Madam Tussaud, Amsterdam

I am not one who has been to a LOT of places. Just call me Couped Up Critter of the Century! BUT, since coming to England four years ago, I have seen a few places in Europe, and Amsterdam Holland is one that I have seen a couple times in fact. So for all you ppl out there on Ciao that have heard of and seen these Madame Tussaud wax museums too many times to count, you dont want this review, and it will be quite boring I am sure. So just scroll on down to the bottom where the ratings are, and give it an E with a lovely smiley face that doesnt look as bored as you feel, and moooooove right on to ... more

I had never been to Madame Tussaud's in London, so on our trip to Amsterdam, I was determined that I was going to visit the master waxworks. It was a brilliant foray into history and popular culture. We traipsed through a historical canalside scene, with small boats bobbing on the water. There we met people from the "golden age"of Amsterdam - the crippled beggar, Jewish scientist, the prostitute and the sailor to whom she is plying her wares. There is a moving panorama of Amsterdam, showing the city and the low-lying polders beyond, constantly turning and giving you a full view of Amsterdam ... more