Places to see in Amsterdam


Beautiful, cosmopolitan, open-minded and full of attractions: Amsterdam is a city that will enter your eyes and, if you can see beyond its stereotypes, it will steal a little bit of your heart.


Amsterdam is much more than its red-light district, coffee shops and canals: its museums are admired (and envied) all over the world, its architecture gives it a unique personality and its green character with its mythical bicycles has won the battle over cars.

Amsterdam, Known as Venice of the North, is the perfect destination for one of those weekend getaways., the city is captivating with its romanticism, cleanliness, order  but also its parties, its coffee shops and its red light district.

Canals of Amsterdam

Walk along the channels, the hallmark of the Dutch capital! 
 
Amsterdam  has more than 100 kilometers of canals, more than 1000 bridges and more than 2000 floating houses, part of which are in the historic center.

Strolling along the banks of these canals, crossing their bridges, having a drink on one of the terraces with views, are just some of the great memories you will get from Amsterdam.

One of the best things to do in Amsterdam is a cruise through its canals to see the city from another perspective. Although there are many tours that you can do, we recommend always booking a one-hour tour to see some of the most important places in the city.

Rijksmuseum 

The Rijksmuseum or National Museum of Amsterdam is the most important museum of Netherlands with more than two million visitors per year.

 During the visit you can take a step through the history of art in the country, from the Middle Ages to the last century with his best works. Inside you can find masterpieces by Dutch Golden Age painters and a large collection of Delft pottery.

The museum is located in the Museumplein area, very close to the Van Gogh Museum and in front of the famous “I amsterdam” letters.

Visiting hours: every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Begijnhof Courtyard Garden


Begijnhof is one of the hidden treasures situated in the very heart of Amsterdam. This inner courtyard with a hidden feel is the perfect quiet spot away from the city hustle and bustle.

Inside the enclosure you will find elegant houses and a charming garden in the central part.

Nor can you miss the Houten Huys (The Wooden House) at number 34 , the oldest house in Amsterdam and one of the only two that are preserved in the city with a wooden facade.

Another place you have to enter is the Chapel of Begijnhof, the first clandestine church in the city.
Visiting hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


 Vondelpark  

Vondelpark is Amsterdam's most famous park and the perfect place to stroll, play sports or picnic on the lawn. This public park of 47 hectares is not far from the city, so it is full of locals and tourists with the first rays of sunlight.
In addition to green areas, nature, flowers, statues, lakes and rivers, you will find from an open-air theater to a good variety of restaurants and cafes.

A good way to get to and tour the park is with a bike tour, one of the best ways to see the whole city and enjoy it as a real local.

The Red Light District

The Red Light District of Amsterdam is located in the historic center and is one of the most visited places in the city.

The neighborhood is famous for its nightlife, full of coffee shops, sex shops, red lights and shop windows where prostitutes offer their services.
We must bear in mind that prostitution is legalized in Amsterdam, just like the consumption of marijuana in coffee shops, so it is not strange to see these activities.



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