What is Amsterdam, Netherlands known for?

Amsterdam is renowned for its hazy coffeeshops – the cannabis cafes better known for selling bud than brewing beans – but these feted establishments operate in a decidedly grey area of the law, not least because the sale, production and possession of cannabis is technically illegal in the Netherlands. 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

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

Amsterdam is home to eight windmills, one of which is the De Otter mill, the only working wood-sawing mill in the country. One of the most famous Dutch foods, Gouda cheese, accounts for approximately half of the world's consumption of cheese. read more