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.
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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 the largest park systems in Europe. No matter your activities or whereabouts, it is very likely that a park is nearby to offer a change of atmosphere to your tour. From the "green lung of the city," Vondelpark, to the Hortus Botanicus which collects species of plants from around the world, each park is different. Many also offer performances such as concerts, theater, and street acts and educational walks.
From CAFE VERTIGO to VONDELPARK
Continue on Vondelpark
Left at Van Eeghenstraat
Right on Jacob Obrechtstraat
Left at Willemsparkweg
Continue on Paulus Potterstraat
Right on Hobbemastraat
Left at Museumstraat
Continue on Spiegelgracht
Right on Stadhouderskade
From VONDELPARK to MARCHE AUX FLEURS
Continue on Stadhouderskade
Right on Spiegelgracht
Cross Museumbrug
Continue on Nieuwe Spiegelstraat
Left at Keizersgracht
Right on Leidsestraat
Left at Herengracht
Right on Dubbeleworststeeg
Left at Singel
Right on Wijde Heisteeg
Cross Heibrug
Left at Singel
