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Amsterdam
Amsterdam, founded in the late 12th century as a small fishing
village, has grown to become the largest city in the Netherlands
with a population of 743,104 inhabitants, containing at least 172
nationalities.
Amsterdam and its surrounding metropolitan area have a population
of 1 million to about 1.5 million people, depending on definition, and
is part of the Randstad conurbation, which has a population of
6,659,300
village, has grown to become the largest city in the Netherlands
with a population of 743,104 inhabitants, containing at least 172
nationalities.
Amsterdam and its surrounding metropolitan area have a population
of 1 million to about 1.5 million people, depending on definition, and
is part of the Randstad conurbation, which has a population of
6,659,300
Amsterdam is known for
its historic port, the
Rijksmuseum, its
red-light district (de
Wallen), its liberal
coffeeshops, and its
many canals which have
led to Amsterdam being
called the "Venice of the
North".
its historic port, the
Rijksmuseum, its
red-light district (de
Wallen), its liberal
coffeeshops, and its
many canals which have
led to Amsterdam being
called the "Venice of the
North".
Amsterdam Airport Private Arrival Transfers
Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Travel from Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport to your hotel.
Duration: 30 - 40 minutes (approx.)
Departs from: Schipol International Airport
Destination: Your Hotel, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Travel from Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport to your hotel.
Duration: 30 - 40 minutes (approx.)
Departs from: Schipol International Airport
Destination: Your Hotel, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam Airport Departure Transfers
Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Travel from your hotel to Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport
Duration: 30 - 40 minutes (approx.)
Departs from: Your Hotel, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Destination: Schipol International Airport
Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Travel from your hotel to Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport
Duration: 30 - 40 minutes (approx.)
Departs from: Your Hotel, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Destination: Schipol International Airport
Amsterdam Sightseeing Tours
Tours and Sightseeing in Amsterdam
Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
Cultural and Theme Tours
Day Trips and Excursions
Sightseeing Tickets and Passes
Walking and Biking Tours
Food, Wine and Nightlife Tours
Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
Cultural and Theme Tours
Day Trips and Excursions
Sightseeing Tickets and Passes
Walking and Biking Tours
Food, Wine and Nightlife Tours
Tree-lined canals, parks scattered about and bicycle fleets all contribute to the wandering mood of
Amsterdam. You can submerge yourself in art, history, 17th and 18th century architecture, a fresh
mug of beer, a leisurly canal cruise, enjoy a concert or sports event, and don't forget those
marvellous tulips! Amsterdam has something for everyone.
Amsterdam. You can submerge yourself in art, history, 17th and 18th century architecture, a fresh
mug of beer, a leisurly canal cruise, enjoy a concert or sports event, and don't forget those
marvellous tulips! Amsterdam has something for everyone.
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The city is in the province of North Holland in the west of the country. It comprises the northern part of the
Randstad, the sixth-largest metropolitan area in Europe, with a population of approximately 8.1 million.
Its name is derived from Amstellerdamindicative of the city's origin: a dam in the river Amstel. Settled as a
small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became one of the most important ports in the
world during the Dutch Golden Age
Randstad, the sixth-largest metropolitan area in Europe, with a population of approximately 8.1 million.
Its name is derived from Amstellerdamindicative of the city's origin: a dam in the river Amstel. Settled as a
small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became one of the most important ports in the
world during the Dutch Golden Age
Amsterdam fans out south from the Amsterdam Centraal railway
station. The Damrak is the main street and leads into the street
Rokin. The oldest area of the town is known as de Wallen (the
quays). It lies to the east of Damrak and contains the city's famous
red light district. To the south of de Wallen is the old Jewish quarter
of Waterlooplein. The 17th century canals of Amsterdam, known as
the Grachtengordel, embraces the heart of the city where homes
have interesting gables. Beyond the Grachtengordel are the former
working class areas of Jordaan and de Pijp.
station. The Damrak is the main street and leads into the street
Rokin. The oldest area of the town is known as de Wallen (the
quays). It lies to the east of Damrak and contains the city's famous
red light district. To the south of de Wallen is the old Jewish quarter
of Waterlooplein. The 17th century canals of Amsterdam, known as
the Grachtengordel, embraces the heart of the city where homes
have interesting gables. Beyond the Grachtengordel are the former
working class areas of Jordaan and de Pijp.
The Amsterdam canal system is the result of conscious city planning.
In the early 17th century a comprehensive plan was developed that
was based on four concentric half-circles of canals with their ends
emerging at the IJ bay. Known as the Grachtengordel, three of the
canals were mostly for residential development: the Herengracht
(Gentlemen's or more accurately Patricians' Canal), Keizersgracht
(Emperor's Canal), and Prinsengracht (Prince's Canal). The fourth
and outermost canal is the Singelgracht, which is often not
mentioned on maps, because it is an collective name for all canals in
the outer ring.
In the early 17th century a comprehensive plan was developed that
was based on four concentric half-circles of canals with their ends
emerging at the IJ bay. Known as the Grachtengordel, three of the
canals were mostly for residential development: the Herengracht
(Gentlemen's or more accurately Patricians' Canal), Keizersgracht
(Emperor's Canal), and Prinsengracht (Prince's Canal). The fourth
and outermost canal is the Singelgracht, which is often not
mentioned on maps, because it is an collective name for all canals in
the outer ring.
Shopping
Shops in Amsterdam range from large department stores such as De Bijenkorf founded in 1870 and Maison
de Bonneterie a Parisian style store founded in 1889, to small specialty shops. Amsterdam's high-end
shops are found in the streets Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat and Cornelis Schuytstraat, which are located in
the vicinity of the Vondelpark. One of Amsterdam's busiest high streets is the narrow, medieval
Kalverstraat in the heart of the city. Another shopping area is the Negen Straatjes: nine narrow streets
within the Grachtengordel, the concentric canal system of Amsterdam. The Negen Straatjes differ from
other shopping districts with the presence of a large diversity of privately owned shops.
Shops in Amsterdam range from large department stores such as De Bijenkorf founded in 1870 and Maison
de Bonneterie a Parisian style store founded in 1889, to small specialty shops. Amsterdam's high-end
shops are found in the streets Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat and Cornelis Schuytstraat, which are located in
the vicinity of the Vondelpark. One of Amsterdam's busiest high streets is the narrow, medieval
Kalverstraat in the heart of the city. Another shopping area is the Negen Straatjes: nine narrow streets
within the Grachtengordel, the concentric canal system of Amsterdam. The Negen Straatjes differ from
other shopping districts with the presence of a large diversity of privately owned shops.
