Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, has stunning architecture and canal that go all the way through the city, giving it beautiful scenery. The people here converse in English as well, so with the communication difficulty being resolved it is a great city for visitors.
Amsterdam is filled with limitless attractions, whether you like shopping, music, art, food, or history. You can visit this place all year round, but it does get very cold in the winter. Spring is filled with tulips, and is therefore considered to be the best season to visit if you are planning to have a holiday here.
The city has about 7000 registered historic buildings, so taking a walk through the city is a very pleasing experience. During World War II, no buildings were harmed as there were no major bombings here, so the old city has survived intact and you can see great architecture everywhere.
It is well worth it to purchase the Museumkaart (museum card), which costs about 40 Euros. This allows you free entry to over 400 museums in the country, and can simply be purchased from the main museums. You can use this for one entire year, and it quickly pays for itself if you are preparing to go to only some museums. The well-known museums that you must visit are the Allard Peirson Museum, which is an archaeological museum, and the Diamond Museum.
You should also visit Anne Frank's House, which is where Anne Frank hid from the Nazi's and wrote her famous book. The museum card is however not valid here, so be prepared to pay around nine Euros for entry. You should also visit the Museum Amstelkring, which is a Catholic church converted into a museum. NEMO, a science centre, is an educational attraction that is very pleasurable to visit.
The Rembrandt House, where the artist Rembrandt lived with his wife, is one more place on the list of places that should not be missed. The Rijksmuseum is one more must-see place, where works by the Dutch masters are exhibited. The Van Gogh Museum is dedicated to the Dutch painter, and has a huge gathering of his paintings, as well as Monet's.
You can also take an organised city tour, with a tour operator that has guided tours into most tourist spots. This will cost more than going everywhere yourself, but if you are not interested in looking through a guide book this will be a good alternative.
The Red Light District, which in reality is numerous canals and side streets, is a part where prostitution is legalised. It is also a place which is full of numerous historic buildings as this is the oldest part of the city. The oldest church in Amsterdam, Oude Kerk, is also situated here.
Amsterdam has so a lot of attractions for its tourists and it is impractical to cover everything in just one small visit. So, it is well worth the time and money to do research online before visiting the city, and use the above mentioned sites as an instruction to start off your tour.
Amsterdam is filled with limitless attractions, whether you like shopping, music, art, food, or history. You can visit this place all year round, but it does get very cold in the winter. Spring is filled with tulips, and is therefore considered to be the best season to visit if you are planning to have a holiday here.
The city has about 7000 registered historic buildings, so taking a walk through the city is a very pleasing experience. During World War II, no buildings were harmed as there were no major bombings here, so the old city has survived intact and you can see great architecture everywhere.
It is well worth it to purchase the Museumkaart (museum card), which costs about 40 Euros. This allows you free entry to over 400 museums in the country, and can simply be purchased from the main museums. You can use this for one entire year, and it quickly pays for itself if you are preparing to go to only some museums. The well-known museums that you must visit are the Allard Peirson Museum, which is an archaeological museum, and the Diamond Museum.
You should also visit Anne Frank's House, which is where Anne Frank hid from the Nazi's and wrote her famous book. The museum card is however not valid here, so be prepared to pay around nine Euros for entry. You should also visit the Museum Amstelkring, which is a Catholic church converted into a museum. NEMO, a science centre, is an educational attraction that is very pleasurable to visit.
The Rembrandt House, where the artist Rembrandt lived with his wife, is one more place on the list of places that should not be missed. The Rijksmuseum is one more must-see place, where works by the Dutch masters are exhibited. The Van Gogh Museum is dedicated to the Dutch painter, and has a huge gathering of his paintings, as well as Monet's.
You can also take an organised city tour, with a tour operator that has guided tours into most tourist spots. This will cost more than going everywhere yourself, but if you are not interested in looking through a guide book this will be a good alternative.
The Red Light District, which in reality is numerous canals and side streets, is a part where prostitution is legalised. It is also a place which is full of numerous historic buildings as this is the oldest part of the city. The oldest church in Amsterdam, Oude Kerk, is also situated here.
Amsterdam has so a lot of attractions for its tourists and it is impractical to cover everything in just one small visit. So, it is well worth the time and money to do research online before visiting the city, and use the above mentioned sites as an instruction to start off your tour.
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