Amsterdam, capital of Netherlands, is famous for its 17th century canals, museums, architecture, red-lights districts and its marijuana-dispensing coffee shops (haha). No matter what you came here for, Amsterdam has something to offer to everyone.
Zaanse Schans is a popular tourist attraction in Netherlands. It's an open air museum where you can see traditional windmills, warehouses and workshops. It makes a perfect day trip from Amsterdam since it's only 15-20 minutes train away.
If you like to shop, I would recommend a visit to two vastly different shopping venue in Amsterdam: Albert Cuyp Market and Magna Plaza. Albert Cuyp Market is the largest and most famous open air market in Amsterdam where you can bargain and buy fresh products whereas Magna Plaza is a high end shopping mall where you can shop for designer clothing and fashion accessories.
In my opinion, the Central Branch of Amsterdam Public Library (Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam - OBA) is the best kept secret of Amsterdam as not many tourist know what this library in the heart of Amsterdam has to offer and admission is free!
It was my first time playing an escape game and it was even more special since it was played in Rijksmuseum!
Amsterdam has around seventy five museums in the city. I dedicated one full day to visit the famous museums in Amsterdam and here are the top three museums one should never missed: Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House.
Marken is a charming fishing village in the Waterland, known for its characteristic green wooden houses. Marken was an island, separated from the mainland by a storm in the 13th century. It was not until 1959 that a dike was built, connecting Marken with the mainland and it became a peninsular.
Wooden Shoe Factory is one of the tourist attractions in Marken. You can see the clog making demonstration for 2.5 euros.
Grote Kerk (the great church) is a church located at the edge of Monnickendam, a historical town in the Waterlands. Dating back to the middle ages, Monnickendam was once one of the most important ports in Holland.
Volendam is the most well-known fishing village in Holland, which lies 20 km north of Amsterdam. It is a popular tourist destination, known for its colourful wooden house and old fishing boats in its harbour.
There are several cheese markets in Netherlands during summer (Alkmaar, Edam, Gouda, Hoorn and Woerden). Visitors can see the re-enactments of colourful traditional cheese market action, which is held each week during summer. The cheese market that I visited was Edam.
Nicknamed as ‘Venice of the North’, Giethoorn’s picturesque canals and quaint thatched-roof cottages draw visitors from all around the world. Located in the eastern part of the Netherlands (approximately 2 hours train from Amsterdam), Giethoorn makes for a perfect day trip from Amsterdam.
The Body Worlds anatomy museums has many branches around the world, Europe, USA, Canada and Oceania. And they happen to have one in Amsterdam. A visit to the Body Worlds is an eye-opening experience. It really does make one see our body and happiness in a new light.
Amsterdam is a city which is famous for its lovely canals. The canals were recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2010. What better way to see the astonishing architecture of the city than to take a cruise?
The Erasmus Bridge is the icon of Rotterdam. The bridge was designed by Ben van Berkel (1996) and because of its specific form was nicknamed “The Swan”.
Kinderdijk is located 15km east of Rotterdam. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997. The ingenious system of windmills and pumping stations has been keeping the soil dry here for nearly a thousand years now.
Opposite the cube houses, you’ll find the giant ‘Markthal’ (Market Hall). The combination of food and luxury housing makes it the first of its kind. The spectacular bow of colour and shapes sprawling across the ceiling is better known as the Sixtine Chapel of Rotterdam.
The cube house, also called pole house or tree house, is designed by Dutch architect, Piet Blom. This bright yellow building is one of the most iconic buildings and architecture in Rotterdam.
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