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About Amsterdam Attractions
From well-known attractions to one-of-a-kind sights, Amsterdam is a charming city that provides fun for all ages. The city is located in the land of tulips and windmills. It’s known for its cute winding canals and beautiful bridges, which creates the perfect setting to explore the city and its splendor by water, bike or foot.
Additionally, Amsterdam is rich in art and history, offering an abundance of opportunities to travel through time. Wander the city and admire Amsterdam’s architecture. Learn about the Golden Age. Listen to the story of Anne Frank and see the place where her and her family went into hiding during World War II. Discover Vincent Van Gogh’s artwork at the Van Gogh Museum or visit Rembrandt’s “The Nightwatch” at the Rijksmuseum. The Rijksmuseum illustrates 800 years of history through art and other relevant objects.
Moreover, Amsterdam is notorious for its coffeeshops, where vendors sell marijuana instead of coffee, as well as the Red Light District, which is branded by scantily clad women posing in windows.
Whatever you do, absorb the wonderful, unique aspects of the city. With so much to see and do, you’ll never get bored.
About Jessica Lipowski
Jessica has fallen in love with the Netherlands. She moved in 2011, seizing an opportunity to live abroad, a long-time dream.
In May 2016, she published a non-fiction book, "Flavors of Life." The book documents the personal stories of 62 people from around the world with one thing in common. She also hosts two travel-related Twitter chats, #TRLT and
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