Amsterdam
Netherlands
Hotels in Amsterdam:
The Dylan
$667 Avg. price
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Banks Mansion Hotel
from US$ 372
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The Toren
from €165
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About Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the west of the country. The city has a population of 747,290, comprises the northern part of the Randstad, the 6th-largest metropolitan area in Europe, with a population of around 6.7 million. Its name is derived from Amstel dam, indicative of the city's origin: a dam on the river Amstel.
The city is the financial and cultural capital of the Netherlands. Many large Dutch institutions have their headquarters there, and 7 of the world's top 500 companies, are based in the city. The Amsterdam Stock Exchange, part of Euronext, is located in the city centre.
Sites to Visit
Amsterdam has more monuments than any other city in the world. There are almost 7000 national monuments in the city. You will find 144 large monuments, including civic buildings and churches...
Eating and drinking
Try the stylish Mediterranean kitchen, the French brasserie or head down to Chinatown. The Red Light District is arguably one of the few places where you can get authentic and really tasty Chinese food...
Shopping
Amsterdam is the city of antiques, books, diamonds, and curiosities. It is a true design shoppers’ delight. Holland’s capital city is a treasure-trove for interior design items and trendy office supplies...
By Night
In the evening you can experience special candlelight cruises. You then cruise through the lighted center of Amsterdam. Canal cruises are also ideal for a company party with a difference...
Climate
Amsterdam enjoys a temperate climate. Winter temperatures are mild, seldom below 0°C. Frosts merely occur during spells of eastern or northeastern winds from the inner European continent...
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