Amsterdam, Netherlands City Guide

For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Amsterdam, Netherlands Travel Guide has been your connection to Amsterdam's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.

Introduction & History

A spectacular city known for its intricate array of canals, striking architecture, unforgettable museums, and lively nightlife, Amsterdam is a city not to be missed. Enjoyment beckons at every bend, offering something for everyone. From sunrise to sunset, this city won’t disappoint.

It’s difficult to imagine Amsterdam’s intricate maze of canals as swampy marshland, but in the city’s early years it was just that. Rising up from a small fishing village, Amsterdam has become a city of culture and personality. Dam Square, in the heart of the city today, marks the site of the first dam that helped create the superbly constructed canals that provide passengers with an unforgettable opportunity to soak-in the city. During the tumultuous 1960s, Amsterdam developed a progressive persona with a strong sense of social activism, and today is a powerful mix of classic and contemporary.
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