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Amsterdam has a rich architectural history. The oldest building in Amsterdam is the Oude Kerk (Old Church), at the heart of the red light, consecrated in 1306. The oldest wooden building is het Houten Huys at the Begijnhof, constructed around 1425.

Tourist Guide adapted from Wikitourist.org and Wikipedia.org:

http://wikitravel.org/en/Amsterdam

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amsterdam

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Every two years, the country goes football (soccer for you Americans) crazy as either the European Championship or the World Cup is held. It's not uncommon for literally fifty percent of the population to be watching a game if it's a particularly important one. Often bigger cities will put up large tv screens for the general public, like on the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam. Likewise, cafes and bars are another popular place to watch games.