Although until the end of the 19th century this neighborhood was outside the limits of Amsterdam, today it is one of the places that attracts the most tourists. And it is logical, since in its streets there is the Van Gogh museum, the Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk Museum, a great concert hall, Concertgebouw, and one of the parks largest in the city, Vondelpark.
For all those who are planning a getaway to the Dutch capital, the Museum Quarter It is a true wonder that will make you feel the emotion of all the art it contains. Here are some considerations about the treasures that you will find there.
Art and nature
To start, you will have to spend some time visiting the excellent museums in the neighborhood, which give it its name and category. The newly renovated Rijksmuseum deserves to be at the top of your list of places to visit. And the same goes for him Van Gogh Museum, inaugurated in 1973. If you like the paintings of the great artist, you will enjoy the visit as you can not imagine, since his most extensive collection of works is kept there, brought together by his brother Theo (more than 200 paintings, 580 drawings, Japanese prints, etc.). You can also get closer to Stedelijk Museum, dedicated to modern art since the mid-19th century.
And when you have satisfied your interest in getting to know the most important museums in Amsterdam, you can walk around Vondelpark, a magnificent park founded in the year 1864, and which was expanded in 1877. With an English layout, with vast ParklandWith lots of trees and even a lake, it is currently a lively and fun place, especially in summer. There the Dutch come to skate, run or walk, filling the park with life.
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