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”.

Toilet Facilities

In the past walls of many buildings were damaged by men relieving themselves, but no more. One piece of street furniture that you will see in the centre of Amsterdam is the public toilet. Public toilets are works of art and there are many different types to admire. Most of them don’t have doors, but don’t be shy to use them, everybody does (well, men at least).

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