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02-22-2016, 06:41 PM
Why you’ll want to get stuck at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
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Killing time in an airport is rarely the best part of a trip.
But with art, unique amenities and a dedication to doing things the “Dutch way,” Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport makes time before or between flights desirable — especially for the 40% of passengers who transfer here and never get a chance to go into town.
SEE ALSO: The best and worst airports in the U.S., according to Twitter (http://mashable.com/2014/10/29/most-hated-airports/)
Here’s a taste of what makes Schiphol so darn special.
Art and culture
Schiphol’s collection of work by Dutch and international artists stretches back to the 1960s and numbers more than 80 major pieces, including Kees Franse's large wooden “Apple” and the 157-foot-long “Metamorphosis” by M.C. Escher Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/02/22/airport-layover/)
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Killing time in an airport is rarely the best part of a trip.
But with art, unique amenities and a dedication to doing things the “Dutch way,” Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport makes time before or between flights desirable — especially for the 40% of passengers who transfer here and never get a chance to go into town.
SEE ALSO: The best and worst airports in the U.S., according to Twitter (http://mashable.com/2014/10/29/most-hated-airports/)
Here’s a taste of what makes Schiphol so darn special.
Art and culture
Schiphol’s collection of work by Dutch and international artists stretches back to the 1960s and numbers more than 80 major pieces, including Kees Franse's large wooden “Apple” and the 157-foot-long “Metamorphosis” by M.C. Escher Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/02/22/airport-layover/)
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