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The beauty of this flat country, with its quilt-like cover of farmland, canals and flower fields, inspired painters centuries ago and still draws in the crowds.

As you wander through this former royal palace, challenge your mind with the beautiful and clever optical illusions created by artist M.C. Escher.

Explore the grand rooms and chambers of this early 20th-century palace, where countries meet to try and resolve their differences. 

Step on board a replica sailing ship, explore the Dutch maritime history, or just marvel at the displays of this fascinating museum set in an old naval building.

Visit these semi-circular canals built in the 17th century to see why Amsterdam got the nickname “The Venice of the North.”

The beauty of this flat country, with its quilt-like cover of farmland, canals and flower fields, inspired painters centuries ago and still draws in the crowds.

As you wander through this former royal palace, challenge your mind with the beautiful and clever optical illusions created by artist M.C. Escher.

Explore the grand rooms and chambers of this early 20th-century palace, where countries meet to try and resolve their differences. 

Explore the grand rooms and chambers of this early 20th-century palace, where countries meet to try and resolve their differences. 

This palatial building full of Dutch paintings and international artifacts is the country’s largest public-funded museum.

This modern museum houses the world’s largest collection of the legendary Dutch master painter who led a troubled life and never saw his work become famous.

Explore the grand rooms and chambers of this early 20th-century palace, where countries meet to try and resolve their differences. 

Explore the grand rooms and chambers of this early 20th-century palace, where countries meet to try and resolve their differences. 

The beauty of this flat country, with its quilt-like cover of farmland, canals and flower fields, inspired painters centuries ago and still draws in the crowds.

This palatial building full of Dutch paintings and international artifacts is the country’s largest public-funded museum.

The beauty of this flat country, with its quilt-like cover of farmland, canals and flower fields, inspired painters centuries ago and still draws in the crowds.

This modern museum houses the world’s largest collection of the legendary Dutch master painter who led a troubled life and never saw his work become famous.

As you wander through this former royal palace, challenge your mind with the beautiful and clever optical illusions created by artist M.C. Escher.

As you wander through this former royal palace, challenge your mind with the beautiful and clever optical illusions created by artist M.C. Escher.

As you wander through this former royal palace, challenge your mind with the beautiful and clever optical illusions created by artist M.C. Escher.

The beauty of this flat country, with its quilt-like cover of farmland, canals and flower fields, inspired painters centuries ago and still draws in the crowds.

One of the oldest and largest public parks in Amsterdam is a relaxing place to rest, have lunch or watch a performance after visiting the nearby museums.