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”.

Wooden Shoes

Also available at the flower market are wooden shoes (clogs), once popular for their strength, good ventilation and ease of use. My own grandfather wore clogs when working on the land, but since his generation almost nobody wears them anymore. Wooden Shoes

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