Amsterdam’s Top Places To Visit

Museums, Canals, Cruises, Historical Buildings; all this and much more await your arrival in Amsterdam. Considered as one of the smallest capitals in Europe, Amsterdam is a hub of attractive tourist attractions. More than the usual tourist attractions, you will get to see an array of cultural attractions like Museums and old buildings in Amsterdam. Read on to know about some top places to visit in Amsterdam.

Anne Frank House

Do visit Anne Frank House, the place where Anne Frank hid and wrote her famous diary during the World War II. This one is a historical attraction of Amsterdam that will remind you of the World War II, when there was destruction all over. Explore the secret annexure and other rooms of this canal house that till date attracts tourists from all over the world.

Entry Fee

* 7.50 Euros for adults.
* 3.50 Euros for children ageing 17 and below.
* Free for children ageing 9 and below.

Koninklijk Paleis

Koninklijk Paleis or the Royal Palace on the Dam, is another interesting place worth exploring during a tour to Amsterdam. This former Queen’s residence was designed by Jacob van Campen. Watch out for this classical and magnificently furnished attraction that is set almost at the central point of Amsterdam.

Entry Fee
* 4.50 Euros for adults.
* 3.60 Euros for Seniors over 65 years.
* Free for children ageing 5 and below.

Rijksmuseum

When discussing about the top places to visit in Amsterdam, one can’t forget mentioning the famous Rijksmuseum. Also known as, The Dutch National Museum, this tourist attraction is a famous museum of art that was set up by King Louis Napoleon in 1809. The main highlights of Rijksmusuem include Orient Art, Painting Department, Dutch History, Sculpture and Handicrafts and Print Room.

Entry Fee
* 9.00 Euros for adults
* Free for children ageing 18 and below.

Stedelijk Museum

Also known as, the Municipal Museum, Stedelijk Museum is one of the most modern art museums of Europe. It was founded in 1885 and houses the famous Dutch and French paintings of 19th and 20th century. Enjoy a stroll inside the sculpture garden of this museum to see works of great artists like Renoir, Moor, Rodin, Visser and Laurens.

Entry Fee
* 9.00 Euros for adults.
* 4.50 Euros for children ageing 16 and below.
* 4.50 Euros for seniors over 65 years.
* 4.50 Euros for groups.
* Free for children ageing 7 years and below.

Van Gogh Museum

Enjoy watching the most extensive Van Gogh collection in the world at the Van Gogh Museum of Amsterdam. Formerly called as, Stedelijk Museum, the Van Gogh Museum was built by Gerrit Rietveld. It houses a huge collection of 200 paintings, 500 drawings and 700 letters, all of which are worth seeing. Get to learn about Van Gogh’s works in the Museum’s Library. Apart from the library, there is a workshop and three different floors in the Van Gogh Museum.

Entry Fee
* 10.00 Euros for adults.
* 2.50 Euros for children ageing 17 years and below.
* Free for children ageing 12 years and below.