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Museumkwartier

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Museumkwartier
Museum Quarter
Neighborhood of Amsterdam
Concertgebouw, Museumplein.
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceNorth Holland
COROPAmsterdam
BoroughZuid
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)

Museumkwartier (the Museum Quarter) is a neighbourhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands, located in the borough of Amsterdam-Zuid.[citation needed]

It is bordered by the Stadhouderskade, Vondelpark, Emmastraat, Reinier Vinkeleskade and the Hobbemakade.[citation needed]

The area was developed following the construction of the Rijksmuseum.The neighbourhood takes its name from the major museums at Museumplein; the Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk Museum and Van Gogh Museum. Other attractions in the area include the Concertgebouw and the Vondelpark.[citation needed]

Transport

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The tram lines 2, 3, 5, 12, 16 and 24 pass through the neighbourhood.[1]

References

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  1. ↑ Shannon McAllister. "Museum Quarter - Amsterdam Neighborhood Profile". About.com Travel.