The dynamic Dutch capital, Amsterdam, is packed with history in every square and blends modern, progressive charm with a melting pot of cultures. The moment you enter this city, it takes your breath away with its lively atmosphere, featuring charming gabled houses and cobblestone streets. With the thriving economy of the 17th-century Golden Age, today's sprawling Amsterdam seamlessly blends art, architecture, and trade, intertwining the old and the new. Where you can visit Amsterdam's treasure and trove of world-class museums and art from Rembrandt to Van Gogh, and Anne Frank's house . Explore the creative culinary scene, and experience its entrailing bicycle culture of more than 880,000 bicycles among 920,000 people, or sail in the charming canals. Amsterdam has more than 160 canals and is often referred to as the Venice of the North. Let's go 1. Explore Dam Square. The name Amsterdam originated from the Dam and the river Amstel. Amsterdam was built approximately ...