Amsterdam

Enneus Heerma Bridge, Amsterdam
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Author: S Sepp


Amsterdam is the capital and biggest city in the Netherlands. Covering an area of 219 sq km (84.6 sq mi) within the province of North Holland, Amsterdam has a city population of 1.4 million (2011 estimate) and a metropolitan population of 2.2 million.

The name Amsterdam means "dam on the river Amstel" It began as a fishing village in the late 12th century, but by the 17th century - a period known as the Dutch Golden Age - it had become one of the most important port cities of the world.


Oude Kirk, Amsterdam
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Author: Andreas Praefcke


Amsterdam is today divided into 8 boroughs, called stadsdelen. They are called Centrum, Noord, Oost, Zuid, West, Nieuw0Westm Zuidoost and Westpoort.

Today Amsterdam remains the financial and cultural capital of the nation, headquarters to major Dutch companies and institutions. Its stock exchange, established in 1602, was the oldest in the world. It merged with the exchanges of Brussels and Paris in 2000 to form Euronext, and is today called Euronext Amsterdam.


Amsterdam at dusk
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Author: Massimo Catarinella

Going to Amsterdam

By Plane
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the main airport serving the Netherlands. One of the busiest airports in the world, it is located 15 km to the southwest of the city. From the airport, you can catch a train to Amsterdam Central Station. Fare costs €3.80 one way and €7.00 return. The same journey by taxi will set you back €40-50.


Amsterdam Inner City
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Author: Stevthethief


By Train
Amsterdam Central Station is the main train station for Amsterdam and the Netherlands. It is located between the old center and the IJ waterfront. You can get there by train within two and a half hours to three hours from Brussels. There are services from most of the major cities in Western Europe.

Tourist Districts of Amsterdam

Amsterdam is on the map of the Netherlands

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