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Rijks Museum
The Amsterdam Rijksmuseum is with almost 1 million objects the greatest art and history musum of the Netherlands.
The most famous collection is the Dutch paintry from the 17th century, with 20 Rembrandts and many other top paintings of Johannes Vermeer, Frans Hals and Jan Steen.
During the renovation until 2012 the Rijksmusum shows more thans 400 masterpieces from the Golden Age.
The Amsterdam Rijksmuseum is with almost 1 million objects the greatest art and history musum of the Netherlands.
The most famous collection is the Dutch paintry from the 17th century, with 20 Rembrandts and many other top paintings of Johannes Vermeer, Frans Hals and Jan Steen.
During the renovation until 2012 the Rijksmusum shows more thans 400 masterpieces from the Golden Age.
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The Royal Palace
The Royal Palace in Amsterdam is one of four palaces in the Netherlands which is at the disposal of Queen Beatrix by Act of Parliament. The palace was built as city hall during the Dutch Golden Age in the seventeenth century. The building became the royal palace of king Louis Napoleon and later of the Dutch Royal House.
The central hall is huge: 120 feet long, 60 feet wide and 90 feet high. On the dazzeling richness of the marble floor one sees two maps of the world with a celestial hemisphere.
The Royal Palace in Amsterdam is one of four palaces in the Netherlands which is at the disposal of Queen Beatrix by Act of Parliament. The palace was built as city hall during the Dutch Golden Age in the seventeenth century. The building became the royal palace of king Louis Napoleon and later of the Dutch Royal House.
The central hall is huge: 120 feet long, 60 feet wide and 90 feet high. On the dazzeling richness of the marble floor one sees two maps of the world with a celestial hemisphere.
Museum Willet-Holthuysen
In 1895 Mrs. Willet-Holthuysen left a will saying that after her death this 17th century canal house was to become the property of the city of Amsterdam.
On the first floor you find a magnificent ballroom, a dining room, a room looking out over the garden, and an imposing corridor. You gain a good impression of how this wealthy family lived.
On the second floor is the romantic bedroom. In the basement are the kitchen and scullery, suggesting what life must have been like for the servants.
At the back of the building is the garden, laid out according to the early 18th-century fashion.
In 1895 Mrs. Willet-Holthuysen left a will saying that after her death this 17th century canal house was to become the property of the city of Amsterdam.
On the first floor you find a magnificent ballroom, a dining room, a room looking out over the garden, and an imposing corridor. You gain a good impression of how this wealthy family lived.
On the second floor is the romantic bedroom. In the basement are the kitchen and scullery, suggesting what life must have been like for the servants.
At the back of the building is the garden, laid out according to the early 18th-century fashion.
Van Loon Museum
MUSEUM VAN LOON: A HOME ON THE CANAL
The double-sized canal house dates from 1672. The first resident was the painter Ferdinand Bol, one of Rembandt's most famous pupils.
The last resident of the house, before it became a museum, was Thora van Loon - Egidius. She was Dame du Palais of Queen Wilhelmina for forty years, and as such invited important royal guest to the house.
Throughout time, the interior and exterior have remained practically intact. Today they form a fascinating historical monument.
MUSEUM VAN LOON: A HOME ON THE CANAL
The double-sized canal house dates from 1672. The first resident was the painter Ferdinand Bol, one of Rembandt's most famous pupils.
The last resident of the house, before it became a museum, was Thora van Loon - Egidius. She was Dame du Palais of Queen Wilhelmina for forty years, and as such invited important royal guest to the house.
Throughout time, the interior and exterior have remained practically intact. Today they form a fascinating historical monument.
17th century Amsterdam
Museum Van Loon, Rijks Museum, Royal Palace, Museum Willet-Holthuysen, Amsterdam canals - see all of this and be under the delusion of living in wealthy and prosperous 17th century Amsterdam.
Amsterdam is often referred to as one of the most colorful cities in the world. Where do you find so many places of interest, famous museums, canals, cozy pubs and markets?
Find out how a ride, walk and visit along all the major sights of the city can make your private tour into an unforgettable experience:
Museum Van Loon, Rijks Museum, Royal Palace, Museum Willet-Holthuysen, Amsterdam canals - see all of this and be under the delusion of living in wealthy and prosperous 17th century Amsterdam.
Amsterdam is often referred to as one of the most colorful cities in the world. Where do you find so many places of interest, famous museums, canals, cozy pubs and markets?
Find out how a ride, walk and visit along all the major sights of the city can make your private tour into an unforgettable experience:
(8 hour tour)
Grand Amsterdam Tour 2
Alkmaar...Amsterdam... Delft...Edam... Elburg...Gouda... Hoorn... Marken...Monnickendam... The Hague... Volendam