Amsterdam is one of the greatest small cities in the world. From its canals to world-famous museums and historical sights, Amsterdam is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in Europe.
Amsterdam is a city of tolerance and diversity. It has all the advantages of a big city: culture, entertainment, international restaurants, good transport - but is relatively small, quiet, and largely thanks to its canals, has a little road traffic. In Amsterdam your destination is never far away.
Amsterdam quick facts:
Population: 735,000
Time zone: CET (UTC +1 hour)
Telephone area code: +20
Country: The Netherlands (also known as Holland)
Amsterdam tourist attractions:
Museums are the main tourist attraction in Amsterdam. Everyone knows the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum, but there is much more. Amsterdam has over fifty museums which attract millions of visitors each year.
A typical canal-side view in Amsterdam, showing the typical narrow and closely packed buildings.
Canal-side view at night.
Riijksmuseum (the building itself is MASSIVE. When you stand in front of it, it feels very imposing)
Vondelpark
Leidesplein, with the Bulldog Coffeeshop to the right, where cannabis is legally sold and smoked.