Places To Visit In The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. Founded in 1275, it's known for old houses and its many canals. Amsterdam is bursting with museums full of art work by famous Dutch painters, like Rembrandt (Rijksmuseum) and Van Gogh (Van Gogh museum), and any collection of things that would interest tourists. Also well known is the Anne Frank house on Prinsengracht. Holland is also famous for beer. This is the home of Heineken Brewery and the Heineken Experience is a must for visitors to Amsterdam.

For centuries Amsterdam has been famous for its tolerance. From the medieval times to the present people with different religions, colors and visions live together in peace in a 24-hour city. The Red Light District is where sex workers legally sit behind windows and in the so called "coffee shops", soft drugs are sold by the gram. Maximum amount of sale is 5 grams. Note, officially soft drugs are still illegal but consumption for personal use is tolerated. Absinthe is even available to try here.

Famous districts are: the City Center (with the Red Light district, Dam Square and shopping), Old South (with Vondelpark, designer shops and lots of little restaurants and cafes like New York's Soho) and football club AFC Ajax.