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Artis offers winding paths, majestic trees and monumental historic buildings that give it a special, 19th-century atmosphere. The on-site zoo hosts more than 8000 animals, two museums, a planetarium and a magnificent aquarium. Courses ranging from astrology to drawing can also be taken here. See website for complete list of attractions, admission prices, other visitor information and more.
I'm not that big on zoos to begin with, but figured in a city as large and progressive as Amsterdam, some modern thought might have gone into the zoo, as well. My children and I were downright ... more
Amsterdam Zoo. Short for Natura Artis Magistra (Nature Is the Teacher of the Arts), Artis was mainland Europe's first zoo and rates as the world's third oldest. Built in the mid-19th century, the 37-acre park is home to a natural-history museum, a zoo with an aviary, a planetarium, and an aquarium. …
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Dam Square The real core of the city is Dam Square with its beautiful Royal Palace . Most visitors arrive by train and the route they follow from Centraal Station takes them along the Damrak and Dam square. This area focuses much on tourism. All kinds of souvenir shops, street performers and …