Amsterdam - sights to see

Northern Venice is called Amsterdam, whose attractions will not leave indifferent any tourist. The history of the capital of the Netherlands begins in the twelfth century with a small fishing village located on the Amstel river. By the end of the thirteenth century, the paid concessions of Floris V, Count of Holland, mention the name Amstelledamme. In the seventeenth century the city entered as the center of the world economy. During the French occupation and economic crisis, the influence of the capital on the political arena of the planet gradually decreased. The World War destroyed many historical objects, but the new Golden Age provoked an industrial revolution.

The pearl of Europe, pride and glory of the Old World - Amsterdam - attracts tourists with its special atmosphere, unique appearance and freedom of manners. When you come here, you do not want to leave, but, having left an incredibly beautiful city, you want to return as soon as possible. That's why tours to Amsterdam are so in demand among travelers of different prosperity.

Fans of history will be delighted! Amsterdam attractions collected very different. In addition to the amazing canals of the seventeenth century, there are unique museums with rich collections. Local residents joke that in their home town there are more museums on one square meter than in any other European capital. A canal cruise is the best way to get acquainted with Northern Venice and its beauty. In the old part you can find the main attractions of Amsterdam: the Royal Palace, Dam Square, the Vincent Van Gogh Museum. Ancient houses on the banks of the canals will be surprised by beautiful facades, in the depths of narrow streets wonderful markets are lost. Shopaholics can safely go to the area of Nine Streets and Jordan, where the original and exclusive shops are concentrated. In the Zerkalo area, each building is a gallery, where admirers of art can enjoy plenty of true masterpieces. Another pride of the Dutch capital - elegant bridges over the water surface and a floating flower market - the most famous in the Netherlands. Tulips, gladiolus, daffodils, dahlias, other habitual and exotic plants of all colors of the rainbow look simply irresistible. And these flowers exude an incredible aroma, with which not a single French perfume can match! To see everything that Amsterdam has prepared for it - attractions, museums, parks - it is better to use the city map. So you can not miss any interesting object.

What else can you see in the capital of a powerful sea power, which began the era of great geographical discoveries? Undoubtedly, it's all the familiar Red Light District, the Scientific Center of NEMO, the Zoo, the Heineken beer museum , the arena, the Sex Theater. And here you will find cafes and restaurants, clubs, hotels and pubs. Feel the spirit of fun and aroma of marijuana, European culture and a special flavor of the city can only be visited Amsterdam. Its attractions are so diverse that it can not be missed by a young or an elderly tourist, nor a person of traditional views, nor informal.