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The modern main building was designed by Gerrit Rietveld and the newer oval-shaped exhibition wing by Kisho Kurokawa. Both allow visitors plenty of space to step back and admire the paintings, even when crowded. Featured masterpieces from throughout Van Gogh's life include Almond Blossom, Sunflowers and The Bedroom.
20 paintings were stolen from the museum during an audacious robbery in 1991, among them Van Gogh's early work The Potato Eaters. The thieves managed to escape, but all the stolen paintings were recovered from an abandoned car less than an hour later. This robbery was considered the largest art theft in the Netherlands since the Second World War. And as if that wasn't enough, Congregation Leaving the Reformed Church in Nuenen and View of the Sea at Scheveningen were stolen in another incident in 2002 and unfortunately never recovered. With a combined value of 30 million dollars, this heist figures on the FBI's list of Top Ten Art Crimes.
The queues at the Van Gogh Museum can be serpentine during peak times. Once inside, however, visitors will be pleasantly surprised by the easy-to-navigate layout exhibiting the progression of Van Gogh's life and art. The educational tour is available in English and the gift shop is a super place to pick up unique Van Gogh memorabilia. For those inclined, there is also a cocktail bar where DJs perform on alternate Fridays. Free Wi-Fi is available at the museum and photography is strictly forbidden inside.
The Van Gogh museum is located in Amsterdam's Museum Quarter and trams number 2 or 5 will get you here from Central Station. Spend at least two hours at the museum to fully explore the works of Van Gogh and you won't leave disappointed.
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Guest Relations Manager at Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky
My name is Lana de Wit, Guest Relations Manager at Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky. Together with the Guest Relations and Guest Services team we are making sure that all guests are having the best experience at our hotel and look after their special requests, celebrations and expectations. I get energy out of solving problems and striving for the best there is possible and I love the fact that every day is different and full of surprises. I always wanted to work at Krasnapolsky since I was a little girl, so being able to work here the past years has been a dream together with my fantastic colleagues. My biggest mission is to let every guest leave with extraordinary stories and unforgettable memories to take home. I look forward to welcoming you here in Amsterdam to give you the true Anantara experience!
The 5-star Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam is on Amsterdam’s main square with views across to the Royal Palace. You’re well-placed for some of the city’s finest shops, while a lotof tourist attractions are just a short stroll away.
The Avani Museum Quarter Amsterdam Hotel, formerly known as NH Amsterdam Museum Quarter, is located just outside the center of Amsterdam, in the vibrant ‘De Pijp’ neighborhood. Due to the hotel’s excellent location, many of the city’s famous cultural attractions are within walking distance. For example, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk Museum and the Moco Museum are all within a kilometer of the hotel’s front door. Similarly, the scenic canal and the main shopping street P.C. Hoofstraat are within a five-minute walk.
The NH Amsterdam Leidseplein hotel, formerly known as NH Amsterdam Centre, is in the cultural heart of Amsterdam. Its spot in the beautiful Museum Quarter means it’s just a short walk to the Van Gogh museum. And there are shops, cafés and restaurants just across the canal in front of the hotel.
The NH Amsterdam Caransa hotel is on lively Rembrandt Square, where the main nightlife of the city of Amsterdam takes place. It’s surrounded by bars, cafés and restaurants and in easy walking distance of Amsterdam’s famous sights. For lunch and dinner you can go to De Kuyl across the square.
Encounter Holland's fascinating royal history in Amsterdam as you visit the storied Royal Palace, historic Dam Square or Amsterdam Museum. Or experience King's Day when festivities sweep across the city.
Music lovers and party animals alike are spoilt by Amsterdam's thriving club scene, which caters to all tastes. Dance into the wee hours or catch your favourite artist playing at one of the city's many great venues.
In Dutch fries, the humble potato has truly been elevated to an exalted status, as can be seen by the brisk sales at Amsterdam's many hole-in-the-wall joints, where customers flock from the early hours until closing time.
Inaugurated as Amsterdam's Town Hall in 1655, the Royal Palace was originally intended to be the powerhouse for Amsterdam's magistrates who believed their city to be the new Rome of the North.
No visit to Amsterdam is complete without a trip to the Anne Frank House, a poignant and melancholy museum dedicated to chronicling Anne Frank's life and legacy.
The historical Noordermarkt is where Amsterdam's vegans and vegetarians, musicians, artists, activists and farmers come together to shop for fresh produce and exchange radical ideas.
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