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”.

Summer Activities

Summer in Amsterdam sees many outdoor activities. As soon as the temperature starts rising around Easter (end of March, beginning of April), people will sit on the terraces that pop up everywhere and enjoy the sunshine. Performances and music festivals will be organised regularly, some of them for free, which makes this a great time to get some culture.

Find out what's on at I Amsterdam.

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