Concertgebouw

Concertgebouw. Opened in 1888 in then newly developing territory of the city, the concert hall is home to the Concertgebouw Orchestra. The architect of the building was Adolf Leonard van Gendt. Concertgebouwplein 10. DSC_0513p1

Amsterdam Day 1

September 27th 2014
Arriving from Schiphol Airport at our hotel, the NH Amsterdam Centre, it was too early for our room to be ready. So, wanting to hit the ground running, we placed our luggage in storage and headed for nearby Museumplein. It was a beautiful and sunny late September day. It was a Saturday, so everyone was out enjoying the sunshine. In Museumplein, one finds a bevy of museums, the Rijksmuseu ... read more

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The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized natio... ... read more

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