Amsterdam Tour
When we talk about Amsterdam,
Netherlands, it is very hard not to imagine misty cafes and scantily
clothed women moving provocatively in windows with red lights. Many
of the travelers from across the world return to this ultimate city
of “sin” because of these sights alone. Most of them are busting
with tales of the unexpected and if you get chances to visit the
place, I’m sure that you will also create your own tales to tell.
Well, Amsterdam is not just about sex
and drugs; it has all the great things that Mother Earth has to
offer. The Netherlands has in fact that most amount of great
museums per square foot than anywhere else in the world. If you
take a tram ride 10 minutes from the heart of the city, you can
overwhelm yourself with those narrow streets occupied with nothing
else other than the cyclist and a car every now and then. The city
is in fact so quite, but interesting.
Things to See in Amsterdam
The greatly planned city of Amsterdam
is one of the few cities in the world where the people, the streets
and the atmosphere are an attraction in themselves. It is in fact
well-known throughout the world as the sole city where marijuana and
hashish are sold legally. And, the worldly known Red Light District
is just as much an attraction as a favorite hub for young men full
of testosterone to go at night.
But as mentioned earlier, there is
far much more to the city than drugs and prostitutes or sex. The
city has long been considered as the “Venice of the North” because
it was built on a cobweb of canals. You can greatly see most of the
city from a canal boat, and from there you’ll surely appreciate the
unique architecture that Amsterdam has long been proud to offer.
Furthermore, Amsterdam is heaving
with a culture. It has a lot of great museums and libraries. Of
all the interesting museums in the city of Amsterdam, the
Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank Museum and Van Gogh Museums are names not to
be missed.
Where to Eat
When you stroll around in the city of
Amsterdam, you’ll surely find a high volume of restaurants. As
commonly noted, you can see sandwich boards in front of the many
restaurants advertising their daily specials and from a minute walk
down the Damrak, the street facing Central Station, there are some
neon lights saying “pizza”.
If you delver further into the city,
you can find the Damstraat, the street on Dam Square, also peppered
with eateries. Further down again towards Leidseplen, the
Leidsekruisstraat and Leidsetraat have their good share of
restaurants too. It is necessary to note however that the streets
mentioned earlier are located in some of the city’s most touristy
areas. So, if you wish to steer clear of such commercial centers,
you have the chance to visit the Jordaan as some of the city’s
coolest restaurants are found there.
In case you prefer to eat out in a
restaurant beyond your budget during your tour, there are also some
fast food outlets all over Amsterdam where you can get pizzas, chips
or kebabs. However, just be careful when asking for mayonnaise on
your French fries for they will be completely drowned.
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