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Amsterdam information : Entertainment
Entertainment Amsterdam
Amsterdam presents a lot of different entertainment, from Theatres with classic concerts untill live stand up comedians, museums for kids, history, antiques and Diamonds, canal cruises, holland casino, all kinds of outdoor events, cinema's and the zoo Artis. don't forget the Yearly returning Amsterdam events & festivals.
Theatres & antertainment
Het Muziektheater/Opera House,.
Het Muziektheater (The Music Theatre) is the theatre of residence for The Netherlands Opera and the Dutch National Ballet and also home to the Holland Symphony Orchestra. Since its opening in September 1986, it has attracted crowds from Amsterdam and beyond in their droves and all agree it is among the best of its type in the world. The venue hosts top classproductions of some of the world’s most famous operas and ballets and musicals, so check out their website www.hetmuziektheater.nl. - Adres: Waterlooplein 22
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The Willet-Holthuysen Museum is the only fully furnished patrician house on Amsterdam's
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The Amsterdam Concertgebouw
The Concertgebouw Foundation now organises around 400 concerts per year in the Main Hall and the Recital Hall, consisting of an alternating programme which involves both Dutch and international musicians and varies from performances by world famous symphony orchestras to concerts for children, contemporary music, vocal concerts and world music. Before the ‘Sunday Morning Concert’ begins you can take ‘a peek behind the scenes of The Concertgebouw’, as they offer guided tours, which begin at 9.30 a.m. and have to be reserved separately. Intersite: www.concertgebouw.nl - Adres: Concertgebouwplein 2
Koninklijk theater Carré ( royal theatre)
More than a century ago, in 1887, circus master Oscar Carré opened his circus theatre on the one of the most beautifull spots of the Amstel River. The family Carré first performed in the Netherlands in September 1863 and their circus-theatre was a big hit from the beginning. Slowly the theatre changed from circus to variety shows and it was renamed ‘Royal Theatre Carre’ following its 100th anniversary. After this, the theater began to concentrate onmusical, cabaret, stage plays, international performances and other spectacles. Check out the website at www.theatercarre.nl - Adres: Amstel 115-125
Muziekgebouw aan het ij (Music building)
The opening of the Muziekgebouw close to the IJ Tunnel marked a special moment in Dutch music history. The venue offers composers and makers of music and theatre with their own work place. Festivals, thematic projects and multimedia concerts are held regularly. internet: www.muziekgebouw.nl. - Adres: Amstel 115-125
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Stadsschouwburg As well as being one of the top venues for drama and theatre productions, the Stadsschouwburg also lays claim to being one of Amsterdam’s most beautiful buildings. The theatre frequently shows English language theatre productions and dance performances and most of the acts are outstanding. www.stadsschouwburgamsterdam.nl - Adres: Leidseplein 26. |
Amsterdam Zoo Artis
For the local's Artis isn't just a regular Zoo, the Amsterdam people are proud on it's zoo. The mood in Artis is just like i a parc, the locals enjoy it to relax on the fields in artis. It's said Artis is the oldest zoo on the continent, Artis was founded in 1838 to promote the knowledge of natural history and is an oasis of peace and quiet amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. The zoo which was founded in 1838 is set in an area of 14 hectares and with 700 species of animals to see, it provides a magnificent overview of the entire animal kingdom of Amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds, mammals and insects. Around the zoo you'll find many more Dutch and European animal and plant species, as well as more exotic ones. You can also quence your thirst for knowledge at the zoo’s Planetarium, or by visiting its many museums and smaller exhibitions.
To see, enjoy & experience an Amsterdam feeling, we advise you to take a canal cruise. From the canals you can see al the historical buildings, bridges and canals in Amsterdam. You will come in places, you normally will not find. in the evening there are diner cruise with candellight.
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The world of wax people. This Museum of statue's from famous dutch and international people is great to visit with children. Phone: 020-5230623 |
Bicycle rentals
Expolre the city by bicycle, really an unforgetable excperience. Also it's the cheapest way of transportation in Amsterdam. Exploring the city by bike, is the ultimate way to experience the magical feeling of Amsterdam. You will come in places, you wont see any other way in Amsterdam. There are different bicycle rental companies, with different rates and bikes. Aldo it isn't very expensive, it's recommendable to take a good look at the differences.