The house where Rembrandt lived between 1639 and 1658 is a museum: Museum het Rembrandthuis or the Rembrandt House Museum. You can see a large variety of etchings, drawings and copper plates by the master himself, the Rembrandt House Museum also owns a small number of paintings by Rembrandt’s teacher, his pupils and his contemporaries. So see how the rich and famous used to live in the 17th century and check out the beautiful paintings in the Rembrandt house.
www.rembrandthuis.nl
If you want to enjoy Amsterdam like the locals stay in Hotel V. This is a Amsterdam Hotel without frills, but trendy. Don’t expect sauna and pool, but expect to be surprised. Hotel V has a wonderful location located a short walk from the city centre of Amsterdam. The V crew is very passionate about their city, especially about the genuine and funky part of it. The staff is happy to show you the trendy and unexpected side of Amsterdam.
Hotel V Frederiksplein
Toscanini is a great Italian Restaurant located in the Jordaan Area. Toscanini is famous for its authentic Italian dishes, which are prepared with great care and served in a homely atmosphere. Home-made Italian bread comes out of Toscanini’s own bakery and the fresh pastas are home-made. If you like authentic Italian food you will have a fantastic night out in this restaurant.
www.toscanini.nu
The former hiding place, where Anne Frank wrote her diary, is now a well-known museum. The museum tells the history of the eight people in hiding and those who helped them during the war. Anne Frank’s diary is among the original objects on display. The museum is located in the centre of Amsterdam. Make sure you book tickets online so you don’t have to wait in line.
www.annefrank.org
The Pizza cruise is the perfect way to combine sightseeing with dining on the canals. Enjoy a delicious meal while cruising 1,5 hours along Amsterdam`s stunning canals! After an appetizer you can choose from six different pizzas. The Pizza Cruise departs every Saturday at 19h00 (7 p.m.) from the Canal Bus mooring opposite The Rijksmuseum.
www.canal.nl
