The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam possesses the largest and most beautiful collection of 17th-century Dutch painting in the world, but it also boasts Oriental art, sculptures, prints, drawings, furniture, silver and ceramics. The colossal neo-gothic building, designed by P. J. H. Cuypers, opened in 1885. Thousands of tourists visit it every year - the first stop being of course Rembrandtís famous Night Watch.
