Amsterdamse Bos
The Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest) is a large park located south west of Amsterdam.
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Tower of Oude Kerk
The Oude Kerk (Old Church) is the oldest building in Amsterdam. It is located in the Red Light District. Its tower can be visited (guided tour only).
SAIL Amsterdam 2015
SAIL Amsterdam is a maritime event taking place every 5 years in Amsterdam, where boats from all over the world come to the Amsterdam harbour for a few days. Some of the ships can then be visited.
REM Eiland
REM Eiland is a platform that used to broadcast pirate TV and radio from the North Sea but that now sits near the IJ river in Houthaven, in Amsterdam West. The roof can be accessed freely and also has a restaurant. I was there during SAIL Amsterdam 2015, hence all the boats on the IJ.
Museum Het Schip
Het Schip (“The Ship”) is an apartment building in the Spaarndammerbuurt district of Amsterdam. It was designed in 1919 by Michel de Klerk as a block of housing for the working class and follows the Brick Expressionism style of the Amsterdam School of architecture. The building also includes a post office, which now hosts the visitor center of the Museum. Guided tours start there.
Westermoskee
Westermoskee (aka Ayasofya Camii) is the largest mosque in the Netherlands. It is located on the banks of the Schinkel canal in Amsterdam and built in the style of the Amsterdam School of architecture.
Natura Artis Magistra (Amsterdam Zoo)
Natura Artis Magistra is a zoo in Amsterdam and the oldest in the Netherlands. It houses 700 species.
