Rijksmuseum garden: a curious collection of architecture

One of the least known sightseeing attractions in Amsterdam is the garden by the Rijksmuseum. This attractive garden features beautifully cared for flowerbeds, fountains and summerhouses, but also a collection of sculptures.

The 'ruins' in this garden are especially worth a mention. A curious collection of building fragments from ancient Holland were brought together at the end of the last century from all over the country. The result is a collection of five centuries of Dutch architecture - everything from Gothic pillars from Edam to 17th Century city gates from cities such as Groningen and Deventer.

Of special interest is the 'Fragments Building': a mishmash of pilasters, gables, lionmasks and festoons from monuments that were pulled down in the last century.

Entrance to the garden is free from Tuesday-Saturday between 10.00-17.00 and Sundays and holidays between 13.00-17.00.

- Rijksmuseum, Stadhouderskade 42 / Museumplein