What is so special about Amsterdam?

It is the capital and the principal commercial and financial centre of the Netherlands. To the scores of tourists who visit each year, Amsterdam is known for its historical attractions, for its collections of great art, and for the distinctive colour and flavour of its old sections, which have been so well preserved.



People Also Ask

Red light district- Coffee Shops Despite the city's wealth in art and culture, Amsterdam has the nickname Sin City, as in the Dutch capital both prostitution and light drugs are legal. Whether you agree or disagree with them, they are the biggest tourist attraction.

MORE DETAILS

Americans love to visit Amsterdam to see the canals, the windmills and the weed. But the beautiful Dutch city offers a lot more than meets the eye. Americans love visiting European cities, from Madrid to Moscow and back.

MORE DETAILS

  • #1. View all Photos. Vondelpark. Vondelpark. ...
  • #2. View all Photos. Canal Ring. Canal Ring. ...
  • #3. View all Photos. Oud-West. ...
  • #4. View all Photos. Jordaan. ...
  • #5. View all Photos. Anne Frank House (Anne Frank Huis) ...
  • #6. View all Photos. Dam Square. ...
  • #7. View all Photos. Verzetsmuseum (Dutch Resistance Museum) ...
  • #8. View all Photos. Van Gogh Museum.


MORE DETAILS

Everyone is welcome to visit the Red Light District, although, always be respectful and never take photographs or record videos. Please note it's prohibited to drink alcohol and smoke cannabis in public. This behaviour will not be tolerated and will result in fines.

MORE DETAILS

Amsterdam ranked the priciest destination in Europe Indeed, together with Venice, the Dutch capital was ranked the most expensive destination in Europe, particularly due to the high price of accommodation.

MORE DETAILS

The Meaning of Purple Lights Contrary to what some may think, the purple lights in Amsterdam have nothing to do with the infamous Red Light District. Instead, these purple lights are often used to indicate the presence of cannabis-related establishments known as “coffee shops.”

MORE DETAILS