Unusual Places in Amsterdam – The Must See Sites For Visitors
Amsterdam is a city that boasts of several museums. People who appreciate art, history or science may find it worthwhile to check out any of the galleries in this place.
One famous site is called the “Museum Vrolik,” which is named after science professor Gerardus Vrolik and his son Willem, who was also a professor. The place serves as a shelter to various collections of human remains, including specimens of congenitally malformed body parts, bones that suffered from diseases, and some dentistry items.
Clearly, this place is especially an attraction for people who love anatomy, biology, and even zoology.
Other museums peculiar to Amsterdam include the “Rijksmuseum,” the “Stedelijk” and the “Van Gogh,” where tourists are endeared to visit and see the artworks of Netherland’s famous artists, including it’s great painters of the 17th Century.
“Katten Cabinet” is for people who love cats. This gallery was founded by Bob Meijer, who used to have a cat that served as one of his closest companions for quite some time.
In this unique tourist site, one can find various artworks, including sculptures, paintings, and other pieces that pay tribute to contributions of cats to the history of art and culture. A piece of trivia about Katten Cabinet: its building was where one of the scenes of the popular Hollywood movie Ocean’s Twelve was shot.
“De Peozenboot” serves as a sanctuary for cats that have either lost their owners or have no one to take care of them at all. People who work as volunteers in this place welcome tourists and other visitors; those who would like to be educated about responsible cat ownership. Countless cats, including cute and amusing kittens, may be found roaming around or simply lying on decks of the sanctuary.
Another popular tourist attraction is Anne Frank’s House. This was a place where the Jewish family found shelter and stayed at its attic to hide from Nazis. This site allows visitors to know a bit of history during the difficult time of war in Europe.
Another interesting tourist site is the “Heineken Brewery,” where one of the world’s most popular beers is manufactured. Many school children have toured around its facility for an education trip.
Last, but not the least, are the boat houses in the city proper that serve as a major tourist attraction in Amsterdam. Houses floating on water allow visitors to experience the unique lifestyle of some residents, who have opted not to dwell in traditional shelters on land.
Most boat houses are privately owned, and many of these are being rented out to foreign travelers.
The history of these shelters is traced back during the old times, when merchants from the Netherlands, who constantly traveled to look for places to sell their goods, decided to live on their boats. Eventually, they developed their boats into full-fledged houses.
Travel authorities and people who have already visited Amsterdam highly recommend tourists to stay a night or two in any of the boat houses to get that unique experience from this lovely European city.
