Amsterdam is the most visited destination in Europe, with millions of visitors coming to explore this beautiful city every year. It is a highly planned city, in the 17th century the city was the center of the world economy and today it is the party capital of Europe. It is not a very big city, all the main places in the city are easily accessible on foot. The city is a perfect fusion of historic and modern architecture. The city prides itself on its tolerant and liberal atmosphere. Statistically speaking, I don’t have the exact data, but this city surpasses other large European cities in number of bicycles, canals, bridges, cinemas, markets, etc.

Best time to visit Amsterdam

The best time to visit Amsterdam is July and August, as the weather during these months is the best. Though never extreme, Amsterdam is a year-round visitor’s paradise. Even visiting Amsterdam out of season has its own benefits, such as great discounts on all kinds of airlines, hotels, and restaurants. In Amsterdam you will find a number of festivals and events that take place continuously throughout the year.

The main tourist attractions in Amsterdam

Museums, nightlife, shopping, cuisines, historical buildings, canals, red light district, famous squares, zoo, botanical gardens, parks and much more, it seems that the city is made especially for tourists. Here is a list of some of the famous sites and monuments that you will definitely love to see.

Oude Lerk

It is a beautiful old church with little houses hanging on its sides, it is located in the center of the Red Light area, the architecture represents an octagonal bell tower in a Gothic-Renaissance style.

dam square

It is the heart of the city and had a series of history attached to it. Here you will discover the Royal Palace, which looks strikingly beautiful on the square.

Begijnhof

Beautiful charming garden surrounded by old houses, it also houses the oldest house in Amsterdam. In the center of the lawn you will also discover a beautiful medieval church.

amsterdam canals

The most striking tourist attraction in Amsterdam is its canals, there are a number of canals in the city, due to these the city is also called Venice of the North. Take a canal trip and experience the magic of the place for yourself.

Magere Brug

It is the most beautiful bridge in the city of bridges, 1280 in number. This bridge is a traditional Dutch drawbridge (the original bridge was built in 1670) that connects the banks of the Amstel River, every 29 minutes it opens to let ships through.

Jordan

It is the perfect place to feel the lively atmosphere of Amsterdam. It is home to narrow streets, beautiful canals, brown cafes, art galleries and a number of unique shops.

Rembrandtplein

It is one of the most famous squares in Amsterdam, it houses several famous pubs, restaurants, hotels and cafes, it is a perfect place for tourists. Don’t forget to try the traditional Dutch pubs that play Dutch numbers for the perfect experience of the place.

leidseplein

Leidseplein is best known for its nightlife, with a number of restaurants, cafes, cinemas, theaters and clubs making the nights more vibrant and colourful.

red light zone

The most famous place in Amsterdam for visitors as it is the place where sex is sold. It’s like the biggest sex amusement park in the world.

Some of the other good places to visit in Amsterdam are Albere Cuyp Market, Artis Zoo, Vondelpark, Hortus Botanius, Botanical Garden and Amsterdam Parks.