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Amsterdam Art and Culture

The city of Amsterdam is an old city that has embraced the new cosmopolitan flair of Europe. The seat of government is in The Hague, but Amsterdam is also thought of as the capital and it is the home of The Netherlands’ royal family. The Dutch are also a cultured people who enjoy the finer things in life when it comes to the arts.

Amsterdam is a city of less than one million residents but has over 50 theatres and movie houses, two ballet troupes, a symphony orchestra, and numerous museums.

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Tips When Finding Your Amsterdam Hotel Accommodations

The city of Amsterdam has a longstanding reputation for being a favorite destination in Europe. Amsterdam city provides visitors with a fabulous and diverse selection of interesting attractions and richly historical sites to see and experience. When planning a trip to Amsterdam, one of the most important considerations is determining which Amsterdam hotel will serve as your base camp for your stay.

With so much to see and do, your selection from one of the many, fine Amsterdam hotels will be the place where you can “come home” to recharge your battery and prepare for another day of sightseeing and exploring the Amsterdam city center and all of the surrounding areas. Some of the most popular Amsterdam travel and tourist attractions are the famous world-class art museums that feature the works of many of Holland’s famous masters, such as the Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam.

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Cycling in Amsterdam – Tourist Guide

In Holland, cycling is the most popular form of transportation and Amsterdam itself is the most cycle friendly city on earth. This has come about because it is completely flat and it has been embraced by the locals helping create dedicated cycle lanes throughout the city.

Cycling is very safe in Amsterdam. It is such an integral part of life in the city that training starts from an early age. A child growing up in Holland will take a week of riding classes when they start school, followed by a practical assessment set up by the local police. This is followed up by refresher courses throughout the child’s life, and even when learning to drive, being aware of and avoiding cyclists is a major part of the training. In Amsterdam you don’t really get car drivers though, they are simply cyclists behind the wheel of an automobile! This is one reason you do not see helmets in Amsterdam, as they are only likely to protect you in the event of a high speed collision with a car, and cars drive very cautiously.

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