Are you in Amsterdam and searching for something to do that would suit your enthusiasm? This is more than just a city known for delicious coffee shops although it’d be incredible there as well. Amsterdam has so much to offer starting from rich history to the living culture, for those who like sightseeing as well as for night owls. Let us immerse ourselves in a detailed discussion on what is best to do in this beautiful Dutch capital.
1. Anne Frank’s House
In this paper I’m going to describe the experience of visiting a considered to be one of the most significative places in human history – the house where Anne Frank used to live. Those were a rather deadly occupation times for Europeans, but the building also kept Anne Frank and her family safe. Nonetheless, they were discovered and followed finally to concentration camps. Currently, in the house, the visitors are able to see how a young Jewish girl lived during the Second World War: the premises are adapted for tourists and serve as a museum. This has a record of the actual diary Anne Frank used during her stay at the facility, an object that opens the eyes and touches the heart of anyone will a teenage girl who is facing horrific conditions.
This can be because like most great attractions, it attracts long lines and it would be best to buy the tickets ahead of time.
2. Albert Cuyp Market
A plus of the market is that it has been around for a long time; it is even one of the oldest markets in Amsterdam. Even if it doesn’t occupy your entire day, a walk through the stalls lets one go through the local setting and interact with some of the citizens.
3. Canal Cruise
An important landmark that is characteristic of Amsterdam is the city’s canals which are arranged in a mesh-like manner throughout the city. One can get acquainted with the architectural possibilities of the city along with the rhythm of life through a canal cruise. Generally, both the day and the evening tours present about 1 hour of the cruise ride. Take from 5 to 2 hours and explain you the main sights of the city. It is convenient for those who seek to find some orientation and enjoy the paramount views of the city.
4. Hortus Botanicus
The location known today as Hortus Botanicus boasts history that goes even back to the 17th century, to be precise, 1638. Initially laid down as a medicinal plant garden it has botanized over 6000 species of plants.
5. Red Light District
the Red Light District is an amalgam of the light and the dark, learning from the past and living in the present it forms one of the most controversial areas in the city of Amsterdam. Of course, it has mature entertainment, but you can also find there many bars, restaurants, shops, etc. Educational tours are informative as they give the historical background of the district and the cooperate reality of the sex working business. It is a place that can be scandalous and therefore provocative, but at the same time, it is an inalienable part of Amsterdam.
6. Bike Tour
The best known sport of the people in Amsterdam is cycling. The whole city is a cyclist friendly city as there are bike lanes and cyclist specific traffic lights. It is suggested to rent a bike and travel across the city in such a manner is a way to embrace the true culture of the city. To become a member of the cycling community of the city, it is very possible since there are many rental stations across the area. However, for a more organized approach, people are advised to consider hiring the services of a bike tour to explore some of the less frequented parts of the destination as well as some of the out-of-the-way attractions.
7. Jordaan
The Jordaan is one of the most picturesque places in Amsterdam that has evolved from a lovers’ working-class district. However, it is very easy to get lost in since it has rather small streets, canals, and the architecture of buildings has been preserved. The neighborhood is full of small size cafe’s, art galleries and different specialty stores and therefore it is a rather modern area with historic feeling of Amsterdam. Wandering through Jordaan, a feeling appears that with each step you are going through a history of the city, which in general, makes this place the main attraction for the lovers of the history and culture of Amsterdam.
8. Rijksmuseum
Thus, the Rijksmuseum is not only a museum but an institution as well. Being home to a large number of art pieces and historical artefacts, it is an art lover’s paradise. The pride of the museum is Rembrandt’s “The Night Watch”; however, the museum also comprises eighty galleries containing paintings by the other Dutch artists as well as different kinds of decorative art. The renovation of the museum which spanned a decade came with a peculiar design; a cycle path went through the museum. This population has ensured that the city is a masterpiece in art and has integrated art into the surroundings environment.
9. I Am Amsterdam
These letters particularly; “I Am Amsterdam” have seemed to become city icons. Initially intended to be set in front of the Rijksmuseum, these letters are now taken around Amsterdam, thus always drawing a crowd of tourists behind it. Though they have been occasionally demolished because of crowding, they are now considered a photo op. This steppingstone, as almost everyone seems to take a picture here, is a documentation of the tourist’s experience in Amsterdam.
10. Vondelpark
Vondelpark is the largest park in Amsterdam and the place where people can really relax in the middle of the significant largecity. It is one of the beloved green areas where people of all ages go to walk, exercise, run, or have a siesta or a picnic. The park includes vast expanses of playing fields, water body, children play area, small eateries. It is especially active on sunny days since delegates get to take advantage of open places in compromising the hall. as a park, Vondelpark should immediately be considered a place where one can relax and be one with nature, free from the typical attractions that one has to partake in when on a vacation.
11. Rembrandt Museum
A very interesting journey into the world of art during the 17th century Netherlands adds to understanding the context of the epoch.
12. Foodhallen
Od Foodhallen je moderní trhová hala, umístěná v přestavěném tramvajovém depu. Here, it provides various international foods which can be purchased from the various stalls which are approximately 20. There is, of course, pizza and sushi, but also doner kebabs, hamburgers, several cakes, and a Shakshuka. It can be suitable if you are a tourist and you want to taste the local food because the restaurants are grouped. This eating joint stands out with an overly lively ambiance and everyone shares a table, and therefore ideal for a meal.
13. Guided Tours
For newcomers, tour guides serve an enormous purpose as they give a briefing on some of the city’s features. There are many types of them: free walking tours, during which guides do not get salaries but tips. They are mostly related to famous sightseeing and state’s significant symbols and can offer entertaining plots and historical data that may be unfamiliar to a common visitor. You can choose to go for a historical tour or a food tour or any other tour depending on your choice.
14. Heineken Experience
Lovers of beer will appreciate the Heineken Experience placed at the original brewery where Heineken beer originated from. This makes the interactive tour to enable the client to enjoy a look at how the beer is brewed and the entire history of the brand. Many eagerly look forward to the tasting room where one can taste Heineken’s popular beer. It renders it a history and technology kind of visit infusing the past with the present and the innovation of today.
15. The Royal Palace
One of the three Palaces in the Netherlands which the royal family uses is situated on the Dam Square. It is used as facility for hosting various official state functions and thus can be considered as a type of ‘official state home.’ The insides of the palace are also very rich and are endowed with beautiful rooms and incredible pieces of art. One can visit the palace if it is not being used by the royal family and see how royal ceremonials in Dutch are like.
16. Begijnhof
Begijnhof is more like a narrow passage given the fact that it is enclosed allowing people to have a feeling of being in the countryside despite being within the city. It is among the earliest inner courts in Amsterdam and some of structures within the court date back to the ancient period. The courtyard facilities include a chapel and one of the district’s oldest wooden residences. It offers a rather quiet type of atmosphere that would be suitable for taking a walk or even meditation.
17. Van Gogh Museum
The artwork in the museum documents his entire carrier from the drawings to the official paintings. It provides a detailed overview of the life and mental state of this famous artist who created paintings with bright color accents and with great emphasis on the expressiveness of the characters depicted. It should also be noted that due to great interest in the museum, its can become rather crowded, thus it is advised to purchase tickets in advance.
18. A’DAM Lookout
If you want to see the marvelous view of Amsterdam then A’DAM Lookout is for you. At the observation deck, one is able to have a round view of the city and even the neighboring towns. There is what they call “Over The Edge” a swing that swings you over the edge of the building, and when fully stretched you are 100 meters up. It is a thrilling activity that gives you a different feel of the city all together.
19. Flower Market
The Bloemenmarkt or as the English translation of its name suggests Flower Market is the world’s only floating market that dates back to 1862. Floating and situated at Singel Canal it is the only flower market of its kind in the entire world. The market is a very colorful with baskets of flowers and plants and therefore is a very good place to shop. Regardless of what ones needs, wants, and expectations are, one is guaranteed to find that at the Bloemenmarkt, which has everything from tulip bulbs to fresh flowers as well as cute knick-knacks.
20. Oude Kerk
The first recorded incidence of the construction of the Oude kerk, or the Old Church building, is found in this year. Beautiful architecture and the construction of the church on a cemetery substantially all the floors at this church are gravestones. This area sharply contrasts with the Red Light District which is located right next to it and combines history with modern outrageousness of the city. For the sightseeing, people have an opportunity to climb the belfry of the church and view the area from the top.
21. Nemo Science Museum
The Nemo Science Museum is highly recommended for families and scientists or anybody that likes science. It will also be recalling that it is the leading largest science centre for science in Netherlands and funerals that it avails many points of interest that have been designed in such a way that they make learning fun. Whether it is making huge soap bubbles or carrying out experiments in the laboratory, there is no one who will be bored. It is an interactive museum which makes it more appropriate for anyone to spend a day rejoicing the miracles of science.
Amsterdam as city contains history, culture and many other interesting things. It does not matter if you have a passion for its art galleries, fancy taking a bike ride around the city or taking a relaxing canal boat ride, there is something for all. This guide provides a glimpse of what the city of Amsterdam has to offer; therefore, you can plan and maximize your adventure in this lively city.
