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Amsterdam is famous for its canals. Which makes it possible for you to explore Amsterdam by boat. Do you want a relaxed city trip through the canals? Or have some excercise in the meanwhile by using a waterbicycle? Get off your bike, park your car and become passenger, or captain, start exploring the waterways of Amsterdam, to see the city from a different perspective. Read more (0 comments)

Many people associate the medieval era with knights fighting against dragons to rescue a young maiden. In fact the mediaval era was just a long period of chaos, diseases and wars. Nevertheless Europe is still characterized by castles, citywalls and old tales of bravery. Some of which can be found a few miles east from Amsterdam, at the Muiderslot. A beautiful castle with surrounding lands. Read more (2 comments)

Without them Holland would still have been an area of lakes, with small rivers connecting them through swamps. Ever since they were built, the Dutch landscapes are dominated by them. Even in downtown Amsterdam many places still remind us of this 1000 year old landscape design. Indeed, Amsterdam isn't called Amsterdam without reason! Read more (4 comments)

Amsterdam is often associated with sex and drugs. Where else would you expect a Sex Museum than in Amsterdam? Right in the heart of downtown, not far from the Red Light District, a narrow, but prominent entrance welcomes you to the 'Venus Temple'. The Sex Museum covers different cultures and periods concerning their views on sex and pornography. Read more (0 comments)

In the downtown area of Amsterdam you will see a mix of many architectural styles. This is one of the things that makes Amsterdam special. The dominant styles in downtown range from the Renaissance styles to 19th century neo-classicism. But Amsterdam has much more to offer, this article gives you a basic impression of the styles, such as medieval, Berlage, industrial and modern architecture. Read more (0 comments)

Amsterdam is a city with a rich artistic tradition. You will find a wide selection, from the 17th century masters like Rembrandt to impressionism by Van Gogh and to today's conceptual art. The famous museums are mostly specialised in one specific genre of art, most of them being located around one square, called the Museumplein. It's important to know that currently some rebuilding and modernisation of some of the museums is being carried out. Read more (0 comments)

During the Dutch Golden Age, Amsterdam's population was growing rapidly. New churches were needed for the spiritual needs of the population, the churches were each crowned with Renaissance towers that were meant to impress visitors with the city's wealth. During this time Amsterdam was blessed with a great architect, Hendrick de Keyser, who designed many buildings throughout the Netherlands. Read more (0 comments)