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Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and an absolutely stimulating city. There are so many things to do there that a vacation of only one to three days could be swallowed up by the cultural metropolis. Here are some of your options in the city:

Art Museums
• CoBrA Museum of Modern Art. This museum is located inside a geometric structure where all types of contemporary works are waiting to be enjoyed.
• Meseum Het Rembrandthuis. Rembrandt actually lived in this classic home where now hundreds of drawings fill the renovated rooms and furnishings that can be toured.
• Rijksmuseum. This is one of the world's finest museums and is filled with over 7 million objects - Goya, Vermeer, Rembrandt, Asian art, sculptures, and more.
• Stedelijk Museum. Quite a contemporary museum, this houses artwork beginning in 1850 and much more recently. See works from Picasso, Calder, and Malevich in movements like cubism, pop art, expressionism, and more.
• Vincent van Gogh Museum. A tribute to one of the most well known artists of all time, this museum boasts an impressive collection of his works (and some personal effects) as well as those of some of his contemporaries.

Historic Sites
• Anne Frank's House. Thanks to her infamous diary, this girl's story has never been forgotten. Walk through the house where she and her family and friends hid during the Holocaust, and see memorabilia and evidence of their secret lives.
• Old Stock Exchange. This was the building that was originally home to Amsterdam's Stock Exchange. You can not only view the building but also climb the structure's tower and get an incredible glimpse of the whole city.
• Royal Palace. A palace for Louis Bonaparte (Napoleon's brother), this prominent structure is open for visitors to witness its rich adornments, paintings, marble interior, and more.
• Theater Tuschinski. This extravagant theatre was built around 1921 and demonstrates creative Art Deco in its stained glass, exotic woods, painted murals, and more. Movies are still shown here today.

Other things to do
• Artis Zoo. Enjoy this 19th century zoo that has more than 6000 animals from around the world as well as an aquarium, planetarium, and other attractions. Great for kids and adults!
• Bortus Botanicus. Standing since 1682, this Garden features exotic plants, lovely water, and breathtaking views in both indoor and outdoor and outdoor environments - tropical, sub-tropical, and desert.

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