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Famous Places in Netherlands



Netherlands is a country, where in every corner; you will find something to see. Famous places in Netherlands are scattered around the country, from museums to palaces; from market places to restaurants. Given below are some famous places in Netherlands, which you must include in your trip to Netherlands. Read on…

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Museums in Netherlands: Netherlands is also famous for its cultural heritage and museums, and is the perfect destination, if you want to take a look at the authentic Dutch cultural legacy. Anne Frank House, located in Amsterdam, is entirely devoted to Anne Frank, a Jewish girl, who sneaked into Netherlands during Nazi era. She wrote her experience in a dairy and this museum will take you back during those days of war. Rembrandt House Museum is another museum, which houses more than 250 authentic artworks as well as some paintings, done by the students of Rembrandts and his contemporaries. Van Gogh Museum is a famous art house, where you can find famous artifacts, done by Vincent van Gogh.

Amsterdam City Center: The Amsterdam City Center is a place; where you can visit a number of popular places in Netherlands at one go. Amsterdam City Center is located at the heart of the city. Anne Frank House is located just a 0.85 km away while Dam Square is just 0.55 km away from Amsterdam City Center. Other important places in Netherlands near Amsterdam City Center are Royal Palace, Rembrandt House Museum, Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum, Madame Tussauds, De Eersteling, and Stadsschouwburg.

Madame Tussauds Museum: Madame Tussauds is the popular wax statue museum, which has its head office in London. Madame Tussauds has a number of branches around the continent and in Amsterdam; there is one branch as well. You can find a number of celebrity wax statues in this museum. This place is a popular tourist spot and it attracts thousands of tourists every year.

Royal Palace in Amsterdam: The Royal Palace is the most famous one among the four palaces, located in Netherlands. The Royal Palace is situated in Amsterdam. It is located near Dam Square and at the heart of the city. This place bears some historical significance, which lost the authority of Queen Beatrix after an Act of Parliament. This palace was built in the 17 th century, during the Golden era of the Dutch. If you visit the palace, you also can see the War Memorial and next to the Nieuwe Kerk, which are located just opposite the street.

Dam Square in Netherlands: Located at the heart of the city of Amsterdam, Dam Square connects Damrak and Rokin. It is a heaven for shopaholics. You can find a number of stores and shopping malls around Dam Square and you can find everything from furniture pieces to fashion jewelry; from Dutch handicrafts to good food. Moreover, there are a number of famous places in Netherlands, which you can find in this region, such as Royal Palace, Nieuwe Kerk, Madame Tussauds, and National monument. Whille you will be heading towards Dam Square, you will cross the beautiful River Damak.