The Prettiest Canals In Amsterdam
When you think about travel destinations, the first place that often comes to mind is Amsterdam, The Netherlands. One of the most beautiful cities in the world, this Amsterdam has been voted the number one city to visit by the National Geographic Traveler Magazine. This is no small feat as Amsterdam is a very big city and takes time to explore all of its delights. However, if you are a tourist visiting Amsterdam, you will want to know more about the canals so that you can add them to your vacation itinerary.
The Rijksmuseum, which is right in the heart of the city, is where you can go to learn about the Dutch. The Museum Amsterdam, which also has an aquarium, is another must see. One of the most famous canals in Amsterdam is the canal that leads to the Van Gogh Museum. Here you can see some of Rembrandt’s best works.
If you prefer nature to man made marvels, then you need to visit Amsterdam Botanical Gardens. There are several different types of gardens you can visit. One is called Molen van Sloten and it is a beautiful garden that is devoted entirely to plants. Another is called The Rietveld Museum and it is dedicated to animals.
The Anne Frank House is open to the public on a regular basis and it is actually where she and her family hid from the Nazis during World War II. You can visit the attic where she kept her manuscripts. The Anne Frank House is a fascinating museum that takes you back in time. One of the things you will like about this museum is the rotating exhibits. Each month, one attraction will rotate and you get to see it again. You may also enjoy the music performed by the musicians during these rotating exhibits.
One of the most well known canals in Amsterdam is the canal that leads directly to the Amsterdam Red Light District. Here you will see the buildings lining the water as well as the boats that ply the water. The canal has also been the subject of many films including one called The drowned Man. This movie is very suspenseful and the suspenseful part is the part of what happened to the man who went under the water.
While you are here you should consider visiting Franschhoek, which is the biggest city in the Netherlands. It is a beautiful city with one of the largest man made structures in Europe. One thing that you should not miss when you are in Franschhoek is trying the delicious pizza. The price of a pizza is very inexpensive and you will not regret the meal. There are hundreds of bars and nightclubs to enjoy as well.
If you love cycling, then you should plan on taking a bicycle tour through the city. There are tours that take you through the canals and up to the islands above the city. These tours are very informative and you will be able to see one of the greatest treasures of Amsterdam, the Anne Frank House. There is so much to see and do while you are in this amazing city.
If you are a nature lover then you may want to visit the Delft Palace Gardens and Botanical Gardens. The gardens were built in the 1700’s and they encompass one of the largest collections of plants in the world. There are plenty of walking paths throughout the gardens. While you are there you may also visit the Anne Frank House and see her house from the inside. There is so much to see and do in this wonderful city.
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