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Main Sights in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Canals in Amsterdam
The city of Amsterdam is home to 100km of canals along with 90 islands and 1,500 bridges. Indeed, water is so central to Amsterdam that some even refer to it as the Venice of the North. Cruising along the canals in Amsterdam is the most popular tourist attraction in the Netherlands with around three million people enjoying the journey every year. More than 200 boats transport passengers up and down the canals in Amsterdam while pedalos can also be hired for a more energetic couple of hours. Amsterdam canals can also be enjoyed from dry land with the bridges offering a romantic place to stroll - particularly at night when they are brightly lit.
Anne Frank House
Although one of the more somber sights of Amsterdam the Anne Frank House, where the young Jewish girl wrote her diary, is a must visit. The Anne Frank House has been transformed in to a moving museum which tells the story of the eight people hiding in the buildings annex and those who helped them during the war.
Dam Square
Dam Square is located at the very heart of the city and is just a five-minute walk from Centraal Station. Tourists can enjoy the abundance of food stalls, shops and restaurants although keep in mind that in the summer months you may have to wait a while for a seat at one of the many eateries. The square is always packed with entertainers and visitors will never be at a loss for something to see or do. Perhaps the most important sight within Dam Square is the fabulous Royal Palace which was once home to the Dutch Royal family. On the south side of Dam Square is the National Memorial statue, in memory of Dutch soldiers and members of the resistance who died in World War II. Dam Square is also the location of the city's waxwork museum Madame Tussauds, as well as New Church and Beurs van Berlage, an old Stock Exchange building which is now often used as a concert hall.
Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam's Van Gough Museum is home to largest collection of paintings by the artist in the world. The stunning permanent collection at the Van Gough Museum includes more than 200 paintings by the master painter as well as a selection of his drawings and letters. Amsterdam's Van Gough Museum also regularly houses extensive temporary art exhibitions of other artists' works from the 19th century.
Heineken Experience
Amsterdam's famous Heineken Experience has recently re-opened to the public allowing holidaymakers to once again get a true taste of Holland's most famous export. One of the most popular attractions for over-18s in the city, the newly re-vamped Heineken Experience is the perfect place to learn more about the world-famous lager. Visitors to the Heineken Experience can now enjoy a large variety of hi-tech features including an 'interactive journey' through the brewing process. Also new is the stable walk, which takes ticketholders on a spectacular tour of the working stables where they can get up close and personal with the famous Heineken shire horses. Visitors will end their Heineken Experience with a refreshing glass of the tasty Dutch lager, which was first produced back in 1873.
