Why visit / Interesting facts:
- World famous concert hall
- Great performances from international musicians
Time required: 20 minutes
Phone: +31 900 67 18 345
Web site: http://www.concertgebouw...
Public transport:
- Tram Line 3: Museumplein stop
- Tram Line 5: Museumplein stop
- Tram Line 12: Museumplein stop
Address: Concertgebouwplein 10, 1071 LN, Amsterdam
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Photo: lbsterling
Things you need to know:
- The Amsterdam Concert Hall (Concertgebouw) is one of the world's most prestigious and acoustically perfect concert halls
- It was built in 1888 in Neo-Dutch Renaissance style with a grand colonnaded Neo-Classical façade
- It is home to the world renowned Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
- The creme de la creme of international musicians and conductors regularly perform here
- The building has two halls: a main hall and the smaller recital hall; both of which host daily performances
- The hall was reconstructed and enlarged in 1980 after it was discovered to be in danger of collapse
- Audrey Hepburn held a season ticket to Concertgebouw while she lived in Amsterdam after World War II
What to do there:
- Admire the beautiful building
Tips & Insights:
- Fantastic concerts are held here. Try to book your tickets for a concert while you are visiting
- Free lunchtime concerts on Wednesdays
