{"id":18097,"date":"2021-04-09T15:33:55","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T13:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/?page_id=18097"},"modified":"2023-02-10T10:17:07","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T09:17:07","slug":"amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"Amsterdam – Venice of the North"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. The city is one of the hotspots for city tourism and attracts visitors from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Characteristic for the city are the many canals that surround the city center like a belt. Originally, the area was once a swamp landscape, was cultivated piece by piece and drained with the help of the canals. Because of these canals, Amsterdam is also often referred to as the Venice of the North.
Since 2010, the canal belt – Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht – has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Royal Palace of Amsterdam was on my wish list for our short trip to Amsterdam. We were lucky, no official function of the Royal Family was taking place while we were in town so we were able to go on a discovery tour.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Paleis op de Dam →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> In addition to Amsterdams classic tourist attractions, the A\u2019DAM LOOKOUT is a point of interest for many visitors. Especially the \u201cOver the Edge\u201d swing is advertised as a highlight. We, too, saw pictures online and so we headed to the A\u2019DAM LOOKOUT in the most fantastic weather.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n A\u2019DAM LOOKOUT →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> We explored Amsterdam on foot and got to see a lot. Often we found ourselves impressed by little moments, unique sights or unusual routes. And of course, we discovered many things!<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Amsterdam on foot →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> Port tours are almost a must when us landlubbers visit big seaport cities. We went on a boat tour in Amsterdam that was a little bit different and which allowed us to explore a lot.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Free port tour →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> Anyone who walks through a city with open eyes will discover some interesting things. We have compiled impressions from Amsterdam for you.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Walk through Amsterdam →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> Oude Zijde, that means \"Old Side\", is the easternmost district of Amsterdam. Originally, it was only a narrow strip on the eastern bank of the Amstel, but the district was soon enlarged by the influx of many Jewish refugees from Portugal.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Oude Zijde →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> There is an unusual building in the harbour of Amsterdam which can be seen from afar. Only when standing in front of the entrance door it becomes apparent that it is a museum.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n NEMO Museum →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> Besides many beautiful buildings, Amsterdam is famous for its canals. Whether by boat or walking past the canals in Amsterdam, exploring them is worthwhile since there is plenty to discover.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Canals in Amsterdam →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> The Rijksmuseum is one of the landmarks of Amsterdam. Here you can see an outstanding collection of Dutch art.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Rijksmuseum →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> The fourth largest airport in Europe is located in the Netherlands. The \u201cLuchthaven Amsterdam Schiphol\u201d is located in the immediate vicinity of Amsterdam and is one of the largest European hubs for many airlines.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Amsterdam Schiphol →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n When we pick a hotel for a city tour we research the location of each one in detail. We don\u2019t want to waste too much time commuting to the places we want to see. The choice of our hotel in Amsterdam was mostly based on Patrick\u2019s research this time. He really wanted to stay in…<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n CitizenM Amsterdam South Hotel →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>Where we stayed overnight<\/h2>\n\n\n