Amsterdam City

The capital and largest city of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, attracts plenty of tourists from all over the world. It is situated in the province of North Holland in the west of the country. Amsterdam, which is the commercial and cultural centre of the Netherlands, houses many headquarters of large international corporations and banks. The Amsterdam Stock Exchange is the world's oldest stock exchange.

For sure, Amsterdam is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Amsterdam attractions include Red Light District, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, the NEMO Science and Technology Center, Artis Zoo and many other places of interest. Around 5 million tourists visit Amsterdam annually to see its wonderful sights.

Amsterdam's origins date back into the thirteenth century when a small settlement sprung up around the 'Dam' on the Amstel River that gave the city its name. The city is not very big if we compare it to many European capitals, but at the same time it offers plenty to do and see for everyone who visits Amsterdam.