Amsterdam

Want to know what makes the Allard Pierson Museum unique? It’s Amsterdam’s window into the ancient world. The museum is housed in an impressive former bank building. The museum tells a unique story. Those old bank vault rails? They’re still visible in the entrance hall, adding an unexpected twist to your visit. The museum houses … Read more

The Kattenkabinet: Amsterdam’s cat art museum in a 1667 canal house, five resident cats included. When to go, tickets, from a local.

Something is surprising about the Oude Kerk. This grand medieval church has been in the heart of Amsterdam’s Red Light District since its beginning. The contrast between religion and sin is striking. The Oude Kerk is Amsterdam’s oldest church and the city’s oldest building. Built in 1306, it has survived fires, riots, and religious transformations. … Read more

The Our Lord In The Attic Museum in Amsterdam is a hidden church tells an incredible story of Dutch pragmatism that shaped our country. When walk by here and you’d think it’s just another canal house. But once inside, you’ll find something that still gives me goosebumps after all these years – a complete Catholic … Read more

This is why the Stedelijk Museum should be on your Amsterdam itinerary: The Stedelijk is a classic 19th-century building with a modern white extension resembling a giant bathtub. It’s bold, different, and perfectly represents what you’ll find inside. The Stedelijk houses an impressive collection of 90,000 pieces, but don’t worry – you won’t have to … Read more