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From its unassuming beginnings as a 12 th century fishing village Amsterdam has evolved to become one of the most colourful cities in the world. Now a major international hub for business, art, culture and tourism, Amsterdam has a cultural identity unlike that of any other European city. Surrounded by water and floating on a network of canals, it represents a rarity – an urban environment thriving within sustained natural surroundings. Additionally, Amsterdam is pedestrian friendly and many parts of town have rejected the car as a localised form of transport; instead trams, bicycles, metros and boats carry people around this compact city. Overall this contributes to a safe and clean environment encouraging tourists to enjoy their time wandering through Amsterdam’s historic streets. Astoundingly, of the 740,000 residents some 45% belong to a cultural minority group and the population is now made up of circa 150 nationalities. The city reflects this diversity and today its key principles are those of tolerance and open-mindedness, which ensures that every visitor to Amsterdam is welcomed as a potential friend.

Amsterdam may now be just as famous for legalised cannabis and its red-light district as for its rich cultural heritage but that needn’t impact on any visit. Architecture and art will form the backbone of many trips here and the city has over 200 museums and galleries. And of course the house of famous diarist Anne Frank is one of Holland’s most famous tourist attractions. Additionally Amsterdam is the spiritual home of great Expressionist and Post-Impressionist art, and museums dedicated to Rembrandt and Van Gogh house impressive collections. Dating from the late 17 th century the canals that surround the historic city centre will guide visitors around the city as they walk along their banks or perhaps take a boat trip. Really investigating the city streets will yield some of the best sights. Such as a chance to view one of the many ‘hofjes’, hidden courtyards reached through doorways, which offer a surprising haven of tranquillity just metres away from the bustling city streets.

Despite its relatively small size Amsterdam has all of the benefits of a large city with none of the associated drawbacks. Whilst culture, business and history are abundant here, traffic, pollution, and noise are not. As a city of contrasts between old and new every visitor to Amsterdam can ensure that their visit comprises the elements that they want from a trip. Above all production, creativity and innovation thrive here, the city breeds imagination so be inspired by your visit.

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