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What is Utrecht
Utrecht is a central Dutch city with a long history. With 250,000 inhabitants it's the fourth largest city in the Netherlands. The history of the city goes back to 47 AD when the Roman emperor Claudius ordered his general Corbulo to build a defenseline along the river Rhine whitch was the northern most border of the empire. One of the strongholds (or Castella) along the river was build at a crossing in the river and was called Traiectum (whitch means crossingplace). In the local language this became Trecht, Uut-Trecht (lower-Trecht) and later Utrecht. On the place where once the castellum stood now stands the Domchurch build in the 13th century.
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lonelyplanet.com
"Alphen aan den Rijn is located in the middle of the 4 big cities (Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam, the Hague) in the Randstad ,the West-Center of the Netherlands, also known as the Green Heart."
wikitravel.org
"In fact, the whole of South Holland is now dubbed the Randstad ("Border City") because locals consider it one mammoth megalopolis -- a movement begun three decades ago, when Leiden began to stretch a hand south to The Hague, and Delft found itself beginning to be compressed between The Hague and Rotterdam."
fodors.com
"Forget about The Hague, forget about Rotterdam, it's Utrecht you are heading for after visiting Amsterdam."
world66.com
"Rather than having canals like other Dutch cities, The Hague has streets and avenues which are just a little bit wider than those in the rest of the country, and instead of the typical Dutch renaissance 17th century step-gabled houses, it has 18th century mansions in grand baroque and classicist styles."
wikitravel.org
"Haarzuilens ( 52°7′N 5°0′E )is a small village in the Dutch province of Utrecht."
en.wikipedia.org
"By virtue of the Union of Utrecht in 1579 the seven northern Dutch provinces became the Republic of the United Netherlands."
world66.com
")city is the capital and most populous city of the Dutch province of Utrecht."
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jussi from Finland wrote about Van Gogh Museum 5 years, 5 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)!
bustersdad wrote about Amsterdam 5 years 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!
juha from Finland wrote about Amsterdam boat tours 4 years, 10 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.
josemarques from Portugal wrote about Amsterdam 4 years, 9 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 4 years, 4 months 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 5 years, 2 months ago
Beautiful boutique hotel in Amsterdam - close to Leidseplein but very calm street (Roemer Visscherstraat 10)! Super Breakfast!!! :-)
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hannu from Finland wrote about Het Amsterdamse Bos 4 years, 11 months ago
Website of the camping area.
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pelicanpoker from USA wrote about Anne Frank House 4 years, 10 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 4 years, 9 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€!
oppiipponen from Finland wrote about Amsterdam 4 years, 9 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 4 years, 5 months ago:
nice tip here
jussi from Finland wrote about Red-Light District 4 years, 9 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 4 years, 5 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 4 years, 5 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 4 years, 5 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 4 years, 4 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 4 years, 4 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 4 years, 11 months ago
To get there from Schiphol, catch bus 199.
toivotuo from Finland wrote about Hotel De Filosoof 4 years, 10 months ago
An excellent little boutique hotel. Each room is themed after a philosopher or a philosophical tradition. Not exactly cheap, but good service. Breakfast not exceptional value. Lobby bar is charming and has free wifi. Inside the rooms the wifi is flaky.
pelicanpoker from USA wrote about Amsterdam 4 years, 10 months ago
A trip down the river boat tour is definitely a great way to see this gorgeous city.
juha from Finland wrote about Anne Frank House 4 years, 10 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.
paavo from Indonesia wrote about Vondelpark 4 years, 7 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.
rasmuswesterberg1 from Finland wrote about Amsterdam 4 years, 6 months ago
OK city. Good train connections. Expensive hotel.
tomipoika from Finland wrote about Amsterdam 4 years, 4 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.
phchvanz from USA wrote about Hotel%20tullip 3 years, 9 months ago
divng==slepping
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juha replied 3 years, 6 months 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!
aaronkrass from USA wrote about Amsterdam 3 years, 4 months ago
The people and the scenery are amazing!
veryhighly from Finland wrote about Amsterdam 3 years, one month ago
Wee-wee-weed inna bonfire rizla
thevalkyriekid from USA wrote about Van Gogh Museum one year, 11 months ago
Go early. Beat the crowds.
