Holland: Amsterdam Historical-cultural center of Holland Amsterdam exists for more than 800 years and developed from the small fishing village to a world metropolis. In the 16 and 17 century, in its golden time, the city attained by its trade a supremacy in the world. In this time was created the United East Indian Commercial Company, the long time largest of the world. But not only in the past the city does play a role. From here many musical, cultural and political influences proceed to Europe. 1997 were regulated in the so-called contract of Amsterdam a common foreign policy of the European Union. Numerous architectural monuments, palaces, churches and canals are witnesses of the golden age of the city. The entire old part of town is an architectural monument, its canals are defined by the UNESCO as a world cultural heritage. In addition, Amsterdam is a journey to the world culture, which is to be seen in innumerable museums. So for example works of Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Hals, Stehen, Jacob van Ruisdaal..... In small lanes and angles one can discover in addition the multi-cultural sides and the food of the whole world. Here a small selection of a walk by the city with touristic goals. Centraal Station, Nicolaaskerk, Nemo Museum, Damrak, Koninklijk Paleis, Nieuwe Kerk, Dam, Madame Tussaud, Achterburgwal, Nieuwmarkt, De Waag, Rembrandthuis, Waterlooplein, Muziek Theater, Rijk Museum, Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum, Leidseplein, Casino, Bloemenmarkt   >> regard photos          >> info main-page