Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam is a compact, immediately enjoyable city. Its
enchanting to stroll around with its alluring presence,
it has a wide range of many different ethnicity's; it
also has an inviting demeanor towards out-of-towners and
a differently enthusiastic introduction, educated by the
advanced counterculture of the last four decades. It's
difficult not to feel drawn by the buzz of the outdoor
summertime events, by the carefree familiarity of the
urban clubs and bars, and by the Dutch advantage with
languages: nearly everybody you meet in Amsterdam will
be capable of speaking good-to-fluent English, utmost of
their own native tongue, and often more than a
smattering of French and German too.
The urban design is driven by a network of canals
(Amsterdam is renowned for its canals of which many
exist within city centre. Which is one of the cities
defining characteristics.)
beaming out from an historical foundation to curve
around to the center. This intended, seventeenth-century
development of the medieval town make for a differently
dignified city ambiance, with lofty gabled houses
mirrored in their black-green waters. This is the city
at its most delightful, a world away from rush hour and
loud noises of numerous other European cities, it has
made Amsterdam one of the continent's most favored
short-haul landing-places.
In addition there are some
top-notch attractions, most recognizable
rated number one for all
Amsterdam things to do is Anne Frank house, where the youthful Jewish girl and her family
hiding. She keeps a dairy during the German occupation
of World War II, the Rijksmuseum, with its admirable
collection of Dutch paintings, including several of
Rembrandt's finest works, and the incomparable Vincent
van Gogh Museum, with the world's largest collection of
the artist's work. A very special spot in Amsterdam is Natura Artis Magistra; 'Nature is the
master of Art'. Better known as Artis Zoo, it is the
oldest Zoo on the European continent. It offers many
possibilities for enjoyable and exiting day out. Vondelpark one of the most visited spots in the city was created in the
second half of the 19 century. And named after the poet
Joost Van Den Vondel (1587-1679), a statue of whom was
unveiled here in 1867.
Between dips into artistic and
historical treasures, be sure to take time out to absorb
the freewheeling spirit of Amsterdam a very vibrant
city.
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