Museumkwartier
Neighborhood of Amsterdam in North Holland, Netherlands
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Museumkwartier (the Museum Quarter) is a neighbourhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands, located in the borough of Amsterdam-Zuid.[citation needed]
CountryNetherlands
Museumkwartier
Museum Quarter | |
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Neighborhood of Amsterdam | |
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| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| COROP | Amsterdam |
| Borough | Zuid |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
It is bordered by the Stadhouderskade, Vondelpark, Emmastraat, Reinier Vinkeleskade and the Hobbemakade.[citation needed]
The area was developed following the construction of the Rijksmuseum.The neighbourhood takes 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.[citation needed]
Transport
The tram lines 2, 3, 5, 12, 16 and 24 pass through the neighbourhood.[1]
