Things to Do in Canal Ring, Amsterdam Amsterdam's 17th-century grachtengordel, a UNESCO ring of the Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht lined with gabled merchant houses.
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Westerkerk ★ 4.4 · 1.7k★
A crown-topped spire rises from this Renaissance-era Protestant church where Rembrandt is buried.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 3 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Anne Frank House ★ 4.5 · 76.3k★
Museum house where Anne Frank & her family hid from the Nazis in a secret annex, during WWII.
Mon–Wed Closed
Thu–Fri 9 AM – 10 PM
Sat 9 AM – 10 PM
Sun 9 AM – 10 PM
De Krijtberg ★ 4.8 · 893★
19th-century neo-Gothic Catholic church filled with historic art & massive stained-glass windows.
Every day 2 PM – 5 PM
Museum Van Loon ★ 4.4 · 2.3k★
Fine canal-house museum with a varied collection of paintings, furniture, silver and porcelain.
Every day 10 AM – 5 PM
Church of Our Lady ★ 4.8 · 381★
church in the St Nicholas Parish of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Mon–Wed 11 AM – 8:30 PM
Thu 11 AM – 8 PM
Fri 9 AM – 8:30 PM
Sat 5 PM – 7:30 PM
Sun 9 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 7:30 PM
Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam ★ 4.2 · 4.5k★
Eclectic photography exhibition program in museum in 18th-century, canalside house with airy atrium.
Mon–Wed 10 AM – 6 PM
Thu–Fri 10 AM – 9 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
The Nine Streets ★ 4.5 · 16.1k
nine streets in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
Maroon's Desserts ★ 5.0 · 374
Mon–Tue 1 PM – 10 PM
Wed Closed
Thu 1 PM – 10 PM
Fri Closed
Sat 1 PM – 10 PM
Sun 1 PM – 10 PM
Concerto ★ 4.8 · 2.4k
A large record store in the Netherlands, offering five buildings filled with vinyl, CDs, coffee, and character.
Mon 12 PM – 6 PM
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 12 PM – 6 PM
Amstelkerk ★ 4.4 · 278
church in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 5 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
L'Étoile de Saint Honoré ★ 4.7 · 382
Mon–Fri 12:15 PM – 5:45 PM
Sat 12:15 PM – 5:45 PM
Sun 12:15 PM – 4:45 PM
statue of Anne Frank ★ 4.6 · 611
statue of Anne Frank on the Westermarkt in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM Where to eat & drink in Canal Ring Flying Dutchmen Cocktails · €10–30
A charming, popular cocktail bar known for its wide range of drinks, including classic and unique options, and a beautiful atmosphere with comfortable seating.
Every day 5 PM – 4 AM · €20–50
Dark wood & Art Deco accents adorn this Prohibition era-style bar for classic & creative cocktails.
Mon–Thu 6 PM – 3 AM
Fri 6 PM – 4 AM
Sat 6 PM – 4 AM
Sun 6 PM – 3 AM · $$$
Run by Richard van Oostenbrugge and Thomas Groot, the renowned duo behind Restaurant 212, this is a bistro of the old school.
· $$$$
Jurgen van der Zalm has made the kitchen at Vinkeles his own.
More about Canal Ring The Anne Frank House sits beside the Westerkerk, the Nine Streets pack in independent shops, and canal-house museums like Van Loon open onto the water.
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WesterkerkFamous Protestant Church
Anne Frank HouseHistory Museum
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