Amsterdam is the
capital and most populous city of the Netherlands. Amsterdam is colloquially
referred to as the "Venice of the North", due to the large number of
canals which form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Amsterdam's main
attractions include its historic canals, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum,
the Stedelijk Museum, Hermitage Amsterdam, the Concertgebouw, the Anne Frank
House, the Scheepvaartmuseum, the Amsterdam Museum, the Heineken Experience,
the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, Natura Artis Magistra, Hortus Botanicus
Amsterdam, NEMO,ect. Primarily known for its artistic heritage,
elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled façades; well-preserved
legacies of the city's 17th-century Golden Age. These characteristics are
arguably responsible for attracting millions of Amsterdam's visitors annually.
Cycling is key to the city's character, and there are numerous biking paths and
lanes spread throughout the entire city. The Amsterdam Stock Exchange is
considered the oldest "modern" securities market stock exchange in
the world. As the commercial capital of the Netherlands and one of the top
financial centres in Europe, Amsterdam is considered an alpha world city by the
Globalization and World Cities (GaWC) study group. The city is also the
cultural capital of the Netherlands.
It is possible to
travel from London to Amsterdam by plane, train, bus and ferry. Of course, I
recommend taking the "london to amsterdam flights" as it will save us a lot of time.
To Amsterdam,
Must-see attractions include visiting the Rijksmuseum, exploring the Jordaan
neighborhoods, visiting the Royal Palace of Amsterdam and visiting the West
Church, etc.
1. Rijksmuseum (The
Rijksmuseum dedicated to Dutch arts and history )
2. Jordaan ( Is the
most popular of Amsterdam's neighborhoods and is well-known for its mix of
residential areas with garden courtyards, lively markets, and upscale boutiques
and eateries.)
3. West Church (It
is is one of the most popular churches to visit in the city. )
4. Van Gogh Museum
(It is a Dutch art museum dedicated to the works of Vincent van Gogh. )
5. Begijnhof (It is
one of the oldest hofjes in Amsterdam, Netherlands. A group of historic
buildings, mostly private dwellings, centre on it. )
The Wall