North Holland - tourist attractions (page 3)

markerA Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam Hortus Botanicus is a botanical garden in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. One of the oldest botanical gardens in the world, it is one of Amsterdam's major tourist attractions. Hortus Botanicus was founded in 1638 by the city to serve as an herb garden for doctors and apothecaries. It contains more th... Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam - photo
markerB Amsterdam Arena Amsterdam Arena (often stylized as Amsterdam ArenA) is a stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is the largest stadium in the country and it was built from 1993 to 1996 at a cost of € 140 million, and was officially opened on 14 August 1996. It has been used for association football, American footb... Amsterdam Arena - photo
markerC Concertgebouw The Concertgebouw  is a concert hall in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Dutch term "concertgebouw" literally translates into English as "concert building". Because of its highly regarded acoustics, the Concertgebouw is considered one of the finest concert halls in the world, along with places such as B... Concertgebouw - photo
markerD De Gooyer Windmill De Gooyer windmill, or Funenmolen is a building located in Funenkade, an old harbor district. The windmill was used to grind corn, now the De Gooyer is a tourist attraction and also hosts a brewpub called Brouwerij t' IJ. The pub serves, among other brews, the popular Columbus, a strong wheat beer ... De Gooyer Windmill - photo
markerE Rembrandtplein Rembrandtplein (Rembrandt Square) is a major square in central Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It is named after the famous painter Rembrandt van Rijn. The square used to be a butter market but developed into a centre for nightlife with the opening of various hotels and cafés. There are bars chock-a-bl... Rembrandtplein - photo
markerF Amsterdams Lyceum The Amsterdams Lyceum is a Dutch secondary school combining a gymasium and Atheneum. It was established in 1917. The Amsterdams Lyceum has around 1000 students, most of whom are from Amsterdam, but increasing numbers from outer municipalities like Amstelveen, Zaandam, Landsmeer and Monnickendam fin... Amsterdams Lyceum - photo
markerG Blauwe Theehuis The Blauwe Theehuis (Blue Tea House) is a 1930s Modernist pavilion in the Vondelpark in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It is a ring-shaped building, somewhat reminiscent of a flying saucer. Originally a tea house, it is now in use as a café and restaurant, surrounded by outside seating. The Blauwe The... Blauwe Theehuis - photo
markerH EYE Film Institute Netherlands EYE Film Institute Netherlands is a film museum located in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. It includes a cinematography museum formerly called Filmmuseum, founded in 1952. Its predecessor was the Dutch Historic Film Archive, founded in 1946. The museum was situated in the Vondelparkpaviljoen since 19... EYE Film Institute Netherlands - photo
markerI Bloemenmarkt The Bloemenmarkt is the world's only floating flower market. Founded in 1862, it is sited in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on Singel between Muntplein and Koningsplein in the city's southern canal belt. It includes 15  florists and garden shops as well as a range of souvenir gifts. The market is one of t... Bloemenmarkt - photo
markerJ The Waag The Waag (weigh house) is a 15th-century building on Nieuwmarkt square in Amsterdam. It was originally a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam. The building has also served as a guildhall, museum, fire station and anatomical theatre, among others. The Waag is the oldest remaining non-religio... The Waag - photo

North Holland - Tourist attractions

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