Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands has something for everyone! With its impressive architecture, lovely canals that criss-cross the city, great shopping, and friendly people who nearly all speak English (and do quite well at that!), you are sure to find just what you are looking for! Pancake houses abound, French fries in paper cones, museums, art, diamonds, and canals.
The Anne Frank House (Anne Frankhuis) is a museum with a story. Visit the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her diary during the Second World War. For more than two years, Anne Frank lived secretively with the other people in hiding in the back part of her father’s office building. The Rijksmuseum showcases the best of the best in Dutch art from medieval times until (but not including) the Impressionist period. Marvel at Rembrandt’s famous Nightwatch. After the museum’s recent renovation, you will be even more impressed. The Van Gogh Museum is the world's largest collection from the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), and it features more than 200 paintings and 600 drawings. The Diamant Museum takes you on a journey that began 3 billion years ago, 125 miles under the surface of the earth, and which ends in the ring on your finger or in the pendant around your neck. It’s a fascinating story that should not be missed! There are several reputable canal cruise operators in Amsterdam! Take to the waters to get a new perspective on the city, the architecture, and layout!