The Portuguese-Israeli Synagogue is a late 17th-century Sephardic synagogue in Amsterdam. It is also known as the Esnoga which is the Ladino word for synagogue. The construction of the synagogue was completed in 1675. In January 2012 Israeli Prime-Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described this as “one of the most beautiful synagogues I have ever seen.” Read More »Portuguese Synagogue Amsterdam
Oude Kerk, known as the “Old Church” is the city’s first church and its oldest monument. It stands on the site of a wooden chapel built around 1250, which was destroyed by fire. The church was rebuilt as a small stone Church in the 14th century.
Rembrandt is perhaps undoubtedly the greatest artist of the Dutch Golden age. He left a substantial and exceptional collection of artwork, much of which can… Read More »Rembrandt House Museum
The Munttoren is a historic tower standing on the busy Muntplein square in Amsterdam. Munttoren (mint tower) is a remnant of the Regulierspoort which was… Read More »Munttoren Amsterdam
A picturesque and tranquil location for taking photos of canals and bridges.
A small but lively, historic square named after the world-famous Dutch artist Rembrandt.
