What is Amsterdam famous for?

Amsterdam is famous for its canals, beautiful houses, so-called coffee shops and Red Light District, but there's plenty more to this liberal city than most visitors realise. Rick, our local ambassador in the Dutch capital, shares 10 delightful things to do and see for free. read more

Amsterdam is famous for its sizable system of canals, its Red Light District and its marijuana-dispensing coffee shops. Amsterdam is known as a tolerant, progressive city with a diverse culture and an active nightlife. read more

Famous Amsterdam residents include the diarist Anne Frank, artists Rembrandt van Rijn and Vincent van Gogh, and philosopher Baruch Spinoza. The Amsterdam Stock Exchange, the oldest stock exchange in the world, is located in the city centre. read more

Amsterdam also has two well-known universities and is a popular location for students after the Dutch city Leiden. Amsterdam is also the most tolerant area within the Netherlands as there are a lot of different cultures living within the city. read more