Amsterdam is the capital and the largest city of Netherlands, its financial and cultural center as well as one of the Europe's popular tourist destination. If you are planning a trip to Europe - it's a great idea to visit Amsterdam as there are a lot to discover. Amsterdam's extensive canal network that runs through the city is the most famous sight. You can take a boat tour and see the historic city center with its old but beautifully decorated buildings and hundreds of small bridges.
Public transportation system is excellent, driving a car is discouraged, especially in city centre, so you'll see a lot of bicycles and bike lines. Other popular tourist attractions are museums, churches, concert halls, open-air markets, cafes, and bars. Climate is pleasant overall, although it's good idea to keep umbrella handy. These photos I took on the boat tour along Amsterdam canals in a rainy day in May 2006.
Preparing to land at the Schiphol airport in Amsterdam
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Amsterdam: Prins Hendrikkade, across from Amsterdam Central Station.
Larger photo
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Singel street corner, near Central Station, Amsterdam
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On a boat trip along Amsterdam canals
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Korte Prinsengracht
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Old buildings along the canals, Amsterdam
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Prinsengracht canal
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Along the canals.
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Noorderkerk (Northern Church) on the Prinsengracht, Jordaan, Amsterdam
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Floating houses along the canals
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Along the Prinsengracht canal.
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Along the Prinsengracht canal, Amsterdam
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Corner of Prinsengracht and Bloemgracht, Amsterdam
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Westerkerk (Western Church), Amsterdam
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Another photo of Westerkerk, Amsterdam
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Floating houses along canals
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Beautifully decorated buildings along the canals.
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Another view of Westerkerk, (Western church), Amsterdam
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Along the canals, Amsterdam
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Tour boats.
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Prinsengracht canal, Amsterdam
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A Houseboat, Amsterdam
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Another photo of a Houseboat.
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Leaning houses along the canals
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Along the canals, Amsterdam
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On a tour boat.
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Leidsegracht canal, Amsterdam
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Leidsegracht and Herengracht, Amsterdam
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Herengracht canal.
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One of the hundreds small bridges
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Herengracht canal, Amsterdam
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Historic Blauwbrug (Blue Bridge) with the Stopera building complex behind.
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Bridge over Nieuwe Herengracht.
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Floating Chinese restaurant Sea Palace in Amsterdam
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The old ship replica near Netherlands Maritime Museum, Amsterdam
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Another view of the ship
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Strange shape building
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Netherlands Maritime Museum, Amsterdam
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Parking is full...with bicycles
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