Art & Culture

Amsterdam is the design & art capital of the Netherlands. Nowhere else in the country will you find as many museums, exhibition centers, galleries, artworks and urban culture. The following museums can be found in the vicinity of Hotel Die Port van Cleve.

The Royal Palace Amsterdam

The Royal Palace of Amsterdam is situated on Dam Square in the city centre of Amsterdam. It was originally built as the city hall for the magistrates of Amsterdam. In the 17-th century it was the largest secular building of Europe.

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De Nieuwe Kerk
De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam is famous for its much talked-about exhibitions. With hundred thousands of visitors every year, the church is one of the most attended exhibition locations in the Netherlands.

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Madame Tussauds wax museum

Madame Tussauds the wax museum of Amsterdam, which has several branches in a number of major cities around the world. The museum is ideal for a fun family day out.

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Amsterdam Museum
At the Amsterdam Museum you can get a revealing and informative glimpse of Amsterdam during the 19th century. Long ago, a small settlement on the river Amstel. Later, the centre of 17th century world trade. Today, a colourful international city.

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Museum Our Lord in the Attic
Our Lord in the Attic is one of the oldest and most remarkable museums in Amsterdam. Behind the characteristic facade of the house by the canal lies a largely original 17th-century home and a complete hidden church. This hidden church 'in the attic' was built during the Reformation, when Catholics were forbidden to hold public services. Today, the church and the house form the backdrop to a succession of striking exhibitions highlighting religion and contemporary art.

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The House of Anne Frank
The Anne Frank House tells the story of a Jewish girl and her family who lived in hiding in the annex of the building during the Nazi persecution in the Second World War.

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The Red Light district
The Red Light district is an (in)famous part of Amsterdam. The area is locally known as The Wallen or the Rossebuurt. Amongst tourists and locals the Red Light District is renowned for its adult industry and the red-lit windows. There is however more to the area than you might think.

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Amsterdam Canal cruises
The canals of Amsterdam are the cities signature and arguably its most charming feature. A canal cruise through the citys waterways gives you a unique view of many spectacular Amsterdam sights in a short period of time. The different canal cruises take you along 17th century mansions, humpbacked bridges, quirky houseboats and stunning architectural design ranging from medieval to modern.

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