The huge Museumplein Square was once a swampy meadow behind the magnificent Rijksmuseum. The expanses of this place are impressive. In 1883, the square was allocated to the World Exhibition. In 1916, which became the year of the women's rights movement, rallies were held here, then, until the 1930s, it was used for sports purposes, and during the Nazi occupation, bunkers and bomb shelters were located on the square. Here, a little bit to the side, we can see a monument to the victims of the Nazi women's concentration camp Ravensbrück. Eleven stainless steel steles reflect the light emanating from the central pillar, perpetuating the memory of more than 130,000 prisoners and victims of the camp.
Photo from 1982 By van Smirren / Anefo - http://proxy.handle.net/10648/ad120268-d0b4-102d-bcf8-003048976d84, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=73423164
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!
