Uncovering Amsterdam
Magnificent legacies, artistic heritage and narrow houses are some of the features of the capital of Netherlands, Amsterdam. The city's name has been derived from Amstelredamme, indicating the city's origin as a dam to river Amstel.
The Dutch capital has been dubbed as the commercial capital of the Netherlands and is counted amongst the top financial centers in Europe. It has also been granted the status of an alpha world city by the GAWC (Globalization and World Cities) study group. It is also described as the cultural capital of the country. The Amsterdam Stock Exchange is said to be the oldest stock exchange in the world and is located in the city center.
In 2012, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) listed the city as the second best to live in and 12th globally in terms of quality of living for the environment and infrastructure by Mercer.
Tourist Attractions to Explore
Amsterdam Canals
The renowned canals were built during the 17th century to control the flow of the Amstel River and to add expanses of dry land to the beautiful city. The wealthy merchants of the city soon revealed that the canals were ideal for displaying their mansions as well. A boat ride along one of the Amsterdam's 100 canals offers visitors a soothing way to explore traditional Dutch architecture. The gorgeous canals are home to some 2000 houseboats which also includes houseboat hotels. Tour operators also offers a variety of cruises, ranging from short to long hour excursion and candlelight cruises.
Van Gogh Museum
Van Gogh Museum is located on the northwestern side of the Museum Square or Museumplein, the museum is home to the world's largest collection of the artist's paintings and letters. The mansion was designed by Gerrit Rietveld in the 1970s, it is housed in a four story building and is considered as one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Amsterdam.
Anne Frank House
It's one of the most sought after tourist attraction in Amsterdam, the Anne Frank Huis is located along the Prinsengracht Canal, the structure that once hid Anne Frank, her family and four other Jewish people from the Nazi authorities during the 2nd World War.
Begijnhof, Bloemenmarkt, Vondelpark, National Maritime Museum and De Wallen are some other ideal destinations to visit and explore in this beautiful city of Amsterdam.
Best Time to Visit
The ideal time to explore the Dutch capital is between April-May and September-November as you can enjoy somewhat milder temperatures and lesser crowds. But if you are looking to Book Cheap Flights to Amsterdam and low hotel tariffs, then winter is your season. Since this is the off season, you will numerous deals and offers on various online sites and app for airline tickets.
Major Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the primary commercial airport serving the city. It is the fifth busiest airport in Europe in terms of passenger traffic.
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