Often referred to as the 'Venice of the North', Amsterdam is one of the most visited tourist sites today, thanks to its astonishing scenic spots couples with its rich cultural heritage, places of interest and its exciting nightlife. Art, antiques, boutiques, flea markets and modern-day departmental stores can be found in every corner of Amsterdam, making this stunning city a Western European shoppers paradise.
Amsterdams Historisch Museum
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Amsterdam Historisch Museum till 2011 and now known as Amsterdam Museum, is dedicated to the history of Amsterdam. Located in old city orphanage since 1975, the...
Allard Pierson Museum
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- City: Amsterdam
Owned and operated by University of Amsterdam, the Allard Pierson Museum is an archeological museum, featuring significant Western antiquities. Housing various ...
Amstelpark
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- City: Amsterdam
Opened in 1972, Amstelpark is a magnificent park within itself, containing several gardens and play areas for children. Featuring wide variety of plant species, the park is said to be one of the two m...
Amsterdam Canal Belt
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- City: Amsterdam
Grachtengordel literally means 'canal belt', its main attraction is the rich architectural heritage of this neighborhood. Built in the 17th Century, the merchan...
Amsterdamse Bos
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Located just outside Amsterdam, Amsterdamse Bos is considered an ultimate place to relax, take a stroll or skiing down the slope in winter. Being a massive garden which covers an area of 1,000 hectare...
Artis Royal Zoo
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The Artis Royal Zoo is situated at Plantage Kerklaan 38-40. An entry ticket for Artis also provides admission to the Planetarium, the Aquarium and the Zoological Museum. Artis is also a botanical gard...
Beatrixpark
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Regarded as the cleanest park in Amsterdam, Beatrixpark is named after the Dutch Queen and is quietest among all the centrally located parks. Located behind RAI congress centre in south Amsterdam, it ...
Beurs van Berlage
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Take a guided tour and check out the view from the top of the old stock exchange tower. Beurs van Berlage was built in 1903 by Hendrik Petrus Berlage and is considered the beginning of modern Dutch ar...
Bijlmermonument
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Bijlmermonument is located at Nellesteinplad, Amsterdam-Zuidoost. In 1992, a Boeing 747F jumbo freighter crashed into two flats in the Bijlmer. This is a monument to the people on the ground that died...
Blijburg Beach
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The Blijburg is a temporary artificial beach which opens only in summers. Oddly enough it's surrounded by construction sites and modern architecture in IJburg, the newest neighborhood of Amsterdam. B...
Boom Chicago
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Boom Chicago is located at Leidseplein 12, the Amsterdam comedy institution since 1993. It includes English language sketch and comedy shows with extensive use of video, music and the internet. The tr...