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In the heart of Amsterdam, the Flower Market, known in Dutch as Bloemenmarkt, located on the Singel canal is the only floating flower market in the world. Located between the squares of Koningsplein and Muntplein along the Singel canal, historic canal surrounding the city in the Middle Age and which currently defines Seventeenth-century canal ring area of Amsterdam, since 2010 UNESCO …

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 …
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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; …

Information about Amsterdam districts and neighborhoods of interest to tourists. Most neighborhoods have their own page – click the links for more information. The Old Centre | Hotels This area around the Dam and Nieuwmarkt, and through the neighborhood known as De Wallen (Red Light District), is the oldest part of the city. Densely populated …