A network of charming canals, stunning waterfronts and architecture, lush green parks, museums, history, fantastic food, and a great nightlife make Amsterdam an excellent place for everybody’s taste.
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The museum dedicated to keeping Anne Frank's story alive uses modern media to provide educational background information about Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. The young Jewish girl's diary is on display. The actual hiding place of the family is accessible and a place of reflection.
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For more than 400 years, Amsterdam is the City of Diamonds. The city has been a significant diamond center since Sephardic Jews introduced the diamond cutting industry in the later 16th century. Today, there are still several diamond factories in Amsterdam where one can see fantastic jewelry and handicrafts being made.
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Lined with beautiful 17th and 18th-century houses and crossed by hundreds of bridges, the canals are a gorgeous sight and a focal point for Amsterdammers and visitors alike. A canal ride offers a unique window into the city's history and the lifestyle of its residents.
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The formal country name 'Nederland,' meaning the 'lowlands,' indicates that about half of the area is below sea level. Reclamation of land from the sea through dikes has continued through recent times. Its location at the coast of the North Sea and its long history of international trade have forged links with countries worldwide from as early as 1600, resulting in an international, diverse and tolerant society welcoming all visitors warmly.
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The Hague is the government city of The Netherlands, the international city of peace and justice, home the Dutch Royal Family lives. The largest Dutch city on the North Sea and includes beach resort Scheveningen, with sandy beaches and attractions for the entire family.
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The first Dutch clog is dated from the year 1230. Since that time the shoes have hardly changed. They are essential when walking in a muddy environment, protective, keep the feet dry and warm, healthy for the feet, and very comfortable. See how they are made and try them on.
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With more than seven million flowers, Keukenhof is one of the world's largest flower gardens. Each year, Keukenhof is open only two months in spring to show off the best of Dutch tulips, crocuses, narcissus (daffodils), and other bulb flowers. The spectacular flower display, various playgrounds, public art, and performances make this a memorable visit for the entire family.
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Wax Museum of Madam Tussaud’s Amsterdam
The wax museum empire is filled with look-alikes, from Dutch royalty to internationally known figures from film, music, sports, and politics. Snap a selfie with George Clooney, strike a pose with Kate Moss, rub shoulders with Barack Obama, bow down to the Dutch royal family.
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The Netherlands has a rich cheese-making history. We witness how it is traditionally made during the visit to a cheese farm and learn about the ingredients and herbs that create various flavors from farm to farm.
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