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Amsterdam
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a city of tolerance and diversity. It has a very rich cultural heritage tracing back to the 1600s, and is known for its many museums with its famous Dutch Masters like Rembrandt, Frans Hals and Jan Vermeer. With its canals circling the centre, Amsterdam truly can be called the Venice of the north. The city has a very diverse society and a vibrant nightlife. At the same time it also has a relaxed and cozy atmosphere of a small town, where everything is nearby.
Local highlights
Explore the city
- Canal Cruises-see and dine in Amsterdam's glass-topped canal boats
- Bike-rentals available at bike dealers, repair shops and rental agencies
- Walk the city centre, see Queen Beatrix Palace on the pigeon rich Dam, enjoy Amsterdam rich shopping district, relax on its many terrasses or in one of its many flower rich parks
- see Amsterdam by night with its the famous red light district, the Leidseplein Amsterdam's most popular centres for nightlife or enjoy the cozyness of Amsterdam's 1400 bars and cafe's.
Explore its many famous musems and historical sights, such as
- the Anne Frank House
- the Amsterdam Diamond Factories
- Madame Thoussauds
- the Rijksmuseum
- the Van Gogh Museum
- the Stedelijk Museum
- the Jewish Historical Museum
- the Rembrandt House
- the Maritime Museum
Highlights in the vicinity
Explore the rich cultural heritage of Amsterdam's environment, such as
- The Zaanse Schans-a typical seventeenth centuriy village on the banks of the river Zaan with historic windmills and characteristic green wooden houses and several museums. You can take a boat trip on the river and enjoy Holland at its best!
- Visit Muiderslot and the Rijksmuseum Muiderslot-a beautiful medieval castle built in 1280 by Floris V. It tells a tale of life in the 'Golden Age' when Holland's famous writer P.C. Hooft lived in this castle.
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 740 Thousand
- Timezone: UTC +1
- Emergency tel. number: 112
- Amsterdam Tourist Assistance Service tel nr.: 020 625 3246 (robbery/victimised tourists)
- Road patrol tel nr.: 0800 0888
Local transport
- City trams
- City metro
- By bus
- By taxi
- Ferryboats
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: Amsterdam Schiphol with good connections to secundary airports
- Trains: Excellent connection to Schiphol Airport and express trains to other European capitals
- Harbor: Amsterdam harbor with excellent cruise connections to Germany, Switserland, Austria and Belgium
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