Anne Frank House
Justine Trout: The most dramatic and powerful attraction in Amsterdam is the Anne Frank hiding place. As you climb the stairs to their little attic, each step becomes heavier and heavier with the realization of what transpired in the middle of this beautiful tranquil city. People from all over the world stand in line in cold and rain to see where a young girl touched the heart of the world with the diary that has been translated into more languages than any other book, except the Bible.
opening hours : 9.00 - 19.00 until 21:00 in summer
Closed Yom Kippur
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Amsterdam - Museums
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Waag
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address: Nieuwmarkt
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London Zoo
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