It took Amsterdam almost nine centuries to transform from an ordinary fishing village into one of the most interesting and extraordinary European capitals. Today, fans of painting and architecture, not too traditional entertainment and interesting culinary experiments rush to the main city of the Netherlands. To see Amsterdam in 2 days means to touch only a small part of its treasures, but even in a short time it will be possible to understand that it is worthy of keeping the reputation of a popular and interesting tourist center.
Among the canals and bridges
The main attraction of the Dutch capital, which inevitably catches the eye all two days in Amsterdam, is its canals, intercepted by bridges. More than one and a half thousand bridges and several hundred kilometers of canals have become quite a fair reason for the unofficial name of the city: the Dutch capital is named "Venice of the North".
UNESCO has taken the historical network of Amsterdam canals under its protection and today boat and boat trips along the water streets are very popular among the guests of the capital. On the shores, you can visit the markets and observe the life of ordinary Dutch people.
At the center of events
The historic center of Amsterdam in 2 days is quite realistic to get around and see. Many medieval buildings and structures have been preserved here, the most famous of which are rightfully:
- Dam Square and the Royal Palace, where the residence of the Dutch royal family has been located for more than two centuries.
- The National Monument on Dam Square reminds of the sacrifices that the people of the Netherlands suffered during the difficult years of the struggle against fascism in the Second World War.
- Madame Tussauds can be visited to take many photographs with real world celebrities.
- The Damrak street, moving away from the square, seems to be a single architectural masterpiece. There are museums and craft workshops on it, and in cozy cafes you can have a snack during a stop and drink delicious coffee. There are also fish restaurants offering tasting local cuisine.
The clock strikes on the old tower
In Amsterdam, you can see its old towers in 2 days. For example, Monetnaya is located on the square of the same name, and according to its clock, residents of the city still check the time. The serf and stocky Schreierstoren is worth a visit, if only because of its venerable almost six hundred years of age, and the graceful and soaring Montelbanstoren attracts attention with a pretty weather vane.
