Cuypers Library

Although the Rijksmuseum is one of the most visited sights in Amsterdam, few visitors make it to the Cuypers Library there. It’s the largest and oldest art history library in the Netherlands, but its big draw is its beauty. The four story wall of books, along with the spiral staircase and domed ceiling, is visually stunning. The shelves are lined with catalogues, books and periodicals which have been collected since 1885.