Discover Amsterdam by Hire Car
The Dutch capital Amsterdam has just under 800,000 inhabitants and is located in the centre of the Netherlands.
The city borders the Ijsselmeer, an inland sea that offers numerous recreational opportunities. The city is crisscrossed by countless canals, so you can take a city tour by boat.
Sights in Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s major sights include the Rijksmuseum. This is the national museum of the Netherlands, which also houses Rembrandt’s famous painting “The Night Watch”.
In the Van Gogh Museum, the largest collection of works by the famous Dutch painter awaits those interested in art. The royal palace op de Dam is located on a square in the center of the city. It dates back to the 17th century and was built in the Dutch classicist style.
One of the most impressive Gothic buildings in the centre is the 19th-century Catholic Sint Nicolaaskerk. The residential areas in the Amsterdam School style also attract many architecture enthusiasts. Detailed information about this modern style can be found at the Museum Het Schip.
Leisure activities in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is also known for its varied nightlife and the Walletjes red light district in the city centre.
Most discos, restaurants and theatres are located in the Rembrandtplein district.
There is also a large casino here.
Just a few kilometres from Amsterdam are the long sandy beaches of the North Sea coast.
The best way to reach them and the Ijsselmeer is by hire car.
The Hague, the seat of government, which is just 50 kilometres away, is also easily accessible by hire car.
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