Dubbed the “Venice of the North”, Amsterdam’s canals are not only attractive, but they’re also a great way to travel around the city, enjoying the sights of this free-thinking European metropolis.

The magnificent Central Station of Amsterdam is the main hub of transportation in the Netherlands. Commuter, regional, and international trains arrive and depart all day long and the station is also the transportation center for the city’s trams and buses.

Pigeon-filled Dam Square has long been a gathering place for local Amsterdam residents and visitors alike. Surrounded by wonderful buildings and other attractions, Dam Square provides several must-sees on your trip to Amsterdam.

Once a corn mill, the De Gooyer windmill, also known as the Funenmolen is now a charming brewery and popular gathering place.

One of the last remaining pieces of Medieval Amsterdam, Montelbaanstoren stands as a proud monument to the city’s early wealth and power.

Once the largest secular building in Europe, the Royal Palace of Amsterdam has served a number of different purposes since its construction in the mid 17th century.

Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum is the largest museum of art and history in the Netherlands. With nearly 1 million objects in its permanent collection, this immense museum attracts thousands upon thousands of visitors each year, making it one of the city’s most popular cultural attractions.

In homage to a favorite native son and famous 19th century painter, Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum boasts the largest collection in the world of Vincent van Gogh’s intriguing and beautiful works of art.

The largest park in Amsterdam, Vondelpark is centrally located and easy to reach from a number of popular attractions. Actually, the park itself has proven to be a favorite place to visit for both locals and guests, especially in the summer months when the days are warm and lazy.