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Amsterdam
by robert
Europe’s "sin city" is more than advertised. Sure, the hash bars – or “coffee bars” - are real, Heineken brews its famous beer here, and the legendary red light district (with legal, tax-paying prostitutes) provides the world’s most memorable window shopping, but there’s even stuff you can actually mention during Sunday dinner with the folks. For one, Amsterdam is made for long walks. Shady streets connect a web of 17th-century canals, and spread out from the center. On Prinsengracht canal, you can visit where Anne Frank hid during World War II – now a famous museum. If the area looks familiar, perhaps you're recalling works by local artists Van Gogh, Vermeer, and Rembrandt, which should be seen at the super Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum. Dutch food is mocked in the third Austin Powers movie, but meaty plates served in Dutch beer gardens is an Amsterdam highlight. Hotels run the gamut, but consider setting up in a fully furnished houseboat along the canals – they’re not much costlier than a midrange hotel, and why not literally float if you’re dizzy every night anyway?
Amsterdam travel guide by robert
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Amsterdam Facts
- population: 751,757
- area: 219 km²
- time zone: CET (UTC+1), Summer: CEST (UTC+2)
- website: http://www.amsterdam.nl/
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museum / gallery Vincent van Gogh Museum
The "Sunflowers" draw in the crowds. The museum owns one of the most extensive collections of van Goghs's works of art. In all floors some of the 205 paintings and 500 watercolor paintings and drawings...
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park / zoo Vondelpark
A leafy park where there is a festive mood. "Live and let live" is how the activities in this park named after the Renaissance poet/writer Joost van den Vondel can be summarised. It was the city's firs...
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Latest Reviews for Amsterdam
mrtraveller
Awesome city - so much fun stuff to do - especially in spring and summer: get the bike out or hop on one of the little boats cruising the canals!
2009-02-02 / / report abuse
scottfamily
Very friendly city. Excellent food - eat pancakes! Lots of pubs.. definitely check out the coffee shops. Beware of pick pockets. Enjoy the Red Light District near Dam Square. Queens Day parade is always fun.
2008-07-02 / / report abuse
jennifly
Beautiful city with amazing views. Great place for a bike ride among other things.
2008-04-27 / / report abuse
twitter buzz - Amsterdam
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amsterdamreport
New Amsterdam Article and FAQ\'s on Is Amsterdam Expensive.com here: http://bit.ly/olUiu
2009-09-17
PanMan
RT @robertgaal: Go see startups take the stage at PICNIC '09 in Amsterdam next week: http://bit.ly/4eSNYt (RT and win a free day pass!)
2009-09-17
StuWarf
Join Cybergrrl Oh as she interviews Treet.TV's host of "The 1st Question" Pooky Amsterdam at 10 AM SLT - http://htxt.it/kzLn
2009-09-17
draqul
@calz88 Actually, there is only one flight between Amsterdam and Leeds, so I'll just take that! Much better than train from Gatwick etc
2009-09-17
xaviboy23
@thebluebowtie goodmorning man,in amsterdam it's already afternoon http://myloc.me/Fz3J
2009-09-17
mimirvacatures
Vacature Requirement Management Consultant bij Inter Access B.V. in Amsterdam (17 september 2009): Wat bieden wi.. http://bit.ly/TDjJX
2009-09-17
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2009-09-17
wxamsterdam
Amsterdam Weather: Cloudy. 17 C (Feels like 17). Humidity: 59% Winds: 18 km/hr NE. http://tinyurl.com/627hdl
2009-09-17
pschaik
Go see startups take the stage at PICNIC '09 in Amsterdam next week: http://bit.ly/4eSNYt (RT and win a free day pass!)
2009-09-17
Margie511
now that i'm starting to feel better and normal again i'm really looking forward to Amsterdam with sandyiola and nipsiola!
2009-09-17
Muzarorg
Just got myself tickets voor Picnic Amsterdam next week. http://tinyurl.com/25jf9f
2009-09-17
Sneaker_Sandy
Amsterdam on Oct 1:st!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Margie and DEEP: Ready for european adventures?
2009-09-17
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