Discovering The Enchanting Bikers City

About Amsterdam

Famous for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades and legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age, Amsterdam is the capital city of Kingdom of Netherlands. It acquired the status of Dutch capital and is mandated by the Constitution of the Netherlands. Located in the province of North Holland in the west of the country, it is the most populous city of the country. Amsterdam is also recognized as the commercial and cultural capital of the Netherlands and is considered as an alpha world city by the Globalization and World Cities study group.

Tourist Attractions

The opulent capital of Netherlands boasts of so many attractions that almost everybody can find something to savor. The art and history buffs will have a ball of a time exploring the affluent sites such as Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, Museum Our Lord in the Attic, The Resistance Museum, Museum Het Rembrandthuis, Micropia, Begijnhof, Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum and Museum of Bags and Purses.

The nature romantics can delight themselves with Vondelpark, Prinsengracht, Herengracht, Emperor's Canal and Amsterdamse Bos. The wildlife adorers can discover some amazing species of fauna with the Artis Zoo. For the bookworms, Central Library is the perfect spot to uncover. Some of the other major points of interests includes The Jordaan, Heineken Experience, Museumplein, Dutch National Opera & Ballet, Centraal Station, Ziggo Dome and Portuguese Synagogue.

For the foodies, Vinkeles, Brasserie Ambassade, Omelegg - City Centre, Ivy & Bros, Gartine and Restaurant Johannes are some of the must stopovers to relish some of the most appetizing meals. While for the party animals looking for some happening nights, Wynand Fockink, In de Wildeman, Brouwerij 't IJ, House of Bols, the Cocktail & Genever Experience, Abraxas Coffeeshop and Beer Tasting Room Arendsnest are the ideal destinations.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Amsterdam is from April to May or September to November right before or directly after the summertime high tourist season. You’ll contend with lesser tourists, enjoy somewhat milder temperatures, and also experience Amsterdam as the locals do — at its laid-back best. Also you can find some cheap flights tickets to Amsterdam during the off seasons and if you are looking to Book cheap flights to Amsterdam then a weekday trip is advised as a Weekend Trip to Amsterdam will fetch you a bit costly deal.

Major Airport

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (IATA: AMS) is the main international airport of the Netherlands and the fifth busiest airport in Europe and the world's fourteenth busiest by total passenger traffic.

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