Amsterdam Attractions

Amsterdam is Europe’s most visited hot spot. There are many Amsterdam attractions and the city is a major tourist attraction and has a lot to offer to the sight of travelers. The city is rich in scenic beauty, well maintained canals and modern and contemporary architecture. It houses a wide assortment of museums, art centers, theaters, hotels, parks and many other lively features.

Amsterdam Attractions

Start your tour by visiting the conventional Amsterdam attractions of the city and save the night for entertainment centers. Devote your day to Amsterdam’s central canal belt which arcs around the Central Station of the city. Start off from the station and head to Damrak, the famous touristic street in Amsterdam. The souvenir shops are a big tourist attraction point here. At the end of the street lies the Dam Square, with National Monument to the east and the Royal Palace; Koninklijk Palais to the North of the street. The Royal Palace is an exquisite piece of architecture and reminds of the glory of the Empire-period.

You can walk into the Gothic New Church known as Nieuwe Kerk one of Amsterdam attractions and check out the exhibition. To the west lies the Homomonument, this was built as a memorial to people who were executed because of their sexuality. Nearby is the Westerkerk, it has the tallest church tower in the whole city. You can climb the tower to have a panoramic view of the city. Anne Frank’s House, that is now a museum, lies in the North.

Rembrandt’s House from the 17^th century is also an open museum now and offers a delight to art lovers. The artist spent his last days here and now the place displays his art work and his personal belongings. The place is a heaven for those who appreciate Rembrandt’s art. His drawings and etchings are displayed in the museum along with the work of his teachers and those who learnt from him. It is one of the most visited museums of Amsterdam city.

Rembrandt’s House 

There are many places to visit the historical and architectural city of Amsterdam attractions. Do not waste a lot of time on finding a space for lunch. Head back to your first destination and stop at Tivoli’s Pizzeria for their delicious Italian selection. This place attracts a lot of tourists due to its exquisite taste and beautiful presentation of food. After lunch, you can head north to visit the Voetboogsteeg.

In this area, the private residences nestle around in an inner court. Out of all the marvelous wooden houses built back in the 14^th century, only two have survived so far. One of these lies down the road near the river IJ, popularly known as the Oude Kerk, or the Old Church. This building is an exotic piece of architecture as well as Amsterdam attractions and it is definitely a shame to come back from Amsterdam without paying this building a visit. From here you can head to the Eastern Docklands. The Docklands trace back to the nineteenth century and represent the ancestral trade centre. Though these are now serving as residential apartment, there are a lot of restaurants nearby where you can hang out for a while. Also you can take a ferry to have a look around at the calm water.

Wooden Houses

Visit the De Wallen area of the city. Decorated with colorful lights, this area always gives an impression that a party is going on. The colors attract the tourists who want to spend their evenings in a joyous environment. Looking around you can realize that it is the legalized red light district of Amsterdam attractions. Tourists with curiosity about the sex trade can take a tour of the place with a former ‘worker’ as a guide to get information about the trade and the culture and lives of the people who work and visit here.

Within a walking distance lies a Belgian restaurant, it is famous for its food and delicious cuisine that it offers. From here you can take a trip up to the splendid church commonly known as Ons’ Lieve Heer op Soldier; or Our Lord in the Attic. It is the land where the Catholic worshipers were persecuted in the 18^th century.

To conclude the Amsterdam attractions tour, give yourself a treat at one of the best pancakes restaurants in Amsterdam. You can visit the Pannenkoekenhuis Upstairs for a traditional Dutch supper and enjoy your food in the exotic interior of the restaurant.