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Tag Archives: netherlands
The Coastal Path in Amsterdam – Nederlands Scheepvaartmuseum
I know when you go to a museum you are supposed to stand in awe at exhibits that are centuries-old, or give yourself an interactive education in one subject or another, emerging from your experience bristling with new knowledge. What really … Continue reading
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Tagged amsterdam, furniture, museum, nederlands scheepvaartmuseum, netherlands, roof, sofa, travel
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The Coastal Path in Amsterdam – The Amsterdam VOC
On 8 January 1749 The Amsterdam, a cargo ship of the Dutch East India Company, left North Holland on its maiden voyage to the East Indies. The ship got to Beachy Head in the English Channel where struggled for several … Continue reading
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Tagged amsterdam, curtains, dutch east india company, netherlands, ship, travel, voc
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The Coastal Path in Amsterdam – Herons
There are lots of herons in Amsterdam. We first saw them in the Vondelpark, on our first day. On our third day, as we walked to the Nederlands Scheepvaart Museum, we passed the zoo. There we saw a heron trying … Continue reading
The Coastal Path in Amsterdam – Anne Frank Huis
Anne Frank’s House sits to the west side of Amsterdam’s centre, fronting Prinsengracht Canal. In the bright sun this is a beautiful spot (almost a peaceful spot, were it not for the queuing crowds). It is difficult to imagine that … Continue reading
The Coastal Path in Amsterdam – Rembrandtplein
Rembrandtplein is a square in the centre of Amsterdam named after the artist Rembrandt van Rijn. Rembrandt is one of the Old Masters and one of the most important and influential Dutch painters. He had a house just over the other side … Continue reading
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Tagged amsterdam, Captain Frans Banning Cocq, netherlands, rembrandt, rembrandtplein, statue, The Night Watch, tourist, travel, walking
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The Coastal Path in Amsterdam – Canals and Rivers
Amsterdam is served by a few key tram routes which run to various parts of the city. At some points several routes converge at the same place, such as at Leidseplain, next to Leidsebosje, where we now found ourselves. Three … Continue reading
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Tagged amsterdam, bridge, canal, netherlands, river amstel, skinny bridge, tram, travel, walking
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The Coastal Path 