Amsterdam

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...

Points of Interests in Amsterdam...

Listed are some of the most interesting places to visit and see in Amsterdam.
* UNESCO World Heritage Site. You may sort the table below by alpha name, type of site, classification of site, area and district of Amsterdam

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…

Amsterdam Tourism Links...

Transportation in Amsterdam...