VENICE OF THE NORTH: AMSTERDAM GUIDE

Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. The city was founded on the Amstel canal in the 13th century. Founded as a small fishing city, Amsterdam is also known as the Venice of the North. The name of the city evolved over time as Amstel, Amsteldam and finally Amsterdam.

Besides the Venice of the North, the city is also known as the city of sin. It is also known by this name because of the Red-Light district and the legal sale of stimulants up to 5 grams.

To go towards the sea you have to climb up. Because the city is built below sea level.

The city was listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2010.

Transportation in Amsterdam

It is possible to reach Amsterdam Centraal train station from Schiphol Airport by one train. With this train station in the city center, you can reach everywhere on foot.

Transportation in the city is provided by bicycles and on foot. One of the issues that will surprise you is the density of bicycles in the city. The city has the highest bicycle density in Europe.

There are also multi-storey bicycle parking lots. For those who do not want to walk, renting a bicycle will also be an enjoyable alternative. You may have to pay a fee of 25 Euros for an average of 1.5-2 hours.

If you want to have a single card for museums and public transportation, you can use the Amsterdam Card. In addition to many museums and public transportation, you can also take a small canal tour with this card.

List of Places to Visit in Amsterdam

Dam square
Amsterdam canals
Van Gogh Museum
The Rijksmuseum
Red Light
The Vondelpark
The Heineken Beer Museum
Royal Palace Amsterdam
Amsterdam Arena
Windmills
Tulip Gardens

Without further ado, let’s mention a few points.

Dam Square

The square, one of the symbols of Amsterdam, is one of the most frequented spots for tourists. For this reason, it is the most frequented point of the city.

We can also call it a meeting point. You can also eat and drink something in Dam Square.

If you have shopping plans, you can also use the shops around the square.

Royal Palace

The Royal Palace of Amsterdam in Dam Square is the most historical point of the city. It is also opposite the national monument in Dam Square.

With its magnificent and historical structure, it has become one of the favorite spots for tourists.

Amsterdam Canals and Canal Tour

We said earlier that the city is built on canals. The city, which is below sea level, stands on poles.

You will get enough of the water canals in the city famous for its houses on the canal. It is possible to visit the entire city by traveling along the canal.

Canal tours are also one of the popular activities for tourists. It is possible to take a nice city tour for an average of 20 euros per person. Of course, it is also possible to find cheaper and shorter tours.

Van Gogh Museum

We recommend spending at least 2-5.3 hours on the day you visit the museum.

Open to visitors since 1973, it is the largest art museum in the city.It also has the largest art collection.

Online ticket sales are available for the museum where the works of the famous painter Van Gogh are exhibited.You can visit the museum with a minimum ticket of 22 Euros. However, this price increases exponentially if you want a physical or audio guide.

Rijksmuseum and I Amsterdam Letter

The museum welcomes visitors between 09:00-17:00 and the average ticket price is around 20 Euros.
Note that the ticket offices will close at 16:30 if you do not buy a ticket online.

The museum, which hosts many works of art, is one of the points you should visit on your Amsterdam trip.

Some of the famous artists whose works you can see in the Rijksmuseum are:

• Van Gogh
• Rembrandt
• Jan Vermeer
• Hendrick Avercamp
• Frans Hals

At the same time, don’t forget to make time for the i amsterdam letter. Don’t be surprised to see people climbing on the letters to have their photos taken.

If you want to take a photo with no one else but you, you should go very early in the morning. This place is also on a busy tourist route

Red Light

One of the reasons why Amsterdam is known as the city of sin is the red light. The city, where prostitution and drugs are legal, is famous for its Red Light District.

It is forbidden to take photos on the street and it is considered rude to do so. The street takes its name from the red lights.

Heineken Beer Museum

This place, where an average of 1.5 hours of time will be enough, is frequented by beer-loving tourists.

You can get general information about how beer is made, beer subtleties, Heineken. You can also taste various types of beer with beer tasting activities.

This place is also one of the frequent destinations for tourists.