DK Travel : Amsterdam : Barty's guide

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Canals and Waterways

Amsterdam’s canals – in particular, the elegant ring of three 17th-century canals known as the Grachtengordel – are its defining feature (see Canals and Waterways).

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Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum houses simply the most comprehensive collection of the artist’s work to be seen anywhere in the world – including some of his most famous paintings. The collection also includes works by other 19th-century artists (see Van Gogh Museum).

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Museum Amstelkring

Things are not always what they seem, and that is certainly true of this gem of a 17th-century house set in the unlikely surroundings of the Red Light District: tucked away on its upper floors is a rare example of a perfectly preserved hidden Catholic church. The rest of the museum is fascinating, too – the interior has changed little since the Golden Age (see Museum Amstelkring).

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Begijnhof

A haven of peace, the Begijnhof was built as a refuge for the Beguines, a lay Catholic sisterhood. Amsterdam’s oldest house is here (see Begijnhof).

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Amsterdams Historisch Museum

Housed in the old city orphanage, this vibrant collection traces the history of Amsterdam from the 12th century (see Amsterdams Historisch Museum).

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