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Amsterdam attractions throughout the city
Visitors arriving at Central Station usually drop their jaws at the sight of the multi-story 'bicycle flat', a parking structure used by thousands everydayand the subject of many a photograph. From there, you can head south toward the always lively Dam Square, flanked by the Royal Palace and the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) to the west and the NationalMonument, commemorating the victims of World War II, to the east.
The bustling shopper's-haven Kalverstraat leads to the Spui, home to weekly book and art markets. Find the alley that leads tothe Begijnhof, a peaceful hidden courtyard edged with charming homes of single women who pledge their time for religious service. There’s also a tiny chapel worth visiting.
Onwards to the canals
Beyond thisheart lies the rest of Amsterdam: a series of concentric and bisecting canals, known as the Grachtengordel (canal ring). Lined with centuries-old gabled canal houses, the area has remained beautifullyintact to this day. And it's not just a preserved open-air museum; it is still the functional and friendly heart of the city, where locals and visitors alike create a vibrant energy.
The canals arepunctuated by churches and other sights that can be used to navigate the city. With its distinctive blue crown, the tower of the Westerkerk (Western Church) is the tallest in Amsterdam, dominating theskyline near the Anne Frank House and the Homomonument. Follow the canals in a southeasterly direction to discover the quaint shopping and dining quarter called the Negen Straatjes or '9 Streets'.Wandering farther will lead you across humpbacked bridges and through alleys filled with countless café terraces and eye-candyarchitecture.
Attractions for young and old
Plenty of Amsterdam attractionscater to families with kids young and old. The wax figures of celebrities and heroes at Madame Tussauds will make you wonder, "How did they do that?" Or enjoy a terrifically creepy time in...