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Red Light Secrets Museum

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An intriguing museum that takes you to a world most of us have only dreamed of.

Amsterdam · 465m from downtown

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A'DAM Lookout

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4.5/5

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The A'DAM Lookout in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is a unique high-altitude viewpoint in the city. Visitors can take a high-speed elevator directly to the 100-meter-high observation deck for a 360-degree panoramic view of Amsterdam's urban landscape, including iconic canals, historic buildings, and modern sights. The lookout features interactive exhibitions that offer an in-depth understanding of Amsterdam's history and culture. Additionally, the A'DAM Lookout provides various entertainment experiences, such as a rooftop swing, sky bar, and regular music activities, delivering unforgettable high-altitude adventures. Whether by day or night, the A'DAM Lookout is an excellent choice for exploring Amsterdam.

Amsterdam · 1.6km from downtown

No. 19 of Best Things to Do in Amsterdam

Sexmuseum de Venustempel

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4.5/5

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The Venus Shrine Museum, in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. This museum features a lot of models that are fascinating. As soon as you enter the gate, there are some replicas of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. In a small hall, there are two large models each more than two meters high, and in the middle is a row of seats for the audience to rest. chair. Is the world's unique collection of sexual culture.

Amsterdam · 725m from downtown

No. 20 of Best Things to Do in Amsterdam

Dungeon Amsterdam

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Scenic introduction: The Amsterdam dungeon shows tragic events in the history of the Netherlands. It is full of live performances, such as the torture chamber. This is a lively performance throughout the dungeon. The torturers will hang the criminals and torture them, and they will also select young people. Visitors watch; there is the Dutch East India Company, which forced locals to join the seafaring trade in an 18th-century dockside bar; and the Ship Doctor, where visitors can witness the brutality of 18th-century sea surgeons. Plus, there are all sorts of other gory, horrific scenes here that make you shudder. In the Amsterdam dungeon, you can see: the doom of death, it is said that the great plague broke out in Europe in the 14th century, the whole plague brought down society, every family was full of death, the streets were filled with fear, no help and endless darkness. In the Amsterdam Dungeon, a robed giant, wielding a scythe, guides you step by step to doom! Here, a strange force forces you to feel the plight of the victims. You'll fall into darkness, travel through hell, and feel your own heartbeat as you're teased by death. The Council of Blood offers a glimpse into 16th-century Holland and its primitive methods of law enforcement, which surrounds everyone in fear. Violators are subjected to horrific punishments and sometimes torture such as cutting and burning. This leads to an extreme example - the Council of Blood (Council of Blood), created by Prince Alva in 1567. Some cases of suspected heretics or traitors were transferred to this special court, and their fate was sealed from then on, and some of these people were put on display in the Amsterdam dungeon. You'll be shocked when you see some of the barbaric atrocities undertaken by the Council of Blood. The Lost Labyrinth, Amsterdam before 1579, there are no lights on the streets to guide the citizens at night, the unlucky people will fall into the canals, drowning incidents are frequent, and people will often use vigil lanterns to walk through the darkness. Amsterdam Dungeon takes you through this lost labyrinth. Start your adventure! Dazzling labyrinths with twisty passages will inspire your adventurous spirit. Discriminated in their jobs and paid meager wages, instead of helping, they now pose another threat in the Amsterdam labyrinth. VOC was the world's largest trading company in the 17th and 18th centuries. Ships carrying up to 200 people were transported around the world, but life at sea was not easy, and they would experience casualties. Almost all ships will not be vaccinated, fully equipped medical facilities, all will suffer from foreign diseases, the crew will contract scurvy, typhoid, dysentery, pleurisy and pneumonia, etc. The process is very painful, even before reaching land. die. Simple surgery to cut the limb may prevent further deterioration, which is why sailors have scars on their legs and hands. Come to the Amsterdam Dungeon and learn about VOC's terrifying voyage! ‍

Amsterdam · 207m from downtown

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Keukenhof

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Keukenhof is located in Lisse, the Netherlands, and is a world-renowned spring garden. The park was formerly a 15th-century nobleman's kitchen garden. In 1857, it was redesigned in English style by the landscape architects father and son Zocher, and in 1949 it was jointly founded as a flower exhibition garden by Dutch bulb growers and opened to the public the following year. It is only open for about eight weeks each spring. Inside the park, dozens of gardeners hand-plant about seven million bulbs in the fall, including tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, lilies, and more. Among them are about 800 varieties of tulips, with flower shapes including cup-shaped, bowl-shaped, lily-flowered, and double-flowered, and colors ranging from pink-purple, bright yellow, and soft red to pure white. The flower beds are carefully arranged, with different bulbs planted in layers to ensure that flowers bloom throughout the entire opening period. The park features several indoor pavilions named after the Dutch royal family, with different floral themes rotating weekly. The park also includes distinctly styled gardens such as an English landscape garden, a natural garden, and a Japanese country garden. Landmark views include an old windmill built in 1892, from which visitors can climb up and look out over the surrounding flower fields; a walk-through garden maze; and a stepping-stone path across the lake. From the park's observation deck, visitors can also gaze out at the surrounding commercial flower fields, a spectacular sight. More than a hundred sculptures and works of art are scattered throughout the park, adding a cultural touch to the flower viewing. Families with children can head to the small petting farm and children's play area, so the kids have their own fun too.

Lisse · 26.2km from Amsterdam

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Vondelpark

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4.3/5

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This English-style urban garden is located on the edge of the inner city area, and the beautiful scenery attracts people to walk, jog and hang out. The park was named New Park in the early days, and was later changed to its current name in honor of the famous Dutch playwright and poet Jost van den Vondel in the 17th century. Vondelpark is Amsterdam's larger city park and includes a famous open-air theatre, numerous children's playgrounds, several cafés and restaurants. On King's Day, one of the Dutch national holidays, Vondelpark turns into a huge open-air children's market, with many young Amsterdammers selling their unwanted toys and clothes in droves, or becoming a street Musicians play musical instruments.

Amsterdam · 2.3km from downtown

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ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo

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4.0/5

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Located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, ARTIS boasts a history spanning over 170 years. In the zoo, you will find not only rare animals from around the world, such as giraffes, gorillas, and various bird species, but also a botanical garden with a rich variety of plants. Visitors can stroll through the tropical rainforest pavilion and experience the mysterious atmosphere of the rainforest; in the aquarium, they can admire colorful marine animals; and in the historic buildings, they can learn more about the zoo's long history. Furthermore, various educational activities are regularly organized at ARTIS, such as animal feeding and guided tours, allowing travelers to gain knowledge and experience the harmony between humans and nature during their visit.

Amsterdam · 1.5km from downtown

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Johan Cruyff Arena

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4.4/5

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The Amsterdam Arena is an iconic stadium in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This arena is one of the modern sports facilities in the Netherlands and the home of the Ajax football club. Since its opening in 1996, it has not only hosted countless football matches, but also various large-scale concerts and events. The design of the arena embodies a combination of innovation and functionality, and can accommodate more than 50,000 spectators. Its retractable roof structure allows the venue to adapt to different weather conditions to ensure the smooth progress of events. In addition, the arena is equipped with advanced sound and lighting systems, providing the audience with a good audio-visual experience. The arena is not only a venue for sports events, but also an important cultural venue in Amsterdam. Many world-renowned artists have held concerts here, attracting a large number of audiences and fans.

Amsterdam · 7km from downtown

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Ziggo Dome

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4.5/5

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The Dome Stadium is located in Amsterdam. The building looks like a huge square box. The use of glass makes the building have good light transmittance, and the steel material provides a stable structural support for the building, showing an industrial style of tough beauty. This giant venue that can accommodate tens of thousands of spectators is equipped with a unique acoustic system and all-round surround screens to ensure that the audience can enjoy a shocking audio-visual feast no matter where they are. The interior design of the venue is modern and flexible, and can adapt to various types of activities. From pop music, rock concerts to classical concerts and electronic music festivals, a variety of stages can be provided. In addition to concerts, other forms of entertainment are hosted here, including sports events, corporate events and award ceremonies. The stadium not only embodies the aesthetics of modern architecture, but also takes into account practicality and sustainability, providing a comfortable and convenient experience for the audience. Become an iconic building in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam · 6.9km from downtown

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