Situated in a canal house built in 1664 for the the mayor of Amsterdam, the Tassenmuseum (Museum of Bags and Purses) contains the world’s largest collection of handbags on display. Dating back 500 years, the collection encompasses the history of women’s handbags, up to and including contemporary designers like Louis …

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 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, …