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”.

Dutch Food (1)

Dutch food is heavy and not very exciting, but there are a few things you should try. Amsterdam’s most favourite snack is herring. Herring is eaten raw and has only been treated with salt to conserve it. A good herring is soft and creamy and really delicious. The typical Dutch way to eat it is to take the herring between thumb and index finger, lift it up and bite off pieces.

Another favourite snack is “patat” or fries with mayonnaise, of which the Belgian variant made of real potatoes (instead of dough) is the best.

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