Rijksmuseum / Remembrance

Our visit to the Rijksmuseum was most enjoyable. We left early-ish, took the tram and were at the museum before the crowds arrived. We were very impressed with the renovations and the resulting layout of the collections. Of course there is way too much to see and after a few hours you get 'art overload', however interesting the displays may be. Together with half the population of Japan we saw the masterpieces (although they saw it on the screens of their mobile phones whilst taking pictures) but also paid attention to less known paintings and artefacts.
Out only picture was taken outside!





On 4 May 1945, the German occupier surrendered which marked the end of the Second World War in the Netherlands. Therefore, on the 4th of May every year, we remember those who lost their lives during that War (and these days also other wars in which the country was involved). The centre of the ceremonies is the monument on Dam square. When we walked past it on our way back, the monument and it's surroundings were prepared for the wreath laying ceremony by the King.





The (ceremonial) Royal Palace, formerly the town hall is opposite the monument.





We had lunch at a Cafe next to the Nieuwe Kerk, just to the right of the Palace. The Kerk itself was closed because of the ceremony, otherwise we would have liked to visit is.

In earlier posts I have mentioned the ferries between North Amsterdam (where our harbour is) and the city centre. Here they are:





Tomorrow, the plan is to move on to Huizen.

Location:Sixhavenweg,Amsterdam,The Netherlands