Sites to See in Amsterdam | Nightlife in Amsterdam | Museums in Amsterdamn

For decades Amsterdam has been a favorite tourist destination for Americans and Europeans. This famous cosmopolitan European city is regarded by many as one of the most liberal and fun places to visit and is well known for its progressive values. Amsterdam has an array of museums, concert halls and nightlife that offer something for people of all ages.

Amsterdam is very friendly and English is widely spoken. The city has everything for both genders, all ages and all cultures. There is the decadent rich culture and history of the past and there is also the abundant nightlife scene for the younger generation.

For the tourist there are certain sites that are a must. Some of these include:

Museums
There are many museums in Amsterdam and most are located in the Museum Square in the southern part of the city. The Rijksmuseum contains the largest collection of classical Dutch art- Rembrandt’s entire art collection can be viewed at this museum. The Van Gogh and the Stedelijk are also two must see museums- the former depicts paintings of the renowned painter, Van Gogh himself and the latter deals with modern art.

Performing Arts
For those into performing arts, Amsterdam has a world class orchestra. The Concertgebebouw is considered to be a concert hall with the best acoustics in the world. The opera house of Amsterdam is located next to city hall and holds a variety of classical and modern music festivals throughout the year.

Festivals & Fashion
If you go during the summer time, Amsterdam is a city of festivals. Every week there is some kind of festival being held. The two most famous being the Gay parade and the Uitmarkt. The Uitmarkt is a cultural event lasting 3 days, features music, food and poetry. For those into fashion, Amsterdam has its garment center in the world fashion center.

Night Life
For the younger tourists who may not be as fond of art work and concert halls, there is the night life. Amsterdam had a vibrant and diverse night life, for which it is more famous than even its museums. There are 100s of cafes all around Amsterdam. Besides coffee, most for these cafés also serve local beers and wines. Even though Amsterdam has many ethnic foods, many of the restaurants also serve the local Dutch fare. For those who want to party all night, a walk to the Leidselplein or Rembrandtplein area is worth it. There are many trendy discos in this area that stay open until all hours.

Red Light District
If you're in Amsterdam for the first time, a visit to the De Wallen is a must. This red light district is a major tourist attraction. It is a network of lanes and alleys with tiny rooms with windows. The rooms are typically lit in red and you can find all kinds of different shows.

There are plenty of sites to see in Amsterdam, take your time, stay a while and enjoy them all!

map of Amsterdam

red light district

amsterdam coffee shop