Museumkwartier (Amsterdam)

Museumkwartier (Amsterdam) (the Museum Quarter) is a neighbourhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands, located in the borough of Amsterdam-Zuid.

Museumkwartier

Museum Quarter
Neighborhood of Amsterdam
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceNorth Holland
COROPAmsterdam
BoroughZuid
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)

It is bordered by the Stadhouderskade, Vondelpark, Emmastraat, Reinier Vinkeleskade and the Hobbemakade.

The area was developed following the construction of the Rijksmuseum.

The neighbourhood gets its name from the major museums at Museumplein; the Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk Museum and Van Gogh Museum. Other attractions in the area include the Concertgebouw and the Vondelpark.

Transport

The tram lines 2, 3, 5, 12, 16 and 24 pass through the neighbourhood.[1]

References

  1. Shannon McAllister. "Museum Quarter - Amsterdam Neighborhood Profile". About.com Travel.


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