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 Visit the Homes and Museums of Amsterdam's Most Famous Faces   Travel & Tourism Amsterdam is a cultural city teeming with history. From world-renowned artist Van Gogh to the WW2 diarist Anne Frank, this “Northern Venice” won’t fail to amaze. The Dutch capital is therefore the perfect European getaway for a weekend of historical splendour. The easiest way for visitors to reach Amsterdam is to fly, followed by a pre-booked airport taxi. Schiphol is by far the biggest and best connected airport in the region. Anne Frank Museum The story of Anne Frank’s life is one of tragedy and heroism. For almost three years the Frank family lived in hiding in an annexe at 263 Prinsengracht. Her father’s office was situated in front of a bookcase-covered doorway that hid their existence from all but a few brave helpers from the outside world. With limited food supplies, a total of eight people lived in cramped conditions under constant fear of being discovered by the fascist authorities. The di