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Our Insider's Articles about Amsterdam
Luckily, we had a free day in Amsterdam to visit the newly re-opened Rijksmuseum before our AMAWaterways Tulip Time... [Read the full story]
It’s not so much bright lights, big city in Amsterdam – but, of course, red lights. Though many visitors are still... [Read the full story]
During a business trip in Almere, I had the chance to visit Amsterdam for the first time and enjoyed the amazing network... [Read the full story]
From 17th century brick buildings inspired by Gothicism and French classicism to ultra-modern buildings that would make... [Read the full story]
The Netherlands has so many fascinating cities that it’s tempting to ignore the verdant countryside. However, this... [Read the full story]
Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, once had an established reputation as a den of iniquity. But today there are... [Read the full story]
Amsterdam has long been known as a pioneering city, now Amsterdam is going green. Four hundred years ago, it was a leader in religious... [Read the full story]
Amsterdam, one of Europe's leading artistic and cultural centers, is home to over 50 museums and galleries. In fact,... [Read the full story]
In a city where bikes outnumber people, it is no surprise that bike rentals are high on the priority list of every Amsterdam tourist.... [Read the full story]
The Dutch certainly do not have a reputation for fine cuisine; in Amsterdam, the emphasis is more on drinks than food.... [Read the full story]
Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, once had an established reputation as a den of iniquity. But today there are so... [Read the full story]
A sunny spring day in Amsterdam is as good as it gets. Sunlight sparkles on the canals, cafes set up outdoor tables, flower stalls... [Read the full story]
About Amsterdam
During a visit to Amsterdam, capital city of The Netherlands, travelers soon discover that they’re below sea level. The series of semi-circular canals that ring the city add to the charm of the central area and the inner canals are lined with narrow houses dating from the 16th and 17th centuries. You can ogle these attractive architectural wonders while walking and exploring the tree-shaded pathways along the canals. Learn about the bustling canal culture when seated comfortably aboard a scenic barge tour or on the Museumboat, which stops near a number of major museums.
On another excursion snoop into international clothing shops and experience the antiques and craft districts with their array of jewelry and porcelain. Although a section of Amsterdam is famous for its Red Light District visitors also find the city notorious for its Eetcafes, conventional and friendly coffee shops and Bruine Cafes (Brown Cafes) traditional bars and pubs which serve excellent local and regional beers and food.
On another day enjoy street theater or walk in the footsteps of Rembrandt and other famous painters through the Jewish Quarter. Also don’t miss the daily Bloemenmarkt (Flower Market) along the Singel canal. Other historic attractions include Anne Frakhuis (Anne Frank House) with its poignant World War II story; the Begijnhof, an example of a medieval almshouse community; the Van Gogh Museum with its 200 paintings and 500 drawings that chart the artist’s intense life; and, the Vondelpark, the city’s enormous green spaces interspersed with tree, ornamental lakes and waterways, bandstand, playgrounds, rose gardens, and teahouses.
