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STATE HERMITAGE MUSEUM, ST PETERSBURG
Amsterdam’s Museum Square is full once more, with the opened Rijksmuseum and the renovated Van Gogh Museum joining the spectacular Stedelijk to tell the history of Dutch art in one place.
HERMITAGE AMSTERDAM
AMSTERDAM MUSEUM
A highlight of the Netherlands-Russia 2013 celebrations, the Hermitage Amsterdam presents a major exhibition devoted to Peter the Great. By the time he took power at the age of 17, Peter was determined to transform his country. Before long he had turned Russia into a great power. This sweeping exhibition uses historical artefacts, paintings, gold jewellery from the ancient world, weapons and unique documents to sketch the life of this peerless ruler.
The 17th century is often regarded as laying the foundations for the modern state of the Netherlands. It was an era of world trade, economic growth, cultural and religious diversity, flourishing science and the construction of the Amsterdam canals, but also a century of slavery and war. The Amsterdam Museum tells the riveting history of the Dutch Golden Age using the latest multimedia techniques and a treasure trove of world-class art. A must-see.
PETER THE GREAT
FREE admission with the I amsterdam City Card
THE GOLDEN AGE – GATEWAY TO OUR WORLD
FREE admission with the I amsterdam City Card
THIJS WOLZAK
> THE AMSTERDAM CANALS
In collaboration with National Geographic, Het Grachtenhuis presents the work of Cris Toala Olivares, a young photographer dedicated to capturing the essence and contemporary character of Amsterdam’s Canal Ring. Until 2 June 2013. FREE admission with the I amsterdam City Card
EXPLORE EVERYTHING AMSTERDAM HAS TO OFFER WITH THE I AMSTERDAM CITY CARD. Visit world-class museums, take a cruise through the charming canals and sample the local delicacies – all for free or with a significant discount. • Free entrance to over 40 museums • Free public transport • Free canal cruise • 25 per cent discount on attractions • 25 per cent discount on food & drink …and more I amsterdam City Card for 24 hours – €42 I amsterdam City Card for 48 hours – €52 I amsterdam City Card for 72 hours – €62
The I amsterdam City Card is available at Amsterdam Tourist Offices, hotels, canal cruise companies and GVB Tickets & Info offices. For more information, see www. iamsterdamcitycard. com