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”.

NEMO Science Center

Built in the shape of a ship by world-famous architect Renzo Piano in 1997, the museum is a must for everyone interested in science and technology. Officially it’s for kids, but all adults I talked to love it. Many parts of the exhibition are hands-on, so that you can do your own experiments with for example electricity and remote controlled ships. NEMO Science Center

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