Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and its biggest city. It is a magnificent place and it is fairly considered as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Its fantastic canals and stoned bridges comprise pole of attraction for thousands of tourists that visit Amsterdam every year. It is not surprising that Amsterdam is often called Venice of the North, as it is separated by 100 kilometres of canals, linked by about 400 beautiful bridges. Famous for its coffee shops and red light district, Amsterdam has to offer more than that. Splendid museums, such as the Rembrandt House Museum, the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum and a number of art galleries make Amsterdam a centre of culture and art. In particular, there are more than fifty museums and galleries in Amsterdam that attract millions of tourists every year. Other famous attractions of the city comprise its fantastic squares. The Dam square for instance, in the heart of Amsterdam, is an historical and at the same time fascinating place. Specifically, once there you may admire the Royal Palace or locally known Koninklijk Paleis that dominates the square and the other fascinating statues and buildings that adorn its surroundings. Additionally, the impressive history of the square is documented and exposed in the near by Amsterdam Historical Museum. Another popular square is the world famous Leidseplein. It is the center of Amsterdam’s nightlife, as many bars, restaurants, clubs, coffeeshops, pubs and cinemas give a very colourful and vibrant rhythm all night long. Moreover, during the day many street performers, musicians and jugglers will keep you alert, often till the late evening hours. Another worthy visiting square is the Rembrandtplein.

 

Lifestyle Amsterdam

It is a tourist magnet with the famous statue of Rembrandt in the middle and many traditional pubs and restaurants around. Besides its impressive squares, Amsterdam houses some great parks too. The largest of them is the Vondelpark, located in the very heart of the city and just five minutes walk from the Leidseplein. Vondelpark has more than 10 million visitors per year and it is fairly considered as the most famous park in the Netherlands. Other well maintained community parks are Beatrixpark, Westerpark, Frankendael and Amstelpark. Moreover, the artificial forest of Amsterdamse Bos and the impressive Hortus botanic garden remain a pleasurable oasis of peace in the busy life of Amsterdam centre. Amsterdam offers an amazing nightlife as well. Trendy clubs and bars and a great variety of international restaurants and local bistros promise unforgettable moments all night long. Hence, it is not surprising that Amsterdam is among the most popular tourist destinations in the world. More than that, Amsterdam hotels are well known for their services and hospitality. You will find all kinds of Amsterdam hotels. Cheap  Amsterdam hotels , family Amsterdam hotels and high-class rooms are ready to satisfy all your needs. Moreover, many Amsterdam hotels offer great view to its magnificent canals and bridges.

 

Transportation

Amsterdam can be reached easily by air, land or sea. Schiphol is the two main international airport of the city and serves many cheap flights from within Europe and direct flights from outside Europe. A direct rail link connects Schiphol International Airport to Amsterdam central station and it is the fastest and most convenient way to get to the city centre. Getting around Amsterdam is very easy as public transportation is excellent. The public transport company of Amsterdam, known as GVB, provides integrated metro, buses and an extensive tram system. Amsterdam has also a very good railway system that offers connections to the rest of the country on a daily basis. You can also take a canal boat and explore the city’s unique canals and bridges. Of course, you can always discover the city on foot, as distances are not very long and the city has to offer unique beauties. Last but not least, bicycling in Amsterdam is a way of life for most Dutch people and still the best way to get around. As you will find out when you make your first steps in Amsterdam, biking is the preferred means of transportation for both its citizens as tourists! Besides environmental-friendly its the fastest way to do your sight-seeing around the city. Also for daytrips outside of the city, the bike is a great choice to fully enjoy the Dutch landscape, which is very suitable for biking since there are no mountains. Traditional places like the windmills at Zaanse Schans, the fishermansvillage Volendam and the old historical city of Haarlem are all within bicycling distance. Bike rental places can be found all over the city, ask for the nearest at your Amsterdam hotel information desk.