Amsterdam Travel Guide
Amsterdam |
Amsterdam is a city like Venice founded on and still today focused around water and waterways. However, unlike Venice, Holland’s largest city is no mere museum …
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Hortus Botanicus
Hortus Botanicus
Amsterdam's Hortus Botanicus is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world. Thousands of plants from thousands of species grow here in the outdoor gardens and seven climactically…
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Upcoming Events in Amsterdam |
 | Franz Ferdinand 22 Nov 2009 Heineken Music Hall Arch funksters Franz Ferdinand head out on an extensive tour on the back of their… more... |
 | The Cannabis Cup 22 - 26 Nov 2009 (annual) Amsterdam Amsterdam is famous for its canals, its red light district and its coffeeshops… more... |
 | International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam 19 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual) Amsterdam The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam annually screens 250… more... |
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Nightlife |
Amsterdam is one of Europe’s top party cities. At night, it is like a human zoo, with all sorts of weird and wonderful activities on offer. The city can be the venue for a romantic stroll, with the lights of the bridges and old houses reflected in the canals, or a night spent bar hopping from buzzing bar to buzzing bar, before partying until dawn in one of Europe’s top clubs. It could even be a nefarious evening, dipping into the dirty underbelly of a city with few inhibitions. There are hundred…
Sightseeing |
Amsterdam is perfect for sightseeing as it is flat and compact, making it easy to walk around. The best way for visitors to get a real feel for the city is to head straight out on a canal tour, something that many locals have never done, or enjoy a cycle, though beware cycling here can be a frightening experience if you are not used to city cycling.Most of the main attractions are located within the historical core, usually within walking distance of each other, although the efficient tram and b…
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