Places to Visit in Amsterdam

The gorgeous capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is one of the most popular places to visit in Europe. It’s a place full of cultural vibe and many places to visit including more than forty museums, theatres, places of historical significance and many other entertainment venues. One of the main attractions of the city is its historic homes built in the shape of a giant fan on piles. There’s 2,000 acres of land with 6,750 buildings dating back to the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. There are also 160 canals and captivating bridges linking the ninety island of the city. So, there are more than enough reasons why tourists visit Amsterdam.

The Rijksmuseum

Founded in 1809 and one very popular attraction of Amsterdam was meant to house a rare collection of antiquities and art. There’s an impressive collection of 7 million artworks and there are 250 room in the huge building housing over 5,ooo priceless paintings. There’s also a library with the collection of over 35,000 books and valuable manuscripts and the chronicles of the development of Netherland’s art and culture. The museum also bears witness to the rich past and culture of Netherland’s. There’s arrangement for guided tours.