Amsterdam, one of Europe’s smaller but densely populated capitals, has many attractions for visitors. The town’s most famous sight is the system of canals, which spreads over the whole city centre. Museums The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam is the national museum of the Netherlands. The Van Gogh Museum specializes in works by …

The South of Amsterdam includes a number of interesting neighborhoods, such as the Museum Quarter, home to some of the best museums in the world; De Pijp, a typical Dutch working class area with a lively street market; the South Axis, Amsterdam’s central business district with plenty of modern architecture; …

The Plantage is a leafy neighborhood in the center of Amsterdam, most popular for its Zoo and botanical gardens. Get Around By Tram Walking to Plantage can take 30 minutes, and most visitors would want to take the tram there. From Central Station, trams 9 and 14 go right through …

The Jordaan District is one of the most famous districts in Amsterdam. The Jordaan District was first incorporated into the expanding city in the 1600’s, and initially served as an overspill area for some of the cities poorest inhabitants. Once notorious for its open sewers, crime and awful living conditions, …

Amsterdam’s canal belt (Grachtengordel in Dutch; literally means canal girdle) is the famous canal ring surrounding the Old Center of Amsterdam. It is home to the rich and famous, and also the majority of nightlife in the city. The most convienient way to get to the canals is by tram, …

Amsterdam Centrum (center) is the bustling, vibrant and crowded central district of Amsterdam.  Most visitors arrive in Amsterdam at the Central Station, smack in the middle of the center, and then walk south along the Damrak to Dam Square. To the east of Damrak is the Red Light District, Woarmoestraat …

Anne Frank Biography Anne Frank is one of the most renowned and most discussed Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Her diary has become one of the world’s most widely read books, and has been the basis for several plays and films. The diary, which was given to Anne on her …

Fashion brands like G-star, Gsus, BlueBlood, Iris van Herpen, 10 feet, Warmenhoven & Venderbos, and fashion designers like Mart Visser, Viktor & Rolf, Sheila de Vries, Marlies Dekkers and Frans Molenaar are based in Amsterdam. Modelling agencies Elite Models, Touche models and Tony Jones have opened branches in Amsterdam. Supermodels …

Amsterdam architecture is extremely diverse and ranges from gothic to neo gothic to art nouveau to modern.  The city office for architectural heritage, BMA, has an excellent online introduction to the architectural history and the types of historical buildings available. The website includes a cycle route along important examples.  Amsterdam has …

Amsterdam Canal Tours – In a city known for having more canals than Venice, the best way to see the city is from the water! Fortunately, you don’t need to bring your own boat. Several companies offer a wide variety of ways to see the city from it’s lowest point. …