A former dairy (the name translates as 'Milky Way'), the Melkweg acts as a home away from home for music of all styles, and thus draws a suitably eclectic...
Lijnbaansgracht 234a
While the 'old' Oude Kerk in the Red Light District was built in the 1300s, the sprightly 'new' Nieuwe Kerk dates from 1408. It is not known how much damage...
Dam
A cornerstone of the Amsterdam scene, this former church is in such high demand that it often hosts several events in one day. The main hall has a rare...
Weteringschans 6-8
This multi-screened complex is one of the best places to enjoy those guilty-pleasure blockbusters with little or no chance of bumping into someone you know,...
ArenA Boulevard 600
Another monster-sized multiplex, this is the town centre's only decent mainstream alternative to the shabby City. In its favour are huge screens and...
Vijzelstraat 15
This extraordinary cinema is named after Abraham Tuschinski, Amsterdam's single most illustrious cinematic entrepreneur. Built in 1921 as a 'world theatre...
Reguliersbreestraat 26-34
Designed by PJH Cuypers and opened in 1885, the Rijksmuseum holds the country's largest collection of art and artefacts, including 40 Rembrandts and four...
Museumstraat 1
The Stadsschouwburg ('Municipal Theatre') is an impressive 19th-century building, constructed in traditional horseshoe shape and seating 950. It's currently...
Leidseplein 26
The Stedelijk Museum, with its incredibe bath-shaped extension, is Amsterdam's go-to institution for modern and contemporary art, with an extraordinary...
Museumplein 10
As well as the bright colours of his palette, Vincent van Gogh is known throughout the world for his productivity, and that's reflected in the 200 paintings...
Paulus Potterstraat 7