Probably, in Europe it is hardly possible to find a more multifaceted and unpredictable city than Amsterdam. "What capital city is this city?" - you ask. It is the Netherlands that possesses this box full of surprises. On the territory, half of which is water, the styles, races and eras of various historical periods of mankind comfortably converge.
A brief excursion into history
From Dutch, the name of the capital is translated as "a dam on the Amstel River." For the first time, the city is mentioned in the act of Count Floris V, which spoke about the liberation in 1275 of Amsterdam from count levies. After only 25 years, the city gains the status of a major shopping center and port.
Amsterdam - the capital of which country, the Netherlands or the Netherlands? There is no difference between these names, because Holland is the unofficial name of the Netherlands. The "Golden Age" of the country began in 1648 at the end of the war for the liberation from the Spanish yoke. Then the United Provinces began to form, the heyday of the Dutch school of painting, of which Rembrandt, who is known by the whole world, began to flourish. During the heyday of the capital of Holland , even Peter I visited it.
Amsterdam - a magnet for tourists
This city is unusual in its layout, literally cut by a system of artificial canals, which are interconnected by 600 bridges and 70 islands, attracts millions of tourists all year round. Mahera Brug and Baluburg are the most charming bridges of the city of Amsterdam. The capital of which country, in your opinion, is one of the four magnificent European cities built on the water? Of course, the capital of the Netherlands. In addition to her, the cities: Bruges, Venice and St. Petersburg were awarded such an honor.
Life style
It is always noisy here, it is better to monitor your things in the crowd - local pickpockets are famous for their professionalism. Amsterdam - the capital of which country? That's right, the Netherlands, which means that modern sexual trends are supported here. For example, a few years ago it was worth declaring that the rights of a representative of a sexual minority are infringed, as he / she was immediately given the opportunity to obtain political asylum in the Netherlands. Indeed, 30% of the population of Amsterdam are
gay. They all live in their own, separate world: they eat at gay restaurants, buy clothes at gay stores and go to gay cinemas. The Dutch treat them with respect, considering it one of the ways to show
individual freedom. The city does not welcome motorists, so bicycles can be found everywhere.
What to see in Amsterdam?
The city offers a great many historical and cultural attractions, the museums of Amsterdam will not leave anyone indifferent. You should definitely visit the heart of the city - the Royal Palace, the Keukenhof flower park,
the Erotic Museum and, of course, the Red Light District, which occupies a fairly vast territory and is located in the old part of the city. According to reviews, Amsterdam leaves an imprint in the heart of everyone, brings diversity to life, inspires. Traveling to the romantic country of
windmills and medieval castles, peerless tulips and amazingly delicious cheeses will give you a boost of energy for a year to come!