Landmarks in Amsterdam

Amsterdam's most famous landmarks include Anne Frank House, Jordaan neighborhood, Dam Square, Royal Palace of Amsterdam, West Church, National Monument, De Poezenboot, Oude Kerk, Weeping Tower, and many more. Here's a quick look at the top ones:

The oldest landmark is Oude Kerk, dating back about 800 years. It is located in the De Wallen neighborhood of Amsterdam. Once a Catholic church, it was converted later to a Protestant cathedral during the Reformation period. An interesting highlight of Oude Kerk is the two monuments located outside, dedicated to the Red Light District sex workers.

The 5 most-visited landmarks in Amsterdam are:

There's plenty to see and do in Amsterdam if you're looking for offbeat experiences. Here's a quick look at some underrated attractions in the city:

There are not many days on which Amsterdam's landmarks offer free visits. However, there are plenty of exciting free things you can do for free and museums you can visit.

There are several free things to do in Amsterdam:

Considering that Amsterdam is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, you can almost always expect queues in front of popular landmarks. The best way to save time is by booking skip-the-line tickets. With these, you'll bypass the long waiting lines and get priority entry into the attraction of your choice. You can enjoy skip-the-line entry with Rijksmuseum tickets, National Maritime Museum tickets, Body Worlds tickets, Madame Tussauds Amsterdam Museum tickets, Stedelijk Museum tickets, Red Light Secrets - Museum of Prostitution, Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum tickets, and Youseum Museum Amsterdam tickets.

Most popular landmarks and the best Amsterdam museums are located around the three main canals in Amsterdam, Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht, and Herengracht.

Here are the top ways to cover all major landmarks in Amsterdam: