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Amsterdam is one of the most picturesque cities in Europe. The limited space of the city forced city planners to approach its planning with full responsibility. Amsterdam has a large number of canals, many of which were never completed, and in their place houses, streets and squares arose. Many tourists come here not only to enjoy architectural monuments, but also to visit numerous shops, cafes, coffee shops, casinos, bars and specific museums.

Tourists with children and simply nature lovers should visit the zoo Artis Royal Zoo, where 6 thousand animals are collected. On the territory of the zoo you can see a botanical garden, an aquarium, a geological museum and simply watch the life of animals.

Let's go on a fabulous journey through the unforgettable Amsterdam, where marijuana and gay marriage are legalized, where the hippie quarter flourishes, real absinthe is born and tulip plantations grow safely. Only here you can visit the Red Light District, where the most “ancient profession” is considered a profitable business. In addition to the listed exotic attractions, Amsterdam has a lot of cultural, educational and very interesting places that tourists love to visit. Today we will tell you what is definitely worth seeing in Amsterdam.

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So, our plane lands on the runway of the world's busiest airport, Schiphol, and it's time to think about how to get to the city center. There are options and they are:

— a direct train arrives at the main train station in Amsterdam. Trains depart on this route around the clock, three to four trains per hour during rush hour and from 1.00 a.m. to 5.00 a.m. – one train per hour. The fare costs 3.8 euros one way. The journey takes only 20 minutes. The platforms of all trains (ours is the 13th) are located underground, directly under the main hall of the airport. Tickets can only be purchased inside the building from the yellow and blue machine.

— in 30 minutes and 4.8 euros you can easily get to the city center by bus No. 197. It departs every 15 minutes from 5.00 am to 00.00 at night. At night, buses No. 72 and No. 97 run once an hour.

— if you have some extra money in your pocket, you can get into the city by taxi. The fare will be approximately 40-50 euros. And this pleasure will take 25 minutes.

— if you need to get to the hotel, you can use the shuttle bus for 14.5 euros. It departs from platform A7 every 30 minutes from 6.00 am to 21.00 pm.

Having reached the center, any tourist will begin to get acquainted with the city and all its delights. Which, in principle, is what we will do.

Canals, tulips, wooden clogs and windmills are considered symbols of Holland. A good opportunity to start the tour with them.

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So, we got to the center and our first stop was the Tulip Museum, which is located in the city center, a 15-minute walk from the central station, on the opposite side of the Prinsengracht water canal, next to the famous Anne Frank House Museum. You can also get to the Tulip Museum by tram number 13 or 17 to the Westermarkt (Western Church) stop and by bus number 21, 170, 171, or 172.

The 2,200 square meter area features seven galleries, a theatrical flower bed and a shop. The Tulip Museum is open to the public every day from 10.00 to 18.00. But we do not recommend planning a visit on April 26 or December 25, since the museum doors are closed on these days. If you do not have an I amsterdam City Card, then the cost for you will be: 15 Euros for a family, 5 Euros for one adult and 3 Euros for students.

Not far from the museum is the famous A. Frank House Museum (address: 263 Prinsengracht). In the hiding place of this house, behind a moving bookcase, during the war of the Third Reich, Anna's father, whose name was Otto Frank, hid eight people in complete isolation for two years. But, unfortunately, in August 1944, the cache was discovered by the Nazis. Only one father survived; the rest all died in concentration camps, including Anna.

Thanks to the diary of a famous girl, in which she described not only the unforgettable events taking place, her own vivid experiences and exciting moments for her, this museum now exists, in which the atmosphere of that period of time still lives.

Photographs, excerpts from the diary, films, historical documents, as well as things and objects that belonged to those eight people from the cache, colorfully and vividly illustrate to visitors to the house the events that once took place here. Anna's diary in the museum is a special artifact. Before visiting, we recommend watching the film “The Asylum of Anne Frank” (1988).

Since the queues of those wishing to see this unique “museum” are very long at any time of the year, we recommend arriving after 15:00. Life hack from the site: to avoid standing in line for tickets, purchase them in advance at annefrank.org/nl. This way you will have the opportunity to enter the museum through a special entrance, which is located to the left of the central one and save a couple of hours of precious time. The use of photo and video equipment is prohibited, but tourists still manage to take some good pictures.

A ticket for adults, at the time of publication of this article, costs 9 euros, for young people from 10 to 17 years old the price is 4.50 euros, and under 10 years old it is completely free. Opening hours: daily except October 4, 2014 (Yom Kippur). From November 1 to March 31 9:00-17:00 (on Saturdays until 21:00), from April 1 to October 31 9:00-21:00 (on Saturdays until 22:00), from July 1 to August 31 9:00-22:00. Entrance to the museum no later than 30 minutes before closing.

In the city center is the Royal Palace, which is also an important landmark of the capital. It is used for state visits and hosts official events such as the Royal Painting Awards and the Prince Claus Awards.

Visiting hours are from 11.00 pm to 5.00 pm, ticket price for adults is 10 euros, for children from 5 to 16 years old, seniors from 65 years old and students - 9 euros, free for children under 5 years old. You can purchase tickets online and view the Royal Palace calendar at paleisamsterdam.nl. Be careful: video filming is prohibited, including on a mobile phone. Photography is permitted provided you do not use a tripod or flash.

Walk along the canals

In 2010, the Amsterdam canal network was added to the list of World Heritage Sites. There are about 165 canals in the city, not to mention the bridges, of which there are already more than 600. As history goes, the first canals in Amsterdam were created to protect and manage water resources. In the Middle Ages, the city expanded significantly, and such defensive lines lost their relevance, but took on a more important role - these were “great” cargo transportation. And in the seventeenth century, the city government of Amsterdam already proposed a project to build a network of canals.

Construction was completed by 1660 and contributed to the growth of the capital fourfold. A fleet of thousands of barges actively transported goods to every corner of the city. Nine floating markets that served the entire population of Amsterdam, and thousands of warehouses located and flourished along the city's revered canals.

But by the 20th century, cars and other land transport began to predominate, which forced the population to fill many canals with earth and make streets and neighborhoods in their place. As a result, now, at present, only 25% of the surface of Amsterdam consists of shipping lanes.

Traveling along the canals is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the capital. A huge fleet of diverse boats offers water cruises with different routes. The entry price for the local boat, which has both indoor and outdoor comfortable seating, is 20 euros for adults and 10 euros for children aged 5 to 12 years. The cost of a pedalo is approximately 7.5 euros plus an outpost of 50 euros per person per hour.

In the Netherlands, the national holiday of the Mill is celebrated on May 11 and on this day the heroes of the occasion are decorated with flowers, garlands, figures and the Dutch flag. You don’t have to travel far to see them; they are just a few minutes away, for example by bike. Of the eight mills, only two are open, especially for curious tourists.

If you are a beer lover, then you can combine business and pleasure by visiting a windmill, whose name is Gooyer or Fuenmolen. It is located in East Amsterdam on the Fuenenkade, in the same place where the brewery still produces and sells traditional Dutch beer.

Red Light District and Erotic Museum

One of the most important attractions of the capital, which attracts tens, hundreds and even thousands of tourists, is the well-known red light district where prostitution, legalized at the state level, flourishes. A street filled with red light pouring from the windows, where prostitutes stand together offering their services for prices starting from 50 euros, or the drawn curtains are meaningfully silent. In the center of the Red Light District you can see an old warehouse, illuminated by a neon sign above the entrance with the provocative and attractive inscription “Erotic Museum”.

The museum has a three-story store of erotic trinkets and souvenirs and a red room with a girl from the block adjacent to the museum. There are also old collections of erotic photographs and masterpieces of erotic art. This establishment was specially created to reflect the life of the famous De Wallen street. You can freely photograph everything in it, which, it should be noted, is dangerous to do outdoors. The museum is open from Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 11.00 to 1.00. Ticket price 5 euros.

Museum of Marijuana, Hemp and Hashish

You can also find it on one of the blocks of the famous Red Light Street. The attraction can be divided into two parts, one of which talks about all kinds of uses of the drug and some of its properties, and the second is dedicated to the history and traditions of using this culture. For 9 euros, Amsterdam provides the opportunity to visit one of the few original institutions that flourishes quite equally with art museums.

Adjacent to the Red Light Street Chinatown, where there are many decent restaurants of different cuisines, shops and a truly amazing Buddhist temple.

The next museum you definitely need to visit is the Museum of Sex. On Damrak Street, in the center of the vibrant city bustle, almost opposite the railway station, there is a spectacular and unusual museum of the most delicate sphere - the sphere of human sexuality. The establishment consists of named rooms, each of which has its own kind of muffled music.

Over more than two decades of the history of its existence, the museum has managed to collect and organize all this in a very interesting way, more than one hundred works of art, unique objects and rare old photographs without straightforward pornography. Every day, from 9.30 am to 11.30 pm, the museum welcomes its guests who are at least 16 years old. The ticket price is 4 euros.

If you are a lover of horror and science fiction, adrenaline and extreme sports, then the Museum of Torture, entrance to which costs 5 euros for an adult, is created just for you. It is one of the most unusual, frightening and interesting museums in Amsterdam. In this room you can easily join the atmosphere of the dirty and difficult criminal justice system that dominated the people five hundred years ago.

The small, dimly lit rooms display some grisly relics of torture that still evoke feelings of horror and fear. The museum is located on the left bank of the Singel canal, near Muntplein.

Most of us would love to meet Ronaldinho, Barack Obama, Lady Gaga in the Netherlands or Madonna. Since 1971, it has been providing this opportunity for only 22 euros. On Dam Square, equipped with professional animators and multimedia effects, the modernized museum, in keeping with a royal palace, attracts the attention of visitors of all ages.

Cat Museum

In honor of our smaller friends, a cat museum was built, which is located on Herengracht street in an old patrician building. What's wrong with getting acquainted with art that represents the entire cat family for only 6 euros?

Many tourists come to the capital of the Netherlands for a short stay. I don't want to miss the opportunity to get to know the city. But what to see in Amsterdam in 3 days and where to go? If you plan your route wisely, you can see many interesting places in this amount of time. So that you don’t waste time on this, we have already prepared a guide. We've thought of everything!

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The day of arrival in the capital of the Netherlands is usually quite troublesome. The journey from the airport, checking into a hotel takes time, and you just want to relax after a long journey. Therefore, it is especially important to plan a walking route around the city so that you spend less energy and see as much as possible. The best place to start is from Leiden Square. It is quite interesting in itself, there are many cafes where you can have a snack, and 5 tram lines intersect here. But the main thing is that this square is like a gateway to the historical part of the city.

Leiden Square

On Leiden Square, life is in full swing almost around the clock. Street performers perform here - fakirs, jugglers, singers - you can see a whole performance. There are plenty of clubs and cinemas, shops and art cafes around the square. It is here, at Bulldog Palace, that you should buy coffee as a souvenir of Amsterdam. There is also a beautiful building of the City Theater, and another theater, which has a name similar to the square, several rock clubs and a street bureau where you can buy tickets for performances.

Flower market

From Leiden Square it's a stone's throw from the Flower Market. It is extremely popular: even those who have never been to the Netherlands have heard of it. After all, his age is measured in centuries. Back in the 17th century, traders came here in boats and sold flowers. The flower market is still “on the water,” that is, located on fixed barges. Here you can buy souvenirs at quite affordable prices - from magnets with views of the Netherlands, to T-shirts and baseball caps, buy cheese, even buy hemp seeds - they are sold legally in the country.

But the main thing that buyers come here for is, of course, flowers. Moreover, cut fruits make up only a small part of the market assortment. Basically, bulbs of various varieties are sold here. And the most popular are tulips. The price of a package, which includes several bulbs, is 3-5 euros. Are you planning to take more? They will definitely give you a discount.

De Kruytberg Church

This is a famous Catholic church, consecrated in honor of St. Francis Xavier. The common name “Kreuterg” is translated as “chalk mountain”. On this site there once stood the house of a chalk merchant, and then there was a secret Catholic chapel in honor of Jesus Christ. At that time, Catholics in the Netherlands could only pray in secret - Protestants were in power.

The Church of St. Francis was built in the 80s of the 19th century, the project was carried out by the architect Alfred Tepe. Today both believers and ordinary tourists can come here. At the end of the 20th century, the church was restored - it took almost 24 years. But now you can admire the magnificent paintings and stained glass windows, stucco moldings and the main altar. It is so beautiful here that it is simply impossible to forget this place.

Coin Tower

This is one of the most ancient buildings in the city. In the 15th century, Amsterdam was surrounded by reliable fortress walls, and the entrance to the city was guarded by watchtowers. In 1618 there was a major fire. Only part of the western tower was not damaged by the fire. Later it was set up in the Renaissance style. They installed an elegant clock tower and spire on top. The bells ring every quarter of an hour, and on Saturdays you can hear a professional bell ringer play. In the 17th century, during the war with France, the Mint was evacuated to Amsterdam. He was located in the guardhouse next to the tower. This is how the name of the tower was born. Today this place is very popular. The tower is located at the confluence of the Singel Canal and the Amstel River.

Spey Square and Beguinage Courtyard

The name Spey Square comes from the word “spillway”. Once upon a time, the spillway in these places was actually the southern border of the city. In the 80s of the 19th century it was filled up and a square was laid out here. Now this is a favorite place for book lovers. Book and art fairs are regularly held here, and there are countless bookstores in the surrounding area. The statue of a street urchin installed here is a real symbol of the city’s residents, who are not used to being slack under any circumstances. The old Lutheran church, the main building of the university and the unusual Helios building will also be seen by everyone who comes to Spey Square.

The main entrance to the Beguinage courtyard is also located on the side of the square. It is an arch decorated with stucco. Beguinage was the name in the Middle Ages for a place where women lived who did not take monastic vows, but behaved practically like nuns. Beguinage in Amsterdam appeared in the 14th century. Today there are no more beguines here, but several dozen single women live here. The center of the courtyard is a lawn on which stands a statue of Jesus Christ. A Protestant church and cemetery are located nearby. And in one of the residential buildings there is a Catholic Church hiding. You can also see an old wooden house here; it dates back to the 16th century.

Dam Square

The name of the square is deceptive to the Russian ear. No, we are not talking about the beautiful ladies of past centuries. Dam means "dam". In the 13th century, a dam appeared here, which connected settlements located on different banks of the Amstel River. The word “dam” translated into Russian means “dam”. The dam expanded and strengthened, eventually turning into a square. Now there was brisk trade here, and the Fish Market became famous even outside of Amsterdam.

Of course, there are many sights to see here. For example, the Gothic Nieuwekerk church, built at the end of the 14th century. Here those who will rule the country are crowned in power. Madame Tussauds Wax Museum will also be of interest to tourists. And also the Royal Palace (former town hall) - a building from the 17th century. The most modern monument is the National Monument dedicated to those killed in World War II.

Red light district

The whole world knows about this place. And a person who has visited Amsterdam will certainly be asked if he has visited the Red Light District. Although the residents of the country themselves do not see anything surprising or exciting in this - prostitution in Holland is officially permitted, moreover, it is included in everyday life. Prostitutes are the same taxpayers. The risk of getting sick, thanks to women of easy virtue, is also minimized - all these ladies undergo regular medical examinations. On average, a lady charges a client 50 euros for a 15-minute visit, and a transsexual charges 30 euros.

Those who find themselves in the Red Light District during the day are advised to return there at night - the spectacle will be much brighter. The history of the area is also impressive. Prostitutes hired clients here as early as the 14th century. They were most popular among sailors returning from long voyages. Local taverns were opened for sailors. Today, as soon as it gets dark, it feels like a celebration is starting in the Red Light District. The music is playing, the lights are on... Girls - blondes and brunettes, white, black and Asian, large and petite, thin and fat, sit on high chairs in beautifully illuminated shop windows.

Not everyone who comes to the Red Light District becomes their client. Most are just tourists who came to have a look (by the way, taking pictures of girls is prohibited), but the ladies smile and wink at everyone without exception. When a client comes to a girl, she lowers the curtain. During the day, the Red Light District is empty, although some prostitutes continue to work. If you're lucky, you can get to an open day. In this case, you can look into the girls’ rooms just for fun, and chat with the beauties. This is done so that people do not treat the priestesses of love as second class. Many of the girls are very pleasant conversationalists.

Oudekerk Church

This name translates as “old church”, and Oudekerk fully deserves it. The chapel appeared here at the beginning of the 13th century, and the stone church began to be built in the 14th century. There is no older building in the city. In order for the weak soil to support the weight of the temple, it was repeatedly completed and rebuilt. In its final form it took the shape of a cross. In the 16th century, a bell tower was erected in the Renaissance style, its height is 67m. The temple has unique acoustics. There are 3 organs, the largest of which is considered the best in Europe. There is also a 17th-century carillon here. And a 15th century bell.

The walls of the temple are whitewashed, but stained glass windows from the Catholic period remain, they were made in the 16th century. For several centuries the temple served as a cemetery; many famous personalities are buried here, for example, Saskia, Rembrandt’s wife. In the second half of the 20th century, the temple was closed for reconstruction, and reopened in 1979. Today they do more than just pray here. Oudekerk hosts an international organ music festival, honorary ceremonies and even light installations.

Central station

Even those who come to Amsterdam by plane should visit Central Station. The building, built in the 19th century and designed by Peter Kuipers, is so beautiful that it evokes an association with an ancient castle. Evening lighting gives it an additional effect. A train station is a place where the paths of a wide variety of transport converge. Trains, electric trains, and intercity buses arrive here. There is a metro station here, and next to it is a pier where liners and ferries stop.

On one of the station towers you can see a clock, and on the other there is a weather vane that indicates the direction of the wind. Inside the station, today is adjacent to yesterday. For example, there are ticket machines, but there is also a grand piano that anyone can play. Don't forget that Amsterdam residents are big fans of bicycles. There is ample parking for two-wheelers.

Church of St. Nicholas

The church is located in the ancient part of Amsterdam and has the official name "Church of St. Nicholas within the Walls" because it was once surrounded by the walls of a fortress. The Church of St. Nicholas was built in the second half of the 19th century according to the design of the architect Blais. It has 3 towers and a very beautiful rose window depicting Jesus and His disciples. Also on the pediment you can see a sculpture of St. Nicholas. He has always been considered the patron saint of sailors, and in Amsterdam, a city located on the water, he was especially revered.

Canal Cruise

It is simply impossible to visit Amsterdam without taking a trip along its canals. Even if you only stay in the capital of the Netherlands for a few hours, you should buy such an excursion. It's inexpensive and won't tire you out at all. But there will be more than enough impressions. Tourists have a wide choice - several hundred boats and ships ply along the canals. An hour-long walk costs approximately 15-16 euros. You can also save money by purchasing a combined excursion that includes a visit to the museum and a canal cruise.

Those traveling with a group can rent a boat, which will be captained by a professional captain. A two-hour journey will cost 200-250 euros. The most convenient way to start your journey is from the Central Station. The boats depart every half hour, and during the high season there are queues of people wanting to take a ride. You can travel in any weather. In rain and strong winds, the boats are covered with glass roofs. Evening cruises are more of an entertaining nature. On board they offer a full dinner and wine, or a lighter option - snacks, pizza, alcoholic drinks. The cost of such a cruise is slightly higher - about 80 euros.

Active tourists who want to see as much as possible are advised to take a water taxi ticket. A one-day ticket costs about 27 euros. You can get off at stops, see the sights, then return, get on the boat and continue on. You can go on cruises even in the cold season. In winter, evening cruises are especially spectacular during the Festival of Lights.

Museum of Sex

Even children are allowed into the Museum of Sex, albeit accompanied by adults. From here you can bring erotic souvenirs, which are sold in shops located on the territory of the museum. Guests will also receive simply a sea of ​​different information related to erotica - from ancient times to the present day. And, of course, special attention is paid to the Red Light District. There is even a special room that imitates this place. Here you can see a figure of a priestess of love made of wax.

Nemo Museum

The museum is located next to the Central Station. Its shape resembles a ship that suddenly found itself on land. The architect Renzo Piano gave it such an unusual appearance. The museum opened in 1997. Its name may be misleading, making you remember Captain Nemo from Jules Verne's novel 20 Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Yes, and there is a Nautilus cafe here. And yet, first and foremost, NEMO is a science museum. And its main guests, those who are most welcome here, are children. Young tourists come not only from different cities of the Netherlands, but also from other countries. It is here that they can get a clear idea of ​​how the world works. Here they understand that the laws of science, combined with imagination, can work wonders.

Here you can take exciting journeys into various fields of science, and you are allowed to pick up exhibits. The children are also delighted by the attractions, thanks to which they learn new facts about light, sound and energy. If you wish, you can explore all the places described above in one day, or you can choose something especially interesting for yourself and your companions.

Day 2

It is best to devote the second day of your stay in the capital of the Netherlands to museums. There really is something to see here. Visiting these museums will be interesting for both adults and children. Finally, it would be nice to go to the zoo. And end the day, full of impressions, in a cozy pub with a glass of beer.

OBA City Library

The public library is located near Central Station. It has 26 branches, so it is convenient for all city residents to use the funds. Readers reach more than 4 million annually. The library is open daily until 22:00. It can be proud of truly modern equipment. There are hundreds of places where you can surf the Internet, special places with computers for viewing digitized publications, and places where you can listen to music files or just read.

Today, the library territory houses a theater, a cafe, a restaurant, and conference rooms. Almost 6 thousand events are held every year. The Amsterdam Library is recognized as the largest public library in Europe. And it all started very modestly. The public library opened about a hundred years ago, in 1919, in a modest building on Keizersgracht. The modern building was built only in 2007, and the library soon became the most visited cultural institution in the city.

What should those whose plans do not include reading do here? Firstly, see a wonderful creation of modern architecture, where, thanks to free Wi-Fi, you can study any modern publication. Secondly, go up to the 7th floor, to the La Place cafe. Not only do you have the cheapest breakfasts in the city, but you also have a wonderful view of Amsterdam.

Anne Frank House Museum

This museum makes a deep impression on tourists. Anna is a Jewish girl. Until 1933, her family lived in Germany. When the Nazis came to power, it became clear what awaited all Jews in the near future. The Frank family hurried to leave for Amsterdam. But, thanks to World War II, the Nazis came to the Netherlands. All Jews were to be sent to concentration camps. But the family did not leave the ancient 17th-century house. There was once a mansion here. And then a company producing household appliances was located. One of her employees was Anna's father.

A family friend designed a secret closet. Behind it was a niche where the whole family hid during the day. When the company closed in the evenings, it was possible to go out. But I still had to behave very quietly so as not to attract the attention of strangers. Anna kept a diary, where she wrote down the details of her family’s life, sharing her fears with the diary - after all, it was unknown what tomorrow would bring. So the family managed to hide for 2 years. In 1944, following a denunciation, the family was arrested and sent to a camp, where Anna died shortly before the end of the war.

Her diary was published and received wide public attention. In the 50s, they planned to demolish the house, but public opinion prevailed. The result was the opening of the Anne Frank Museum. In front of the entrance there is a statue of a girl, near which there are always flowers. In the museum you can see the famous diary, photographs of family members, furniture and household items of that time, photographs of Amsterdam during the Second World War. The museum is open daily.

Rijksmuseum Art Museum

The museum is located in the historical center of the city and is very popular. Usually, to get here, you have to stand in line. The museum was created with the participation of the King of Holland, Louis Bonaparte. At first he did not have a permanent place, he had to move. In the 80s of the 19th century, a separate building in the neo-Gothic style was built for the museum. Later, in accordance with needs, it was rebuilt and reconstructed. This could be done, for example, in order to show the public a large canvas by Rembrandt “The Night Watch”.

Today the museum is so large that it is simply impossible to walk around it at one time and admire all the exhibits. After all, paintings, furniture, utensils, porcelain, sculptures created by the country's masters - starting from the 11th century - are collected here. But you can see the most interesting things. For example, works by such great artists as Rembrandt, El Greco, Rubens, Van Dyck, Veronese. The exhibition of doll houses is also very popular. Among them there are truly ancient ones - from the 17th century. Porcelain collections and elegant ship models also make a great impression on tourists.

Van Gogh Museum

Next to the Rijksmuseum is the Van Gogh Museum. A huge credit for the appearance of such a museum belongs to Johanna Van Gogh, the wife of brother Vincent. Theo and Johanna carefully kept the artist's letters - hundreds of them accumulated. Most of them contain illustrations to the written text. Paintings and drawings were equally carefully preserved. Johanna was left a widow at the age of 29. Years later, she prepared Van Gogh's letters for publication. And she inherited the originals and artwork to her son Vincent. He proposed to the city authorities to build a museum.

The building was designed by the Dutchman G. Rietveld, and the museum was opened in 1973. Today it houses about 200 paintings by the artist. Moreover, they are placed the way Vincent Van Gogh himself once intended. The whole life of the great painter literally passes before the viewer. First, museum guests see early works, still angular and imperfect. Then the paintings created in Paris, when Van Gogh discovered the work of the Impressionists. Next is Arles, in this small city Vincent wrote his masterpieces. Finally, Saint-Rémy and Auvers are the last paintings. The environment has also been recreated, as close as possible to the one in which Vincent Van Gogh worked.

Diamond Museum

This museum appeared in the capital of the Netherlands thanks to the jewelry cutting company Coster Diamonds. Tourists can visit both the diamond factory and the museum at the same time (they are located in the same building). Guests will see how jewelers cut stones and learn a lot of new information about what types of diamonds are. At the museum, they will watch a film that tells how diamonds are mined and how they are cut. Guests will also be presented with exhibits found in various parts of the world - from South Africa to India.

You can also see works of art, for example, a copy of Van Gogh’s famous painting “Starry Night,” which all sparkles and shimmers with a diamond shine. Diamond jewelry made by famous jewelers is also presented. You can also buy diamonds and diamond products in the gift shop at the museum.

Beer 't Arendsnest

You can end your second busy day in Amsterdam at the beer hall located at Herengracht 90. You can try 350 types of beer, not counting 250 seasonal varieties. Moreover, only products from Dutch breweries are presented. Thematic events and tastings are organized here periodically. Guests of the pub note that they have never tasted such delicious beer as here. Ancient recipes, proven over centuries, what can I say!

There is no need to be afraid that you will run into a crowd of people here. On weekdays the establishment is not crowded. You can try draft beer - buy small glasses first, if you like it - order a large mug. If you like bottled beer, you have to take the whole bottle. However, rarely anyone regrets this. The pub is open from 16 to 24 hours, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 14 to 2 am. Walk, walk like that!

Day 3

If you have the opportunity to spend another day in the Netherlands, it is worth spending it on a trip to one of the cities or villages located nearby. There you can feel the atmosphere of real Holland. Communication here is excellent, and you can get anywhere from the Central Station in a short time. Of course, you won’t have time to visit everywhere, so choose what you like.

Zandvoort

If you missed the sea in Amsterdam, go to Zandvoort. This is a small resort town where everything contributes to bliss and relaxation. Wide white sand beaches and the sound of waves. Zandvoort was founded at the end of the 11th century. At first it was a small village, and in the mid-19th century it began to develop as a resort. The name of the place literally translates as “sandy ford.” At the end of the 19th century, a railway was built here, which greatly increased the number of vacationers. An interesting fact is that one of the first Dutch films was filmed here. This happened in 1905.

Even if you arrive on a cloudy or rainy day, there is plenty to do in the town. There are numerous cafes and bars, shopping shops and restaurants. You can sit with a cup of coffee almost on the beach - glass walls will protect you from bad weather. The journey by local train takes only half an hour.

Zaanse Schans

The windmill is a real symbol of the country. Such a mill was a wet nurse. It depended on the wind whether the grain would be ground or whether the butter would be churned. Picturesque Dutch mills have appeared on the canvases of artists more than once and have been captured in photographs and films. Mills can be seen in different places in the Netherlands. But it is in the village of Zaanse Schans that tourists get acquainted with different types of mills. Many of them work, you can watch the process.

It’s rare that anyone avoids the opportunity to go to a farm where they make cheese according to old recipes, and, of course, buy such a rarity. And in Zaanse Schans, in front of tourists, they make national shoes - klomps. They are also readily bought as souvenirs. The open-air museum can be seen at any time. But in order to get inside the mills, you need to arrive between 10 am and 5 pm; the entrance ticket costs 10 euros. The most convenient way to get from Central Station is by bus or train.

Rotterdam

Rotterdam makes a great impression on visitors. How could it be otherwise - the second largest city in the Netherlands, the largest port, which until recently was considered the busiest in the world. Its center is built up with futuristic buildings that seem to come from science fiction films. There are also museums in the city that are worth visiting. You can also admire the windmills - there are 7 of them. As you can see, the past organically combines with the future.

Lovers of shopping will appreciate the shopping zones. Those looking for a vibrant evening life will find dozens of clubs here, where you can hear any type of music. Some tourists come here because of the magnificent Rotterdam Zoo. And, of course, everyone, without exception, notes the special atmosphere of the city - more multinational than all other cities in the Netherlands.

Rotterdam is an ancient city. It was founded in the 13th century on the Rotte River, where there was already a dam. These 2 words merged and gave the city its name. Rotterdam's location was very advantageous, and it quickly became a major trading city. In the 16th century it survived the sack of the Spanish, but was successfully revived. And in the 17th century a new port was built here. The wars also left their mark on Rotterdam. During the First World War, intelligence service bases were located here. And during the Second World War the city was bombed.

What interesting things can you see in Rotterdam:

1. Kijk-Kubus are “cube houses” designed by P. Blom.
2. De Markthal is a market where residential apartments are located. The paintings on the walls and ceiling deserve special attention.
3. De Verwoeste Stad - "The Ruined City", a memorial dedicated to the Second World War.
4. Erasmus Bridge - the length of this bridge connecting the northern and southern parts of Rotterdam is 800 m. The spectacular bridge has become a symbol of the city.
5. Rotterdam Tower – you can climb to the observation deck (100m) to see the panorama of the city. The entire height of the tower is 185 m.
6. De Brug is a very interesting office to see. It is built in the form of a bridge over the factory.
7. The White House of Rotterdam is the first skyscraper built in Europe. The building was erected at the end of the 19th century, its height is 45 m.
8. Laurenskerk Church – Not many medieval landmarks have survived in Rotterdam. This temple is one of them.

The Hague - Delft

The Hague is the residence of the Queen. The government of the country sits here. It is also the legal capital of the world. After all, this is where the International Court of Justice is located. At first glance, it becomes clear that The Hague is an aristocratic city that sacredly honors its traditions. Just like in the old days, there are only low houses here, each of them built with great taste. Not a single high-rise building will disturb the appearance of the city. The streets here are like in the Middle Ages - narrow. It is very green - there are three dozen parks here. Tourists are sure to take photographs of the Peace Palace, because it resembles a fairy-tale castle. They stop at the Parliament and visit the Mauritshaus painting museum, where paintings by Rubens, Rembrandt and other great artists are displayed.

You can continue your walk to the suburb of The Hague, Scheveningen, which faces the sea. Delft is another interesting town. It is on the way from Rotterdam to The Hague. The great painter Vermeer was born here. Quiet streets, ancient houses - you get the impression that it’s still the 17th century. And the local market appeared even earlier - in the 14th century. Its main products are fresh seafood and flowers. It is worth asking the price for porcelain in local shops. After all, Delft is the capital of Dutch porcelain.

Volendam – Edam – Marken

The picturesque fishing village of Volendam has long been loved by artists, performers and people of other creative professions. Here you can clearly imagine how fishermen lived in the 19th century. But first we need to say a few words about the town of Edam, which is located next door. After all, Volendam was originally the harbor of Edam. The town was founded in the 13th century, and ships were built here for several centuries. But then the main occupation of the residents became cheese production. Today approximately 7 thousand people live in Edam. On Wednesdays there are cheese fairs. But delicious cheese, bearing the same name as the city, can be bought at any time.

About 3 times more people live in Volendam than in Edam. But gastronomic tourism is also popular here. People come here for the most delicate herring, smoked eels, and fresh oysters. All this is sold here for literally pennies. You can almost always buy fresh fish from boats - from fishermen who have just returned from fishing. Tourists also buy small fish to feed the birds. This is a kind of local attraction. Ducks and cormorants are ready to grab treats right out of your hands.

The most crowded and noisy place is the Volendam embankment. It is slightly higher than the rest of the village, as it is located on a dam that protects the city from the sea. Another feature that can be noted here is the absence of curtains on the windows. This is also a tradition. The wives of fishermen who went to sea did not close the curtains - they say, we have nothing to hide, we are faithful to our husbands. The custom has stuck. Attractions include the history museum, the 19th-century St. Vincent's Church and art gallery, as well as bronze figures of people from the past that can be seen on the streets.

The village of Marken, located on the island, is also worth a visit. You can get to it by ferry or bus (there is a highway). Less than 2 thousand people live in the village, but it looks very colorful. Marken used to be part of the land, but in the 13th century, after a flood, it became an island. That's why antiquity comes to life here. Houses on stilts, well-groomed courtyards, dishes in cafes - you won’t try these anywhere else...

To visit all these places, the most convenient way is to purchase a WaterLand ticket - a magnetic card, which costs 10 euros. It gives you the opportunity to travel without restrictions along the route - from Amsterdam to Volendam, Edam and Marken.

Kinderdijk

To visit this famous windmill park, located in the small village of Kinderdijk, you need to drive 2.5-3 hours from Amsterdam. First to Rotterdam, and then by boat, or first by tram, and then by bus. But the sight is worth it - here you will see 19 windmills that were built in the 18th century. The name of the village “baby dam” is associated with a legend when, after a flood, only a cradle with a child survived in this place. And so many mills were built here in order to hold water and prevent two local rivers from flooding the village.

The mills stand on the banks of the canal - an unforgettable sight. One of them is available for inspection from the inside. And to get around the entire park, you can rent a bicycle. In winter, it’s also worth coming here to admire the skaters gliding along the ice of the canal. A sight straight out of an old book. The mill park is under UNESCO protection.

Texel Island

The film "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" received wide recognition in Russia. How his heroes wanted to see the sea! The film was filmed on the island of Texel. Or Tesla, as the Dutch themselves call it. The large island contains 7 towns and several dozen villages. It is also a barrier between the North Sea and the Wadden Sea. Today there is a nature reserve where birds live. The island's economy is directly dependent on tourism. Guests explore the area by going on walks, biking or horseback riding. You can get to the island by ferry, which departs from the port of Den Helder.

The island is also famous for hosting a major catamaran regatta. There is also a Maritime Museum here, where you can view things recovered from sunken ships. You can also climb the old lighthouse and enjoy the view. And in October there is a 10-day Blues Festival.

Must-try food

There is such a thing as “gastronomic tourism”. But whatever the purpose of your trip to this amazing country, there are things you should definitely try in the Netherlands. Amsterdam is a cosmopolitan city, and many dishes appeared here during the colonial era. Nowadays you can buy thematic tours in the capital. One of them is dedicated to the pubs of Amsterdam, and the other is called the “Gastronomic Bike Tour”. But not everyone is ready to ride the iron horse, and besides beer, you need to try something more substantial. All that remains is to embark on an independent journey through cafes and restaurants. What do we order?

Kebabs, which here, as in Russia, are prepared from pork, beef or even chicken. But they are served with peanut sauce (a mixture of soy sauce, peanut butter and chili sauce).

Bami Goreng is actually an Indonesian dish. But the Dutch loved it so much that now it is served in every restaurant. These are noodles with pieces of meat, beans and soy sprouts.

Dessert Oliebollen - sweet donuts are most popular in winter - traditionally they are served at Christmas. But they may also appear on sale at other times of the year. The ingredients of the donuts include raisins, and those with additional pieces of apples will be especially tasty.

Boerenkool Stamppot - mashed potatoes are familiar to Russians. And the Dutch mix it with finely chopped kale. Unusual, tasty and very healthy. You can order this dish as an appetizer, or as a side dish for meat or fish.

Erwtensoep – pea soup. In fact, the Dutch are not fond of soups. In restaurants you will hardly see any “national soups” other than pea soup. Its preparation is treated with care; the first course is served in portioned pots. The ingredients include chopped smoked sausage, and the soup itself is so thick that it takes a spoon to stand in it.

Hollandse Nieuwe is the same herring that the royal family eats. It is she who is presented with the first catch of the new year. The herring is salted in special barrels, and it turns out simply incredibly tasty. It's impossible to resist.

Kibbeling - deep-fried fish pieces. This dish can be enjoyed not only in cafes and restaurants, but also in street stalls. Pieces of white fish in dough are served with garlic sauce.

Rookworst - but this is meat. More precisely, smoked sausages. The Dutch love them very much. They add them to soups, serve them with beer, put them on bread and make sandwiches, and, of course, eat them as an independent dish. The recipe for making them is not so simple - after all, the sausages contain 3 types of meat. Tourists like this dish so much that they buy sausages in packages and take them home as souvenirs.

Drop - candy, and suddenly salty? Yes, yes, and you should definitely try them. Licorice candies, although they have an unusual taste, are very good, and, by the way, are useful during colds.

There are a lot of interesting places in Amsterdam. It’s simply impossible to get around in a day. I would highlight at least 100 places that are really worth checking out.

But first of all, a person who comes to Amster should visit Dam Square, or Dam Square, located a 10-minute walk from the train station.
This is the heart of the city, where all the streets “flock”, where all the roads lead. The area itself is small, surrounded by dozens of shops, cafes, and restaurants. On the square there is a National Monument in memory of the victims of the war.
This is a kind of meeting place in Amsterdam, so near the monument you can see hundreds of tourists relaxing on the approach to the monument. Street performers, musicians, and magicians constantly perform on the square; flash mobs and celebrations are also held there.

Also on the Dam are the Royal Palace, built in the 17th century.
The palace can be visited throughout the week, except Mondays; the only thing is that the palace is closed on certain holidays. Opening hours are from 12 noon to 5 pm; in July and August, the palace invites tourists from 11 am. A ticket for adults costs €7.5, for children from 5 to 16 years old, as well as students and people over 65 years old - €6.5, children under 5 years old have free admission. From the inside, the palace with its 17 halls amazes with its luxury and grandeur. In the palace, tourists have the opportunity to book an individual tour for €60. Or you can take a free audio guide, although it is not provided in Russian, but for those who understand English, German, Italian, French or Spanish, this will be a solution.

Nearby is the Nieuwekerk Church, also an interesting place.
The church can be visited daily from 10:00 to 18:00, the ticket costs €10.00.

Well, the last thing you can see on the square is Madame Tussauds.
The museum contains about 40 wax figures: world stars, politicians, and many others. Fun place! The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost €22 and €18. You can buy tickets online and save €2. By the way, when buying tickets online, you don’t have to specify the date of your visit: the tickets will be valid until the end of the year. After 15:00, tickets become cheaper: adults - € 18, children - € 13. By the way, you can buy a combined ticket and at the same time go to the Amsterdam Dungeon attraction with Madame Tussauds.
A sort of chamber of horrors that shows heartbreaking moments from the life of old Amsterdam.
For example, both visits will cost an adult €30 (not €43.00). You can order tickets to the museums here: http://www.madametussauds.com/Amsterdam/en/

By the way, if you intend to visit more than one museum, then it would be advisable to purchase a single entrance ticket IAmsterdam Card or Hollandpass (and the second, in my opinion, is better).
Purchasing a card allows you to significantly save on visiting museums and galleries in Amsterdam (as well as other cities in the country), plus you can use this card to move around the city by public transport. You can buy the card here: http://www.hollandpass.com/

Next, a place that everyone has heard of. Red Light District, Red Light District or de Wallen.
It is located behind Dame Square, if you go to the canal. This famous one is located between the Niesel street to the north, the Nieuwmarkt seawall to the east, the Sint Janstraat to the south and the Warmoostraat to the west. During the day the area is unremarkable, but it comes to life with the onset of darkness. Everything sparkles with red lights, more than 300 windows open their curtains, workers of a famous business are waiting for clients (if anyone is interested in the cost, 20 minutes of sex costs 40-50 euros).
There are streets with Asian, black prostitutes, and even transvestites.
In addition, this quarter has many sex shops, peep show booths, video rentals with cinemas, coffee shops, and the famous Erotic Museum.
The museum is open from Sunday to Thursday from 11 am to 1 am, on Friday and Saturday until 2 am. Entrance costs €5.

You can experience beauty at the Van Gogh Museum.
All the paintings of the great artist are collected on 4 floors of the museum. You can take an audio guide at the museum, but in general, all paintings have captions and a little background history of their creation. All inscriptions are in English and Dutch. This museum is located at Gabriel Metsustraat, 13, and can be reached by tram number 2 or 5. The ticket costs 15 euros (entrance with the IAmsterdam Card or Hollandpass is free), persons under 17 years old have free admission. Be prepared for the fact that there are always long queues at the museum (for example, we stood for at least half an hour), but those who purchased electronic tickets are allowed in without queuing (you can buy tickets here: http://tourister.amsterdam.ticketbar.eu /en/museums/van-gogh-museum-001/). The museum is open from May to September from 10:00 to 18:00 (and on Friday until 22:00), and from September from 10:00 to 17:00 (on Friday until 22:00).

Next, the oldest church in Amsterdam is the Old Church (Oude Kerk).
The church is located in the Red Light District. The church itself is a beautiful, unusual building, which emanates the Middle Ages. The floor of the Oude Kerk consists entirely of tombstones (creepy, yes). They also organize concerts in the church, as the acoustics inside are excellent. The church is open from Monday to Saturday from 11 to 17, on Sundays from 1 to 17, and is closed during events or holidays. Entrance to the church costs €5 for adults, students, pensioners and groups of more than 10 people will cost €4, children under 13 years old are free.

In general, there are plenty of museums in Amsterdam: visit the National Museum Rijksmuseum (a museum dedicated to fine arts, crafts and history at Stadhouderskade, 42), NEMO Museum (a science center with laboratories and various interesting exhibits, Oosterdok, 2), Rembrandt House Museum (there the great artist lived and worked.Address: Jodenbreestraat, 4), Anne Frank House Museum (Prinsengracht, 267), Amsterdam Diamond Museum (Paulus Potterstraat, 8), Stedelijk City Museum (Museum of Modern Art, Paulus Potterstraat, 13), Bag Museum (Herengracht, 573), Museum of the Tropics (anthropological museum, Linnaeusstraat, 2), Historical Museum of Amsterdam (Kalverstraat, 92), Netherland Maritime Museum (Kattenburgerplein, 1), Cinema Museum (Vondelpk, 3) and many others. You won't be bored!

Itinerary article: find out what you can see in Amsterdam in 1, 2 and 3 days. Opening hours, ticket prices to museums and attractions, how to get there. Each subsequent day complements the previous one - so in three days you will visit all the significant places of the city.

What to see in Amsterdam in 1 day

The main starting point of the route is Central station. The city's main attractions - Dam Square, the Red Light District and others - are within walking distance.

Dam Square easily recognized by the snow-white National Monument, it is located at the intersection of Damrak and Rokin streets. To the southeast of the square is the famous red light district, to the west is the Royal Palace and the New Church. It is better to visit the sin area in the evening, and you don’t have to worry about transport - buses run at night.

During the day it’s a good time to walk around the center of the capital of the Netherlands. Royal Palace- this is the current residence of monarchs, so you can’t always admire the interior decoration. Sometimes the palace is open for visits (from 11 to 17), entrance costs 10 euros. Nearby are the famous Madame Tussauds wax museum(entrance 22 euros) and New Church- a temple in the Gothic style.

It is not difficult to see the historical center of Amsterdam in one day - it is quite compact and can be explored on foot. Fans of cycling can easily find bicycle parking, which is located at every turn.

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The best souvenir products, fresh flowers, seeds and plant bulbs can be bought at Floating flower market - Bloemenmarket. The market on the Single channel has existed for over 100 years. Previously there were boats with goods there, now all the pavilions are stationary. The market is open on weekdays from 9 to 17:30, and on weekends from 11 am.

Not far from the market is Reypenaer cheese shop, where you can taste and buy real Dutch cheese, the average cost is 5-9 euros.

From the Flower Market it is easy to get to Amsterdam's main shopping street - Kalverstraat. Here you can have lunch and make pleasant purchases. Near the flower market and the eastern part of Kalverstraat is the Coin Square and its main decoration - the Coin Tower.

You won’t be able to see everything in Amsterdam in 1 day, but we recommend that you definitely stop by in the evening red light district- in the De Wallen quarter between the Central Station and the New Church. Here, in red-illuminated windows, priestesses of love present themselves as goods. You are not allowed to take photographs of the ladies; for this, vigilant guards may inflict minor bodily harm.

Young people strive for numerous coffee shops and smart shops, where psychedelic substances are legally sold.

For those especially curious, museums are open: from 9:30 to 23:30 - Museum of Sex(4 euros), from 10 to 22 - Marijuana Museum(9 euros), from 11 am to 1 am - Erotic Museum(7 euros), from 12 to midnight - Museum of Prostitution(10 euros). Opens at 19:00 sex theater Casa Rosso(from 40 euros).

Book hotels in Amsterdam in advance! On our trip to Holland, we allowed ourselves to procrastinate, and as a result, the options at the best price had already been sorted out. To find hotels at the best price, use Roomguru - a search engine that compares prices and allows you to find the best deal. If you start looking for accommodation in advance, you can find good hostels for prices starting from 21 € per person, and rooms for two people in a hotel in the city center - from 70 €.

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Day 2 in Amsterdam: what to see?

If the first day is reserved for the main attractions, then the second day in Amsterdam should be devoted to museums and less touristic places.

From the Central Station by tram (No. 12, 11, 5, 2, 3) you can easily reach the famous Museum Square, stop Hobbemastraat. There are four main museums here: the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art and the Diamond Museum. Opposite the Rijksmuseum there are huge letters "I AMSTERDAM", so a photo shoot can be combined with a cultural program.

Even for a quick tour, you need to allocate at least 1-1.5 hours for each museum. IN Rijksmuseum there are paintings by Dutch artists and the famous “Night Watch” by Rembrandt. IN Van Gogh Museum More than 200 paintings by the genius have been collected. IN Stedelijk Museum- canvases by Picasso, Cezanne, Kandinsky, Monet, Chagall and Kazimir Malevich.

The Rijksmuseum is open from 9 to 17, the Van Gogh Museum - until 18, on Friday until 22, the Stedelijk Museum is open from 10 to 18, on Thursday until 22. There may be queues at the entrance to the museums, so it is better to buy tickets online and with printouts go through a special corridor. Tickets cost 17-20 euros.

Creator diamond museum became the Coster Diamonds company, which fulfilled the British order for polishing the Koh-i-nor diamond. The ticket costs 8.5 euros, people will be able to watch the jewelers' techniques and then admire the stones in the vault.

What else to see in Amsterdam in 2 days? In warm weather take a walk on boats and boats. Usually the simplest cruise takes just over an hour and costs 13-16 euros. From Museum Square you can stroll along the three Grand Canals.

Another option is to visit in Amsterdam Zoo Natura Artis Magistra(Waterlooplein metro stop), home to more than 6,000 animals, take a walk in the botanical garden or visit the planetarium and museums. Entrance to the zoo costs 20 euros (for children 3-9 years old - 16.5 euros), open all year round until 18:00. You can buy tickets.

In the evening you can look into Chinatown, it runs parallel to the red light district on Zeedijk Street. There are a lot of restaurants with Asian cuisine, where you can dine for 8 euros. There is also a real one here Buddhist temple He Hua Temple.

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Day 3 in Amsterdam: what to see?

You can spend your third day in Amsterdam the prestigious Jordaan quarter. To do this, you need to take the metro and get off at the Nieuwmarkt stop. At Sint Antoniesbreestraat 69, there is a public library in the house of the banker Pinto, an ancient building built in 1605.

Close to Jodenbreestraat open Rembrandt House Museum. The furnishings of those times have been restored in the house according to the inventory that was preserved after the sale of the artist’s property at auction. The interior contains engravings by Rembrandt and paintings by his students. Not far from the museum on Waterloo Square is grand flea market And Jewish Museum in 4 synagogues on Nieuwe Amstelstraat. The museum is open from 11 to 17, admission is 15 euros.

If you have time and energy left, you can visit Amsterdam Western Church on the Prinsengracht embankment. From its bell tower it is easy to see the entire city. Entrance from 10 to 15, except Sunday. Installed on the church square monument to Anne Frank, its nearby house museum. The exhibition is dedicated to the life of a Jewish girl during the Nazi occupation. Opening hours vary, entrance fee is 10 euros.

In the evening you can go to Leiden Square, tram stop Leidseplein. On the square there is a city theater and more than 100 restaurants where you can taste any cuisine from the world.

If you didn’t manage to visit everything you wanted to see in Amsterdam in 3 days, then don’t be upset - but there will be a great reason to return to this wonderful city again.

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