Amsterdam, the 'Venice of the North', and indeed, the inner city is a miracle of architecture of the 17th century and listed on the Unesco list of World Heritage. And it is not a museum, but still alive, well and changing all the time. And there is so much more: museums, worldclass performances and a multi cultural and liberate atmosphere. Amsterdam is used to receive tourists from all over the world and welcomes them.
Amsterdam is also the capital of The Netherlands, a small country...
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A pleasant way to cover a lot of ground is to rent a bicycle. There are approximately three-quarters of a million people living in Amsterdam and they own about 600,000 bicycles. The total number of cars in Amsterdam is only 215,600. Half of the residents cycle daily. Altogether they cover 2 million kilometres per day.
The city is very, very bike-friendly. There are 400 kilometres of separate bike lanes. In the city centre, however, there is often not enough space for a separate bike...
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Using a car in central Amsterdam is something of a pain. Many of the streets are narrow, the traffic signs are baroque and obscure, and bicyclists and pedestrians walk in the middle of the road. You can try parking at one of the secured parking garage's, for example the one under the Museumplein or near the Central Station and then walk around the city centre or use a tram. Car parking is very expensive in Amsterdam and it's often hard to find a place to park. You can choose to pay by the...
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The best way to see Amsterdam is still by foot. The city centre is not very big and if you understand the lay-out
of it you will quickly know your way. A guided city walk will bring you to the best places in the old city centre. Of course there is the red light district, but don't forget the old harbour, city towers, hidden churches, canals and museums. Explore Amsterdam by foot!
Amsterdam's public transport system, operated by the GVB, consists of sixteen tram lines, four metro lines, with a short underground stretch in the centre of the city and dozens of bus routes. Tram and bus stops in the centre all have detailed maps which make it very simple to navigate. A new North-South metro line is under construction, that's why it is such a mess at the moment in front of Central Station and further on. Nobody knows yet when this line is going to be opened, but it sure...
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Taxis in Amsterdam are plentiful but expensive. Some drivers, particularly at Centraal Station, will refuse short trips, or else they'll quote outrageously high fares, even though all taxis are metered. For reference, no trip within the historic centre should cost more than €10 or so. Amsterdam taxi drivers are not noted for friendly service. However, other than the attempts at price-gouging and the gruffness, taxis are reliable and quick. You should try to avoid taxis that are fitted with...
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