What are the tourist attractions in Amsterdam?

With romantic canals, strange buildings, precious works of art, bright diamonds and enlightened citizens, Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is really a strange city. So, "What are the tourist attractions in Amsterdam?" I hope I can help you!

Amsterdam has a glorious history. It is the home port of warriors who challenge the sea and the place where persecuted people live. Amsterdam has a broad mind and is always filled with exotic feelings. At the same time, newcomers can feel at home. This is a very wonderful city, very amiable, even foreign tourists can naturally become Acheng people and quickly integrate into this leisurely and intimate place.

Daba Square (Daba Square)

Dam Square is called the heart of Amsterdam, the birthplace of Amsterdam's history and the most famous square in the Netherlands. The war memorial in the square was built to commemorate the victims of the two world wars. 1270 or so, fishermen set up a village here, which is the embryonic form of Amsterdam. After many years, Dam Square is no longer the center of geography or administration, but it is the most ideal entertainment center in this city. Carnival with different themes is held in the square every year, and the programs are colorful and dizzying. Across the square, the magnificent Dutch Palace stands tall. The Royal Palace was built by Jacob van Campen according to the Dutch classical style. Because it was built on a wetland and used 13659 solid wood frames, it was once known as one of eight wonders of the world. The Gothic Cathedral, built in15th century, is just a stone's throw from the palace, where the Dutch king held the coronation and enthronement ceremony. Culver Street, opposite the square, is a downtown area, with many high-rise buildings and rows of pedestrians from morning till night. The roads around the square are wide, the streets are clean and there are trees and flowers everywhere. The houses along the street have a strong Nordic sentiment and bright colors.

Madame Tussauds London

Madame Tussauds Skanarama in Amsterdam is the first branch of the prestigious Madame Tussauds Rama in London, and it is unique to hold wax figure exhibitions with different themes every year. Madame Tussauds Amsterdam branch, every wax figure is lifelike, and its height, figure, hairstyle and even scars and wrinkles are exactly the same, just like a real person. In order to be perfect, sculptors should sample most celebrities, carefully measure their height and figure, and take more than 200 photos as reference. Wax figure hair is based on celebrity hair samples obtained during sampling, looking for real hair with similar hair quality, and manually implanting wax figure. It takes about 6 months to make a wax figure and 350 hours to shape the body and head. It takes 175 hours to make and reverse the mold; According to the real hair transplant needs 140 hours; It takes 49 hours to draw a face, which is well worth seeing.

Ma Haili Suspension Bridge (Broeg, Magre)

Magere Brug is the only wooden bridge on the Amster River. The bridge is more than 80 meters long, and its center can be continuously opened and closed. At first, this suspension bridge was called narrow pedestrian bridge, but in 1772, it was converted into a double suspension bridge, and its width was doubled. The name of this bridge has a double meaning: Ma Haili is the name of an architect, but in Dutch, it means thin man. In fact, the slender lines of this bridge are its interesting personality. At that time, a pair of sisters insisted on building a wooden suspension bridge near their residence, and their surname happened to be Ma Haili.

After dark, Ma Haili suspension bridge is more beautiful than during the day. The colorful lights on the bridge are shining, and the shadows of waves and lights are illusory and real, which is quite charming.

Canal (canal)

Amsterdam's whole urban landscape (semi-circular urban planning form) is set in the golden age. At this time, many canals were dug, among which the three most important canals, from the center to the periphery, are Heron Gracht, Kaiser Gracht and Plinson Gracht, which surround the downtown of Amsterdam. From 65438 to 0870, with the rapid growth of urban population, cities began to expand from areas outside Singlegracht.

The Gentleman Canal, together with two other canals, the Emperor Canal and the Prince Canal, will triple the urban area. They were built in 16 12. At that time, the wealthy urban aristocrats in Amsterdam chose this area as a place to build new homes. The elegant houses juxtaposed on the shore all reflect their beautiful posture on the wide canal, and these wealthy businessmen compete to build the most beautiful, largest and solemn houses on the canal. This is an amazing canal full of badges, and more than 400 houses around the canal have been designated as national monuments. The King's Canal was named after Maximilian I, the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. The houses along this canal are not as beautiful as the parallel Gentleman's Canal, but they also have their charm. The most interesting area is the area around Westminster Square. Because according to several practical traditions in the past, people will enjoy walking in this place wearing holiday clothes after Sunday's religious ceremony. The Prince Canal on the outside runs through the beautiful Jordan area, and the leisurely and charming scenery makes it the most beautiful canal in the city center. In the colorful season, golden leaves are swaying in the sun, and the reflections of the bridges on the river overlap in the water. There are gentle ripples from time to time, so beautiful that you can hold your breath instantly.

red-light district

The red light district in Amsterdam is located in the old city, about 15 minutes' walk from the Central Station. It takes about ten minutes to walk from the Central Railway Station to the Dam Square in the city center. Starting from the east of the square, on both sides of the Oudezijds Voorburgwal and O.Z. Achterburgwal canals, there are six or seven streets and a dozen blocks across the canals, which is the so-called red light district.

1644, Dutch navigators discovered New Zealand, pushing the Netherlands to the peak of maritime hegemony, making Amsterdam the most lively maritime trading post in Europe at that time and the richest city in Europe at that time. Merchant ships that used to shuttle back and forth brought thousands of sailors to the shore for consumption. As a result, the number of bars along the canal began to increase, and the places where sailors played like mushrooms after rain, gradually evolved into the current red light district. In view of this, the Dutch government legislated to legally manage and levy taxes on pornographic businesses, and the red light district finally "abandoned the dark and cast light on it".

In the red light district, narrow alleys are filled with all kinds of erotic cultural representations. Exposed "window girls" pose in the window where they make a living, and all kinds of goods in sex shops are displayed in the street without cover. These alleys are filled with a strange atmosphere all the time. When you come here to satisfy your curiosity, please pay special attention to your personal and property safety.

Address: Wallen, located in the old center of Amsterdam.

A day trip from Amsterdam, a scenic spot near Amsterdam.

If friends who travel to Amsterdam have time and interest, they must not miss the scenic spots in the suburbs of Amsterdam, where tourism resources are also rich. After experiencing the hustle and bustle of the city center, it is a very good choice for you to spend a day or two enjoying the tranquility and harmony of the suburbs and truly appreciate the essence of Amsterdam travel.

Kukenhof

Every year at the end of March and the beginning of April, Keukenhof, a famous park in the Netherlands, has more than six million flowers, showing its unique style without shyness. Colorful tulips, crocuses and hyacinthus orientalis compete to announce the news of spring. Located in the suburb of Amsterdam, Keukenhof Park is the largest tulip park in the world, covering an area of about 28 hectares. Hundreds of tulips are competing for beauty, pink, bright yellow, bright red and pure white, which are warm at the feet, which is an eye-opener. It's hard to ignore them. In addition to colorful flowers outside, there are various flower exhibitions and demonstration activities of flower planting in the exhibition hall, and there are often exhibitions of painting and photography. In addition, the theme garden design is the source of inspiration for gardeners to plan their own gardens. Of course, there are adventure tours, garden mazes, pastures and other activities specially designed for children.

Alkmar Cheese Market (Alkmar)

Cheese is the most famous in the Netherlands, and Alkmar is the most famous cheese market in the Netherlands. Alkmar cheese market is located in the north of Amsterdam. It is the most well-known outside world, and it is also officially recognized that the cheese market that has existed since the17th century attracts tourists. In ancient Holland, it was not easy to have authoritative measuring tools, but Alkmar was one of the few cities in Holland that had a cheese scale in 1365. Although the annual cheese trade here is only 65,438+00% of that at the beginning of this century, the annual influx of tourists has reached nearly 300,000.

The most attractive place in Alkmar cheese market is the square in front of the scale. A group of cheese porters who wear traditional clothes and are responsible for handling and weighing in an ancient way is also a tradition of a few guilds preserved in the Netherlands. On the other hand, the old inspector in white robe picked up the cheese, smelled the cheese, patted the soft and hard, and wanted to know if it was pure enough. After these repeated procedures, piles of cheese produced by different factories are stamped with the factory, weight and date, just like ID cards.

Cheese certified by inspectors can be traded. The bargaining method between manufacturers and buyers is also very interesting. They took pains to discuss the price face to face. When they get something, they reach out their right hands and give each other high-fives. People on the side only see the rhythm of high-five. When the transaction is completed, one party gives a high five, and there is no need to sign a contract.

Windmill village (Zaanse Schans)

As we all know, windmills are the most famous in Holland, and the most ideal place to watch windmills is Windmill Village. From Amsterdam to the north, 15 km, you can see the windmill in the windmill village turning vigorously. Visitors can see here how the Dutch use windmills to generate electricity and grind wood to make colors. There are various small museums, cheese factories, handicraft shops and wooden shoe factories in Windmill Village. It's also interesting to wander around. Buying some small gifts for relatives and friends in China will definitely make them happy. Transportation: Take the train from Amsterdam Central Railway Station, get off at Koog-Zaandijk Station and walk 15 minutes.

Beihai Fishing Village (Wolundan)

Although the contemporary Netherlands has reached a fairly modern level, the traditional small fishing villages around the lake like pearls have not disappeared, and many fishing villages still retain their traditional features, attracting countless tourists.

In Beihai Fishing Village, you can enjoy the beautiful seascape, feel the simple local customs, and taste the seafood here and the traditional Dutch family seafood dishes, which is definitely a great enjoyment of life.

Hallam (Hallam)

In Huacheng Harun, you can always see gorgeous flowers in quiet corners, beautiful gardens and busy squares. In spring, colorful flower fields quietly extend their tentacles to the southeast of Harun, showing her charming figure.

Besides flowers, there are countless ancient buildings in Harlan. There are still many rich merchants' mansions in the17th century along the Spaan River, and the ornate carved gates tell the story of the past prosperity. The ancient city hall and the late Goethe-style St. Bawerkerk are surrounded by grotte Marquette Square, one of the most beautiful squares in the Netherlands, with many coffee shops and shops around it. Finding a lazy afternoon, drinking tea and looking at the street is also a great pleasure in life.