We will return to the park and to its wonderfully shaded alleys. Initially, the park occupied 8 hectares (20 acres) of land. Landscape architects JD and LP Zocher, a father and son, designed it in a typical English style. They used large lawns, paths, and ponds to create the feeling of a large natural area. Even a certain desolation was artificially given to the park, to make everything look natural. The official opening took place on June 15th, 1865, and the park was given the name: New Park. Only two years later, after the statue of Jost van den Vondel was installed, the park got its current name, and soon, more than thirty hectares were added to it. About 100 plant species and 127 tree species grow in the park. Squirrels, hedgehogs, ducks and migratory birds live in the park.
A personal guide to the museum quarter has been carefully planned and prepared for you by the Conservatorium Hotel. Our hotel is directly related to this exquisite cultural quarter of the city because the conservatory once occupied the building in which the hotel is located. The museum quarter adorns Amsterdam like the Kohinoor diamond adorns the crown of the British Empire. Between them, by the way, there is a direct relationship, which you will learn about from a trip. The walk will introduce you to the history and unexpected twists and turns of the fate of the inhabitants of the quarter, its buildings and houses, and of course, will lead you and learn about the most famous and visited museum square in the world. The walk is planned for the whole day and combines relaxing in the park and visiting museums. However, you can divide the trip into two parts. Architecture, history, shops, and the park from stop 1 to stop 9. Museums from stop 10 to the end of the trip. For your convenience, download the route to your phone, and thus you will not be dependent on a network connection. Have a nice walk.
Don't be afraid to get lost in new places!
