Going Sight Seeing in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, the capital of Netherlands is one of the most famous tourist destinations. This is because of its great scenery and many centers of attraction, which include the museums and the canals. While in Amsterdam, you also get to learn their amazing culture and the history of the city that is now home to over 1.4 million Dutch.

In Amsterdam, there is a special square set aside for museums, which is an ideal spot for sightseeing. The square is called “Het Museumplein”, which means museum square. There are many features surrounding the square like a pond that turns into ice during winter. The most famous museums for sightseeing are the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, and the Anne Frank House. The Hermitage Amsterdam is located on top of river Amstel. It took lots of architectural planning and land economics for it to be situated at such a strategic place. In the museum, you get to see some of the world’s masterpieces of art and you enjoy the cool environment of the museum while reading the history of Amsterdam and Holland. The Amsterdam Red Light district is also an attractive sight. It has fancy lighting and it is famous for the legalized prostitution industry active there.

The Stedelijk Museum is the biggest modern art museum in the Netherlands. It is located in the heart of Amsterdam, which makes it very strategic for tourists. The architectural designs that characterize Amsterdam are also amazing. This is because they are designed from the Dutch traditional designs that were not only meant to give the building a touch of beauty but also to ensure that the conditions of living were suitable at the extremes of climates. The Amstel river from which the city derives its name is a must see. Originally a major fishing spot, it has now turned into a scenic spot and every year hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to the river to take photos.

Other attractive sites in Amsterdam include the North Sea Canal. This is the shore of Amsterdam and you get to see how the land connects with water at just 2 meters above sea level. The entire city of Amsterdam is an amazing sight since it is capable of holding very many buildings at only 2 meters above sea level. However, geographers have proved the area safe for habitation since the land is firm enough and there is no risk of sinking.