Amsterdam Hotel and Travel Guide
Amsterdam is the capital of and most populous city within the Dutch Kingdom of the Netherlands, with a population of over 811,000. Amsterdam is a tourism friendly city. It's compact and easy for tourists to just walk around, displaying an interesting mixture of the international and the parochial. Here's some important Amsterdam Holland landmarks and tourist attractions, art galleries, museums, hotels, airport, and train information for your trip.
Amsterdam Holland Hotels
Amsterdam has long been a popular destination for tourists for a variety of reasons. This cosmopolitan city has many attractions to tempt visitors and when looking for somewhere to stay in Amsterdam Holland hotels can be found to suit all budgets and tastes.All About Amsterdam
Amsterdam will satisfy the appetite for just about everything. It has a character all of its own. Apart from the obvious, it is very much a city of culture, music and theatre. Music and theater lovers have plenty to choose from in its 65 theaters and concert halls. Amsterdam has many wonderful parks, most notably the Vondelpark which is the largest. It has a pretty lake, even an outdoor theater, and is a great place to get away from the maddening crowd. Amsterdam is often referred to as the 'Venice of the North' and has an amazing number of canals -- about 100 of them -- and over 1000 bridges. The Amstel River flows through the heart of the city. Needless to say, all these waterways create a very special ambiance, and the buildings lining these canals only add to the charm.Amsterdam Airport Hotels
Amsterdam is a very popular city because it is the capital of Netherlands and many people want to find Amsterdam Airport Hotels. In this city you will see a lot of beautiful, clean and stunning canals that run throughout the city of Amsterdam. There is magnificent architectural landscape as well as amazing shopping districts that every vacationer will appreciate. Aside from the beauty of the city, you will also find beautiful and friendly people.Book A Room Official Site Since 1997™
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