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ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo vs Anne Frank House
Both are praised by writers. Overall, Anne Frank House ranks significantly better than Artis Zoo. Anne Frank House scores 95 with endorsements from 10 sources like Frommer's, Fodor's and Time Out.
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, 1018 CZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Fodor's
"Artis was continental Europe's first zoo and is the world's third oldest... a good family day out."
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The Telegraph
"Laid out in grand style in 1838, Artis Royal Zoo (the ‘royal’ refers to its charter, not its inhabitants) is the oldest public zoo in continental Europe."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The zoo is home to some 6000 animals (nearly 1200 species)... a geological museum (Geologisch Museum) provides an overview of the history of the planet."
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Don't miss the Zoology Museum (Zoölogisch Museum), Geology Museum (Geologisch Museum) or the planetarium either.
Frommer's
"If you're at a loss for what to do with the kids, Artis is a safe bet -- more than a million visitors a year agree."
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Anne Frank House
Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
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Prinsengracht 267, 1016 GV Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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Concierge
"You'll be surprised at how emotional a walk through the secret annex can be, imagining how the Franks and their friends lived their lives and catching a glimpse of the diary."
i
To avoid crowds, visit first thing in the morning or inquire about advance tickets purchased off-site.
Frommer's
"You shouldn't miss seeing and experiencing this typical Amsterdam canal house."
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i
To avoid lines, get there as early as possible -- and while this advice isn't as useful as it used to be, it should still save you some waiting time.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Anne Frank Huis is the Western Canal Belt’s ubersight, drawing almost one million visitors annually."
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Travel + Leisure
"Located in the west end of Amsterdam’s canal belt, the Anne Frank House is open for hour-long tours."
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Time Out
"Today it's one of the most popular attractions in Amsterdam, with almost a million visitors a year."
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To avoid the famously long queues, arrive first thing in the morning, or book a queue jump ticket online.
