Efteling Park remains one of the most popular places for walking and rest in fresh air during warm months in Amsterdam. The wonderful park is considered a country level landmark. Founded in 1952, the park was initially named Magic Forest because of fantastic, skillfully made wooden sculptures that depict characters of various famous fairy tales. The park was growing with time and new interesting attractions were …
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The area of Zaandam, which is located in Amsterdam suburbs, is home to an interesting hotel with very unusual design - Inntel Hotel Amsterdam Zaandam. The outer design of the hotel slightly resembles a pyramid of traditional colored small Dutch houses that make the hotel very eye-catching. The building consists of seventy 12-story houses. The building looks like a skyscraper that rises above the suburban area and …
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Metz&Co is considered one of the most beautiful shopping centres in Amsterdam. It is located in a beautiful historic building and design of this shopping centre reminds more of a luxurious museum, all exhibits in which can be purchased. Visitors will find in Metz&Co tableware by internationally famous makers, clothes and perfumes of famous brands. However, many tourists visit this shopping centre simply to eat and …
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ZSeven Bridges Hotel is surrounded by the most beautiful canals and historic buildings of the city. The hotel is open in a historic building constructed more than 300 years ago. The hotel has only 11 guestrooms of luxury level. Owners of the hotel decided to keep the antique furniture left from people, who lived in the house centuries ago. Old buffets, hand-made and carved tables and beds, oriental carpets and fine …
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3. We do not recommend buying SuperShiva in coffee shops. It has very depressing impact on the unprepared tourists.
4. Weather in Amsterdam is very unpredictable, so all residents always carry a raincoat with them. Travelers will also make a right decision if they get some protection from the rain. Those, who enjoy walking, will feel fine if they take an umbrella with them, and a raincoat …
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Have you seen Amsterdam from the bird’s eye view? No, but you desire so? Then skydiving is the best option for you. Amsterdam parachuting services can be found on the outskirts of the city. In Amsterdam, you will find a sky-diving club near to the international airport. A brilliant view of Rotterdam, North Sea, and a marvelous panoramic view is guaranteed. Amsterdam is the city of contrasts, with its vice …
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Moving around in Netherlands - transportation
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The infrastructure of public transport in the country is developed at the top level. Buses, trams and trolleybuses are very popular among tourists. Trains or ferries are often used as intercity transport. Transport in the city always runs on time. The biggest problem may be the choice of the option to pay for trip. Tickets can be bought from drivers or conductors, but it’s better to do that in advance, so you can save. Tickets are sold at any newsstand. The whole territory of the country is divided into several zones. Each ticket allows to take transport within the paid zone without any limit. Tourists rarely use subway, since underground branches often bypass the most visited public and cultural centers of cities. In general, there should not be any problems with transport in the Netherlands.
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Economy roadmap of Netherlands
The Netherlands has a very favorable starting economic position, thanks to its location in the center of Western Europe. At the moment, the level of development is high. According to the European Union, the country ranks 6th among all members. The economy is oriented mainly on foreign countries. The policy of peace is applied most of the world, creating new ones and developing established economic relations. According to the world rating of economic freedom, the Netherlands occupies the 13th position among more than 150 countries. The country's GDP before the crisis in 2002 was very high - more than 4 percent. However, at the moment, the indicators are lower, while inflation is 2.4 percent per year. The security level is quite high. The unemployment in the kingdom is the lowest in the entire European Union.
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