Il tempo a nostra disposizione è vero è poco ma sufficiente a visitare il meglio della bella Amsterdam, la Venezia del nord.
Primo giorno
Partiamo venerdi 11 maggio 2007 da Bologna con volo su Malpensa e da qui un altro volo ci porterà all’Aeroporto internazionale di
Schiphol . Qui al punto informazioni, accolti da una signorina che parla italiano, acquistiamo la
Amsterdam Card per 48 ore al prezzo di €. 43,00. Da diritto all’utilizzo di tutti i mezzi pubblici, all’entrata nella maggior parte dei musei gratis, sconti e convenzioni varie. Prendiamo un taxi e in venti minuti di viaggio siamo in centro, davanti al nostro albergo
Hotel Inner . Piccolo albergo senza pretese, ottimo per un paio di giorni vista anche la sua posizione strategica; a due passi dalla zona dei musei e dal tram. Arrivati scarichiamo le valigie, ci sistemiamo e siamo già in the street, unfortunately time is not the best, but
we do not stop (the available time is short). We go to the Van Gogh Museum
(including, it would cost €. 8.38) There is a large permanent collection of the artist and several temporary exhibitions, as well as a store of gadgets and a bar. Needless to tell this wonderful collection of a master of painting, you have to go see it. Through the park and we come to the National Museum
RijksMuseum 
where there are permanent collections of major Dutch artists and others (including, cost €. 10.00). But we have not done for the day, two more steps and we have to '
Heineken experience. Site of the old brewery, now transformed into a memorial museum. In an interactive, you know how it is manufactured, sponsored over the years
and distributed one of the most popular beers in the world. Also included in the price
(card not included in A. €. 11.00), there are included three beers and a gadget (always different, this year a very cute bottle opener) not to be missed. So there are still so few troops, and taking the tram 15 go to the center, on Dam Square This city is always alive and full of people. For three years now, when I saw her for the first time, nothing has changed, only the prezzi leggermente rialzati. Piazza Dam è divisa in due dal traffico d’auto e tram: da un lato svetta l’imponente Palazzo Reale
e dall’altro il Nationaal Monument ,
obelisco di pietra alto 22 metri e dedicato alle vittime della Seconda Guerra Mondiale. Bene la prima giornata finisce qui, rientriamo in albergo e per la cena siamo andati in un ristorante Argentino (qui ne è pieno) convenzionato con la A. Card (25 % di sconto) Madre Maria, molto in tema, abbiamo mangiato bene.
Riflessione: ancora non ho capito bene quale sia la cucina olandese, ma non preoccupatevi qui si trovano cucine per tutti i gusti, cinese, argentina, francese e italiana ma è molto expensive even if you eat really well.
Day Saturday, May 12, 2007, morning with thunderstorms. We decide to pay no attention to time and visit one of the few mills still operating in the city: the
Molen Van Sloten . (Including €. 5.00) 2 Taking the tram, and with ten minutes of walking we come past the mill
. The visit is not covered in Italian, so we settle for English. Inside there are reconstructions of period rooms; ceremony room (here you can marry), gym gear, a small museum and upstairs wax statues that recall some of the characters depicted in the paintings of Rembrandth (he He was the son of a miller). We climb onto a terrace and driving the paddles that wind, but good show
. Meanwhile, check out the sun. Let's go back to the center, we have a little bit hungry and we take advantage of A. Card to enjoy a free sandwich at the Van dobben sandwichbar, bakery in 1945 specializing in takeaway sandwiches using only top quality fresh produce. We are close to the square of Rembrandt (Rembrandt-plein) where in addition to beautiful flowers, stands a monument dedicated to him
the middle of a representation of war. Take the tram and go down in our usual Koningsplein, a long pedestrian street that leads to the center.
Channels e i ponti
sono una costante della città, oltre alle immancabili biciclette, quasi in sinonimo della stessa. Stanchi di camminare, riprendiamo il tram e arriviamo nella zona della stazione, per la gita in battello. Fiduciosi saliamo a bordo della nave della compagnia Holland International (compreso, €. 11,00 per un’ora). Questo è la maniera migliore per visitare il centro storico di Amsterdam, comodamente seduti si possono ammirare monumenti, ponti , case
(anche quelle sull’acqua) mentre una guida racconta vicende,
aneddoti e storia di ogni parte della città, da non perdere. Dopo un’ora scendiamo e visitiamo il centro città con
the Oude Kerk (Old Church) (including, €. 7.00). The oldest church in Amsterdam (1250) within which the floor tiles are the 2500 headstones - there is also buried Rembrandt's first wife, Saskia; remarkable cusp 22 meters high the highest in Europe made of wood
. In this period there was a photography competition World Press Photo, which in theory involved an additional input but surprisingly this is not applied. Among the various photographs of artists from around the world have also found this sequence:
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you recognize it? For Italians, fans, is a beautiful memory of 2006.
Leaving the church we went to the square to see the
Nieuwe Kerk (New Church)
(including €. 3.00) almost an exact copy of the old church, built in the XIV century and rebuilt in the seventeenth century the seat of coronations and royal weddings, but in another area (as the oldest church was being stifled by red light area of \u200b\u200bthe premises). Worthy of note are the windows glazed
organ decorated with cherubs miniatura
. Inside, surprise, there is also a shop - clearly of religious items for luck. Another surprise, along the way to the exit you also pass in a coffee, something unheard of and unthinkable to us. Leaving to go Waterlooplain, through the Nieuw Markt, the old market,
which houses the Rembrandt House Museum
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(including, €. 11.00). The building has remained so,
and inside everything is as it was then. Highly recommended for its rich collection of art objects. By now the night is near and we are also very tired. Before returning to the hotel, we stop at 'Hard Rock Cafe
, which is right around the corner, for the purchase of a T-shirt, another craze started right here.
In the evening we go to a restaurant in the center, behind the New Church, called St. Paul's, where we enjoy a good fondue cooked meat in the oil and wine
. This is the last night in Amsterdam, yet not so overwhelmed by fatigue to go around the center and its beautiful illuminated bridges
Clearly we visited the quaint red-light district, but you can not take pictures or listed, however, is to visit, walk quietly to their entire families is normal.
Third and final day Sunday
May 13, 2007, cloudy morning.
We have reserved the last day for a couple of visits. The first is the Begijnhof
(beguine). Ancient village of the fourteenth century, where the absolute Beguines retreated in prayer. You can also define an oasis of peace in a city teeming with life. Here, each cottage has its own private garden, and there is also the oldest house in Amsterdam
. From here a short time we are in the center and therefore we can not visit the Anne Frank House
(
Anne Frank Huis )
to enter you must go through a museum and a view of the long line, we went elsewhere.
Finally, lacks only a visit to the factory for processing of diamonds
Gassman. Since the Netherlands are among the lucky few in the world to hold a leading position in the diamond field. The reputation of Amsterdam as a city of diamonds dates back over four centuries ago, in fact, since the sixteenth century, the city is the capital of the diamond. The visit is in Italian and begins with a brief explanation of the main features of the precious stones as you work up the wonderful creations end, with mind-boggling prices.
One last thing to say is that there are truly many coffee shops scattered around the city especially near the red light district look nice but for me it only from outside
That's all, so better to visit the Dutch capital are only three days, you just take advantage of them, clearly having more time there would be other things to see as the stage of 'Ayax, the Museum of 'Hermitage, and much more but we are satisfied for the moment, I recommend buying the Amsterdam card then they will notice the substantial savings.
The total cost per person was around 300/400 euro for all inclusive.
La bozza di ipotesi di contratto nazionale lavoratori metalmeccanici 
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