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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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An Amsterdam Tourist is Met With Limitless Choices on Their Vacation

Most of the time the well-heeled Amsterdam tourist will arrive in the capital city of Holland via airplane, landing at Amsterdam Schiphol International airport, one of the busiest airports in the world. However, there are also many tourists who begin their trip to Amsterdam by taking the train or a motor coach into the city, or by hopping aboard one of the many ferries that crisscross the North Sea daily.

No matter what route a tourist utilizes to arrive in the metro Amsterdam area, they will be greeted with any number of sights to see and things to do in this city that is considered the jewel of the Netherlands. And, while this historic city is a jewel in many respects, especially in terms of culture, the arts, and various forms of entertainment, Amsterdam Holland is also often referred to as the Venice of the North because it, like Venice, has an intriguing labyrinth of canals for visitors to explore.

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Five Great Coffee Houses and Cafes in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a fantastic, vibrant city and is also the capital of the Netherlands. While it has gained notoriety for its marijuana cafes and lax stance on prostitution, it is also one of the oldest cities in Europe and boasts a huge amount of culture. One of the best things you can do while there is head on down to one or two of the famous coffee houses for a hit of culture, great food and drink and people watching.

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