Starting as a small fishing village in the 12th century Amsterdam became a major center for world trade during the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century. It started the first stock exchange and was the pioneer of capitalism. It expanded rapidly during the 18th & 19th centuries. It’s social practice of non-conformism, tolerance and progressivism has attracted people from different countries. Its population is one of the worlds most diverse. The ambience of the inner city’s canals and architecture make it one of the most desirable cities to visit.
Regions of Amsterdam…
Binnestad
Canal District
Jordaan
Plantage
Zuid
West
Noord
Oost
Zuidost
Points of Interests in Amsterdam…
Listed are some of the most interesting places to visit and see in Amsterdam.You may sort the table below by alpha name, type of site, classification of site, area and district of Amsterdam. 🏛 denotes UNESCO World Heritage Site.
| Name | Type | Class | Area | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Centraal | Landmark | Train Station | Binnenstad | Stationsplein |
| Royal Palace | Landmark | Palace | Binnenstad | Dam Square |
| Anne Frank House | Landmark | Bldg: Historic | Canal District | |
| Rembrandtplein | Landmark | Monument & Square | Canal District | |
| Brewer's Canal | Landmark | Canal Street | Jordaan | |
| De Gooyer | Landmark | Bldg: Windmill | Plantage | |
| Rijksmuseum | Museum | Art | Zuid | |
| Vondelpark | Park | City Park | Zuid | |
| Museum Het Schip | Museum | Architectural | West | |
| EYE Film Institute | Museum | Theatre | Noord | |
| Tropenmuseum | Museum | Ethnographic & Cultural | Oost | |
| Bijlmermonument | Landmark | Monument | Zuidoost | |
| Bloemenmarkt | Shopping | Flowers: Tulips | Canal District | |
| Magere Brug | Landmark | Bridge | Canal District |
Day Trips from Amsterdam…
- Alkmaar
- Enkhuizen
- De Hague
- Delft
- Gouda
- Haarlem
- Hilversum
- Keukenhof
- Kinderdjik 🏛
- Leiden
- Muiden
- Naarden
- Rotterdam
- Utrecht
- Waterland
- Zaanse Schans
- Zandvoort
Transportation in Amsterdam…
✈️ Airports
Amsterdam has one major airport with alternative airports in Eindhoven and Rotterdam the Hague. Those are both a minimum of 25-30 minutes from Amsterdam and no service to the US.
- AMS – Schiphol International Airport – It is the home base for KLM Royal Dutch airlines with non-stop services from 20 US cities. As Europes 5th busiest airport there is an ample choice of flights to other European destinations . Located just 15 km southwest of the city center it can be easily reach by suburban train, bus, shuttle service or taxi.
🚇 Public Transit
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🚍 Buses
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🚅 Trains
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🚖 Taxis / cars
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🚲 Bicycles
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⛴ Boats
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🛴 Alternative Transportation
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