Category: Amsterdam

Due to its long and rich history Amsterdam is more than a city. It is a collection of very distinct Amsterdam neighborhoods, each with its own vibe, highlights and history. If you visit Amsterdam and are only staying in and around the city centre you are certain to miss out. But with the world-renowned city centre canals and Red light district shouting for attention, it might be hard for an unsuspecting tourist to really get under the skin of it all. So whether you are looking for new places to visit in Amsterdam or the best places to stay in Amsterdam, this article will help you understand the city. Its layout. And the what there is to do in all the different neighborhoods of Amsterdam. 

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Who doesn’t love Amsterdam? A grid of pretty canals lined with old 17th-century merchant houses lay the grid of the bustling Dutch capital. Pretty tall blond people cycle around everywhere and everybody addresses you in an astonishing accent-free English. Amsterdam is sophisticated and wild at the same time. Classy and dirty. You got some of the best museums but also some of the best clubs in the world. You find family-run antique boutiques right next to hip eateries and cafes. With so many things to do in Amsterdam, you’re simply spoilt for choice. And we’re not even talking about the coffee-shops or the red light district yet.. As I live in Amsterdam I am probably majorly biased. The advantage, I know the city in and out. So if you are planning to visit Amsterdam or even thinking about it.. read on. Because these are the things to do in Amsterdam on your first visit.

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