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Parks, Canals and Squares:

Red Light District
Come here, visit the Red Light District, but never bring your camera, because there is a No Shooting policy area. The Red Light District has a sensual and liberal flavor, showing off beautiful women, intense living and high spirit, all backed up by a sophisticated attitude. Bars, coffee shops, restaurants and even museums talking about sex make the Red Light District a unique experience of life.

Dam Square
Although once a very troubled place for fights and violence, Dam Square is now the home of peace and tranquility, an authentic shell of the Amsterdam's pearl: the Royal Palace. Dam Square dominates the centre of the city and has turn into the favorite lounge place for many tourists and locals, as well. Beyond the beautiful and calm appearance, with hundreds of pigeons delighting peoples' eyes, Dam Square is, first of all, a historical sight with great significance to the Dutch evolution.

Artis ZOO
Not just a simple zoo, but a silent teacher of natural science, the oldest in the Netherlands, Artis Zoo has always enjoyed receiving visitors of all ages eager to know everything about the genesis and evolution of our old, but faithful planet. Splendid architecture, remarkable landscapes and ultimate techniques make the delight of Artis Zoo, especially for the youngest tourists, the children, letting their imagination flow. Once here, you'll never want to leave before you've seen it all and then, you're going to tell all your friends about it.

Vondelpark
Located near some of Amsterdam's most visited sights, such as Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum or Van Gogh museum, Vondelpark is rich in history and popularity. A place for all people, regardless age or preoccupations, Vondelpark is visited by more than 10 million tourists a year and offers all kinds of fun and excitement. Vondelpark could be resumed to one place for all kinds of people, thanks to its large possibilities to spend a great day away from the city's agglomeration.

Albert Cuyp Market
If you want your shopping to turn into a bargain, you need to try shopping in Albert Cuypstraat, one of Amsterdam's best known markets. Good prices, a large range of products and attractive commodities would easily resume what visitors can find there. Not to mention, you can always take a break from shopping and rest your feet in one of the stylish cafes nearby.

Leidseplein
This square is Amsterdam's core of nightlife and young excitement. Boiling with life and color, Leidseplein hosts Amsterdam's most famous nightlife attractions: clubs, bars and music events. Theatres, pubs and street excitement come to complete the perfect image of a city that never sleeps!

Rembrandtplein
This square attracts most tourists with its variety of interesting locations. The liberalism unique to Amsterdam can be tasted in night clubs, gay locations or brown coffee shops, while tradition stands out in bars with Dutch music. You can find most beautiful souvenirs holding the essence of Amsterdam here and even diamonds from respectable jewelry merchandisers. Visitors often linger in outdoor pubs in Rembrandtplein and gather forces for a new visiting day in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Windmills
You've smelled the tulips, you've tasted the cheese, but still you haven't seen the windmills in Amsterdam? Don't worry, because you don't have to take some tiresome trip outside the city to meet Netherlands' most famous symbol, they're waiting for you right in the core of Amsterdam. More than ingenious innovations at their time, the windmills are now authentic architecture masterpieces and even, the home of some Dutch families.

Magere Brug
Magere Brug or the Skinny Bridge in Amsterdam is famous due to its original size and the romantic atmosphere it is surrounded by at night. The bridge is one of the main connections between the two sides of river Amstel.

Museums and Sights:

Netherlands Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum is the symbol and living proof of a rich nautical history in Amsterdam, one of the most appealing attractions here. Visitors can actually get to know Amsterdam Ordnance Datum (Normaal Amsterdam's Peil) and come in contact with Netherlands' maritime past.

Anne Frank's House
Anne Frank's house is one of the most emotional sights in Amsterdam evoking the horrors and drama of the Second World War. The hiding place of the Frank and Van Pels families together with Fritz Pfeffer for more than two years, the house on Prinsengracht 263 maintains the uncertain, dark atmosphere of those frightening times.

Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum is the most exhaustive gather of Vincent van Gogh's creations, sketches and letters, including his personal collection of Japanese prints. The museum also houses exhibitions of 19th centurial art.

Rijksmuseum
Impressive by size, cultural and historical value, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is the most populated tourist sight in the Netherlands all over the year. More than 400 masterpieces compose the picture of the Dutch political, economical and social life in the Golden Age.

Museum Amstelkring
One of the typical 17th century canal-side house in Amsterdam, Museum Amstelkring had its lower floors open for visitation in 1888 and gathers an impressive collection of religious artifacts, silvery and paintings and old pieces of specific Dutch furniture. Museum Amstelkring is one of the symbols of Amsterdam's rich and exciting maritime history, and surrounds guests with an unique feeling of mystery and admiration.

Stedelijk Museum
Stedelijk Museum houses outstanding names in world's art like Monet, Cezanne, Picasso or Matisse and is one of the warm homes of modern art and culture. Irrespective of the time of your visit, you always get the chance to admire photography, design or even new media exhibitions.

Oude Kerk (Old Church)
Located in the heart of the agitated and tumultuous Amsterdam, Oude Kerk is literally an old church, the oldest building in the city with an unique value and charm. After 24 years of restoration, visitors can admire the beauty of the Gothic-renaissance architecture in Oude Kerk again.

Begijnhof
The sanctity of this enclosed courtyard evokes the middle age sisterhood living here. Beginjhof is the place of the oldest houses in Amsterdam and the English Church (Englese Kerk) with its original medieval tower.

Koninklijk Paleis
Koninklijk Paleis (The Royal Palace), Amsterdam's former city hall dates back from 17th century and is located on the Dam Square. The palace is not only an architectonic work of art, but it also houses some of the world's most beautiful pieces of furniture, clocks and chandeliers.

 

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