See and do
in Amsterdam's
historic center
Explore the historic architecture to the modern art museums full of Dutch Masters and other attractions in the area. The historical center is known for its traditional houses, picturesque canals and bustling shopping streets filled with cyclists and trams.
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Dam Square
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Central Station
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Shopping
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Rembrandt Square
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Anne Frank House
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Red Light District
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Parking
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Rokin Metro/Bus/Tram Station
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Museum Square
Dam Square
One of the main squares of the city. The Dam links the streets Damrak and Rokin. Known as the streets Nieuwendijk, Kalverstraat and Damstraat end on the Dam. Significant buildings on the square are: Madame Tussauds Wax Statue Museum, Hotel Krasnapolsky, the Bijenkorf, the Royal Palace and the New Church. Do not miss the National Monument. This monument was established in 1956 to commemorate the victims of World War II.
Anne Frank House
A memorial to the Jewish girl Anne Frank and her family. Located at Prinsengracht 263-265. Since 1960 a museum. In the nineties, rebuilt and restored. Among the Secret House, where the Frank family lived during World War II, was completely restored to its original condition. So that everyone can get a better view of the situation in which Anne Frank wrote her famous diary.
Red Light District
De Wallen is probably the most renowned prostitution area in the Western world. Window prostitution is marked by the red lamps which traditionally shine in front of the rooms. The red-light district is located on the eastern side of Amsterdam center and is a popular tourist area. De Wallen are situated in a historical part of the city, surrounded by the beautiful canals. Diverse nightlife and various museums are also to be found in this lively area.
Museum Square
The most important museums of museum-rich Amsterdam are located at Museumplein. This largest square of Amsterdam is bordered by some excellent museums like the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum, and Moco Museum.
