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Discover the best of the city, first. Dutch art dating back to the Golden Age. There’s over 8,000 bits of art and history on display, over 1 million objects, a small but mighty Asian collection, a Michelin-starred restaurant and a café on site. Plus the guided tours are ace. This 17th-Century canal house, where Anne Frank, her family and four others hid from the Nazis for two years, is now a museum and educational centre.
The museum is a fundamental part of 17th century history, and a chance to see Anne’s words come to life. Second World War, while also being a moving testament to the her bravery and optimism. Smack bang in the middle of the canal belt in Jordaan, this micro-neighbourhood of quaint and quirky streets is big on personality and full of cosy cafés, independent boutiques, vintage stores and artisanal food shops. Eat at Ree7 or Libertine Café, shop at Zipper and Catwalk Junkie, and grab a coffee at Screaming Beans.
Dedicated to the works of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries, this Gerrit Rietveld-designed building houses the largest collection of the artist’s work in the world. It’s just around the corner from the Rijksmuseum and forms part of Amsterdam’s Holy Trinity of culture alongside the Stedelijk Museum next door. The post-impressionist painter is one of the most influential figures in the history of Western art, and his use of bold colours and broad, expressive brushstrokes remains as captivating today as it was in the 19th century. Museum of Our Lord in the Attic’ was once Amsterdam’s best-kept secret.
This former church, spread across the top three floors of a 17th-century canal house, was where Catholics would come to pray after public displays of worship were banned by the Alteration of 1578. The church has been beautifully preserved and offers brilliant insight into 17th-century life and religious persecution through the ages. Explore the city’s thriving street food scene at this super-trendy gastro palazzo. What began life as an old tram depot is now Oud-West’s quirky culinary destination, with more than 30 food stalls and bars.
If you can’t find something you want to eat here, there is no hope. Take your pick from dim sum, top-notch tacos, gourmet doughnuts, kick-ass smoky barbecue and much more. If the sun’s out, park yourself on a bench outside. You’ll find plenty of other goodies at Foodhallen, too. We’re mainly talking offbeat boutiques, so bring a bag and get ready to furnish your apartment to the aesthetic standard of an Amsterdam Insta-blogger.