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- A visit to the Anne Frank House, on Prinsengracht, in the Jordaan area, is a most moving, unsettling experience, and one that will not be forgotten easily. The annexe in the attic of the building, which Anne and her family hid in during WW2, has been preserved in exactly the way it was left when the Germans discovered them in 1944. The Franks, along with the Van Pels family, lived in these extremely cramped conditions, located above Otto Frank’s offices, for over two years. The simplicity of the museum makes a visit even more poignant.
The Museum Amstelkring on Oudezijds Voorburgwal, is an absolute jewel in the midst of its incongruous surroundings of the Red Light District. Set in a beautifully preserved 17th century house, the museum provides a fascinating insight into the Dutch Golden Age through the rooms contained within. However, the highlight of the museum has to be the astounding Catholic church hidden on the third floor, which is modelled in breathtaking Baroque style. The church, Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder (Our Lord in the Attic), is a beautiful example of the many secret Catholic churches that were built after Catholicism was banned in Amsterdam. Another fine museum is the captivating Amsterdams Historisch Museum which charts the history of the city right from the 12th century, particularly during the glorious Golden Age. The museum is housed in the former city orphanage, and exhibits include a spectacular array of maps, archaeological finds, jewellery and sculptures.
A most intriguing experience is a visit to the Museum Het Rembrandthuis, housed in the former dwelling of the magnificent artist on Jordenbreestraat. The house has been completely restored to look as it would have done when Rembrandt lived there. The pretty, red-shuttered house allows a fascinating insight into the life of one of Amsterdam’s most famous artists. Highlights of the museum are Rembrandt’s art studio, complete with busts, canvases, and his treasured art books, and the room dedicated to his brilliant etchings.The Museum Van Loon on the Keizersgracht, provides a rare opportunity to see inside one of the magnificent canal-side mansions. The residence of the Van Loon family has been restored to its stunning 18th century grandeur, and includes fabulous period furniture, and a beautiful tranquil garden.
The Nederlands Scheepvaart Museum on Kattenburgerplein, contains the world’s greatest collection of boats, and is a maritime enthusiast’s haven. Housed in a huge former arsenal which was built for the navy in 1656, the museum contains many spectacular exhibits including weapons, sails, munitions, miniature models and nautical paintings. Highlights of the museum include the East Indiaman Amsterdam moored outside, where you can see actors hoisting cargo and swabbing the decks, and the Royal Barge. Alternatively, the Joods Historisch Museum (Jewish Historical Museum) located in what remains of the old Jodenbuurt (Jewish Quarter), charts the history of the city’s Jews who have made up its population since the 1592. The museum includes displays of Jewish artefacts, exhibits about the Jews who profited from Amsterdam’s diamond trade, and a stark portrayal of the plight of Holland’s Jews during the Holocaust.
