Top 10 tourist attractions in Amsterdam

　　Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It is located in North Holland Province in the west of the Netherlands. It is a famous tourist city and international metropolis. Amsterdam attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world with its rich history, culture and modern urban style. Next, Travel Diary will sort out the top ten tourist attractions in Amsterdam for you. Let's take a look.

　　1. Rijksmuseum

　　The Rijksmuseum was founded in The Hague in 1798 and moved to Amsterdam in 1808. Its main function is to collect art and history of Amsterdam. The Rijksmuseum is the largest and most visited art museum in the Netherlands. Its collection is one of the largest in the world, including nearly 8,000 works in 80 exhibition halls. The most admired works in the Rijksmuseum include paintings by Flemish and Dutch masters from the 15th to 19th centuries, including Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt, Frans Hals and Vermeer.

　　2. Anne Frank House

　　Anne Frank House is located in the center of Amsterdam and is the place where Anne Frank hid during World War II to write her famous diary. Anne Frank was a Jewish girl who hid with her family for two years during World War II to avoid Nazi persecution. Unfortunately, she did not survive, but she left behind her diary, which was published in 1947. The house where she lived has now been converted into a museum to show her life during difficult times.

　　3. Van Gogh Museum

　　The Van Gogh Museum is located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It was built in 1973 and is dedicated to the works of the great Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. This modern museum is the largest collection of Van Gogh's works in the world, with 200 paintings and 550 drawings by Van Gogh, plus hundreds of Van Gogh's letters and selected works by his friends and contemporaries, which form the core of the museum's collection.

　　4. Royal Palace Amsterdam

　　The Royal Palace of Amsterdam, located on Dam Square, is one of only three places in the Netherlands that are controlled by the monarch by Act of Parliament and was built in 1648. The palace was originally built as a town hall during the Dutch Golden Age, and later became the royal palace of King Louis Napoleon and later the palace of the Dutch Royal Family. Most of the important rooms are open to the public, giving visitors the opportunity to admire its outstanding architecture and fascinating history.

　　5. Oude Kerk

　　The Oude Kerk is the oldest building in Amsterdam and one of the most peaceful and tranquil attractions in Amsterdam. It was built in 1306 and has survived riots, wars and several religious reforms. Located in Amsterdam's Red Light District, this beautiful church was converted from a Roman Catholic church to a Calvinist church. It has a fascinating history and has now become a contemporary art and heritage center.

　　6. Vondelpark

　　Vondelpark is an English-style urban garden located on the edge of Amsterdam's city center. Its beautiful scenery attracts people to walk, jog and hang out here. Vondelpark is the largest and most popular park in Amsterdam, named after playwright and poet Joost van den Vondel. This public urban park covers an area of 120 acres and offers various activities for tens of millions of visitors every year.

　　7. Dam Square

　　Dam Square is located in the center of Amsterdam and is the heart of Amsterdam, known as the "navel". This town square is always bustling with tourists who come to visit the Royal Palace, the New Church, the National Monument and Madame Tussauds. In addition to the attractions, there are restaurants, shops, food and souvenir stalls.

　　8. De Wallen

　　De Wallen is Amsterdam's largest and most well-known red-light district and one of its main tourist attractions. Known for its street-side brothels, Amsterdam's Red Light District also offers scenic canals, lively restaurants, bars and plenty of shopping. While this controversial neighborhood may not be for everyone, its winding cobblestone streets and narrow alleys are a reminder of Amsterdam's rich history and laid-back culture.

　　9. Museum Het Rembrandthuis

　　Located among picturesque canal houses in the heart of Amsterdam, the Museum Rembrandt House celebrates the Dutch artist best known for works such as The Night Watch and The Storm on the Sea of Galilee. Today, the Rembrandt House is a museum dedicated to his life and work, and features a nearly complete collection of his etchings.

　　10. National Monument

　　Standing in the center of Amsterdam's Dam Square, the National Monument is the Netherlands' most important WWII memorial. Its towering travertine obelisk stands 72 feet (22 meters) high and commemorates the Dutch soldiers who died in World War II and subsequent armed conflicts. The building has become a national symbol, and a ceremony to commemorate the dead is held here every year on May 4th.