Photos: A quick tour of Amsterdam
May 3, 2013
Men enjoy the afternoon sun at the Brouwersgracht canal in Amsterdam April 2, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 2, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
Visitors of a local cafe are reflected in a window in Amsterdam April 2, 2013, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 2, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
A woman visits the floating flower market in Amsterdam, April 26, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 26, 2013. REUTERS/Cris Toala Olivares ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
Two Japanese tourists look at a city map in front of the Concertgebouw music theater on the Museum square in Amsterdam April 24, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 24, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
A man eats a herring the traditional way next to the Westerkerk church in Amsterdam April 24, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 24, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
A man eats apple pie at the famous local cafe Het Papeneiland at the Brouwersgracht canal in Amsterdam April 24, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 24, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
People pass the recently rennovated Stedelijk Museum with a new wing that resembles a giant white bath tub on the Museum square in Amsterdam April 24, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 24, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
The Nightwatch by Rembrandt is seen at the end the Gallery of Honour in the Dutch Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam April 4, 2013, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 4, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
Members of the media take pictures of the Nightwatch by Rembrandt in the Night Watch Gallery of the Rijksmuseum the Amsterdam April 4, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 4, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
A tourist boat passes under a bridge next to the Westerkerk church in Amsterdam April 2, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 2, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
Reflections of tourists and canal houses are seen in the window of the Anne Frank museum in Amsterdam April 24, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 24, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
A tourist takes a picture of her friend in front of the Anne Frank house in Amsterdam April 2, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 2, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
People sit on a quay at the Leliegracht canal in Amsterdam April 2, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 2, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
Laundry hangs from a houseboat at the Prinsengracht canal in Amsterdam April 2, 2013, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 2, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
A woman enjoys the afternoon sun while sitting on her houseboat at the Herengracht canal in Amsterdam April 2, 2013, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 2, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
A man riding a rental bike takes a picture of houseboats at the Prinsengracht canal in Amsterdam April 24, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 24, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
A small garden in front of a houseboat at the Brouwersgracht canal is seen in Amsterdam April 22, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 22, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
View of the Zonsche Hofje , an interior garden, at the Prinsengracht canal in Amsterdam April 24, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 24, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
A rootop view of Amsterdam from SkyLounge on the 11th floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam April 2, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 2, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
A view of one of the most photographed buildings at the intersection of Prinsengracht and Brouwersgracht canal in Amsterdam April 24, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 24, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
A man dressed up in orange sits at the Dam square in Amsterdam April 29, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 29, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
A man sits at the bar of old fashioned cafe Het Spuitje at the Spuistraat in Amsterdam April 28, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 28, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
Nightview of the modern Eye Film museum, located at the IJ river in Amsterdam April 22, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 22, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
Nightview of the Magere Brug, the skinny bridge,the most famous bridge in Amsterdam April 22, 2013. The Royal celebrations in the Netherlands this week put the country and the capital Amsterdam on front pages and television screens around the world with an orange splash. There's plenty to see and do in 48 hours in this compact city, where the world-famous Rijksmuseum only recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Picture taken April 22, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Kooren ( TRAVEL-AMSTERDAM/ )
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