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Amsterdam has an appeal that is absolutely unique. It’s a vibrant place, a treasure-trove of extraordinary artistic riches, and the living embodiment of 900 years of history, during which it rose to become the centre of a huge global empire. After a period of decline, it matured into today’s relaxed and tolerant modern metropolis. Elegant and serene, Amsterdam also has its seamy side, and this too is part of its character, as much as its famous network of canals. Whatever you are looking for, this small city packs a big punch.
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This landmark hotel in a splendid Art Nouveau building is for those who want to be close to the action (see American Hotel).
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Treat the children to life aboard a houseboat. Amsterdam House has eight of them available for short or long rentals (from €150), as well as apartments and hotel rooms.
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Made from three wellkept canal houses, the Wiechmann has been polishing its welcome for more than 50 years. Wooden floors, beams and panelling set off antique furniture and Oriental rugs, and the bedrooms, most with canal views, are attractively simple.
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First a convent, then the city orphanage, now a wonderful museum charting the history of Amsterdam and, in particular, its meteoric rise during the Golden Age (see Amsterdams Historisch Museum).
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An excellent place to start a visit to Amsterdam, this museum chronicles how a tiny fishing village on the Amstel river grew into one of the wealthiest and most beautiful cities in the world (see Amsterdams Historisch Museum).
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Housed in the old city orphanage, this vibrant collection traces the history of Amsterdam from the 12th century (see Amsterdams Historisch Museum).
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This attractive wooded park south of the city is ideal for cyclists, thanks to 48 km (30 miles) of cycle path; those on foot have no less than 160 km (100 miles) of footpath to stroll along. Perfect for a family picnic outing (see Amsterdam Bos).
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Just a short bus, oldfashioned tramor bike ride away, this attractive woodland park makes a wonderful contrast to the city. Laid out on reclaimed land in the 1930s with the dual purpose of creating jobs for the unemployed and providing more recreation space, the park has woods and meadows, lakes and nature reserves. There is plenty to do: hire bicycles, go boating, eat pancakes, visit the bison and the goats and the Bos Museum, which describes the park and how it was built.
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Teenage victim (1929–44) of the Holocaust. Her eloquent diary has sold in its millions.
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Recently enlarged, this thought-provoking museum encompasses theachterhuis , secret hideout of Anne Frank and her family, as well as background information on the plight of Amsterdam’s Jews and racial oppression.
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