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“A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.” I’ve been itching to get away again for some time now. or. or. © 2020 Atlas Obscura. “This unattributed sculpture in Amsterdam is hiding in plain sight.” 21. “The former home of a mad diplomat is said to still be marked in bloody, arcane scrawls.” . Forgot account? 19. “A floating cat sanctuary on an Amsterdam canal.” Tassen Museum of Bags and Purses. The death of a pet can inspire a number of reactions, but rarely has anyone taken their grief and started a museum, as was the case with The Netherlands’ KattenKabinet. Oude Kerk. See more of Atlas Obscura on Facebook. “The attic of a four-century-old canal house hides a clandestine church.”

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While Meijer and his family still live in the upper floors of the old patrician merchant’s house, the public museum rooms display cats of all species and hue, depicted in a variety of mediums from paintings and sculptures to posters and books. Some of the places we will list are also highlighted on the website, but we added a few of our own as well. Atlas Obscura and our trusted partners use technology such as cookies on our website to personalise ads, support social media features, and analyse our traffic. Electric Ladyland: The Museum of Fluorescent Art. Behold: a floating cat sanctuary on an Amsterdam canal. Sections of this page . As my final planning post for this trip, I present the Atlas Obscura list for Amsterdam! 16. Atlas Obscura - All Rights Reserved. “This 22-floor tower’s Skydeck offers panoramic views of Amsterdam.” Press alt + / to open this menu. Create New Account …

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