Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, even though neither the Dutch government nor the head of state resides in Amsterdam. The largest city in the Netherlands is also the country’s biggest tourist-draw.
Most of Amsterdam’s top attractions date from the city’s heyday during the seventeenth century when it was a financial and political powerhouse. Most of the city’s famous canals and harmonious architecture stems from this era.
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, even though neither the Dutch government nor the head of state resides in Amsterdam. The largest city in the Netherlands is also the country’s biggest tourist-draw.
Most of Amsterdam’s top attractions date from the city’s heyday during the seventeenth century when it was a financial and political powerhouse. Most of the city’s famous canals and harmonious architecture stems from this era.
Amsterdam’s CanalsAmsterdamse Grachten
Dubbed the “Venice of the North”, Amsterdam’s canals are not only attractive, but they’re also a…
RijksmuseumNational Museum
Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum is the largest museum of art and history in the Netherlands. With nearly one…
Van Gogh Museum
In homage to a favorite native son and famous nineteenth-century painter, Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum boasts…
BeguinageBegijnhof
The Begijnhof (Beguinage) is a tranquil courtyard in the center of the city. It dates back…
Oude KerkOld Church
As its name implies, the Oude Kerk is the oldest church in Amsterdam, with a history…
Rembrandt SquareRembrandtplein
Amsterdam’s central square known as the Rembrandtplein is always bustling with activity; providing shopping, dining, and…
Royal PalaceKoninklijk Paleis / Paleis op de Dam
Once the largest secular building in Europe, the Royal Palace of Amsterdam has served a number…
ScheepvaartmuseumMaritime Museum
Housed in a 350-year-old warehouse, formerly an arsenal for the Admiralty of Amsterdam, the Scheepvaartmuseum (Maritime…
Dam SquareDamplein
Pigeon-filled Dam Square has long been a gathering place for local Amsterdam residents and visitors alike….
Skinny BridgeMagere Brug
Amsterdam’s Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge in English) is often touted as the most beautiful bridge in…
Vondelpark
The largest park in Amsterdam, Vondelpark is centrally located and easy to reach from a number…
Magna Plaza
Magna Plaza, Amsterdam’s first inner-city shopping mall, was created in 1990-1992 by converting the old Post…
Central StationCentraal Station
The magnificent Central Station of Amsterdam is the main hub of transportation in the Netherlands. Commuter,…
De Gooyer WindmillMolen De Gooyer
Once a corn mill, the De Gooyer windmill, also known as the Funenmolen is now a…
Anne Frank House
Anyone with some knowledge of World War II knows the story of Anne Frank and her…