| Most of the time the well-heeled Amsterdam | | | | various lifestyles, customs, traditions and heritages |
| tourist will arrive in the capital city of Holland via | | | | that are evident in various districts, attractions, |
| airplane, landing at Amsterdam Schiphol | | | | sights, arts and commerce found within the |
| International airport, one of the busiest airports in | | | | boundaries of Amsterdam city, and also the |
| the world. However, there are also many tourists | | | | surrounding areas which have been influenced as |
| who begin their trips to Amsterdam by taking the | | | | well. Overall, this has all created a wonderfully |
| train or a motor coach into the city, or by | | | | unique and distinct culture all its own. A visit to |
| hopping aboard one of the many ferries that | | | | any new city wouldn't be complete without |
| crisscross the North Sea daily. | | | | shopping. Tourists can shop till they drop at the |
| Amsterdam is a city of less than one million | | | | numerous souvenir shops, street markets, and |
| residents but has over 50 theatres and movie | | | | plazas. Everything from mini souvenirs to antiques |
| houses, two ballet troupes, a symphony | | | | is available at a range of prices. |
| orchestra, and numerous museums. | | | | Dynamic and colorful, center of the night life in |
| The Leidesplein is the theatre district of | | | | the city are Rembrandt and Lidze squares. |
| Amsterdam. Many of the numerous theater | | | | Surrounded by cafes, restaurants, clubs, cinemas |
| cinemas are themed in that each carries a certain | | | | and shops, here you can hear the authentic dutch |
| type of film - art house, film noir, English only, | | | | music, and in summer you can also enjoy |
| new, etc. The Dutch run the film in it's original | | | | performances by street musicians or juggles while |
| language with the sub-titles in Dutch dialogue; as a | | | | you drink your coffee. |
| result, visitors can often find a film in their native | | | | As well, there are many four and five-star |
| tongue; especially English. | | | | Amsterdam hotels available to the world traveler. |
| The Houseboat Museum is an actual houseboat | | | | There is truly something for everyone in the |
| similar to those used by some residents of | | | | contemporary urban environment that makes up |
| Amsterdam. The boat is set up as if the family | | | | the largest city in the Netherlands. |
| where merely out running errands or at the | | | | The nightlife in Amsterdam has been described by |
| cinema and will return at any moment. Across | | | | many to be diverse and vibrant and for some |
| from the Anne Frank House is the tulip museum. | | | | people it is the main reason why they are drawn |
| The small museum offers a multimedia | | | | to the city. There are more restaurants, clubs, |
| presentation of the famous flower including its | | | | pubs and venues for entertainment to be seen |
| history. The Jewish Museum tells of the history of | | | | than a visitor could ever hope to experience in |
| Dutch Jews and is housed in four synagogues | | | | one short trip. And, for people who love to shop |
| some dating back to the sixteen hundreds. | | | | no matter where they roam, there are also many |
| There is a vibrant and fascinating melting pot of | | | | world-class shopping opportunities in this vast city. |