Museumkwartier Explained

Official Name:Museumkwartier
Other Name:Museum Quarter
Settlement Type:Neighborhood of Amsterdam
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Netherlands
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:North Holland
Subdivision Type2:COROP
Subdivision Name2:Amsterdam
Subdivision Type3:Borough
Subdivision Name3:Zuid
Unit Pref:Imperial
Timezone:CET
Utc Offset:+1

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

It is bordered by the Stadhouderskade, Vondelpark, Emmastraat, Reinier Vinkeleskade and the Hobbemakade.

The area was developed following the construction of the Rijksmuseum.

The neighbourhood gets 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.

Transport

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Museum Quarter - Amsterdam Neighborhood Profile. Shannon McAllister. About.com Travel.