Amsterdam It is a very modern city, where you can find unique places, and without a doubt it is one of the most interesting visits to a European city. We will not only see its famous canals, which is why it is known as the Venice of the North, but we will also see such famous and peculiar places as the Red Light District or the Coffee Shops.
If this is one of the destinations that you have pending, it is time for you to make a list with the things you have to see and do when you get to Amsterdam. It is always good to be very clear about what we want to see to make the most of the days we spend in the cities or destinations we have chosen. Shall we take a tour of Amsterdam?
Red light district
In the Netherlands the prostitution is legal since 1911, and there is a certain tradition in which prostitutes are seen behind shop windows as a claim. This place has not only become a place of pilgrimage for those seeking company, but also for tourists attracted by the fame of this neighborhood and by how peculiar it is.
We will see a whole neighborhood full of red lights neon, brightly lit The best show undoubtedly happens at night, when you can see those windows that surprise tourists. It is in the historic area of the city, and this is one of the oldest trades that exist. It is an area with a lot of tourism and it is even safe at night.
The channels
The city have about 75 kilometers of canals crossed by hundreds of bridges and with as many houseboats. The three most famous canals are the Prinsengracht, the Keizersgratch and the Herengracht. It is the best place to take typical photos of Amsterdam along the canals. In addition, it is possible to take boat trips through these channels, seeing the city in a different way, with dinners or meals included.
Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam
This is the main museum of the city, and in it we will find the best works of the so-called Dutch Golden Age in art. It has seven million works, so it will be impossible to see everything, but what you should not miss are paintings as famous as Rembrandt's 'The Night Watch' or 'The milkmaid' by Vermeer. Another museum that you should visit if you are in Amsterdam is the Van Gogh Museum with more than 200 original works by the famous Dutch painter.
Oude Kerk and Nieuwe Kerk
That is to say, Old Church and New Church. The Old Church dates from the fourteenth century and it is the oldest building in the city. It is in the Red Light District area, so you can take advantage of the visit. Inside, the beautiful stained glass windows and the main organ stand out. The New Church is in Dam Square, in the heart of the city in its historic area. It is a beautiful XNUMXth century building, although inside it is less impressive and beautiful than the Old Church.
Anne Frank House
If you have read the book of the 'Diary of Anne Frank' And you liked it as much as I did, so you can't miss a visit to the Anne Frank house, now converted into a museum in her honor. This was the house where he hid with his family to escape Nazi persecution, although after two years they were discovered and sent to a concentration camp, where he died, surviving only Ana's father. During the visit you can take a brochure in Spanish in which they relate what happened in each room so that we know exactly what we are seeing and where they hid.
Plazas
Squares are very important in this city, where the center of all activity is, so they are a must if we want to see the most bustling and interesting part of the city. The Dam Square It is the most important in the city, with the Royal Palace and the New Church. In Leidseplein we will find a place full of animation, with bars, restaurants, street performances, cinemas and theaters. In the Spiu square we find an opposite place, totally quiet, in which to have a coffee without rushing.
flower Market
This is the known Flower market, the ideal place for lovers of gardening. And although it is not your favorite hobby, it is a very beautiful place where you can see tulips of all colors, endless flowers, seeds and especially spaces full of color thanks to the flowers.
Coffee shops
We end up with one of the things that many tourists do when going to Amsterdam, which is to visit the Coffee Shops. They are places where the use of marijuana and other substances is allowed. You have to remember that outside of them it is illegal. In any case, the law is becoming more and more strict to end this type of tourism, so many of them are disappearing. Taking a walk to see these original spaces is a must, especially before they are finished.