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Amsterdam is known as Venice of the North, owing to its lovely canals that surround the city amidst a backdrop of beautiful architecture and over a thousand bridges.
These canals were an important part of trade relations for Amsterdam. The right to free passage was instrumental for its economic development. From its earliest days as a trading city, Amsterdam has forged relationships with other cultures. No wonder that this city has become a melting pot of cultures and one of the most multicultural cities in the world.
Whether you want to immerse yourself
in culture and history, simply want to experience its delectable varieties, or just to indulge in the high of discovering troves of great shopping finds, this lovely canal- side city offers just about anything to suit your European getaway.
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Explore the city and you will bump into a number of magnificent attractions that reveal Amsterdam’s heritage and culture, as well as its modern charm.
Canal cruise. Amsterdam has more canals than Venice and its watery maze canals
are considered its most distinguishing and most charming feature. See tree-
lined channels, luxurious canal houses
and architectural structures such as the tower of Westerkerk (Western Church), the tallest in Amsterdam, or Anne Frank’s house as you cruise along the city’s winding waterways.
Learn about Dutch art and history. Make sure to drop by the city’s world- famous museums, such as the Van Gogh Museum or the Rijksmuseum. Or spend an afternoon visiting one of its many art galleries where you can see old and contemporary art collections.
Bring the kids to an awesome adventure. Amsterdam also boasts of attractions that will surely delight families. See the wax figures of celebrities and historic figures at the Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, see the city in a different light atop the Science Centre NEMO, or get acquainted with animals at Amsterdam’s Zoo.
Van Gogh wax figure at
madame Tussaud’s Wax museum
cruising through Amsterdam city center
Beautiful view of Amsterdam canals with bridge and typical Dutch houses
van gogh museum
madame Tussaud’s Wax museum Photo credit: ivica Drusany / Shutterstock.com
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