| Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands. It's | | | | Amsterdam is a busy city therefore cycling around it |
| their largest city located in the province of North | | | | isn't suited to everyone. As long as you're confident on |
| Holland in the west of the country. With a population of | | | | a bike you'll soon enjoy the experience. |
| 1.36 million it's the sixth largest metropolitan area in | | | | Visit the best museums |
| Europe. It's a bustling city with plenty to keep you | | | | Amsterdam's most popular tourist attractions are its |
| occupied, whatever your interests are. | | | | museums. The best to visit are the Rijksmuseum, the |
| If you're interested in art, museums, history, keeping | | | | Van Gogh Museum and the Anne Frank House. It's a |
| active or even shopping Amsterdam has the perfect | | | | great way to lean about Amsterdam and understand |
| array of activities to enjoy. There are fantastic canals | | | | their history. You'll see the finest historical artefacts and |
| to enjoy, many different art galleries and museums | | | | the works of the best Dutch artists. |
| and it's a great city to cycle around. Make sure you | | | | Relax and socialise in Cafes |
| really explore the area and make the most of your | | | | One thing the locals absolutely love doing is relaxing in |
| stay. | | | | the cafes. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, tea, happy |
| Amsterdam is suitable for many different types of | | | | hour or just to socialise. It's incredibly relaxing to just sit |
| trips away; whether it's with your family and children or | | | | and people watch and generally taking time out to |
| a group of friends going away together. Because of | | | | enjoy your surroundings. |
| the wide variety of activities in the area there's always | | | | Explore by water |
| something for everyone to enjoy. In this article we'll | | | | Amsterdam's canals are beautiful and scenic to enjoy. |
| look at 6 things you can enjoy in the city of | | | | It's a great way to see the city from a different |
| Amsterdam. | | | | perspective and chill out on a relaxing cruise. There are |
| Explore the city by foot | | | | different ways of exploring the canals; you can hire an |
| When you first arrive in the city you'll want to get to | | | | open-top boat with a small group of people or relax in |
| know the local area. One of the best ways of doing | | | | a cosy vessel that feels like a floating fine dining room. |
| this is by foot. It's completely free to do and you'll start | | | | Lose yourself in the best shopping area |
| to learn where everything is and build a map in your | | | | If you're a shopaholic you'll fit in beautifully. You certainly |
| head. The city is designed to be walked with over | | | | won't struggle to fill your suitcase with unique finds |
| 1000 bridges to cross and stunning architecture to | | | | from around the city. Even if you're on a limited budget |
| admire. | | | | or you don't actually like shopping; consider window |
| Explore the city by bike | | | | shopping to admire the beauty and magnificence. |
| In the Netherlands you'll see more bikes than cars; it's | | | | If you're looking for somewhere to stay in Amsterdam, |
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