Do you have passion for travel? Then Amsterdam has much to offer the traveler. It is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands with a population of approximately 747, 290. There are a number of attractions that will vie for your attention when you visit Amsterdam. It is a compact area that includes scenic canals, world class art museums, great shopping, the city's famed ?Red Light District?, and all the rage restaurants and bars.

The bicycle is a preferred mode of transportation for a very large portion of the Amsterdam population since the city is flat, non-sprawling and designed to be bike-friendly therefore when you travel here you can enjoy a bicycle ride in the Countryside as you admire Amsterdam in all its beauty. It's also a nice way to get some exercise in a fun-filled atmosphere. There are very many bike rental companies around the city that will offer bike rentals at affordable prices. When you arrive in Amsterdam by train or plane, you will enter through the outstanding Centraal Station which is a point of interest as well as a visitor centre.

When in Amsterdam, be sure to visit the Riijksmuseum which is a national museum, the Anne Frankhuis, which is a point of interest, the Van Gogh Museum, the Sandman's New Amsterdam which is an excellent intro to Amsterdam; it has excellent tour guides. The Resistance Museum is also an eye-catching site; its experience will leave you inspirational. The St. Nicolaas Boat Club that gives the best boat rides in Amsterdam.

The Red Light District is a huge tourist attraction that bursts with radiant activities. It is actually a network of alleys that contain several hundred tiny one-room apartments as well as various shops, theatres, shows and museums (cannabis museum) and a number of coffee shops that offer various cannabis products. It's like a town within a town.

Some of the best restaurants and discotheques are located in Amsterdam. For entertainment, Amsterdam offers the Concertgebouw which is a theatre and a historic site that is known for its outstanding acoustics. The Brouwerij ?t which is a bar that houses great local brewery. The Heineken Experience is a history museum as well as an amusement park and a brewery, the place is absolutely fantastic and the experience will be fun. There a lot of cafes particularly the bruine kroeg (brown caf?) that offers an old fashioned atmosphere with dimmed lights and candles. The Vondelpark is Amsterdam's most famous park and a popular place for tourists and residents, you can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, jogging and picnicking.

Amsterdam is famous for its vibrant and diverse nightlife, make a point to visit the Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein, they are the two main nightlife areas. A good time to visit is April or August as these are the months when famous festivals are held, these events include Koninginnedag (Queensday), Amsterdam Gay Pride and The Uitmarkt. You can get to party all night long as well as mingle with the hundreds of thousands of people who travel to Amsterdam just to celebrate these events. In case you are wondering about accommodation, there are various 5 and 4 star hotels ready to cater to you.

Other amazing places to visit are the Amsterdam Historical Museum, the Amstelkring Museum which has a secret church in the attic and the Magere Brug which is a famous ?flat? bridge over the Amstel River that is a beautiful spot.

The city of Amsterdam offers much more than just beautiful sites, there is much to marvel here and will always continue to receive visitors from all walks of life.