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Grachtengordel

jason — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:58:09 +0000

The Grachtengordel is the famous canal ring surrounding the Old Center of Amsterdam. It is home to the rich and famous and it's squares are the prime nightlife of the city.

Tourist Attractions in Amsterdam

jason — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:57:30 +0000

Amsterdam, one of Europe's smaller but densely populated capitals, has many attractions for visitors. The town's most famous sight is the system of canals, which spreads over the whole city centre.

Museums

The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam is the national museum of the Netherlands.

The Van Gogh Museum specialises in works by Vincent van Gogh.

The Stedelijk Museum specialises in modern art.

The Rembrandt House Museum specialises in works by Rembrandt van Rijn.

Amsterdam Architecture & Engineering

jason — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:15:46 +0000

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.

Amsterdam Tourism, Living and Events

jason — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:05:36 +0000

Shopping in Amsterdam

jason — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:34:07 +0000

The main central shopping streets run in a line from near Central Station to the Leidseplein: Nieuwendijk, Kalverstraat, Heiligeweg, Leidsestraat. The emphasis is on clothes & fashion, but there are plenty of other shops. Amsterdam’s only upmarket shopping street is the P.C. Hooftstraat (near the Rijksmuseum).

Other concentrations of shops in the centre are Haarlemmerstraat / Haarlemmerdijk, Utrechtsestraat, Spiegelstraat (art/antiques), and around Nieuwmarkt. There is a concentration of Chinese shops at Zeedijk / Nieuwmarkt, but it is not a real Chinatown.

Things to See in Amsterdam

jason — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:08:30 +0000

Architecture

Amsterdam has one of the largest historic city centers in Europe, with about 7,000 registered historic buildings. The street pattern has been largely unchanged since the 19th century — there was no major bombing during World War II. The center consists of 90 islands linked by 400 bridges, some of them beautifully lit at night.

Amsterdam Tourist Guide

jason — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:58:54 +0000

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