Go City Amsterdam Pass Review
The Go City Amsterdam card promises value. But does it deliver? I tested the card to its limits. Read my honest review to find out.
Destinations
Dutch Flower Paintings
Experience Dutch flower season year round by visiting some famous Amsterdam museums. Find out which museums to visit and what masterpieces to look for.
Allard Pierson 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
Kattenkabinet Amsterdam
Picture this: a magnificent 17th-century canal house dedicated entirely to cats in art. The Kattenkabinet Amsterdam started as one man’s tribute to his beloved cat. Bob Meijer founded it in memory of his red tabby, John Pierpont Morgan. Now, you might be wondering – is it worth your time? If you are a cat-lover, my … Read more
Old Church Amsterdam
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
Frans Hals Museum Haarlem
The Frans Hals Museum operates from two historic buildings in central Haarlem, each offering distinct experiences. The main building, dating from the 1600s, holds the world’s largest collection of Frans Hals paintings. The HAL location displays modern and contemporary art in a former meat market. The museum’s intimate setting provides an excellent alternative to Amsterdam’s … Read more
Our Lord In The Attic Museum Amsterdam
The Our Lord In The Attic Museum in Amsterdam is a hidden church tells an incredible story of Dutch pragmatism that shaped our country. Let me explain why this museum is so special. Picture this: It’s 1661, and while Amsterdam is officially Protestant, wealthy Catholic merchant Jan Hartman decides to build something extraordinary – a … Read more
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
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
Panorama Mesdag The Hague
Let me introduce you to one of The Hague’s most remarkable attractions: Panorama Mesdag. It isn’t just another museum—it feels like a time machine. Here’s what makes it unique: You’ll find yourself surrounded by a massive 360-degree painting that stands 14 meters high (just over 45 feet) and has a circumference of 120 meters (almost … Read more
Escher Museum The Hague
Let me tell you why the Escher Museum should be on your Netherlands itinerary. The museum occupies Queen Emma’s former winter palace. But don’t expect typical royal rooms. Instead, you’ll find yourself in a world where water flows uphill and birds transform into fish. The museum spans three floors. Each tells a different part of … Read more