Amsterdam – Bloemenmarkt (Flower Market)
Amsterdam is not just all tulips, they actually have a lot of gorgeous flowers and a very wonderful flower market that locals and tourists would really love. Those who are certified flower lovers would really fall in love with the place. The flowers are so beautiful and colorful and always fresh and in full bloom.
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Traveling To And In Amsterdam
Schiphol airport near Amsterdam is the main point of entry for visitors to the Netherlands, and because the destination offers so many cheap holidays it is one of the busiest airports in Europe. The direct rail link with frequent service from Schiphol airport to Central Station in the center of the city is the fastest way into town. There is also frequent bus service from Schiphol that stops in many Amsterdam hotels.
Bicycles are really taken seriously as a form of transportation here, with designated bike lanes and trails around Amsterdam, and there are more of them than cars. Bicycle rental shops are plentiful, and is a great way for visitors to blend in and get to know the city. Pedal cabs are common and carry two passengers at reasonable rates compared to conventional taxis. Centraal Station is the transportation hub of the nation with rail links to neighboring countries, and where several local tram and bus lines end. Behind Centraal Station are the docks from which passenger and auto ferries depart for the north side of the city, plus the many ferries and tour boats that cruise through the network of canals lined with houseboats all across Amsterdam. Trams are the easiest way to get around within the canal ring, where auto traffic is discouraged and finding a parking space is a nightmare. Buses connect the outlying areas of Amsterdam with the tram until about midnight when the tram stops running, then buses take over until the early morning.
The peak tourist season is during warm July and August but there are no temperature extremes here, and Amsterdam is surrounded by colorful blooming tulip bulbs during the spring. Queensday is on April 30, and thousands of people from all over the country arrive to celebrate the Queen Mother with street parties and festivals everywhere. During spring and fall a humid fog will often roll in from the North Sea. Cultural events are scattered throughout the year, and public transportation will operate on a Sunday schedule on holidays. The last weekend of August is the Uitmarkt, the biggest cultural event of the year, free and open to all with theater performances, exhibitions, concerts, many workshops and a book market.
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Tulips
When people think of flowers, specifically tulips, then the place that would first come to mind is Amsterdam. The tulips in Amsterdam are really very beautiful, when in full bloom and when in season people all over the world flock the place just to gaze at the beauty of Amsterdam tulips. Brides from other countries even order tulips from Amsterdam to make their wedding the best.
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Westerkerk, Amsterdam
The Westerkerk in Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful buildings in the whole of Amsterdam. This is also one of the most popular tourist attractions of the place. The architecture is really spell-binding and anyone who sees it will really be in awe. The artistry and the creativity of the whole structure are really very amazing and divine.
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Let’s Go Dutch!
Let’s go Dutch is a very famous line anywhere you go in the world, which means each one should pay for his or her order. It is also a name or title of a very famous book. This line has a lot of meanings and representations, but it all symbolize anything and everything Dutch.
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The Flying Dutchmen
The Flying Dutchmen is just one of the names that the soccer team of the Netherlands likes to call themselves. They are identified as a team wearing the orange uniform. And this very strong soccer team of the Netherlands almost bagged the title during the most recent FIFA 2010 World Cup.
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The Flying Dutchmen
No country is as happy as the Netherlands these days. The Oranje, The Flying Dutchmen, Clockwork Orange, Orange Alert, Dutch Masters or whatever nickname they call themselves they are the team to beat in the most awaited finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. People wearing orange shirts flood the streets of the Netherlands, cheering and praying for their team to be hailed as the 2010 FIFA champions.
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NEMO Amsterdam
In Amsterdam one place that tourists should never miss, especially those who are into science and technology is the NEMO Science and Technology Center. This place is very interesting since it is not just a museum or an exhibition but also a showcase of all the recent inventions and discoveries made. The place is very interactive and educational.
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Madame Tussaud’s in Amsterdam
If you are in Amsterdam and you want to meet the stars of Hollywood then you do not need to travel very far.
You just have to go to the very famous and world renowned Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, where you will find all of your favorite stars all in one venue.
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The Bridges of Amsterdam
Amsterdam has a lot of things that they can be proud of, one is their bridges. Amsterdam has a number of beautiful bridges, especially at night these bridges light up and becomes more attractive.
People, especially tourists, love the view of these bridges at night or even in the morning, while enjoying the canal cruise boats.
