Historic Homes, Canals & Cobblestone Streets - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and is sometimes referred to as the ‘Venice of the North’ because of the large number of canals, now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are historic buildings in many different neighborhoods to discover on foot or bicycle.
The city has a long tradition of openness and tolerance and is well known for its nightlife, red-light district, bicycle traffic and ‘coffee shops’. Amsterdam is considered the gay capital of Europe and the birthplace of gay rights.
The city has a state museum and one dedicated to artist Van Gogh, and the Anne Frank House.
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What you should know:
Taking photos of the women in the windows in the red light district is not recommended.
Walking, bike riding a good rapid transit system are ways to get around.
The Hop-On Hop-Off bus is a great way to get the lay of the land. Some bus operators also include canal boat tours.
There are public restrooms and there is a small charge. There are also some curved green metallic urinals that were built after WWII.
Tipping is generally not expected, but feel free to leave something extra when you receive exceptional service.
There is a large amount of public art, so enjoy!
There are many restaurant and entertainment options.
You will need a valid passport and a travel power adapter if you are from the US.
People are friendly and helpful.
Many people speak English.
You could spend a day to a couple of days here.
The currency is the Euro (EU).
