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Museumplein Gardens |
MUSEUMPLEIN
The Museumplein was reorganised in 1999, changing from a 19th century paved square with trees into a large field with a pond. The square is used for various demonstrations and events (such as the Uitmarkt and Queen’s Day). Around the Museumplein you have the most important museums of Amsterdam, The Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh museum and the Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art. Also near the The Museumplein there is one of the most exclusive shopping areas of Amsterdam: the P.C.Hooftstraat. |
Rijksmuseum |
RIJKSMUSEUM (THE NATIONAL MUSEUM)
From December 2003 to 2008 the Rijksmuseum will have the biggest rebuilding, renovation and modernization program in its history. During this period the finest works from the 17th century in the Rijksmuseum will continue to be on view under the title “The Masterpieces”. The present building, a large Gothic Revival structure designed by P. J. H. Cuypers, the outstanding Dutch architect of the 19th century, was opened in 1885.In 1922 F. Schmidt Degener, formerly of the Boymans Museum at Rotterdam, became Director of the Rijksmuseum, modernized the display, and began the acquisition of foreign works of art. The Rijksmuseum has the most comprehensive collection of 17th century Dutch art in the world, and although representation in other areas is uneven, it is strong in certain fields, such as oriental art. |
Van Gogh Museum |
VAN GOGH MUSEUM
The Van Gogh Museum (opened in 1973) is the one with the world's largest collection of Vincent van Gogh’s works: more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings , 700 letters and the artist’s own collection of Japanese prints. The museum also has a large collection of works by other 19th century artists: contemporaries and friends of Van Gogh (among them Paul Gauguin and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec) as well as by a number of older artists he admired, such as Léon Lhermitte and Jean-François Millet. A great many of these works were collected by the Van Gogh brothers. |
STEDELIJK MUSEUM (NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MODERN ART)
Stedelijk Museum |
The Stedelijk Museum houses one of the major collections of modern art in the Netherlands. It’s devoted to modern art from 1945 to the present days, displaying contemporary art including exhibits from other countries. The permanent exhibition focuses on De Stijl, Cobra, Nouveau Realisme, Pop Art, Colorfield Painting and minimal art. Museum's temporary location: (2nd and 3rd floor of the Post-CS Building) Oosterdokskade 5. |
VONDELKERK
The Vondelkerk, on the edge of the Vondelpark has a beautiful interior as well as a rather fascinating history. Renowned Dutch architecht, PJH Cuypers, (responsible for Centraal Station and the Rijksmuseum) started building this 'new Catholic church' in 1872. However, work ground to a halt a year later owing to a lack of funds. Money was then donated by a series of prominent people, including Queen Sophie. By 1978, the church had fallen into such a bad state of repair that it had to be closed and although a 'protected monument' was threatened with demolition. However, it was saved by Stadsherstel Amsterdam NV, who restored it to its former glory, and it now has office spaces and functions as a cultural center. |
Vondelpark |
VONDELPARK
The Vondelpark is a very popular place on warm, sunny days with the Dutch and tourists alike. The park extends over several hundred acres with bike paths, walking paths, an open-air concert venue, three large outdoor cafes and the Film Museum. Scattered through the park are ponds with swans and ducks, flower gardens, a children's park, a display of farm animals for kids and acres of fields to play soccer. During the 60's and 70's the park became famous as a hippie hangout. |
Concertgebouw |
CONCERTGEBOUW (CONCERT HALL)
On April 11, 1888, after years of preparation, the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam’s concert hall, was officially opened. At last, Amsterdam had its own true temple of music, and it quickly proved to be one of the world’s finest concert halls. The façade of this neo-classical structure is dominated by grand pillars, with busts of Bach and Beethoven in between. In pride of place on the roof is a golden lyre. The Concertgebouw hosts 650 classical concerts a year.
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