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- Country: Netherlands
- Province: Noord-Holland
- Mayor: Job CohenCity Mayors: Mayor of Amsterdam
- Language spoken: Dutch
- Currency: Euro
- Country code: +31Time and Date: Current local time in Amsterdam
- Area code: 20Time and Date: Current local time in Amsterdam
- Time zone: Central European Time (CET)
- Founded around 13th century as a fishing villageAmsterdam.info: Amsterdam
- Population: 751,000 (2008)Amsterdam.info: Amsterdam
- City area: 212 sq. km.A View On Cities: Amsterdam Facts & Figures
- Climate: Moderate climate with mild winters and warm summers
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This is the travel page for Amsterdam. Rich in culture, entertainment, history and romance, Amsterdam has been called "Venice of the North," well-known for its museums, such as Rijksmuseum, Rembrandt House Museum and the Van Gogh Museum, which holds the worlds largest collection of Vincent van Gogh paintings. Perhaps Amsterdam is most notorious for its red districts, where liberal coffeeshops legally sell marijuana and prostitution is legal. The government has recently begun a campaign to clean up those areas, and some question whether the liberal attitudes toward these activities are on the wane.
If planning a trip, please see our Amsterdam Hotels, Amsterdam Restaurants and Amsterdam Tours.
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Amsterdam Vacation Questions
Tips for planning an Amsterdam vacation... Travel Agent? 2 Answers1. Should I go with a travel agent? Most likely I will be traveling with at least 2 other people so a package deal is possible if it makes things cheaper. Co... read more
Recommendations for Amsterdam? 4 AnswersI went to Amsterdam a few years ago. I loved it. You can walk a lot but beware of the bicycles. Places to go The flower market is beautiful There is a flee ... read more
Hi for the Lazy vacation contest I finished thefollowing pages before Sunday midnight. Will it be considered? 1 AnswerHey Pellrider, for the contest you only needed to create 1 page. I looked through all the submissions after midnight (pst) last night and already chose the win... read more
Amsterdam all nighters ??? anyone know of some good places open all night? 3 AnswersYou would be surprised that Amsterdam doesn't go all night even in the Red Light District. Of course the girls(and some guys, stay away from the blue lights, t... read more



