A note to all those historical museums around the world that struggle to present their exhibits in an engaging fashion: head here to see how it's done....

Prinsengracht 263 was the 17th-century canalside house where young Jewish girl Anne Frank and her family hid for two years during World War II. Today it's...

When the football season ends, Ajax's stadium is reborn as a musical amphitheatre hosting tours by the likes of U2, Madonna and the Rolling Stones, outdoor...

Set in a large park, the Artis Royal Zoo is the Netherlands' oldest mainland zoo. Along with the usual stalwarts, including a baby elephant called Mumba,...

Jazz musicians from far and wide queue up for a chance to grace the stage at the Bimhuis, even after its relatively recent transplant to the Muziekgebouw...

With its beautiful architecture and clear acoustics, the Concertgebouw is a favourite venue of many of the world's top musicians, and is home to the world...

Translated, 'De Bijenkorf' means 'The Beehive' - an apt alias for this busy department store. Stationed in a grandiose building on Dam Square, this deluxe...

With a capacity of 2,000, this is about as big as clubbing gets in central Amsterdam - and in 2007 it will continue to expand with three new areas. Ever...

In 1988 Heineken stopped brewing here but kept the building open for tours. The 'experience' is spread across four levels and 18 attractions, and includes...

In June 2009, an outpost of St Petersburg's Hermitage museum opened in Amsterdam with a star-studded, 30-hour ceremony, attended by Queen Beatrix and...

Many dream of performing in this glamorous space, formerly home to a circus and recently refurbished in grand style. The Carré hosts some of the best Dutch...

Amsterdam's original - and arguably best - shopping centre is located in the beautiful nineteenth-century former post office building, situated just behind...

Former milk factory 'Milky Way' offers a galaxy of stellar programming and a newly rebuilt main hall. Often ridiculously crowded - but great value and down...

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...