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| Written by Leslie Gibbon - Video from Lonely Planet TV | |
| Wednesday, 27 February 2008 | |
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Places to Visit in AmsterdamLooking for a great place to visit in Europe? Many people love to visit Amsterdam. The Netherlands was one of the wealthiest countries in Europe a few centuries ago. Today, Amsterdam is still considered the Venice of the North. If you are planning on visiting Europe, be sure not to miss this wonderful city. Amsterdam has it all, great culture, architecture, interesting museums and a rich history. Anyone that visits Amsterdam can immediately see why it is so popular. Amsterdam has a rich history and world leading painters such as Renoir and Van Gogh. In fact, there is a Van Gogh museum right in the center of the city. Amsterdam is a city built on canals. You can walk through the streets which straddle the network of canals. Most people usually ride bikes to get from point A to point B. The land in Holland is flat which makes it ideal for bike riding. There is also tram system and a metro system to ferry passengers back and forth throughout the city. There are numerous cafes throughout town that serve much more than coffee and then there is the red light district which has legal prostitution. People from Holland are among the most liberal in all of Europe and the world. There are many neighborhoods throughout Amsterdam such as the old town which is now part of the red light district. So if you are looking for a great place to visit in Europe that is full of culture and excitement, take a trip to Amsterdam. Author's Note: For more travel information visit: http://www.eusacom.com/travel .. Leslie Gibbon. http://www.lesliegibbon.com Comments (0)
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