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Amsterdam

Bicycles, waterways and bohemians.

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?

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  • emanuelasarcona
    bella e ricorda la nostra Venezia....ma mai in inverno!!
    a couple of months agoreport abuse
  • yeti666
    coole stadt, vorsicht teuer bei unwissenheit
    a couple of months agoreport abuse
  • inamsterdamguide
    Hi guys! Amsterdam is not just coffeeshops and museums, there are a lot of hidden gems and hidden corner...I'm trying to put them all together on my blog: http://www.inAmsterdam.com . I hope to meet you there...come in, leave a comment. Cheers! Phil
    a couple of months agoreport abuse
  • thomas.pirovano1
    Nette und freundliche Stadtmenschen mit niederländischem Charme.
    about a year agoreport abuse
  • Makudo
    Nun persöhnliche finde ich die Stadt nicht gerade top, doch es gibt einfach viel zu sehen und das ist ein Grund was es wieder gut macht
    about a year agoreport abuse
  • nicotirobot
    La lumière, l'atmosphère, l'architecture, l'eau ....
    more than a year agoreport abuse
  • Anita91
    Eine fantastische Stadt, mit herrlichen Grachten, Sehenswürdigkeiten und vielen netten Einwohnern! Wirklich eine Reise wert!!!
    more than a year agoreport abuse
  • Sjero
    Einfach eine der besten Städte der Welt
    more than a year agoreport abuse
  • niculina
    einmalig
    more than a year agoreport abuse
  • Dani132
    super!!!
    more than a year agoreport abuse
  • JamesLloyd
    top place to go and chill out. like no where else on earth
    more than a year agoreport abuse
  • cnmoenita
    I love Amsterdam!
    more than a year agoreport abuse
  • takeover
    love this city and millions of bcycles:))))
    more than a year agoreport abuse
  • Lubie
    fett
    more than a year agoreport abuse
  • zio_1
    U gotta luv it!!
    more than a year agoreport abuse
  • kiatto_08
    it'wobdefull!!!!!
    a couple of years agoreport abuse
  • elenitsa
    loved it!!!
    a couple of years agoreport abuse
  • flowmo91
    freakin awesome city!!!
    a couple of years agoreport abuse
  • colbeto25
    I LOVE THIS CITY!
    a couple of years agoreport abuse
  • zoz29
    haha it''s not true'!
    a couple of years agoreport abuse
  • nico
    love the space cakes!
    a couple of years agoreport abuse
  • CHG
    Beautiful city, wonderful country and people
    a couple of years agoreport abuse
  • 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!
    a couple of years agoreport 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.
    a couple of years agoreport abuse
  • jennifly
    Beautiful city with amazing views. Great place for a bike ride among other things.
    a couple of years agoreport abuse

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