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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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