Amsterdam, the Venice of the north never fails to excite. Built around water and waterways with Charming canals, old merchants' villas, the Jordaan's charming lanes and the lush Vondelpark are as magical now as in centuries past.
Amsterdam is a joy to visit any time of year. In summer there's an endless parade of festivals and events such as the Holland Festival, the Roots Music Festival and outrageous parades, as well as delightful concerts on canal stages. Amsterdam is more than just museums and canals, it's an exciting living testament to tolerance.
A multi-culti paradise for numerous ethnic groups, sexuality and politcal and social beliefs. In the midst of stag parties and red light district online entrepreneurs engage in business deals across Europe and the world. Home to RAI, Europe's major conference and business hub. Amsterdam deals with tourists as it has dealt in world trade over the centuries.
The cities canals and waterways accommodate not only canal boats but also cargo ships and cruise lines from all over the world.
It all started by the damm on Amstel river in the 13th century which led to the creation of this wonder city. The cities acquatic location is its lifeblood, close to North Sea and built on charming canals, of them which are present through out the city and give it a small town feel.
