Whenever I tell people I used to live in Amsterdam, they will ask me about windmills, tulips and wooden shoes, or about drugs and sex. Amsterdam is famous for all these things, but there is more. If you ever go to Amsterdam, these are the places to visit and the things to do. Welcome to Amsterdam!

History

The first people settled in Amsterdam in the 12th century. Now it has a population of 750,000 and houses people of more than 100 nationalities. Most people can speak English. With its many canals and more than a thousand bridges Amsterdam is also called the “Venice of the North”.

Canal Boat Trip

A trip by canal boat is a must if you want to explore old Amsterdam and the harbour. You’ll see many beautiful old bridges, traditional merchants’ houses with their different gables and real Amsterdam streetlife. When it gets dark (as early as 4 p.m. in winter) this area of Amsterdam looks like a fairytale with its illuminated bridges and houses.

If you want to find your own way around and you have strong legs, you can rent a canal bike.

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