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Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is famous for its canals and iconic landmarks. Yet, beyond the world-renowned sights like the Rijksmuseum and Dam Square, there are some truly unique hidden gems. They are mainly known by the locals, so are perfect to visit and escape crowds of tourists, and are all free to visit with the I amsterdam City Card. Here are my favourite secret spots in Amsterdam, which are off the beaten path and will give you a totally new perspective to this fascinating Dutch city…
I amsterdam City Card
The I amsterdam City Card offers you a fun and unique way to explore Amsterdam. There are 24/48/72/96/120 hour options available, depending on the length of your stay. Here are the benefits of getting a card:
You can purchase a card directly here or from the I amsterdam store in Amsterdam Central Station.
The windmill is one of the best-known national symbols of The Netherlands, so seeing one was definitely on my bucket list. Situated on the outskirts of Amsterdam is the Molen Van Sloten windmill. This is a functioning draining mill and the only windmill in Amsterdam which is open for the public to visit everyday.
Take tram 2 from Amsterdam Central Station to Nieuw Sloten, described by National Geographic as one of the best tram rides in the world. After the scenic ride, get off at the last stop on the outskirts of Amsterdam and walk for 15 minutes to the Molen Van Sloten windmill.
You can have a tour of the inside of the windmill, where the knowledgeable guides will explain the working of the mill, how the top of the mill is turned and how to stop the mill.
Experiencing Dutch windmills when in the Netherlands will give you a true insight into the Old Holland…
ARTIS-Micropia is the first microbe museum in the world, located in the heart of Amsterdam. In this truly interactive museum, you will get to know the world of microbes and micro-organisms, which make up two-thirds of all living matter. The technology brings this invisible world to the forefront and will give you a fascinating insight into the trillions of microbes around us.
The Amsterdam Tulip Museum is located on the opposite side of the Prinsengracht canal, opposite the Anne Frank House.
The tulip was introduced in the Netherlands in the middle of 16th century, during the Ottoman Empire. Located in a room inside a tulip shop in central Amsterdam, this small basement museum does a wonderful job of telling the history of tulips in Holland and the infamous tulip craze that rocked the Dutch economy.
You can even purchase a variety of different tulip bulbs in the tulip shop above the museum.
Hortus Botanicus, established in 1638, is a botanical garden in the Plantage district of Amsterdam. It is one of the world’s oldest botanical gardens. The garden has over 6,000 different plants, including a 2,000-year old agave cactus and a 300-year-old Eastern Kape giant cycad.
Hortus Botanicus is also home to the palm greenhouse and a spectacular butterfly house.
Although the NEMO Science Museum is one of Amsterdam’s most popular family attractions, very few people know that the museum’s rooftop provides some of the best 360° views of the city. This sky-high public square was created by architect Renzo Piano.
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