The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is one of sixteen national museums in the Netherlands. The collection offers an overview of Dutch art and history including works by 17th-century Dutch masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Hals.
In front of the Rijksmuseum is the Museumplein. Museumplein is a square and city park in the district of Amsterdam-Zuid, just south of Amsterdam-Centre. It owes its name to the Rijksmuseum, opened in 1885, which is located on the square. The Stedelijk Museum, the Van Gogh Museum, the Moco Museum, the annual exhibition ArtExpoAmsterdam and the Concertgebouw are also located on the Museumplein.
Anyone who has ever been to Gouda knows: Gouda is one of the most beautiful historic cities in the Netherlands. With the Sint Janskerk, the old City Hall on the Markt and the historic waterworks it seems like you're walking in the Middle Ages. Gouda is a photogenic city,.. Read more…