Backpacking Europe - Amsterdam
One place you will want to see when backpacking Europe is Amsterdam. Wow, what a city this is!
A lot is made of Amsterdam’s Red Light District and Coffee Shops but there is so much more to one of Europe’s best capital cities. The canals, restaurants and museums are second to none.
For the backpacker, I would suggest you make use of the “I amsterdam Card”. Developed by the tourist board, this amazing card gives you free admission to all of the city’s museums plus free travel on the buses, trams and subway system and discount on wines at various eateries. You also get a free canal cruise - great for a romantic moment with your partner!
Below is a list of some of the great locations you need to go and visit:
- The Van Gogh Museum houses the largest collection of Van Gogh’s paintings in the world
- The Rembrandt House Museum is where the great painter, Rembrandt, lived from 1939 to 1958. It is full of his etchings and other pieces of art.
- The Anne Frank House is a museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist, Anne Frank. This museum tells the story of Frank who hid from Nazi’s in hidden rooms at the back of the house during the 2nd World War.
- The Red Light District (no link for obvious reasons!) - in the center of Amsterdam where window prostitution is legal.
For more tourist information on Amsterdam visit Amsterdam Tourist Information - Travel guide to Amsterdam features information on hotels, apartments, sights and entertainment in Amsterdam and all the Netherlands.
