Flights to Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital of The Netherlands, and is also known as the Venice of the north because of the many canals running through it. It is a place where everything is allowed. The city of Amsterdam is one of the most magical and charming cities of Europe . The characteristic style of its houses, bridges, bicycles, and the air that springs from it all give it the reputation as one of Europe 's capitals with the most personality. From the first moment you visit Amsterdam , you feel as though you are in a different place. Life on its streets, the colour of its buildings, and the cultural mixture there all tell you that the capital of the Netherlands is a different place, a special city, unique.
Weather in AmsterdamAirport de Amsterdam
The good news is that Schiphol, located only 18 km southwest of the city, is an airport that has every imaginable service available, such as support and facilities to conduct business activities and wireless internet. Getting to Amsterdam from Schiphol (AMS) is direct, with no hassles: many taxis, several buses, and an excellent train service are located just below the airport. Commuting between the airport and the city (Centraal Station) by train is, without a doubt, the best choice. Train departure schedules (every 15 minutes during the day and every hour after midnight ) are quite extensive. The trip is cheap and takes less than 30 minutes.
Restaurants in AmsterdamCafé AmsterdamThe Restaurant/Café Amsterdam is located in the heart of the Ecodistrict neighbourhood, right between the streets Hallstraat and Haalemmerweg. What makes this restaurant unique is that it was reconstructed in one of the halls of an old industrial building from the 19 th century. The grand lamps that decorate its great hall are the originals from the two legendary football stadiums in Amsterdam ; the Ajax and the Olympic Stadium.Watertorenplein 6 Supperclub AmsterdamThis restaurant/art gallery is located on the first floor of this club. It is quite spacious and has big balconies with high windows.Everything is white. It is an “Cinspiration” for people who want to freely satisfy their senses and enjoy the food, the art, the music... The restaurant is also a hot spot to find the most talented European DJs and VJs. Jonge Roelensteeg 21 Café de JarenCafé de Jaren opened its doors in June 1990. It is a spacious café filled with light and pleasant décor. It offers a sizable café on the lower level and a very nice restaurant on the first floor with a salad bar and a terrace with magnificent views of the canal.Nieuwe Doelenstraat 20-22 Business hours in AmsterdamMost of the stores are open from 8:30am to 8:00pm from Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturdays and from 12:00pm to 5:00pm on Sundays. Some stores in downtown close at 10:00pm. Don't miss... in AmsterdamAmsterdam has more than seven thousand monuments and buildings declared as historical landmarks. It has more than fifty public and private museums. The cultural lineup overflows during the day and at night, it offers events year round. Anne Frankhuis, The House of Anne FrankThe house where Anne Frank wrote her diary is located next to Westerkerk. It tells the life story of the young girl considering the historical context in which she lived and the conditions surrounding her Diary entries. You can get to this museum by taking the tram numbers 13, 14, and 17, or by taking the number 21 bus; you should take the Westermarkt exit with any of these means of transport.http://www.annefrank.org/content.asp?pid=1&lid=1&setlanguage=4 Vincent Van Gogh MuseumThe works of Vincent Van Gogh have been dispersed in museums throughout the world but here in Amsterdam you can admire the most important collection as you observe his evolution.The museum can be found in Museumplein and you can get there by taking trams 2, 3, 5, or 12, exiting at the Van Baerlestraat stop. Also, trams 16 and 24 will help you get there: just take the Museumplein exit. http://www.vangoghmuseum.nl Rijksmuseum, National MuseumWith "master works", the Rijksmuseum presents a selection of the best of its own collection. The special exhibit, for which the Ala Sur (Philipyleugel) has been completely renovated, offers a unique opportunity to see the most notable works from the Golden Age in a coherent context. To get there, take the trams 2 and 5 and exit Hobbemastraat. At the Spiegelgracht stop, trams 6, 7, and 10 make a brief stop there, and lastly, trams 3, 12, 16, and 24 at the Museumplein stop. They show the works of the great masters from the "Golden Age".http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/info?lang=en Online guides de AmsterdamOUR FAVOURITE ONLINE GUIDEShttp://www.timeout.com/amsterdam/
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