阿姆斯特丹中央图书馆

不得不说，荷兰的设计师水平太厉害了，这个图书馆从建筑到室内设计再到家具设计绝对是世界顶级的，里面的硬件设施也是相当奢侈，全是mac电脑，书籍摆放成圆弧型，特别帅气。整个就是一个非常现代的，与众不同的图书馆。

The library is unbelievably open. Everyone can access it and find something interesting to read or listen to inside free of charge. Initially I went there to print few papers from the internet and after took a short walk around. Will definitely return there many times.

Go to the cafeteria at the top for a view of Amsterdam if you're in the area. We didn't look around there at all other than that.

lots and lots of sheet music. all genres. i think i've deforested some country or another from all the copying paper i've used at this place...good place to kill a few hours in a'dam, fairly close to central station, while reading a book...decent cafe AND a vapiano's italian restaurant adjoining...and don't forget to take one of the schindler elevators. or, as the british might say...'schindler's lift'.

This is a must see! The interior is very modern and very cool. Lots of books and music to go through. The cafe on the top floor is delicious and the views of Amsterdam are amazing!!

The library is an imposing building with a unique architectural design. When you exit Centraal station turn left and walk along the riverside for a few minutes and you will find yourself at the library. We dined at the 7th floor restaurant. We watched the young chef prepare our oriental dishes, flames from the wok nearly touched the ceiling. Who said libraries are boring? The food exceeded expectations and was reasonable priced. Great mix of people in the restaurant which was packed to capacity on a Wednesday afternoon. Fine views of the city. Worth a visit.

The public library is an amazing place, not only for the view, but also for the place itself: modern, confortable, quiet, books and an amazing DVD colection. I would visit Amsterdam just to visit again this library. The city view from the balcony on the top floor is a different way to see the city.

Beautiful library, never seen such a place before. Felt more like a stylish club rather than a museum. Amazing views of the old center of Amsterdam

As mentioned by other reviewers, this is a perfectly adequate library. But I would not consider it a great attraction. To make proper use of the facilities, you need to have a membership. Also, usually a lot of the computers are in use, though it does depends on which time you stroll in. The customer service is in my experience fine. They are willing to help, though fairly ‘neutral’. The views are good though; both from the top balcony and from the terrace. There is also a small restaurant on the top floor and another Italian one at the terrace. There are food and drink establishments at walking distance outside. The library is also situated in a fairly favorable spot; Science Center NEMO (aimed at families and kids) is close by, The National Maritime Museum, the Schreierstoren, Central Station, etc. So overall it is just a regular, modern, library. Maybe worth a visit if you have time to kill or enjoy exploring libraries; entry is free after all. I personally would not know what you could really experience in the library as tourist attraction (aside from the views), which would make it worthwhile to make a detour for it.

You may not put libraries on your list of places to visit, but this one is pretty cool. It's near the Central Station, and on your way to both NEMO science museum and the amazing Scheepvaart (Maritime) museum. Check out the lower level where the children's books are. Make sure you climb the fun tower that overlooks the area, and best of all is the mouse tree house by famous Karina Schaapman. If you're with kids, let them play in the Yip and Janneke hideaways, loll on the cool chairs, and then make your way up to the restaurant, La Place, on the top floor for a delicious snack or meal overlooking the city of Amsterdam.

It is that kind of place, where you feel you want to start study...and even if you don't study anymore it is nice to go to the roof terrace for a lunch or a coffee enjoyng the beautiful view of the city!

By any standard this must be one of the best libraries i have ever visited.Multi- storey centrally located with lots of seating capacity. the cafe on the top floor is not to be missed not only for its wonderful selection of beverages and cakes but for the panoramic views.This is well worth spending a couple of hours.

Very Very Beautiful! Many floors full of books and many people studying and reading.At the last floor the view of the windows is amazing!When i was there i have the opportunity to see a mini concert of violin

I love this library... The architecture, the view for each floor where chairs are provided for you to sit and contemplate, the vast collection of books and accessible computer terminals and finally, the top floor cafe with great cafe food and a summer terrace from which you can look out over the city.

Most rude, tourist unfriendly person I have ever met. I went on 26th of december on 5th floor on search of medicine books in the 'greatest librabry of netherlands'. Right! I looked a bit on my own and not finding any department I approached the blond lady sitting at the Info desk. She looked at me quite with superiority and answered me as if I were stupid 'Couldn t you find it yourself?'No, could you help me? But what book do you want? I want to know only where the medicine books are located just to take a look.I don t know where they are, I am working to look for you, can t you see? answered she really annoyed and important. Well, I know I don t look my 27 but come on!!Therefore I said I don t need her help, and indeed after that I could find a few sheelves with books from 1978 without illustrations and with antic theories.So much for the tourist's must see biggest librabry in the country!!!PS: For what is worth...it seems a good study place, the furniture was comfortable!