Nestled south of
Leidseplein is the plush 19th century Museum quarter (Museumplein). Unashamedly, Museum quarter is the pinnacle of sophistication and home to the three major and most important museums in Amsterdam, the
Rijksmuseum, the
Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art and the
Van Gogh Museum makes this an art lover’s paradise par excellence. Without doubt, any culture vulture will be in their element in this recently renovated quarter. Also, in amongst the stylish hotels and cafés, lays the majestic
Concertgebouw.
The Museum quarter is arguably the cultural hub of the city, offering a lot of activities and attractions. A stroll down the exclusive
P.C. Hooftstraat, Pieter Cornelisz or Van Baerlestraat will take the fashionista into some of the world’s most chic couture houses. From diamonds to leather shoes to designer handbags, just don’t forget to take your credit card!
Museum quarter also caters for children or even the child in us with its skateboard - park and wading pool, which in the winter doubles up as an ice rink. Another attraction of the district is the wonderful Vondelpark where relaxing is the order of the day. Unless it is
Queens Day or
Uitmarkt when the park is swarming with hoards of visitors.
What to see:
- Museumplein
- Leidseplein
- Rijksmuseum
- Vincent van Gogh Museum
- Stedelijk Museum
- Concertgebouw
- P.C. Hooftstraat
- Vondelpark
- Albert Cuyp markt
Where to go out: - Paradiso
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