Rembrandt Amsterdam

... teetering, gable-topped houses overlooking centuries-old canals. This afternoon we'll tour the remarkable Rijksmuseum, featuring masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer. Afterward, you'll have free time to see another artist's rich legacy at the nearby Van ...

... Chris and Ben, and all of us decided to go on a canal cruise.  It was really peaceful and a nice way to see Amsterdam from a different perspective.  Also, I was glad to sit down for awhile after 7 hours of nonstop walking.   After the tour, things ...

... , beautiful, artistic, and very cozy.  It's difficult to judge on the daily life of a typical resident of Amsterdam because our impressions include Saturday night when it was busy and packed, and Sunday morning when it dead.  ...

... but we've had a great room with a balcony and would strongly recommend it to anyone needing accomodation in Amsterdam.  www.hotelrembrandt.nl     We have a long trip home - going via Kuala Lumpur ...

... was a great exhibit, although fairly small. I think there were only about 30 paintings. But it was a great exhibition, with Rembrandt and Caravaggio paintings with similar themes shown side by side, and the free audio guide gave detailed comparison and ...

... during his life when he lived here. (It is an incredible home no wonder he went broke.) -I even got yelled at while in Amsterdam- by the curator here because I walked down the steep stairs in the home, ugh.- By the time we were done here the rain had ...

... ' - $2.50 for a tiny bottle of Coke - and dinner at an Italian place.  About half of the restaurants in Amsterdam are Italian restaurants.  The pizza I had was quite good.  Drinking Heineken is cheaper than drinking soda, or bottled water ...

... remember if it was her, exactly, I feel pretty confident blaming her) a while, we all headed to The Hard Rock Café, Amsterdam!!! I only bought a couple pins for Scottie Boy. We dropped Megan off at the Heineken Museum. She was the only one of the ...

... Rijksmuseum and as the building was undergoing major renovation we took the short tour of some of the Dutch Masters, including Rembrandt, Vermeer and some spectacular work in silver. Stopping for more photos, we wandered around, trying to ignore our ...

... .  Hence, no 5,000 paintings from the flemish masters for one to admire ... not till 2008 anyway.  The Nightwatch by Rembrandt is on display nonetheless, so a visit is still worth it. Next, Van Gogh Museum. A must visit for all Van ...

... Weekend in Amsterdam!             So for my first travel weekend I ventured to Amsterdam which is about a 2-3 hour trip from where I'm living in Well.  On the way there, we got the scenic tour ...

... unforgettable due to the exotic destinations, experienced travelers, and an emphasis on food and drinks. The last time I visited Amsterdam was as a college student and included 48 hours of exploring the Red Light District and its abundance of coffee ...

... of the city naturally unfolded.  We walked from the Central Station to Dam Square, then to the Begijnhof and through the Amsterdam Historical Museum before arriving at the best French fry stand in the city.  Fries were followed by Australian ice ...

... real highlight was going to the Rijksmuseum. The collection of art here is overwhelming and worth billions. The main attraction is Rembrandt's "Nightwatch". We enjoyed strolling the canals and streets and each day certainly did more than our usual 6 klms ...

... myself and it was all so easy.   I went to the flower markets and the house of Anne Frank.  I saw Rembrandt's paintings at the Rijksmuseum and I watched diamonds being cut by a local diamond merchant.  I tasted the most delicious cheese ...