June 2020 – Amsterdam in Silver

Stedelijk Museum

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Post published:June 26, 2020
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This the new white wing of the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam's Museum of Modern Art, also called 'The Bathtub' by those who do not appreciate the modern architecture added to the…

Nieuwe Westerdokstraat

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Post published:June 26, 2020
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Looking down from the top floor of the immense bicycle storage across from the Ibis Hotel located at Amsterdam's Central Station. The bridge for bicycles and pedestrians only connects the…

Brouwersgracht/Prinsengracht

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Post published:June 26, 2020
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One of my favorite spots and not just because of Café Tabac. This place is gorgeous. Although it is in the heart of Amsterdam, the atmosphere resembles that of a…

Empty Tour Boats

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Post published:June 24, 2020
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Empty Tour Boats, a rare sight in Amsterdam, but not during the lock-down. Normally these boats are constantly cruising the canals, like they are on a tight timetable. Beware those…

National Maritime Museum

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Post published:June 24, 2020
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The National Maritime Museum is one of the most impressive museums if you want to learn about Dutch Maritime history. I will post more photographs in the future. This is…

Basilica of Saint Nicolas (front)

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Post published:June 24, 2020
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The Basilica of Saint Nicolas or the St. Nicolaaskerk as we like to call it, is in full view on this picture, thanks to the fact that there were no…

Amsterdam Central Station

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Post published:June 24, 2020
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At age 3 my mother took me from Haarlem, where we lived, to Amsterdam to do some shopping and on Dam Square I first saw a man with a turban,…

Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam

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Post published:June 22, 2020
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Also known as the International Theater of Amsterdam. The building is located right at Leidseplein a well-known square with lots of cafés and bars. You should check the website of…

Rijksmuseum

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Post published:June 22, 2020
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And then on June 1st, 2020 the Rijksmuseum opened its doors to the public. There were no lines of people waiting to get in. The museum seems to be mainly…

Oudezijds Achterburgwal

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Post published:June 22, 2020
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Yet another picture of the Oudezijds Achterburgwal, one of the main canals of the Red Light District. Amazing how empty it is during the lock-down. Normally there would be hundreds…