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Amsterdam Has So Much To Offer and Entice
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One of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe, Amsterdam is a hub of finance, culture, history, art and decadence. Notoriously known throughout the world for its liberal views on prostitution, drugs and general debauchery, Amsterdam is also teeming with centuries of history, galleries of unique art, creatives at the forefront of their fields and museums that are envied throughout the world. Don’t let the stereotypes of Amsterdam fool you, it’s one of the most eccentric cities one can come across on their travels. Amsterdam will captivate your heart and make you want to stay for an extended period of time.
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Walk Around and Immerse Yourself
Attracting over 7 million …show more content…
For €54.95, the Museum Card is available which allows one access to all 400 museums across the Netherlands. You can buy it at most major museums and as it’s valid for an entire year, most students get one if they’re visiting the Netherlands on a regular basis. With the highly recommended Van Gogh Museum, it’s beauty is so engrossing, you may want to visit it twice - which the card allows you to do free of charge. The Rijksmuseum is another is a must-see for any travellers. Featuring a large collection of paintings from the Dutch Golden Age, some of the artists represented range from Rembrandt to Vermeer to Jan Steen. The museum also boasts a substantial collection of Asian art, which can be a welcome break from the European painters. If you’re running short on time and can only do one of the three, the Anne Frank museum is the one. Be prepared for long lines unless you’re in line early. But, an entire museum dedicated to Anne Frank in the house she hid in is at once heartbreaking and will resonate with you for a lengthy period of …show more content…
If prostitution makes you uneasy, go during the day. Consisting of several canals and side streets, prostitution is limited to certain streets but the entire district is named as such to avoid confusion. The architecture and shops here are second to none as you’ll find yourself immersed by a buildings facade more so than the person writhing in the glass panel behind you. If you ever feel unsafe, which is very rare, the entire area has a heavy police presence and several security cameras. It is also monitored 24/7. The most harmful people are drunk men on stag parties who when ignored are just flies on the wall in another buzzing part of a glorious
Amsterdam Has So Much To Offer and Entice
LEAD PARAGRAPH
One of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe, Amsterdam is a hub of finance, culture, history, art and decadence. Notoriously known throughout the world for its liberal views on prostitution, drugs and general debauchery, Amsterdam is also teeming with centuries of history, galleries of unique art, creatives at the forefront of their fields and museums that are envied throughout the world. Don’t let the stereotypes of Amsterdam fool you, it’s one of the most eccentric cities one can come across on their travels. Amsterdam will captivate your heart and make you want to stay for an extended period of time.
PARAGRAPHS
Walk Around and Immerse Yourself
Attracting over 7 million …show more content…
For €54.95, the Museum Card is available which allows one access to all 400 museums across the Netherlands. You can buy it at most major museums and as it’s valid for an entire year, most students get one if they’re visiting the Netherlands on a regular basis. With the highly recommended Van Gogh Museum, it’s beauty is so engrossing, you may want to visit it twice - which the card allows you to do free of charge. The Rijksmuseum is another is a must-see for any travellers. Featuring a large collection of paintings from the Dutch Golden Age, some of the artists represented range from Rembrandt to Vermeer to Jan Steen. The museum also boasts a substantial collection of Asian art, which can be a welcome break from the European painters. If you’re running short on time and can only do one of the three, the Anne Frank museum is the one. Be prepared for long lines unless you’re in line early. But, an entire museum dedicated to Anne Frank in the house she hid in is at once heartbreaking and will resonate with you for a lengthy period of …show more content…
If prostitution makes you uneasy, go during the day. Consisting of several canals and side streets, prostitution is limited to certain streets but the entire district is named as such to avoid confusion. The architecture and shops here are second to none as you’ll find yourself immersed by a buildings facade more so than the person writhing in the glass panel behind you. If you ever feel unsafe, which is very rare, the entire area has a heavy police presence and several security cameras. It is also monitored 24/7. The most harmful people are drunk men on stag parties who when ignored are just flies on the wall in another buzzing part of a glorious