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A Verdict itinerary

Amsterdam for history buffs

The places where context changes what you see, and where taking a little longer pays off.

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38 places worth your time

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  1. Rijksmuseum01Museumkwartier · attractionRijksmuseumRijksmuseum rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  2. Van Gogh Museum02Museumkwartier · attractionVan Gogh MuseumVan Gogh Museum rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  3. Anne Frank House03Jordaan · attractionAnne Frank HouseAnne Frank House rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  4. Stedelijk Museum04Museumkwartier · attractionStedelijk MuseumStedelijk Museum rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  5. Rembrandt House Museum05Jodenbuurt · attractionRembrandt House MuseumRembrandt House Museum rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  6. Jewish Cultural Quarter06Jodenbuurt · attractionJewish Cultural QuarterJewish Cultural Quarter rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  7. Tropenmuseum07Oost · attractionTropenmuseumTropenmuseum rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  8. Royal Palace Amsterdam08Centrum · attractionRoyal Palace AmsterdamRoyal Palace Amsterdam rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  9. Museum Het Schip09Spaarndammerbuurt · attractionMuseum Het SchipMuseum Het Schip rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  10. Dutch Resistance Museum (Verzetsmuseum)10Plantage · attractionDutch Resistance Museum (Verzetsmuseum)Dutch Resistance Museum (Verzetsmuseum) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  11. Haarlem Day-Trip11Haarlem · destinationHaarlem Day-TripHaarlem Day-Trip rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  12. Canal Cruise12Grachtengordel · experienceCanal CruiseCanal Cruise rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  13. Het Scheepvaartmuseum (Maritime Museum)13Oosterdok · attractionHet Scheepvaartmuseum (Maritime Museum)Het Scheepvaartmuseum (Maritime Museum) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  14. Oude Kerk14Red Light District (De Wallen) · attractionOude KerkOude Kerk rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  15. Utrecht Day-Trip15Utrecht · destinationUtrecht Day-TripUtrecht Day-Trip rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  16. Begijnhof16Centrum · attractionBegijnhofBegijnhof rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  17. Zaanse Schans Day-Trip17Zaandam · destinationZaanse Schans Day-TripZaanse Schans Day-Trip rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  18. STRAAT Museum18NDSM (Amsterdam-Noord) · attractionSTRAAT MuseumSTRAAT Museum rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  19. Eye Filmmuseum19Amsterdam-Noord · attractionEye FilmmuseumEye Filmmuseum rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  20. Westerkerk20Jordaan · attractionWesterkerkWesterkerk rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  21. Restaurant Greetje21Amsterdam · restaurantRestaurant GreetjeRestaurant Greetje rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  22. Pulitzer Amsterdam22Amsterdam · hotelPulitzer AmsterdamPulitzer Amsterdam rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  23. Conservatorium Hotel23Amsterdam · hotelConservatorium HotelConservatorium Hotel rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  24. Albert Cuyp Market24De Pijp · experienceAlbert Cuyp MarketAlbert Cuyp Market offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  25. Red Light District (De Wallen)25Red Light District (De Wallen) · neighborhoodRed Light District (De Wallen)Red Light District (De Wallen) offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  26. Guided Bike Tour26Citywide · experienceGuided Bike TourGuided Bike Tour offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  27. Molen van Sloten27Sloten · attractionMolen van SlotenMolen van Sloten offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  28. Moco Museum28Museumkwartier · attractionMoco MuseumMoco Museum offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  29. De Pijp29De Pijp · neighborhoodDe PijpDe Pijp offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  30. Museumkaart30Citywide · passMuseumkaartMuseumkaart offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  31. Café de Reiger31Amsterdam · restaurantCafé de ReigerCafé de Reiger offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  32. InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam32Amsterdam · hotelInterContinental Amstel AmsterdamInterContinental Amstel Amsterdam offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  33. The Dylan Amsterdam33Amsterdam · hotelThe Dylan AmsterdamThe Dylan Amsterdam offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  34. Dam Square34Centrum · attractionDam SquareDam Square offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  35. The Hoxton, Amsterdam35Amsterdam · hotelThe Hoxton, AmsterdamThe Hoxton, Amsterdam offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  36. Hotel V Nesplein36Amsterdam · hotelHotel V NespleinHotel V Nesplein offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  37. The Pancake Bakery37Amsterdam · restaurantThe Pancake BakeryThe Pancake Bakery offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  38. Winkel 4338Amsterdam · restaurantWinkel 43Winkel 43 offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict