4. Museum Het Rembrandthuis

OLD CENTER / RED LIGHT DISTRICT.   Rembrandt lived in this gracious, multi-storied home during his greatest period of success. The expansive structure – from 1639 to 1658 – was his home, studio and gallery space. When he went bankrupt in 1656, the house and his belongings were sold, Rembrandt moved to a rented home, and the building was given over to other uses. A meticulous renovation, completed in 1999, restored the structure to its 17th century prominence, and furnishings were replaced based on evidence collected in his own artwork. Today, visitors may tour the rooms, his effects, and view hundreds of drawings and etchings collected by the museum.   (© 10Best)

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