 7, 2002, the museum's collection was stolen. The museum lost two paintings by Dutch artist Van Gogh: And the thieves were fined about three hundred and fifty thousand euros.
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