Amsterdam Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Amsterdam attractions and places to see in Amsterdam, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Jordaan
Conveniently located right in central Amsterdam, Jordaan is one of the city's most important, and most interesting districts. Never short of things to do, it ... Continue Reading »
Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum, or National Museum, is the premier art museum of the Netherlands, and no self-respecting visitor to Amsterdam can afford to miss it. Though ... Continue Reading »
Keukenhof Gardens
Covering some 79 acres (32 hectares), the Keukenhof Tulip Gardens is the world’s largest flower garden. Come springtime, the meandering, wooded gardens are ... Continue Reading »
Van Gogh Museum
Art lovers and van Gogh fans must reward themselves with a visit to the Van Gogh Museum, one of Amsterdam's must-sees. The museum consists of about 200 ... Continue Reading »
Amsterdam Canal Ring
The first image one conjures up when thinking of Amsterdam is its tranquil canals. Three rings of canals, lined by elaborately decorated merchants' ... Continue Reading »
Amsterdam Red Light District
Amsterdam’s Red Light District (aka De Wallen) has been a familiar haunt for pleasure seekers since the 14th century. Though certainly not an area for ... Continue Reading »
Anne Frank House (Anne Frankhuis)
It is one of the 20th century's most compelling stories: a young Jewish girl forced into hiding with her family and their friends to escape deportation by the ... Continue Reading »
Begijnhof
On a visit to the Begijnhof, an enclosed former 14th-century convent, you’ll discover a surreal oasis of peace, with tiny houses and postage-stamp gardens ... Continue Reading »
Heineken Experience
A visit to the old Heineken brewery is paramount to brew-worshipers and beer lovers. You will learn the history of the Heineken family, find out how the ... Continue Reading »
Volendam
For a glimpse into the past, and a drive along the low-lying fields and windmills of North Holland, Volendam is an ideal day trip destination from Amsterdam. ... Continue Reading »
Madurodam
Madurodam, since it was developed about 60 years, ago is one of Holland’s most popular travel destinations. Famously a mini-city on a 1:25 scale, this ... Continue Reading »
Delft
Delft is a quaint and traditional town that sits between Rotterdam and The Hague. With a city center that can be explored in no time flat, this destination is ... Continue Reading »
The Hague
It might be synonymous with UN judicial entities and the seat of Dutch government, but The Hague packs a regal punch with palatial embassies and mansions, ... Continue Reading »
Damrak
Running from Amsterdam Central railway station to Dam Square, The Damrak is often called the "Red Carpet" of Amsterdam. For it is the first site, in ... Continue Reading »
Oude Kerk (Old Church)
The Oude Kerk (or Old Church) is the city's oldest surviving building, consecrated in 1306. Yet the location of this triple-nave, late-Gothic church ... Continue Reading »
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