Explore landmarks from various centuries that show the architectural and cultural transformation of downtown Amsterdam and several neighboring areas. In the traditional residential area of Zaanse Schans, you will see windmills dating to the 17th century an architectural masterpiece designed by Pierre Cuypers, opened in 1885. The structure combines Gothic and Renaissance elements, representing a 19th-century revival of Dutch architecture in the national Rijkmuseum, you will gain a deeper understanding of how the culture has changed over time throughout the Netherlands. A self-portrait by Rembrandt at age 22 is just one of the Dutch masterpieces there. You will also learn about the Wereldmuseum, an ethnographic museum that tells a similar story of urban evolution but through moving human experiences. The wonders of contemporary life are brilliantly depicted in the Eye Film Museum, discover the story behind this masterpiece the area was primarily an industrial and port zone, selected as part of an effort to revitalize and transform this industrial area into a vibrant cultural space. This prominent structure is considered one of the masterpieces of the 21st century.