this video is closed captioned top 10 best things to do in amsterdam today we are going to talk
about one of my favorite cities to visit in europe amsterdam the capital of the netherlands is one of
the most popular tourist destinations in the world and is known for its museums theaters research
institutes tulips cheese and of course its unique entertainment venues today we are going to explore
the 10 best things that you should do if you visit this amazing city if you enjoy our videos
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bell icon to get notified when we publish a new video number one cruise in the canal the
unesco protected canal belt of amsterdam which was built to keep the sea at bay in the 17th century
is the ideal postcard perfect vision of amsterdam it's a breathtaking sight especially after sundown
when the bridges are illuminated by fairy lights and the entire area takes on a magical aura
taking a guided boat tour down the canals is a terrific way to get under the skin of the city and
you'll discover a lot of interesting information along the way such as why the tilting residents
along the canals are known as dancing houses there are a variety of canal cruises available
rangings from hop on hop off sightseeing trips to candlelit night cruises with food and drink
with the i amsterdam city card you can get a free canel cruise or you may book a canal trip online
with the canal cruise ticket number two visit reich's museum the reich's museum national museum
was founded in 1798 to hold the country's vast collection of rare art and antiquities it is one
of amsterdam's most popular tourist attractions as well as the city's most important art collection
the museum's outstanding collection includes a million cultural artifacts from the 13th century
to the present day including more than 8 000 important paintings spread out across 250 rooms
apart from its paintings the reichs museum features a well-stocked library with over
35 000 books and manuscripts as well as several fascinating displays on the growth of dutch art
and culture its collections of traditional handicrafts medieval sculpture and modern
art forms are particularly noteworthy there are several different themed english language
guided excursions available try the amusing art history canal tour which takes in many of the
areas depicted in the reichs museum's exhibits or reserve a meal at the museum's michelin-starred
restaurant for a unique experience there are guided tours available and you can reserve
tour tickets in advance online to avoid long lines almost 2.5 million people come each year
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video number three red light district amsterdam amsterdam prides itself and rightly so on its
holy liberal and tolerant attitude embracing the fact that people may be into prostitution
soft drugs and pornography and that it is only human so instead of criminalizing everything they
enjoy the honesty of it all nowadays prostitution is legal in the netherlands but not on the streets
that's why prostitutes in amsterdam stand up behind a window and have their room the name
of red light district comes from the red neon lights that highlight the 300 windows where
women are working amsterdam has three different red light districts but the most famous and the
most attractive is the one located inside the city center de wallen is the medieval city center
crossed by canals and narrow alleys lined with old school bars surrounded by the neon lit red light
district since october 2000 window prostitutes have been allowed to legally offer their services
today prostitutes in the netherlands are also taxpayers oh and while you are here don't
miss out on stopping at one of the coffee shops nearby that is another unique experience number
four visit the beginoff the beginoff is one of those rare peaceful inner city areas that many
tourists overlook as they rush from one attraction to the next that's a pity because this lovely old
part of amsterdam banks to be explored although most of the historic houses are still occupied
the narrow lanes and pathways that surround them are open to the public so feel free to
wander around you'll be rewarded with views of well-kept green lawns the courtyards surrounded
by some of amsterdam's oldest residences including the city's only extent 14th century wooden house
the area's little chapel which was originally occupied by a commune of pious catholic women
is still open for ceremonies and saw the last of these ladies buried here
in 1971. number five go to your dan your dan is amsterdam's most popular neighborhood with
a mix of residential homes with garden courtyards vibrant markets and expensive retailers and cafes
there are plenty of enjoyable things to do in the region from taking a stroll down one of the many
lovely streets to visiting one of the numerous top-rated tourist attractions the von burch museum
a floating museum dedicated to houseboats and the intriguing honestly amsterdam cheese museum is
among the lesser-known jewels in the region which is most known as the location of anne frank house
lindengrot transforms it to a massive open-air market on saturday mornings with local crafts
food flowers and goods great for filling a picnic basket on monday mornings vester strut
is bustling with 200 exhibitors selling a wide variety of goods in a flea market style bazaar
jordans restaurants and cafes have become popular gathering spots for people watching and listening
to traditional dutch folk music number six see how anne frank lived anne frank house is located
on the prince ingrad this is the actual home where anne's family hid for much of world war ii and it
is dedicated to the all too brief life of one of the world's most well-known holocaust victims they
were jewish exiles from frankfurt germany and it was here that anne wrote the journal that went on
to become an international bestseller after the war only a few years after her death at the age
of 15 and two months before the war ended much of the house has been preserved in its original
state and it serves as a moving memorial to a horrible chapter in history a word of caution
tickets sometimes sell out up to two months in advance so make sure you plan and buy your tickets
online see the website address below amsterdam's west church located next to the anne frank museum
is one of the city's most prominent churches this magnificent renaissance church completed
in 1630 is notable for its numerous interior and external gothic characteristics its 85 meter tower
dubbed langer yan by locals is the city's tallest a massive copy of the emperor's crown
has been erected on the spire in memory of emperor maximilian of austria a caroline inside the tower
announces the hours number seven visit the royal animal zoo artis amsterdam's excellent royal zoo
is less than a five-minute walk from the botanical gardens this world-renowned attraction was founded
in 1838 and is one of europe's oldest zoos it features a wide range of animals from all over the
world in a shady garden environment sprinkled with historical structures for example the aquarium was
built in 1882 and had displayed such a coral reef system and a fascinating look beneath an amsterdam
canal other attractions include a nocturnal animal house zoological museum insectarium
butterfly pavilion and planetarium there is also a library with a large collection of antique books
prints and artworks a copy of the normal amsterdam's pel the nap which depicts the average
sea level of the north sea is also of interest near these enjoyable nature-based attractions
number eight bike tours bicycling is one of the most common modes of transportation in amsterdam
in amsterdam cycling is such a popular sport that the city's tourism website contains pages with
free route maps and safety guidelines for cyclists however if you don't feel like hiring a bike and
exploring on your own there are a variety of bike tours available to suit all types of visitors
yellow bike was the first firm in amsterdam to offer guided bike tours with two and three hour
excursions passing through mussy locations like bundle park and the anne frank house as well as a
four-hour tour into the dutch countryside there are many other tours out there like amsterdam
experiences tourists who are interested in culture and the arts should join up for the amsterdam
experiences bike tour riders will travel off the usual path to witness quaint draw bridges and
canal cottages colorful street art and a historic russian submarine during this three 12-hour
excursion number nine see and smell the tulips the tulip has long been a symbol of the netherlands
and its city amsterdam but it wasn't always so the lovely blooms originated in the central asian
foothills and were grown by the ottoman empire in modern-day turkey the blooms were first brought
to holland in the 16th century where they were cultivated for research at the university of lyda
so any vacation to the netherlands would be incomplete without seeing those gorgeous blooms
if you're in amsterdam in the spring take a 20-minute excursion out to the world-famous tulip
fields bowling streak which sprawl across miles of lowland fields between harlem and lida in colorful
stripes during the tulip festival which lasts the entire month of april there are plenty of
opportunities to stop and smell the tulips right in the heart of the city the bulbs spill out of
bouquets at the blooming mart line the windows of the tulip museum and seem to burst forth
from every possible planter number 10. national maritime museum the national maritime museum is
a must-see for anybody interested in ships and the long and rich history of dutch military and trade
fleets the museum uses its various exhibitions to present its outstanding collection of maritime
related objects providing a fascinating glimpse into the impact the small nation of sailors had
on the world throughout the centuries the museum has a wide area of model ships historical
armaments maps and artwork including several showing some of the significant sea conflicts
involving the netherlands in addition to displays focusing on sailing and shipping the museum
structure has a long history it was built in 1656 and operated as naval storage for much of its
life exploring the magnificent amsterdam an exact copy of one of the country's most famous warships
will be a highlight of your vacation english language audio guides and guided tours of the ship
and museum are available there is also a cafe and a shop on the premises well that is all for
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