Amsterdam in Review
There is so much personality in the capital of the Netherlands it would be a shame not to include this laid-back destination in your trip to Western Europe. The canals, bridges and cosy cafes are all part of Amsterdam’s framework, but there’s also a wealth of art and history to explore.
The number one tourist destination is the Anne Frank House, the house where the Jewish girl Anne Frank wrote her diary while hiding with her family from the Nazis. The visit is made even more melancholic by the knowledge of Anne Frank's death shortly before her concentration camp was liberated near the end of World War II.
Being the city of the world-famous painters Rembrandt en Van Gogh, exhibitions displaying Dutch Masters are found throughout the city. The Van Gogh Museum is the second most visited tourist spot in Amsterdam and houses the largest collection of original Van Gogh paintings.
Marvel at the highlights of Amsterdam where modern markets, cosmopolitan lifestyles and traditional diamond factories mingle with windmills, canals and graceful old buildings to create the unique Dutch atmosphere. You will visit the Royal Palace, the National Monument, the Rembrandt Museum, the Concert Building, Skinny Bridge and the Albert Cuyp Market. A wonderful option is to choose a boat ride to conclude your trip admiring the beautiful houses along the canals or talk a relaxing and romantic evening walk in Vondel Park.
Many visitors stop in Amsterdam on their way to Paris and find themselves spending much more time than planned in this attractive, cultural and fun place.
- From our editor A.Steenbhom – United States