Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands with a population of nearly 900,000 within the city proper, 1.6 million in the urban area, and 2.5 million in the metropolitan area. Found within the province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", due to the large number of canals which form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Amsterdam is also known for its artistic heritage and narrow houses with gabled facades - legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. Cycling is key to the city’s character - and there are numerous bike paths that cross the city. Let's take a look at one of Europe's most iconic, historic, and beautiful cities in today's update.
We'll begin our tour with a look at the iconic Westkerk - Amsterdam's largest church. Completed in 1631, it's turned into one of the city's most iconic landmarks over the centuries.
Built in 1770, the Muiderpoort is another relic from the city's past - it's Amsterdam's only remaining city gate.
A view of another one of Amsterdam's most beautiful churches - the Nicolaaskerk. Built in the late 1800s, it's the city's primary Roman Catholic church and the most well-known of the city's "new" churches.
Amsterdam is well known for the countless maze of canals that cross the city's center - here we see a typical scene with some of the city's iconic row houses.
We travel back in time for our next sight - a historical view of the famed Montelbaastoren. Built in the 1500s, the tower played an important role in defending the city from outside invaders.
Located in the heart of the city, the neoclassical Victoria Hotel is one of the city's most luxurious and famous hotels.
A midnight view of Amsterdam's Victoria Hotel.
Amsterdam Central Station is one of the city's most famous landmarks and serves as an important transportation link to the rest of Western Europe.
Nighttime at the iconic Amsterdam Central Station.
We'll conclude with one final view of Amsterdam's iconic cityscape by night.
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