Amsterdam, Netherlands
samuli loves Amsterdam because short distances to everywhere and the city centre is pictoresque
ljmz loves Amsterdam because I just loved the canals and the overall atmosphere of the city.
tortuga loves Amsterdam because What an experience! Would go back again and again and...
sarahjanedoe loves Amsterdam because Full of character
aaronkrass loves Amsterdam because The people and the scenery are amazing!
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What is Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a city in the Netherlands with impressive architecture, lovely canals that criss-cross the city, great shopping, and friendly people who nearly all speak English well. There is something for every traveler's taste here, whether you prefer culture and history, serious partying, or just the relaxing charm of an old European city. Amsterdam has over a million inhabitants in the urban area, and is located in the Province of North-Holland. Although Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, the seat of government is The Hague, and the provincial capital is Haarlem.
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"Museumplein ,southwest of the Rijksmuseum ,holds the Stedelijk Museum and the Van Gogh Museum."
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"Van Gogh Museum One of the best Impressionist galleries in the world, the Van Gogh Museum houses about 200 paintings, predominantly by the world's favourite tortured ... more >."
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"The Van Gogh Museum is a must for anyone interested in the artist’s work."
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"The river Amstel flows into the city from the south."
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"It is thought that fisherman living along the banks of the river Amstel built a bridge across the waterway just before it entered the IJ ,then a large saltwater inlet."
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"The name is a derivative from Amstel dam , [6] ,pointing to the city's origin: a dam in the river Amstel."
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"Five major concentric canals ring the old city; the Singel, the Herengracht, the Keizersgracht, the Prinsengracht, and the Singelgracht (not to be confused with the Singel!), which runs alongside the roads Nassaukade, Stadhouderskade, and Mauritskade and marks the location of the former city moat and fortifications."
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"Wander amid a dazzling Van Gogh collection, visit the studio where Rembrandt painted masterpieces, bike along the canals and night-lit bridges, or sample tasty Dutch pancakes and salty raw herring— Fodor's Amsterdam, 2nd Edition offers all these experiences and more."
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"Those concentric rings of canals, along with several important squares, are the city's defining focal points."
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"The Westerkerk was planned as a large church catering for the religious needs of the inhabitants of the northern part of the ring of canals."
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"Hordes of tourists snap their way around the Netherlands in summer, but this is still the best time of year to sit picnicking by the canals."
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"Outside the Singel are the three main canals dating from the 17th century: the Herengracht (Heren Canal), Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht."
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"Many of these stolen bikes find there way into canals for some reason or another and unless they are "fished" out will remain there in an ignoble grave."
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"Though many subsidiaries are located along the old canals, more and more companies decide to move to a newly built office tower outside the city centre."
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"The Jordan District ,between Prinsengracht and Lijnbaansgraacht ,is the area which offers incredible surprises with its array of extraordinary shops."
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"Outside the Singel are the three main canals dating from the 17th century: the Herengracht (Heren Canal), Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht."
world66.com
"Five major concentric canals ring the old city; the Singel, the Herengracht, the Keizersgracht, the Prinsengracht, and the Singelgracht (not to be confused with the Singel!), which runs alongside the roads Nassaukade, Stadhouderskade, and Mauritskade and marks the location of the former city moat and fortifications."
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About Amsterdam
bustersdad wrote about Amsterdam one year, 9 months ago
The tourist map makes it appear that the Central Station is not close to the Van Gogh museum and other attractions. I was surprised in my wanderings that it is only about 30 minutes walk! There are lots of trams too!
josemarques from Portugal wrote about Amsterdam one year, 7 months ago
Very nice place to live, looks kind of surreal.
I spent four days, but after two everything to be seen was pretty much covered.
The Rijksmusem was a rip-off, they are remodelling it so you only get to see what they call "The Masterpieces", for 10€ I expected a lot more.
ullalipponen from Finland wrote about Amsterdam one year, one month ago
Amsterdam marathon is a place to make your new record! Almost flat route is one of the fastest in the world (Haile Gebreselassie 2.06.20) and you avoid suffering from heat and dehydration as the marathon is held in October.
The arrangements are pretty good, but be prepared to queue everywhere. Make sure to arrive at least one day in advance to get your number. If possible, bring a disposable raincoat, trash bag or something else to keep you warm. Otherwise you will most likely freeze after fininsh when you are all sweaty (it might take a loooong time before you get your gear from luggage). Also, bring your own drinks unless you are not a friend of Gatorade. :)
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katrin wrote about Amsterdam 2 years ago
Beautiful boutique hotel in Amsterdam - close to Leidseplein but very calm street (Roemer Visscherstraat 10)! Super Breakfast!!! :-)
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oppiipponen from Finland wrote about Amsterdam one year, 7 months ago
Restaurant Bar & Club Rain is a great place for a classy dinner upstairs as well as relaxed clubbing downstairs.
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haiwai replied one year, 3 months ago:
nice tip here
pelicanpoker from USA wrote about Amsterdam one year, 8 months ago
A trip down the river boat tour is definitely a great way to see this gorgeous city.
rasmuswesterberg1 from Finland wrote about Amsterdam one year, 3 months ago
OK city. Good train connections. Expensive hotel.
tomipoika from Finland wrote about Amsterdam one year, 2 months ago
Just visited A'dam couple of weeks ago and I have to say I fell in love with the city. Plenty of see and do, people are friendly, lots of lovely small pubs and restaurants and the nightlife is full of passion.
Have to recommend the different museums (if you have time, visit them all), Red-Light District, Vondelpark, and of course the restaurants.
paul wrote about Amsterdam 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. There is an impressive architecture, lovely canals that crisscross the city, great shopping, and friendly people who nearly all speak English well. Amsterdam is a very popular destination. This city is most historic, wealthy, influential, and most popular for its attractions, destinations, nightlife, and accommodation facilities like hotels. I found this great accommodation from an online reservation hotels site which gives me a list of <a href="http://www.internethotels.com/intl/europe/nl/amsterdam/">cheap hotels in amsterdam</a> with all the facilities at discount offer. I reached that city by airplane at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. This airport was most attractive and well organized. But I hire taxi and reached to my hotel at noon. Hotel was well furnished and good facilities were available there. I put my bags in room and get fresh and take lunch. After lunch I went to see the Oude Kerk churches. There is a oldest churches in the historic center of Amsterdam. It is very beautiful churches. There are five churches in the city as well as Wester kerk, Noorder kerk, Oude Kerk, Nieuwe Kerk and Zuiderkerk. But out of these churches Oude Kerk was most famous. These churches open April to September on Saturday & Sunday, every half-hour which also open in the winter by group appointment. After that I went to see the Museum of the Amsterdam School and Diamond Museum is a very beautiful museum which was very nice with latest collections of diamond, which was very nice with many exhibits. In the evening I came back to hotel. The second day I went to see the Vondel Park is good of attraction situated at Center Square area and another Park Playhouse which was also good attraction in that place. There are many beautiful flowers are available. This is also good attractive place. In noon I went for lunch in the restaurants where I take some pizza and light food. After that I went to see the beaches is a good enjoyment of life. In the evening I went to Mulligans Irish Music Bar for entertainment here I got food at right price and other fun of night life which is the oldest Irish bar in Amsterdam, Mulligans has live music most nights and I hire taxi and get back to my hotel. Third day I visit to the in market for shopping in central shopping streets where I bought some clothes, gifts, chocolates goods. After shopping I came back to hotel where I leave my room and went to airport for leaving this city. While returning back, I remembered my all day to which them I spend in this city.
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jussi from Finland wrote about Van Gogh Museum 2 years, 3 months ago
The Van Gogh museum is worth visiting: the location is convenient, the museum building itself is nice, and the collection is excellent (at least if you like impressionism)!
juha from Finland wrote about Amsterdam boat tours one year, 7 months ago
It's a pretty good way of seeing the city and resting your feet for a while. It can be quite hot in the boat though.
hannu from Finland wrote about Het Amsterdamse Bos one year, 9 months ago
Website of the camping area.
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pelicanpoker from USA wrote about Anne Frank House one year, 8 months ago
Interesting tour given! Its neat to see how small the houses are built in Amsterdam, because they are built depending on width, so they are very narrow.
josemarques from Portugal wrote about Vondel Park Plaza one year, 7 months ago
Just stayed there 4 days, wonderful bedroom, big, huge window, awesome shower.
When I got there they gave me a room that was not ready, I complained and got another one right away.
Only the lobby, bar and business centre have free wi-fi.
It's not on the city centre, but it's walking distance or you can take the tram. It's pretty close to the museums.
There are nice restaurants around, but all very expensive since the hotel is located in an expensive area of the city.
Don't take a taxi if you arrive trough Centraal Station, the number 2 tram takes you to a stop 100 meters from the hotel, it's 1,6€ instead of around 20€!
jussi from Finland wrote about Red-Light District one year, 6 months ago
Ah, the spirit of the red-light district... Not much spirit actually - there are just windows after windows and behind each window is a 'lady of the night' waiting for her next 'assignment'. One can't see this elsewhere, though, so it's worth visiting..
satuandersson1 from Finland wrote about Truelove guest house one year, 3 months ago
A great place to stay during your Amsterdam visit! The not-so-straight owner of a antique-boutique has several rooms nearby the Centraal station and is very willing to help you in any matter concerning Amsterdam. There are everything you need in the room from a wine-cooler-fridge to hairdryer and TV.
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satuandersson1 from Finland wrote about The Sex Museum one year, 3 months ago
Actually this belongs to the group: Breath-Taking Places but this is a great part of the towns culture. Not suitable for sensitive or humourless people. The museum contains all the aspects of sex and porn from the beginning of times to this day. Thingies all over the place! Opening hours 9.30 am - 11.30 pm
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kikka from Finland wrote about Amsterdam Central Railway Station one year, 3 months ago
The quickest way to the airport is to take the train. Taxi is slower and costs about ten times more!
Martsu from Finland wrote about Hard Rock Cafe one year, 2 months ago
Amsterdam is a nice city, with lots to offer. One might say that the best restaurant in Amsterdam is the Hard Rock Café. Delicious meals and good service, are the reasons, why people visit it time after time. Hard Rock Café is situated in the middle of Leidseplein square and Vondelpark, and there is a Hard Rock Café shop in the same building.
tomipoika replied one year, 2 months ago:
I found this restaurant the best in A'dam. Others are great too but HRC just has the atmosphere. Brilliant place! Worth of visiting.
hannu from Finland wrote about Het Amsterdamse Bos one year, 9 months ago
To get there from Schiphol, catch bus 199.
juha from Finland wrote about Anne Frank House one year, 8 months ago
You should definitely visit Anne Frank House when in Amsterdam. It quite a short tour but good. You'll see the small rooms in which they lived hiding from the nazis. Absolutely worth the small price and short wait.
jussi from Finland wrote about Edam-Volendam one year, 5 months ago
Volendam is a famous tourist destination, and for a good reason. The Marina harbor is a great place to feel and a traditional fishing village with a number of boats docking there. The seaside esplanade provides for a nice walk.
paavo from Indonesia wrote about Vondelpark one year, 5 months ago
Nice and rather big park for jogging or for a walk. Lined by nice houses. There are several large ponds on the park.
phchvanz from USA wrote about Hotel%20tullip 7 months, 2 weeks ago
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juha replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago:
In France? :) It depends on what you like. Normandy is great. Spent a few weeks there last summer. Lots of history stuff to see. Champange area is also very nice. :) Try Epernay!
