Schutters gallerij
2007-05-01 | Rating: 9 out of 10
Just seconds away from the Kalverstraat shopping street you can find the 'Civic Guards Gallery' in which enormous 17th century paintings from several Civic Guard groups are displayed. Coming from a busy shopping street and arriving in this tranquil surroundings is a treat in itself.
The most famous civic guard painting is Rembrandt's 'Night watch' painting, which is on display in the Rijksmuseum near Leidsesquare.
The gallery is basically a public street with a glass roof and has free access. It is part of the beautiful AHM (Historical Museum), which is worth a visit as well.
Around the corner you'll find the typical Begijnenhof houses, so have a look there as well.