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1. Rijksmuseum Museum
Something about the simple stillness of renowned artist Johannes Vermeer's The Milkmaid
has been enough to lure thousands of visitors from around the world to the Rijksmuseum,
also known as the Netherlands Museum. But that certainly is not the only reason.
The museum dates back to the 17th century and most recently underwent a decade-long re-
construction project that visitors will tell you is worth the visit. The imposing building is
surrounded by lovely, strolling gardens and inside the collections have been moved to give
the visitor a more symbiotic experience. Art and sculptures are carefully placed in large con-
necting, airy rooms, sectioned by their time and place in history.
One of the museums most talked about collections is that of hometown artist Rembrandt.
The collection includes the artist's most incredible pieces including The Night Watch in ad-
dition to numerous others. A lesser-known gem housed at the Rijksmuseum is an intriguing
self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh.
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