97%Anne Frank House and Museum

After reading about Anne Frank and reading her diary all those years ago in school it was somewhere I really wanted to visit when I was in Amsterdam. The house (which was in fact Anne Frank’s fathers office) is located right in the centre, just behind one of the more famous cathedral/chruchs.... more After reading about Anne Frank and reading her diary all those years ago in school it was somewhere I really wanted to visit when I was in Amsterdam. The house (which was in fact Anne Frank’s fathers office) is located right in the centre, just behind one of the more famous cathedral/chruchs. When we arrived I was a little disappointed to find that the house had become quite built up. There is all glass outside and a café and gift shop. Although having said that when you get inside though its really interesting. You get to walk through the house and through the bookcase into the “secret annex” where the Frank & Van Pels family lived for 2 years before they were betrayed and exposed, they still don’t’ know who told the nazi’s about the secret hiding place. Otto Frank, Anne’s father was the only surviver of the holocost. It is fascinating to walk through the secret annex and see the place where they hid for all those years, while the rooms looked spacious enough it is hard to imagine never really breathing in fresh air or being afraid to run a tap to wash yourself for fear of being found. There are also excerpts from Anne’s Diary and a copy of the actual diary itself. I think this place is definitely worth a visit, as it provides a great insight into the goings on of the Holocost and is a fascinating tour to take. It costs €7.50 to enter and is open daily, in the winter from 9am-7pm, spring and autumn from 9am – 9pm and during the summer 9am-10pm.close

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by aisling – posted on Dec 20, 2007

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A truly amazing experience. I'm very interested in history and stepping through the door of this house into the secret life of Anne Frank and her family was like the real thing. The house and museum are brilliantly preserved and well organized. You could spend a couple of hours just soaking in... more A truly amazing experience. I'm very interested in history and stepping through the door of this house into the secret life of Anne Frank and her family was like the real thing. The house and museum are brilliantly preserved and well organized. You could spend a couple of hours just soaking in the surroundings and trying to imagine what it must have been like. Once you finish the house and pass onto the museum you are able to feast your eyes on the original "Diaries of Anne Frank". If you visit Amsterdam, amongst other things this place is a must visit!close

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by CryingHero – posted on Aug 24, 2007

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You have to go to the Anne Frank House when in Amsterdam. Some people find being in the room where she hid quite emotional. I saw people crying when I was there. Another good thing is the location - it's in a really nice area of Amsterdam called the Jordaan.

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by colm – posted on May 31, 2007

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This is displayed really well, showing the rooms of the house and is kept in pretty similar condition as I presume it was back then. Worth a visit, but leave time for queueing.

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by orla – posted on May 16, 2007

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I wasn't too sure what to expect coming here... There were a few things they could emphasise. How brave Anne Frank was or how evil the Nazis were. I expected to learn something new but I didn't really expect and wasn't prepared for what I got. Yes, it does detail how the Nazis treated the Jews... more I wasn't too sure what to expect coming here... There were a few things they could emphasise. How brave Anne Frank was or how evil the Nazis were. I expected to learn something new but I didn't really expect and wasn't prepared for what I got. Yes, it does detail how the Nazis treated the Jews and also how lucky and brave Ann Frank was but it also makes you question modern sociery. Modern twist on the lessons of the Holocaust, don't miss the Out of Line exhibit which explores what happens when freedom of speech clashes with a person's right to be protected against discrimination. Should neo-Nazis be allowed to spread their racist message on the Internet? Should the offensive lyrics of hip-hop artists be censored? The whole area of censorship is a minefield. In the museum (which is fantastically laid out) you get a real feel what it was like for the families in hiding. You pass through the now famous bookcase and see the photos Ann had on the walls of her cramped room (allegedly). I will not lie, it can be upsetting here but it can also, if dealt with correctly, be very inspiring. Just a quick mention, the queues to get in are horrible...close

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by mrlacey – posted on May 16, 2007

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When in Amsterdam, a visit to the Anne Frank House and Museum is a MUST! It's was an amazing experience to be in the small, confined space that the Frank family lived in during the second world war, was a real eye opener to how it must have felt hiding out, to avoid capture from the Nazi's.... more When in Amsterdam, a visit to the Anne Frank House and Museum is a MUST! It's was an amazing experience to be in the small, confined space that the Frank family lived in during the second world war, was a real eye opener to how it must have felt hiding out, to avoid capture from the Nazi's. Seeing the bookcase that leads up to the Annex was awe inspiring. There are excerpts of the book on display as well as pictures and videos. A must see attraction for all that visit!close

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by SandraD – posted on May 2, 2007

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If you read the book before you visit it, it is even better. It is quiet impressive to see how Anne and her family lived in this place, how the manage to hide themselve for so long. <br><br>The rooms at the Anne Frank House, though empty, still breathe the atmosphere of that period of... more If you read the book before you visit it, it is even better. It is quiet impressive to see how Anne and her family lived in this place, how the manage to hide themselve for so long. <br><br>The rooms at the Anne Frank House, though empty, still breathe the atmosphere of that period of time The queue is quiet long most of the days but I highly recommend this place.close

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by Itziar – posted on May 1, 2007

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