Canals of Amsterdam

Amsterdam Photo Journey

Amsterdam Photo Journey will give you insight about this Beautiful European City of The Netherlands. Amsterdam is the largest city in Netherlands a country most people know as Holland. This multicultural city warmly embrace tourists, with millions visiting each year. The Dutch are fun to talk with, and everybody speaks English. The city is so picturesque that it is like a Picasa gallery. The first thing you see is the Iamsterdam sign after you come out of Airport.

Iamsterdam Sign Airport

The day we reached Amsterdam the weather was windy and bit overcast.
Weather Amsterdam Photo Journey
The inner canal district is an internationally protected heritage site. In the 17th century Amsterdam was a center for world economy and many of the canal houses and old warehouses dates from the golden ages.
Charming Houses Amsterdam

Amsterdam Central Area

The Basilica of Saint Nicholas is a major church in the heart of city near the Central Station.

Saint Nicolas Basilca Amsterdam

Just a short walk from the central station is the iconic Dam square built nearly 750 years ago. Its purpose gave the city name “Amsterdam’. The dam built around the river Amstel to protect it from Inland sea.

Busy Dam Square Amsterdam Photo Journey

The square is dominated by the Royal Palace.

Royal Palace Amsterdam

From its windows you can see the national monuments dedicated to the many Dutch victims of World War II.

Dam Square Amsterdam Photo Journey

The Dam also houses Madame Tussauds wax collection. The impressive wax collection combines humor with insight into Holland’s gripping history.

Madame Tussaud Amsterdam Photo Journey

Just outside the Dam Square is the Tuschinski Cinema which is best place to visit for Art Deco lovers.

Tuschinski Cinema Hall Amsterdam

Europeans call Amsterdam “Venice of North” as it has no less than 165 canals crossed by thousands of bridges. The best way to see the city is by foot or as the Dutch would say : “Just get on your Bikes”. You will see the bikes everywhere in the City.

Amsterdam Photo Journey

Alternatively take the tram across the city to the Museumplein.

Amsterdam Trams

Canal Cruises are also popular among the tourists.

Ferry Tour Amsterdam

Museumplein houses the famous museums of Amsterdam. The Rijksmuseum focuses on Dutch painters from Golden ages.

Museumplein Amsterdam

Rijksmuseum AmsterdamDon’t forget to picture yourself just outside of Rijksmuseum in front of Iamsterdam Sign.

Iamsterdam Sign

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Photo Journey

Located nearby is the Van Gogh Museum dedicated to a poor but legendary 19th century painter. Sadly, he didn’t live longer to see his work became world famous.

Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam

The Concert Cebouw is also across the park in the Museumplein.

Concert Cebouw Amsterdam

Jordaan is the most beautiful neighborhood of Amsterdam. Its full of beautiful houses, romantic canals and lovely streets. This neighborhood makes the Amsterdam Photo Journey more picturesque.

Jordaan Amsterdam

Jordaan Canals Amsterdam

Beautiful Streets Jordaan Amsterdam

Canals Jordaan Amsterdam

Munttoren tower is best viewed from across the canal.

Lovely Canals Amsterdam

If you want to understand what life was like for Jewish families during Nazi occupation than do visit the famous Anne Frank’s house.

Anne Frank House Amsterdam

Every street in the city is a picture in itself. You can also find plenty of Small museums like Tulip museum and Cheese museum just footsteps away from Anne Frank’s house.

Tulip Museum AmsterdamCheese Museum Amsterdam

Amsterdam is also the home to one of the world’s oldest and most famous Red Light Districts. Today coffee shop and adult emporiums are the highlights of this neighborhood. You will get one of the best Dutch Fries just outside this area.

There is no other city like Amsterdam with its rich history, charming houses, remarkable art and cosmopolitan people. It is the place that you won’t easily forget. We loved the city and we are sure you will love it too.

Amsterdam Museumplein

Canals of Amsterdam

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4 Responses

  1. Chetna salhotra

    I always wanted to travel to this place. The name is so classy so is the place…Just mind blowing pictures. Can’t wait to see it.❤❤❤❤

    • Travelpeppy

      Amsterdam is a beautiful city Chetna. The energy of the city is so overwhelming. Happy that you liked the pictures from our Amsterdam Photo Journey. Hope you will visit the city soon 🙂

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