28-12-2007
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The Museumplein is one of my favorite places in Amsterdam. In summer you can lie down on the field, watching people play football, tennis or whatever, play with your dog, or just enjoy your freshly bought lunch from the Albert Heijn supermarket with the sun on your face (if you´re lucky..).
The skateboardpark and basketball field are very popular among students and tourists.
In winters, this magical vibe appears, with morning fogs covering the field, the ´IAMsterdam´ sign, the iceskating rink filled with childern and young people, with the majestic Rijksmuseum on the background.
During the whole year, mostly in summers, concerts / events are held on the Museumplein; for example on Queensday, Soccer trofees, Uitmarkt and charity events.
During the winter you can have hot chocolate and the typically dutch ´poffertjes´ at the Old Dutch Poffertjeskraam!
By night, a blue ray of light on the ground illuminates the field, going all the way from the wading pool to the Concertgebouw (orchestra concerts). The Monument to the woman of Ravensbrück (WW2, concentration camp) on the left side, plays a particular odd sound, making it breathtaking to watch and listen to.
The museumplein is literally in the centre of Amsterdam, from here, anything is nearby. Great meetingpoint, perfect place to chill out, great view, and the 3 most famous museums just located on the quarter; The Stedelijk Museum, the Rijksmuseum, and the Van Gogh Museum.
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chill, field, museums, museumquarter, museumplein, iceskating rink, rijksmuseum, stedelijk museum, van gogh museum, concertgebouw
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