Amsterdam is the official capital of Holland and is one of the most important ports in the world. The most striking characteristics of Amsterdam are its beautiful canals that date from the XVI century and offer visitors the chance to explore many museums and thousands of historic buildings. The entertainment scene, shopping opportunities and a vibrant nightlife attract visitors to this liberal city. Its small buildings, intimate streets, canals and squares create a unique atmosphere. No other city in Europe has as many monuments and museums per square kilometer.
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Everything you need for your trip
Activities & Tourist Attractions
- Rijksmuseum
- Van Gogh Museum
- Hortus Botanicus Botanical Garden
- Heineken Museum
- Amsterdam’s Canals
General Information
Altitude: 2 masl Surface Area: 219 km2 Time Zone: UTC +1 Language: Dutch Currency: Euro Voltage: 230 V
How to get there
Holland Airport, located 15 km from the city center, is the busiest in the country and the main gateway to North America from Europe. There is an underground train station that makes connecting to the downtown area and other Dutch cities very easy
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