Cosmopolitan_Australia_October_2017

AMSTERDAM’S HISTORIC PAST AND HIDDEN DELIGHTS

The locals will tell you that

there’s no better way to see

Amsterdam than by canal

boat and they’re 100 per cent

correct. From the canals you

get a beautiful glimpse into the

local way of life, while enjoying

a running commentary of

the city’s history, politics and

nuances. Whether by day or

by night, floating through the

city is a must­do experience.

Depending on the time of year

you visit, there are even parties

set up on this beautiful 17th­

century waterway.

A lot of the ‘must­see’

attractions in Amsterdam are

museums, but if you’re not a

history and art kind of person,

don’t let this put you off. The

Rijksmuseum is one of the most

impressive buildings – both

externally and internally –

you will come across, never

mind the collection it possesses

inside. The research library

here is like something you’d

see in a Harry Potter film, so

be sure to stop by for a quick

picture. While on this side of

town, it’s well worth dropping

by the Van Gogh Museum.

Don’t worry if you’ve spent

the whole day soaking up the

culture inside the Rijksmuseum

• this amazing building is even
  more stunning by night as the
  lights of the city come to life.
  If you’re visiting Amsterdam
  in winter, there’s even an ice­
  skating rink set up right in
  front of the museum.

Make your way over to

Jordaan neighbourhood for

a much quieter, relaxed pace

of living. You can wander

the canals on foot or bike,

stopping by some of the

small cafes and boutiques

as you go. You’ll also find

the Anne Frank House, a

living museum where the

Frank family hid during the

WWII Nazi occupation.

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EXPLORE

EXPERIENCE

THE JORDAAN

NEIGHBOURHOOD

WANDER THE

CANALS ON FOOT

OR BIKE.