Artistic
heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades are some
of the features of the capital city of Netherlands, Amsterdam. It holds the
status of the Dutch capital and is the most populous city of the Kingdom of the
Netherlands.
Amsterdam is recognized as the commercial capital of the
Netherlands and is amongst the top financial centers in Europe. It is
considered as an alpha world city by the Globalization and World Cities (GaWC)
study group. The city is also the cultural capital of the Netherlands.
Amsterdam boasts
of such wide range of attractions that you will never lack for choices. The art
and history buffs will have a great time exploring the sites such as Rijksmuseum,
Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, Museum Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder, The
Resistance Museum, Museum Het Rembrandthuis, Micropia, Body Worlds: The
Happiness Project, Begijnhof and Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime
Museum.
The nature
romantics can find much to savor with Vondelpark, Prinsengracht, Herengracht, Emperor's
Canal and Amsterdamse Bos. The wildlife adorers can discover some amazing
species of fauna at the Artis Zoo. Some of the other major attractions include The
Jordaan, Central Library, Heineken Experience, Museumplein, Dutch National
Opera & Ballet, Centraal Station, Ziggo Dome, Museum of Bags and Purses and
Portuguese Synagogue.
For the
gourmets, the best spots to relish some delicious meals are Vinkeles, Brasserie
Ambassade, Gartine, Omelegg - City Centre, Ivy & Bros and Restaurant
Johannes whereas the bars and nightclubs includes Wynand Fockink, Brouwerij 't
IJ, In de Wildeman, Abraxas Coffeeshop, Beer Tasting Room Arendsnest and Beer
Temple.
The best time to
visit Amsterdam is between April and May or September and November and you can contend
with lesser crowds, and enjoy somewhat milder temperatures. However, if you are
looking for Cheap
Flights Fare to Amsterdam you should plan a winter vacation.
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