Things You Must Know Before Visiting Amsterdam

Visiting Amsterdam can be one of the treasured experiences of your life! The capital of Netherlands, it is one of the most beautiful European cities.

Amsterdam is the haven of a fully liberal enjoyment. You will find its innumerable restaurants, pubs, cafes and discos irresistible.

In case you are more culturally inclined, you should definitely give the famous museums of Amsterdam a try.

In fact, you should conjure a strategic plan for visiting Amsterdam so that you do not leave out its central attractions. Here are some must-see spots in and around Amsterdam:


Dam Square
You must start your tour from the heart of Amsterdam and that is Dams Square. Flanked by the National monument and the Royal Palace, The Royal Palace was the official town hall after Louis Napoleon became the king.

You can catch a panoramic view of Amsterdam from the terrace of the New Metropolis building near the Central Square.


The Museums
While visiting Amsterdam, do not forget to step in its world famous museums. These three must be there in your travel list:

• Anne Frank’s House Following the publication of ‘Anne Frank’s Diary’, the entire world has come to know about the Wartime plight of this brave Jewish girl.

  Watch out for the manuscript of her diary in this museum.

• Rijksmuseum If you are an art-lover and visit Amsterdam for the first time, this museum is a must-watch for you.

  It treasures some of the famed artworks of Rembrandt, Frans Hals and Vermeer. It also contains delicate porcelain dolls and dollhouses.
  
  
  

• Van Gogh Museum This is another art museum and it displays the principal Van Gogh creations.

Grand Cafes
The pleasures of visiting cafes in Amsterdam is unique. These venues play host to several international gathering in these cafes and you will enjoy their company, apart from the coffee itself.


The festive spirit of Amsterdam
The real fun of an Amsterdam trip can be felt only during the summer. Time your visit in the warm months when Amsterdam makes merry in the Holland Festival held for three-weeks of June.

The Queens Day is a musical celebration of the queen’s birthday when you see the gays and lesbians coming out of the closets.

If you are smitten by the dancing bug, consider visiting Amsterdam between June and August for the open-air concert of Vondelpark summer.

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