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No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Netherlands

Museum Square

Museum Square is located in the center of Amsterdam. It is named for the many museums scattered around the square, including the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk Museum, the Rijksmuseum, and the Royal Concert Hall. The red "Iamsterdam" sculpture in the square is very eye-catching and has become a landmark building for tourists and locals to take photos. Museum Square is also one of the public squares that locals love very much. It is often used to hold large-scale outdoor performances, gatherings, etc. The large lawn next to the square is a good place to rest, where you can take a walk, walk your dog, and have a picnic.

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Rijksmuseum

• A large collection of well-known art treasures, including masterpieces by many well-known masters • Retaining the architectural style of the 19th century, the brick-red walls are all decorated with images of Dutch history and art • The vaulted roof of the renovated museum atrium hall is made of glass, and the floor is paved with Portuguese stone floor tiles. Natural light penetrates the entire hall, which is spacious and bright. △ The building where the museum is located was planned and designed by the designer of Amsterdam Railway Station. It was opened to the public in 1885 and is one of the oldest museums in Europe. △ Go up the escalator and enter the viewing corridor. The corridor is composed of arched brick walls and large floor-to-ceiling windows. You can enjoy the panoramic view of the atrium hall. The library on the same floor as the corridor is not to be missed. The history of the library can be traced back to the 19th century. The spiral staircase is very unique and is also known as one of the ten libraries with beautiful scenery in the world.

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Palais Garnier

The Palais Garnier was designed by architect Charles Garnier and completed in 1875. It is a building created with great effort during the Second French Empire, blending Baroque curves and intricate decorations. It is also the setting for the story of The Phantom of the Opera: Leroux's original novel is based on this theater, and the actual underground reservoir beneath the building is the prototype for the "Phantom's underground lake" in the novel. In terms of appearance, the white exterior walls, arches, and stone columns are covered with carvings. Above the colonnade are gilded bronze busts of composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Rossini. At both ends of the main facade stand gilded figure groups symbolizing "harmony" and "poetry," while at the top of the building is a statue of Apollo holding a lyre. Stepping inside, the grand white marble staircase is quite spectacular, with red and green marble railings ascending layer upon layer. The "Pythia" fountain statue at the base of the stairs is equally exquisite, while the dome of the staircase hall is adorned with paintings depicting Apollo and the Olympian gods. The auditorium is decorated with red velvet and gold leaf, featuring a massive 1964 ceiling painting by Chagall that draws inspiration from scenes of various composers' operas, with a grand bronze and crystal chandelier hanging at its center. The adjoining lounge gallery resembles a replica of Versailles' Hall of Mirrors, where golden columns, mirrors, statues, and chandeliers complement one another. The ceiling boasts murals themed around music history, and the dome is covered with gold-backed mosaics. Nowadays, most opera performances here have moved to the Opéra Bastille, while this building primarily hosts ballet performances and is open to visitors, serving as a classic destination to experience the refined aesthetics of the Second Empire. Highlights Exquisite appearance: The building's exterior is adorned with intricate carvings, from the white walls, arches, and stone columns to the golden Baroque statues at both ends. Opulent interior decor: Palais Garnier boasts a spectacular marble staircase. The grand hall is surrounded by statues of diverse forms, many of which depict deities from Greek mythology, exuding nobility under the glow of golden lights. Even the carvings beneath the staircase are exquisitely crafted. The ceiling is adorned with many colorful murals depicting several classic myths. Between the columns stand bronze busts of composers such as Mozart and Beethoven. The lounge corridor features golden columns, walls, statues, chandeliers, and murals with gold trim on the ceiling.

No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Luxembourg

Cathedral Notre-Dame of Luxembourg

The Notre-Dame Church is located in the center of Luxembourg city and was built between 1613 and 1621. The church was originally a mission school. After the expansion project in 1935, three pointed hats were added to become the Church of Our Lady, and the interior is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The structure of the north door of the church is the product of a combination of Renaissance Art and Baroque styles. The interior of the church is resplendent, decorated with exquisite Baroque organ platforms and huge royal vaults, the inner altar is decorated with precious alabaster statues, and the wall columns are carved with Allah-style images. It is said that there are royal tombs in the basement. In the fifth week after Easter every year, thousands of pilgrims from Luxembourg gather here for a solemn pilgrimage. At the same time, it is also the place where royal ceremonies and ceremonies are held. The king of Luxembourg and the princess of Belgium held a grand wedding ceremony here.

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No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Luxembourg

Avenue de la Liberte

This famous street leads to the Adolf Bridge on the side of the canyon, and many big banks have offices on both sides of this street. Later, with the rise of new business districts, major banks relocated one after another, but the original old buildings are still there, and it has become one of the few historical buildings in Luxembourg City.

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Grand Ducal Palace

Grand Ducal Palaceis the workplace of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg: the Grand Duke works and receives foreign heads of state here, and major ceremonial events such as state banquets are also held in the palace. The Grand Ducal family's daily residence is mostly at Berg Castle outside the city. The predecessor of this building was the city hall of Luxembourg City, which was recorded as early as the 15th century. It was destroyed in a gunpowder explosion in 1554 and rebuilt about twenty years later. In the mid-18th century, a Baroque-style wing was added to the right side of the building, and the stone balcony railings were replaced with the wrought-iron railings that remain today. During World War II, the building was converted into a concert hall and tavern by the occupying forces, and a large number of furniture and artworks were destroyed. When Grand Duchess Charlotte returned from exile in 1945, she stood on the balcony to greet the public. The gray-white Renaissance-style facade, carved wrought-iron balconies, and exquisite roof lines form its iconic streetscape, and soldiers are on duty at the palace gate all year round.