Things to do in Amsterdam
The atmosphere in Amsterdam is often described as eclectic and quirky with good reason. This world-class city offers quite a few unique things that other cities don’t and is a must for anyone looking for a cheap holiday.
There are a few options when it comes to touring Amsterdam. Many consider the canal tour an absolute must. Others insist a bicycle or foot tour is the only way to see the city. Guided tours are also available as are bus tours and dinner tours. The canals provide a quaint walking experience with over 1,000 bridges to cross in the city.
The deeply-rooted arts culture is evident at nearly every turn of the city with a large amount art galleries and art shops that range from severe and contemporary to folksy and quaint. The Van Gogh Museum is a huge draw for art lovers. The Rijksmuseum also has a decent amount of art works on display as well as historic artefacts.
Amsterdam has a fair amount of terrace cafes for dining, drinking and people watching. The alfresco seating is so important to the Dutch people that many have built-in shelter during poor weather. A huge variety of cuisine is available, from local specialty to international.
Cat lovers will delight in De Poezenboot, which is a floating stray cat sanctuary that drifts through the city on the canals. The Katten Kabinet is a museum completely dedicated to cats.
Museum Vrolik is a museum not fit for the squeamish; that displays human remains in jars. The Anne Frank museum is a major attraction, featuring the life of the Jewish girl who wrote a journal whilst being hid away from the Nazis during world war II.
You can’t get a more unique shopping experience than the red light district of Amsterdam. There are some shops that specialize in sex items. Some specialize in the sale of time with sex workers.
No description of Amsterdam would be complete without touching upon the coffee bars that serve up hashish. The city is famous for marijuana tourism and pulls people from all over Europe, the United States and the world. Amsterdam is also considered a top destination for the gay community due to the abundant tolerance level of those who live there.
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