Westertoren - Amsterdam
The seventeenth-century Westerkerk with its enormous nave is certainly worth a visit. The chimes of an exceptionally fine carillon float down from the bell tower, which is the highest in the city and adorned with the imperial crown of the Emperor Maximilian. The tower also offers a magnificent view of the canals. Though the interior of the church is simple, the organ shutters are beautifully painted and the candles in the chandeliers radiate a unique atmosphere. Another interesting detail: Rembrandt lies buried in this church but no-one knows exactly where.

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Concertgebouw - Amsterdam

A resplendent facade with illustrious columns that opens into the plush neo-renaissance world of Amsterdam's concert hall. A showcase of red velvet and nearly flawless acoustics for the city's famous Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. When the building was structurally re-enforced with new piles during the eighties, part of it had to be lifted. Even the briefest glance at its colossal size would show the task to be anything but easy. All the same, the operation succeeded. And to top off the renovations, a new glass casing was added to the building. The result: an extraordinary blend of antiquity and modernity. The two concert halls were also refurbished and now stand in all of their former glory, ready to entertain audiences.