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AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam can be stated as a floating city of Europe. The constitutional capital of Netherlands, Amsterdam’s topography is criss-crossed with about 40 concentric and radial canals that are flanked by streets and connected by 400 bridges. The abundance of water bodies inside the city area justifies its alternative identity as the ‘Venice of the North’. Starting its journey as a tiny fishing village, over the centuries, Amsterdam collected enough wonders in its backyards to emerge as one of the hottest destinations of the world. The thriving hotel industry of the city tells the rest of the financial success story of Amsterdam.
Amsterdam rests by the banks of two rivers, the IJ and the Amstel and derives its names from the later one. Another amazing fact about Amsterdam is that the whole construction of the city stands on wooden and concrete piles above a soft marshy land. The centuries old picturesque houses of wealthy merchants along the canals are now mostly converted to offices and hostels to let in the wave of modernisation. The city of Rembrandt, Amsterdam is a romantic hangout that is dotted with famous museums, cosy pubs and flower markets, where you can enjoy your time out. Whether you take one of the apartments for rent or go for any other form of accommodations, the various places of interests are easily accessible with an efficient transportation system. The ever-busy Schiphol airport is situated in the heart of the city and serves as the home ground to the domestic airlines brand KLM.
Amsterdam by night
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Amsterdam invokes widespread interest globally due to its colourful red light area and easily available stocks of cannabis at the coffee shops. There is a special flock of visitor who prefer to stay at the not so expensive bed and breakfasts instead of luxurious hotels and spend the money for the thrilling nightlife.
Red light district
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NEMO Museum
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Amsterdam view
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