Amsterdam is one of those vibrant cities that have a lot of different things to offer. Defined by an overwhelming nonconformity, it is a complete city at all points. My visit in Amsterdam was not very long, but it was enough to be impressed by the atmosphere and the energy of this city. Amsterdam Centraal, the beautiful central station was the first building that I visited there.

Imposing and charming with an interesting architecture, this building looks like it welcomes you to this amazing city. Not far from this station there is a huge bicycle parking. You might not know but there are actually over 800.000 bicycles in Amsterdam. Cycling is a way of life and a great passion for the residents of this city. If you love riding a bike, this city gives you the perfect opportunity to go for a ride and explore its amazing sights.

I am sure you will be delighted by the simple and yet sophisticated architecture which is highlighted by a variety of narrow streets,canals and bridges. In my opinion walking in the streets of Amsterdam is a must if you would like to admire the beautiful buildings and also to have a wonderful shopping experience. The Nine Streets is the best place where you can go shopping in Amsterdam. There are more than 200 different shops situated in this area. These streets connect the main canals between Leidsegracht and Raadhuisstraat.

The Venice of the North, the way Amsterdam is called, is also famous for the beauty of its canals and bridges. If you want to admire the beauty of these canals you can either go for a walk or take a boat tour. These canals give the entire city a special vibration and they represent the iconic image of Amsterdam.

After going for a walk it would be a good idea to visit a few museums. Amsterdam has the highest museum density in the world. There are over 60 different museums that you could choose from. I chose to visit 3 museums from this impressive list: the Sex Museum, the Museum of Medieval Torture Instruments and Madame Tussauds. I can tell you that I don’t regret my choice, in fact it was a lovely experience.

The Red Light District is one of the most famous neighborhoods in Amsterdam. This is actually the oldest part of the city, but the most controversial one. A chaotic atmosphere, a drug and sex paradise, a multitude of sex shops and brothels are the words that perfectly describe this district.

The Red Light District is indeed controversial but interesting to see. As you have probably understood, the capital of the Netherlands is not only about sights, canals, bridges and places, it is also about experiences.Street food in Amsterdam is a culinary experience that you should definitely take. Patatje oorlog(French fries with onions and different sauces), stroopwafels(waffles with different kinds of topping) or the tasty donuts are just a few examples of delicious street food.

All things considered, I really believe that there is no travel demand that Amsterdam cannot meet.

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I would say that the capital of the Netherlands is a city of all possibilities, because there is no travel demand that Amsterdam cannot meet. Amsterdam is a city that “caters for all tastes”. I consider this to be the phrase that perfectly describes the city. The Venice of the North, as it is called, should be admired and discovered piece by piece.

You should definitely take your time when you decide to visit Amsterdam. What you probably don’t know about Amsterdam is the fact that this city has the highest museum density in the world, with over 60 different museums. If you are a museum lover, Amsterdam is the perfect destination.

When it comes to visiting the museums in Amsterdam the choice belongs to you, but in my opinion there are three museums that you should definitely add on your list: the Sex Museum, the Museum of Medieval Torture Instruments and Madame Tussauds. You should know that all these museums are located in the center of Amsterdam and that they are very close to each other. Their position will give you the possibility to visit all of them in just one day.

1. The Sex Museum or the Venustempel is the first and the oldest sex museum in the world.”Sex is the most natural thing in the world” says the slogan of this museum. You can find a collection of things that are related to sex here: photos, statues, paintings, videos, recordings and many other interesting objects.

2. The Museum of Medieval Torture Instruments is an interesting museum that displays different objects of torture and also pictures and sketches about how people were actually tortured in the past. You should know that this is not the only museum which is related to the subject of torture in Amsterdam. The Torture Museum is another popular museum that debates on the same subject.

3. Madame Tussauds or the Wax Museum is a really interesting museum which displays the art of wax modeling. Founded by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud, the museum has branches in several important cities in the world, including Amsterdam.You can admire a collection of wax statues here which will impress you with their perfection.

It will be a wonderful experience to plunge into the world of famous people because this museum hosts a big number of celebrities from both past and present: royal figures, famous musicians, film stars, sport stars, important politicians, famous inventors, historical figures and so on.

Madame Tussauds will be a real adventure, so get ready to take a lot of pictures with your favorite celebrities.

You will definitely not regret if you add these museums on your trip list, because they are worth experiencing and they represent very well the unconventional side of Amsterdam.

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