Amsterdam

We visited Amsterdam years ago on a mini-cruise from Hull. We only had a day there - we chose a canal trip, a walk around the streets and over the bridges, then visited Madame Tussaud’s.
The bikes are all old boneshakers! We never saw a single bike repair shop…🤔

I haven't been there for many years but I bought a painting from the 'small gallery' for emerging artists. I still love it and the artist was there and said, hopefully. this was the start of her career. I haven't followed her but I think most artists have to be dead, sorry, before their work is fully appreciated. The painting is in my bedroom and I still love it 20 years later. The red light district was interesting and we visited a few brown bars on the edge of the red light district which were also quite interesting as well as the previous suggestions by OPs

Anne Franks house ….I went 40 years ago …no queues then. … I suspect you’ll need to book now.

The ladies in their display windows looked pretty discouraging in daylight. Sad really but at least it's not all hidden away I suppose so safer for them.

Definitely Rembrandt's house and a trip on the water but the bikes are a pain. We also visited the red light area which was interesting as I have never seen anything quite like it before or since.

Google “Hidden gems in Amsterdam”, you might find something that appeals.

We went there recently, I booked tickets for the Vermeer in January. Horrible weather! I enjoyed the exhibition, very well laid out and not too crowded. DH said that he preferred his art to be more challenging. We did the boat trip and went to a house which had been owned by a very rich couple in the 1880s. Sadly, these days we can't do too much due to my arthritic knee and his bad back also he's nearly 85. Unfortunately covid came back with us,I blame Eurostar or the crowded Amsterdam trams. Strangely I'm still testing negative, but feel as though I have a rather nasty cold

Yes the flower auction is quite an amazing sight but you have to get up very early to see the most of the auctions.

I went with a party of friends and when they all went to dress up in costumes, I hopped on a canal boat and went to the Reijksmuseum which was unfortunately under renovation at the time and was only partly open. But I saw most of what I wanted to see and then it was only a short trip to the Van Gogh museum which I absolutely loved. The hotel's receptionist recommended a very good Indonesian restaurant which we enjoyed - lovely food and fantastic service.

The Jewish Museum would be my bet.

Watch out for the bikes. Madness.

Years ago, on a trip to Amsterdam, I went to Volemdam where people dressed in traditional Dutch clothes.

I apologised in a later post, if you had bothered to look.

“Reichsmuseum”? You’ve got the wrong language there!

Wander round the canals and admire the architure. Boat trip down the canals. Reichs Museum.
Whilst in Holland a must visit is the flower auction at Aalsmere the biggest in the world.

We were there in March. The Rembrandt House has reopened. No chance of Vermeer, which sold out in five days, unless you booked early, as we did. Joseanne the Girl with the Pearl Earring was there when we went to the exhibition but has gone back to the Mauritshuis now, I believe. Not my favourite anyway.

Just wander and soak it up and see where your feet take you a lovely city

"The Night Watch" by Rembrandt. In the Reichs Musuem. Captivating. Apologies for the spelling of the name!

Our Dear Lord in the Attic. A secret church used by Roman Catholics when they were banned from worship.

You would need to booked ahead ( timed ticket ) for the Anne Frank museum and I think it has been spoilt since they made a it into a major tourist attraction.

I have an odd memory of the Van Gogh museum: it was very crowded. All I could see was by peering at the odd painting over peoples' heads. Anyway my friend needed to go to the loo. There was a huge queue and she was desperate so she went into the disabled toilet and I waited outside. Not for long though. Two security guards burst open the door and matched her out . Luckily she hadn't, er, got too far with things.
Needless to say I'm not rushing back there!

I lived in Holland and often visited Amsterdam. Admire the fantastic architecture and if you like museums, one that is quite small but interesting is Rembrandts’s House. Have a Dutch pancake, sweet or savoury. The shopping area is a bit tacky. Do take a boat trip it is the best way to see a lot, the smallest house, the cat barge and admire the houses of the golden age. I understand the Vermeer exhibition is sold out but the Van Gogh museum is interesting.

pascal30

Go see the Vermeer Exhibition if you can get tickets

I was disappointed to discover that the Girl with Pearl Earring wasn't in Amsterdam, but in The Hague. Maybe it gets lent out for exhibitions?

Do you like museums and galleries? If that's your thing then go for the Rijksmuseum.

Otherwise take a canal trip for an hour or so and then just have a wander around taking in the atmosphere.

Go see the Vermeer Exhibition if you can get tickets

Museums and walking the canals. Lovely city.