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Top Sights To Visit In Amsterdam
As one of the most popular destinations for tourists, Amsterdam has plenty of attractions and sights for visitors to see. So, what should every traveller add to their list of must-see sights?
Museums
Amsterdam museums are perhaps the main tourist attraction and exhibit the rich culture and history of the area. To date, Amsterdam has nearly fifty museums around the city with some of the most popular being the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum.
The Rijksmuseum is the largest museum in Netherlands. Constructed in the 1800's, it is considered to be one of the oldest museums in Amsterdam.
The Van Gogh Museum contains the greatest and largest collection of paintings by this world-renowned artist. The paintings in this museum are classified into five periods, representing Van Gogh's life and works.
The Stedelijk Museum holds one of the modern art collections in the world, which could be very interesting to modern tourists. Aside from these three big museums, Amsterdam has lots of small museums and art galleries in the city offering travellers the chance to immerse themselves in the area’s culture.
History
Alongside this, the Dam square is located in the centre of Amsterdam and is the place which was used as a reception area for Napoleon and his troops when they took over the city in 1808. The Royal Palace, which is the main attraction of the square, used to be the cities' town hall.
Canals
Amsterdam is also known as "The Venice of the North" and therefore sightseeing in this area wouldn't be complete without a boat cruise along one of its fascinating canals. Riding along the canals will give tourists and visitors a very pleasant, relaxing and romantic experience.
Parks
One of the most famous parks in Netherlands, the Vondelpark, is another top sight for tourists. Over 10 million visitors flock each year to see this amazing park.
Hortus Botanicus is also one of the oldest botanical garden in the world. It is Amsterdam's largest botanical garden and currently has more than 6000 kinds of plants.
Other
The Artis Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in Holland is also found in Amsterdam. Located in the centre of Amsterdam, this is also one of the best places for sightseeing. The zoo Planetarium, Zoological and Geological museums are some of the main areas of the Zoo.
Getting There
Of course, to enjoy these sights travellers will first need to get themselves to Amsterdam. Luckily, a number of low cost airlines will offer numerous connections to this city, ensuring that everyone has the chance to experience what the city has to offer.
When investigating the prices of flights it is important to check whether they are direct or not. Whilst direct flights may be more convenient those which stop at other destinations can also be much cheaper – helping customers so save money.
Airlines such as Flybe will offer numerous connections to Amsterdam, departing from numerous areas in the UK. This ensures that customers get the best possible choice and could help them to find cheap flights to their chosen destination with ease.
