Sightseeing in Amsterdam
From East Watergraafsmeer to Damsquare, Amsterdam museums to the canals and the red light district
District East Watergraafsmeer
On walking distance from the accommodation you will find the Tropenmuseum and Resistance Museum, as of the Artis Royal Zoo. Frankendael is a great park with and old garden. In the park are some gourmet restaurants. Both parks are within 5 minutes walk from our bed and breakfast accommodation.
The Dam
Dam Square is the bustling center of Amsterdam, amusing street, crowds of tourists, and hundreds of pigeons purebred Amsterdam meet. The Dam is a stone's throw from Amsterdam Central Station and is one of the most famous squares in the lowlands. You look feel free to try the Royal Palace, a large branch of the Beehive, the famous Madame Tussauds, the New Church and the impressive Hotel Krasnapolsky. On the square itself is the National Monument for the victims of World War II. This monument was established in 1956 on Dam Square and is the venue for the annual National Memorial Day on May 4
The Canals
The canal is like a blanket draped to the center of Amsterdam and around. The canal consists of - from the inside out - the Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht. The origin of the beautiful canals in the Golden Age, when wealthy Amsterdam prestigious houses were built around the city. The canals themselves were at that time as a sewer. Today, the canals fortunately no longer used and sewer along the canals and impressive houses many monumental find. To the east of the canal area - between the three canals - the 'nine streets'. These include the nine streets Gasthuismolensteeg, Old Spiegelstraat, the Wide Heisteeg, the Hart Street, Wolvenstraat, Huidenstraat, Reestraat, Berenstraat and Runstraat. The nine streets are known for their pleasant shops and cafes that you find there. Nine streets and the canals provide an idyllic, totally unique in the Amsterdam city center and you should not miss them during your weekend in Amsterdam. Our bed and breakfast is located near a canal Ringvaart which connects the Amstel river to the river the IJ, diving Amsterdam into a northern part and the centre and south and east.
Red Light District
The Red Light District is located east downtown of the Amsterdam city center and forms, to our great disappointment, the international business of our capital for many tourist. In the 'Red Light District are sex and drugs are central window prostitution and coffee shops are the order of the day. Red Light District are limited by the Warmoesstraat(west) St.Jansstraat (south) Long Niezel (north) and the Nieuwmarkt (east). The disputed area, which particularly at night a lot of tourists to find, is a typical and unique piece of Dutch culture. Although the red light district often associated with prostitution and crime, are fun and relaxation are central Amsterdam. There are many comfortable on the red light district, canals typical Amsterdam pubs and mystical way. To the criminal tide there by the local artist in a number of former prostittutiepanden placed.
Museums
Amsterdam's museums attract millions of visitors annually. Museums in Amsterdam including the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House, Rembrandt House, the Van Gogh Museum and the Allard Pierson Museum. In the above-museums are both modern and classical art, architecture and rich history to offer. Please during your business travel in mind that the rows of famous museums can be very long. It is therefore advisable to book in advance online or on site at The Flying Chef to do.
Parks and squares
The parks and squares in Amsterdam during your weekend in Amsterdam are worth a visit. Main squares are the Leidseplein, Rembrandtplein and Nieuwmarkt - all located in the center of Amsterdam. On and around this square you will find an especially vibrant nightlife, there are many restaurants, terraces, bars and clubs. In terms of parks the Vondelpark Sarphatipark recommended. The Vondelpark is Amsterdam's largest and most famous park, where thousands of people every day walking, cycling and recreation. The park is located in the posh Amsterdam-South and adjacent to the prestigious PC Hooftstraat. Sarphatipark is a relatively small park south of Amsterdam's city center. The park is generally quieter than the Vondelpark, close to the lively 'Albert Cuyp market. The parks around here are interesting.
