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More to see in Amsterdam

Cycling around the city remains one of the main entertainments, which is very popular among tourists. Virtually every part of the city has a special bicycle area, so you can easily rent this unpretentious vehicle and go exploring the local sights. MacBike Bicycle Rental, Frederic Bike, Het Zwarte Fietsenplan and Damstraat Offer are known as best bike rental centers. Fans of beach rest will surprisingly find entertainment here. The best beaches of Amsterdam are Zandvoort and Ijmuiden. The night life of the city is worth a separated article. On the territory of the city you will find a large number of clubs, night bars, discos and coffee shops. The majority of venues working at night can be found in Red Light District near Rembrandtplein District and Leidseplein Square. Paradiso Club, which is located near the city’s center, is very popular among both tourists and residents. In this club you will find music of different styles. Besides excellent musical accompaniment this club attracts visitors by its richest choice of drinks. Melkweg Club never ceases to delight visitors by its interesting entertainment programs. Here you will be able to attend theme parties, vivid theatrical plays, and performances by musical groups, as well as various presentations. Sugar Factory Club is a place with a really mysterious atmosphere. The club has become a permanent place for performances of popular musicians and theater groups. Those visitors, who enjoy noisy parties and cannot imagine a … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Amsterdam

Famous hotels

The next hotel, Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam is open in a historic building that was constructed yet in the 15th century and is currently known as a protected site. Initially, the building was used as a monastery and later it was transformed into a municipality. The hotel offers guestrooms of different categories, with historic suites named after different royal guests being the most interesting ones. In … Open

Weekend in Amsterdam in original style

Red Light District has been known as one of the most famous symbols of Amsterdam. Besides sex shops and various entertaining venues, the area has some interesting landmarks. One of the most extravagant monuments in the city is also located here. This is a bronze relief depicting a hand caressing a female breast. The monument is installed right in the ground and that makes it even more unusual. There are many legends … Open

Festivals and events in Amsterdam

Already old hat that lots carnivals take place at every step, so each and one tourist will find an activity after his or her own heart. In April tourists have a brilliant opportunity to witness annual Flower Parade or Bloemencorso in Dutch. The procession consists of 20 huge floats and 30 decorated carts that carry and display the flower masterpieces. But you need to come early to find a good spot and enjoy the … Open

Hotels for romantic escape

Hotel Seven One Seven will be a perfect choice for tourists who value comfort, home-like atmosphere and respect for privacy. All eight guestrooms of the hotel are decorated with paintings, antiquities and precious historic artifacts. The guest rooms are named after Goethe, Shakespeare, Tolkien, List, Schubert, Picasso and Mahler. Large panoramic windows offer stunning views of the city. Breakfasts are served directly … Open

Active recreation

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 … Open

Advices for travellers

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 … Open

Top sigths of Netherlands

Keukenhof or the Garden of Europe is one more place of interest in the Netherlands, which is well-known beyond the borders of the country. The park is particularly beautiful in spring, when more than 7 million of different flowers start blooming there. Tulips, sakura, hyacinths, narcissuses, roses, orchids, gerberas, lilies, azaleas and crocuses - you will find all these and many more flowers in the park. Every year skilled florists of Keukenhof design the park in a new way, so that every time it looks original and absolutely unforgettable. … Open

Photogallery of Amsterdam, Netherlands