Do you want to enjoy green spaces to ride a bike? Or do you prefer to visit museums and learn about the events that marked history? You will have these activities, and much more, visiting Amsterdam and its 10 essential places, which you are going to love.
You can start your tour of Amsterdam by visiting the Leidseplein, famous for its terraces and its lively nightlife. There you will find several bars and restaurants, to enjoy typical Dutch food.
If what you are looking for is cycling, practicing sports or simply disconnecting from the hustle and bustle of the city, the Vondelpark is ideal. In its 47 hectares, this park has a great variety of flora, fauna, lakes and even an open-air theater.
An ideal corner to relax is the Begijnhof. This 14th-century beguinage features an interior courtyard with a beautiful hidden garden. It is a true haven of peace that also preserves some of the city’s historic buildings.
Leaving the beguinage, if you go up to the center you will arrive at Dam Square, the most important in Amsterdam. There you will find yourself surrounded by buildings, which you can see from the stairs that surround the National Monument. This is a 22-meter obelisk that pays tribute to the Dutch soldiers who died in WWII.
To end the tour, if you leave the center, you will find the Hortus Botanicus. It is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world. These gardens are small oases of peace for you to enjoy the walk among its more than 4000 types of plants. What are you waiting to meet him?
An obligatory stop when visiting Amsterdam is the Anne Frank House. Situated on the banks of the Prinsengracht canal, this place became a museum that everyone should know about. Upon entering, you will receive a brochure explaining the history and the points you will see during the visit.
Another interesting place to visit in Amsterdam is the Van Gogh Museum. With more than 200 paintings and 400 drawings, the museum houses the most extensive collection of the Dutch painter. To learn more about his life, in addition to seeing the paintings, it is advisable to book a guided tour.
Finally, the Rijksmuseum or National Museum is one of the best in Amsterdam to visit. As you go through it, you will take a walk through the history of the country’s art, from the Middle Ages until the last century. In addition, you will be able to see numerous pieces of great value such as precious porcelain collections and some of the best paintings of the Dutch Golden Age.
After seeing the Anne Frank House, go for a walk in the Jordaan Quarter. The old Jewish quarter has the most original shops and the best cafes. One of its tourist attractions is the Westerkerk Church, built in the Renaissance style and with a high tower, perfect for enjoying views of the entire city.
One of the most amazing places in Amsterdam is the Red Light District. This place is famous for its lively nightlife, sex shops, red lights, and open windows where prostitutes offer their services.
Finally, you can be sure that in Amsterdam, an open and cosmopolitan city, you will find something that will make you fall in love completely.
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