The national museum of The Netherlands. 800 years of Dutch history, with the great Dutch masters as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh. The museum also has two 17th century doll houses that offer a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy in Amsterdam during that time.

Vincent Van Gogh, a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter, was born in Zundert, Netherlands in 1853. He is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art. He created approximately 2,100 artworks. The museum contains the largest collection of Van Gogh’s paintings and drawings in the world.

The largest and most famous park in Amsterdam. It opened in 1865 and was originally named Nieuwe Park. Two years after the park opened, in 1867, a statue of writer and playwright Joost van den Vondel by sculptor Louis Royer was placed in the park. People started to call the park “Vondelspark.”

A row of seven homes known as the Seven Country Houses on the Roemer Visscherstraat. Each house represents a different country from Europe. NO 20 Germany, NO 22 France, NO 24 Spain, NO 26 Italy, NO 28 Russia, NO 30 the Netherlands and NO 32 England. The houses were built in 1894 and were designed by architect Tjeer Kuipers and commissioned by the famous philanthropist Sam van Eefghen.

The world’s only floating flower market founded in 1862. The market is one of the main suppliers of flower bulbs. During the 19th century, when the market was first built, hundreds of boats full of flowers and plants would sail to the Bloemenmarkt to sell their goods.

During WWII, when the Netherlands was occupied by Germany, Anne Frank hid from Nazi persecution with her family and four other people in hidden rooms, in the rear building, of the 17th-century canal house, later known as the Secret Annex. Around the corner from the house is a small statue of Anne Frank.

“Nine Little Streets”, a sub-neighborhood within the larger Grachtengordel (canal belt). A charming area with shops and restaurants.

A square in the Jordan neighborhood that dates back to 1616, originally named Prinsenmarkt. After the completion of the Noorderkerk in 1623, the square came to be known as Noordermarkt. Until 1655, the square served mainly as a graveyard for the church. On Saturdays, a farmer’s market is held on the square.

One of the oldest hofjes, or courtyards, in Amsterdam. It is surrounded by historic buildings, mostly private dwellings. Historically, it was home to Beguines, a group of unmarried religious women. Today, it is home to a variety of people, including nuns and single women. The last Beguine died in 1971. The black wooden house at Begijnhof 34, dates back to 1420 and is the oldest wooden house in Amsterdam.

A famous town square in Amsterdam that’s home to the Royal Palace and other historic buildings. The Royal Palace, a 17th-century neoclassical building where Napoleon’s brother ruled the Netherlands. The square is located in the Old Town, at the site of the first dam on the Amstel River in the 13th century. In 1856, a WWII memorial called De Eendracht (The Unity) was unveiled in the square.

Amsterdam’s oldest building and newest art institute. The building was founded about 1213 and consecrated in 1306 by the bishop of Utrecht with Saint Nicolas as its patron saint. After the Reformation in 1578, it became a Calvinist church. Rembrandt was a frequent visitor to the Oude Kerk and his children were all christened there. It is the only building in Amsterdam that remains in its original state since Rembrandt walked its halls. It is now a centre for contemporary art and heritage.

A small, pink wonder hidden in the heart of Amsterdam. The attic church was commissioned by wealthy Catholic merchant Jan Hartman was was inaugurated in 1663. At the time Hartman lived in the canal house with his family when it was forbidden to practice the Catholic faith in public. Catholics had to look for alternatives and celebrate Mass in hidden house churches. Rose pink signifies a joyful moment within a period of reflection or penance.

Meet Ari, the owner of this eclectic antique shop located in the Jordaan neighborhood. Its a fun treasure hunt!

The story starts with little Marga, who was crafting and creating all the time. She went to the ‘School of Arts’ in Amsterdam. Her grandmother gave her a box with really beautiful old Dutch tiles from the year 1600. She revived those tiles by putting her own designs on them. She bakes her tiles in Holland in the artisanal way in a traditional Dutch oven.

A lifestyle shop described by founder Irene Mertens as simple, eco, elegant and natural. The shop is flooded with natural light, white walls, and exudes a calm feel. Merten’s shop focuses on natural fabrics, minimalist clothing, acessories and homewares. And really beautiful, creative displays.

Mirjam Verheijke opened De Weldaad in 2002 after running a flower shop and working as a decorator for 15 years. De Weldaad is a beautiful shop of antiques, vintage, home and lifestyle accessories. Mirjam loves to travel and has been inspired by all of the handicraft items she’s found. The name of of her shop ‘Weldaad’ is Dutch for ‘pleasant atmosphere’.

Set in a former butcher’s shop, Edible Treasures combines a concept store, deli and workshop space with unique and beautiful displays and treasures. Take in all of the smells, sights, tastes and textures of home.