Visitors are drawn to its well-preserved historic architecture, including iconic buildings like the Anne Frank House, the Royal Palace, and the historic canal houses. Canals: Amsterdam is often called the Venice of the North because of it.
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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.
Red light district- Coffee ShopsDespite 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.
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.
The popular destination is launching a new campaign this spring aimed at curbing tourism-induced nuisance and overcrowding and building a more responsible visitor economy by 2035, according to the city's tourism plan.