Amsterdam Guide to Amsterdam Tourist Information
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Amsterdam has long been a favourite destination for British tourists, and has a great deal to offer for visitors. Although increasingly popular as a short break for people coming to enjoy the seedier side of life in the red light district and the smoky coffee shops, Amsterdam also has a vast number of shops, museums and galleries, as well as a world-class zoo, fascinating architecture, and a vibrant nightlife.
Although many people just go to Amsterdam for the Coffee shops, there is plenty to see and do. The Rijksmuseum has a truly exceptional collection of Dutch masterpieces including Rembrandt's The Nightwatch, and Anatomy lesson. The museum is ranked alongside the Uffizi in Florence, and the Louvre in Paris as an art gallery.
The city has fantastic shopping, and as centre of the world diamond industry, the jewellers in Amsterdam offer good deals on precious stones.
Amsterdam has a huge selection of excellent restaurants, which are on the whole, fairly good value, and as the city is one of the most visited in Europe, there are a wide selection of hotels to suit all budgets and requirements.
It is possible to get cheap deals on flights to Amsterdam throughout the year, and since the hotels tend to be in competition with each other, the rivalry means that the accommodation in the city is usually excellent value. Good value car hire is also available throughout The Netherlands, and coupled with low prices for petrol, it means that Holland is a destination where you can drive between cities and see the sights.
Facts for the Traveller:
Name: Kingdom of the Netherlands
Capital: Amsterdam (The Hague is seat of government)
Area: 41,256 Sq KM
Population: 16.2 million
Language: Dutch, Frisian, English
Flight Time: 1 Hours from London
Currency: Euro
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