The Netherlands: Amsterdam
Areas in the city:
In a nutshell...
Among the diverse cultural attractions in Amsterdam, visits to Anne Frank's house and the Van Gogh museum give a glimpse of the historical and artistic riches of the city. The capital is home to no fewer than 50 museums from the truly bizarre to the most classic collections of Dutch national heritage.
Vondel Park and the canals make up the backdrop of the city, ideal for family picnics and romantic strolls, with out for getting an essential visit to the flower market, the most famous in the world, near Muntplein. On bike or by foot, a stop at one of the city's numerous squares is a great way to get a feeling for the vibrancy of daily life in Amsterdam: in Rembrandtplein or Leidseplein, the most famous squares, you will find the well-known "brown café's".
To end the visit with a panoramic view of the city, make your way the Westerkerk and its bell tower, the tallest in Amsterdam, located in the heart of Jordaan, one of the fashionable quarters.
Amsterdam: Walks
Few hours in Oude Zijde Quarter
Without a doubt, this is one of the neighborhoods that has built Amsterdam's international reputation and it continues to attract curious visiters,(...)
Few hours in Eastern Islands
During work on the Canal Belt, much debris from the site was dumped into the Ij and that is the origin of these artificial islands constructed in(...)
Few hours in Nieuwe Zijde Quarter
The left hand side of Amsterdam's old city center, Nieuwe Zijde, extends from North to South, from the Central train station to Rokin and is bordered(...)
Around Thalys Station in few hours
One of the most stunning examples of a typically Amsterdamian private residence/peaceful haven is the Begijnhof with its courtyard garden and high(...)
Few hours in De Pijp Quarter
Even if its narrow little streets and stamp sized residences were the inspiration for its common name Pijp (Pipes), this neighborhood comes out as a(...)
Few hours in the West Canal Belt
"The whole world is built around Amsterdam." wrote the famous 17th century Dutch poet Joost vaan de Vondel. This era of great prosperity for the(...)
Few relaxing hours in Vondelpark
Known mainly for its canals, Amsterdam has the reputation as being "the Venice of the North," but is often overlooked that this city also has one of(...)
Several hours of culture, from Rijksmuseum to Van Gogh Museum
This geographically condensed promenade is centered around museums and parks including Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh museum, Concertgebouw and(...)
Few hours in the South Canal Belt
Herengracht, on the western part of the Canal Belt, familiarly called the "Golden Curve," is the place to go to admire beuatiful private residences,(...)
