Things to do in Maarssen

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Photo by Judith Cruz Gamboa

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1. Dam Square

Amsterdam’s origins lie on Dam Square and you’ll get a sense of this history as you look at the structures here. Today the square is also a venue for mass events, fun fairs and pantomime artists. Join the locals and relax at the base of the National Monument while listening to street organs. Chase the pigeons and dodge the many cyclists when you cross the square to go shopping or explore some of the historical buildings.
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Dam Square showing heritage architecture, a city and street scenes

2. Van Gogh Museum

Head to the Van Gogh Museum to see some of the works of a groundbreaking 19th-century Dutch painter. Sadly, Vincent Van Gogh only sold one of his paintings during his short life, and never dreamed of the fame he’d enjoy after his death. Here you can browse the world’s largest collection of Van Gogh’s paintings and learn about his tormented life. The museum also displays works by other master painters of his time, including Monet, Gauguin and Seurat.
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Van Gogh Museum which includes interior views

3. Anne Frank House

A visit to the Anne Frank House is a sober yet enlightening experience. The life story of Anne Frank has become one of the most famous accounts of a Jew hiding in Nazi Germany. Anne’s diary, which she started in 1942 when she was 13, is the most translated Dutch book of all time. Its first translation was in German, in 1950.
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Anne Frank House which includes a memorial, street scenes and a city

4. Rijksmuseum

To understand how the tiny country of the Netherlands became a world superpower through both art and trade, visit the Rijksmuseum. Browse through over a million works of art and historical objects in more than 200 rooms. You’ll see famous paintings by Rembrandt and Vermeer, among hundreds of other artists, and admire the ornate building itself.
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Rijksmuseum featuring a city, views and a pond

5. Leidseplein

Delve into the many delights of buzzing Leidseplein to people-watch while enjoying a meal or just a drink after a day of sightseeing. In the warmer months, the area is packed with people gathered on the terraces of the restaurants and bars. Order a local beer and watch the street performers. In the winter, visit one of the many restaurants or clubs, or head to the ice rink surrounded by hot food and drink stalls for an atmospheric outdoor experience. If you love architecture, 17th-century Leidseplein has some interesting buildings for a walking tour.
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Leidseplein which includes dining out, markets and street scenes

Popular places to visit

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Langegracht

Find out about the history of Maarssen when you spend time at Langegracht. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area.

Langegracht
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Bolenstein

Find out about the history of Maarssen when you spend time at Bolenstein. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area.

Bolenstein
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Kruiskerk

Find out about the history of Maarssen with a stop at Kruiskerk. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area.

Kruiskerk
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Meeting Plaza Maarssen

Learn about the events happening in Meeting Plaza Maarssen during your trip to Maarssenbroek. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area.

Meeting Plaza Maarssen
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Goudestein

Find out about the history of Maarssen when you spend time at Goudestein. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area.

Goudestein
Utrecht showing a house, a small town or village and a river or creek

Utrecht

Breukelen which includes a lake or waterhole, a small town or village and boating

Breukelen

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