Amsterdam

Amsterdam is often referred to as one of the most colorful cities in the world. And rightly so! Where else do you find so many places of interest, famous museums, cozy pubs and fun shops and (flower) markets? Let our site show you a great many of the surprising things Amsterdam has in store for you.

Amsterdam is noted for many outstanding museums, including the Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk Museum, the Rembrandt House Museum, and its world-class symphony orchestra, the Concertgebouworkest, the home base of which is the Concertgebouw. The Van Gogh Museum houses the largest collection of Van Gogh's paintings and drawings in the world. Anne Frank House is also a popular tourist attraction.

Cycling in Amsterdam

There are some 400km (248mi) of bike paths in the city alone, and nowhere is the humble pushy so revered - cars and pedestrians come a poor second. If you want a local's perspective on the city, hire a bike as fast as you can.

Vincent van Gogh

Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist artist. His paintings and drawings include some of the world's best known, most popular and most expensive pieces