The Rijksmuseum offers an overview of Dutch art and history, including works by 17th-century Dutch masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Hals.The cavernous entrance to the world-famous Rijksmuseum (Museumstraat 1) is actually a tunnel that allows both pedestrians and, most importantly, cyclists to pass through this gilded building.
Rijksmuseum // Sense8
The upcoming scenes were filmed in the Rijksmuseum. Although these locations are not freely accessible, we would like to share them with you. From where you are now, you can gaze into the museum's atrium, one of the locations used for filming scenes for episodes 3 and 4 of the second season of the series Sense8.
Jan Luijkenstraat // The Hitman's Bodyguard
In The Hitman's Bodyguard, Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) races around the city to protect his new client, Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson).
Leidseplein // Doctor Who
The popular series Doctor Who originally aired on the BBC from 1963 to 1989. It followed the adventures of a Time Lord known as the Doctor, an extraterrestrial being who appeared human.
International Theater Amsterdam // Piece of My Heart
The theater, formerly known as the Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam, was renamed the International Theater Amsterdam on January 1, 2018. The building, which dates back to 1894, was designed by Jan Springer.
Leidseplein - Boom Chicago // Ted Lasso
In the dressing room of this small theatre, the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso, aboutan American football coach who moves to England when he’s hired to manage a soccer team, was 'born' early this century. At the time, Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt performed with the improv comedy group Boom Chicago.
Keizersgracht // The Fault in Our Stars
Before ending up at the Rijksmuseum, Hazel (Shailene Woodley) and Gus (Ansel Elgort) begin their date night in Amsterdam, all dressed up and on their way to the restaurant 'Oranjee' in The Fault in Our Stars.
Leidsegracht // Amsterdamned
In the Dutch thriller Amsterdamned, a serial killer makes Amsterdam's canals unsafe. While Detective Eric Visser (Huub Stapel) pursues the serial killer, he escapes by jumping in his speedboat.
Keizersgracht // Ocean's Twelve
In early May 2004, filming of the film Ocean's Twelve, the sequel to Ocean's Eleven, began in Amsterdam.
Leidsegracht // The Fault in Our Stars
On their last day in Amsterdam, on this infamous bench, Gus (Ansel Elgort) shares some tragic news with Hazel (Shailene Woodley). The couple has an iconic embrace in The Fault in Our Stars.
Bridge 28 // Killing Eve
Anno 2022, Amsterdam was home to at least 2,000 numbered bridges. But there are far more bridges in total, namely 6,669. This makes Amsterdam the city with the most bridges in the world.
Heiligeweg // Ocean's Twelve
In 2004, Amsterdam was upside down because of the filming of Ocean's Twelve. The world-famous film stars guaranteed a lot of publicity, blocked off streets, and above all: screaming fans.
De Dampkring // Ocean's Twelve
At number 29 you'll find coffee shop De Dampkring. This is the location where Danny Ocean (George Clooney), Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt), and Linus Caldwell (Matt Damon) meet Matsui (Robbie Coltrane) to discuss business. They end up making a fool out of Linus.
Oude Turfmarkt // Ted Lasso
The Oude Turfmarkt runs alongside the Grimburgwal Canal and is renowned for its 17th-century buildings, many of which were once utilized by traders and scholars. Today, it is home to part of the University of Amsterdam, including the Allard Pierson Museum, which showcases archaeology and cultural history.
