Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is a laid-back city with both traditional and modern sightseeing adventures. Contributed By David Hearle
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is a laid-back city with both traditional and modern sightseeing adventures. The combination of history and the newer, more alternative, lifestyle ensures that visitors are a melting pot of people from all walks of life. Amsterdam is busy city with loads of street activity.
The city centre is the main tourist area with Damrak, a wide avenue, which runs from Centraal Station to Dam Square. The latter originally gave Amsterdam its name. Amsterdam is a city with plenty to do, many attractions and a thriving entertainment scene.
The districts, towns and villages surrounding Amsterdam are steeped in history and offer wonderful landscapes with many an old windmill – a photographer's or artist's paradise!
The traditional history of Amsterdam still exists though and the architecture, medieval churches, museums and galleries that are all around the city are a favourite with tourists and locals alike. It is a haven for the arts with Rembrandt being its favourite son.
Located on the estuary of the river Ij, Amsterdam is only 20 kilometres from the coast of the North Sea. The Netherlands is renowned for its lowlands and canals, many of which wind their way through the city centre and provide ideal scenery for a lovely holiday aboard a boat or barge. Map & Directionskeyboard_double_arrow_up
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