Selfie outside the Rijksmuseum

Amsterdam Day 2 - Push bikes, Culture and renewed friendships

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September 24th 2017
After walking our legs off yesterday (12km), we got our priorities right today and hired bikes for the remainder of our time in Amsterdam. And what a blessing they have been!! What a great way to get around. We spent about 3 hours in the Rijksmuseum and were in awe at the amazing number of old masters they have there. Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Matisse, to name but a few. The building we are staying ... read more

Europe » Netherlands » North Holland » Amsterdam

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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