Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands with a population estimate of around 1.36 million. The city’s name is derived from Amstellerdam of the city’s origin: a dam in the river Amstel. Friendly, open-minded and easygoing, Amsterdam is a city that has something for everyone. It is a city steeped in culture, the city of Golden Age art and picturesque canals. This city known for its liberal attitude towards prostitution and drugs is beautiful, in an abstract way. Beneath its self assured exterior is the real Amsterdam, quirky, creative and open-minded.

CLIMATE

Amsterdam has a mild, damp climate with a lot of variations in temperature to the extremes even in summer. This phenomenon is dominant especially during Spring and Winter, when the region experiences the most unsettled weather. In the winter months clear, frosty days are usual, although snow is unlikely. The coldest months are December to March. Rain is consistent all year round. It is a good idea to carry rainwear and umbrellas at all times.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Amsterdam has a broad spectrum of recreational and cultural sights that are dominated by the number of churches and museums found in the city. Some of the museums are Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum, Rembrandt House Museum, Anne Frank House, Hermitage Amsterdam, Tropenmuseum, NEMO (museum), Verzetsmuseum, Amsterdams Historisch Museum, etc. Some of the churches are Oude Kerk, Nieuwe Kerk, Zuiderkerk, Noorderkerk, Westerkerk, Oosterkerk, Ronde Lutherse Kerk, English Reformed Church, Amsterdam,Sint Nicolaaskerk, De Duif,”Onze Lieve Heer op Zolder”, etc. there are many more buildings, avenues and places of interest that are definitely worth a visit.

TRANSPORT

Public transport is the perfect way to take in the sights and visit all the attractions. The metro is a combination of underground metro and trains running on the surface. Four metro lines, a fast tram line and a ring line complete the varied transport network system in Amsterdam. In the city center, trams are the dominant form of public transport as they are easy and affordable. The bus system consists of 30 lines, reaching farther neighborhoods and the north of Amsterdam city.

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AIRPORT

Amsterdam is served by the biggest and busiest airport in the Netherlands is Schiphol Airport just 14km outside Amsterdam.  It is one of Europe’s best airports, ranking as Europe’s 3rd largest and the world’s 14th largest for cargo tonnage. The airport has a passenger traffic turnout estimated around 47,430,019 passengers on an annual basis. At the airport, your options for car rentals are: Avis, Advantage, Alamo, Dollar, E-Z Rent a car, E, National, Payless, Europcar, Simply Wheels, Practical Thrifty, Hertz and Budget.

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