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Amsterdam, the Netherlands' nominal capital, is one of Europe's most interesting and picturesque cities. Replete with canals, the city's many attractions and historical sites are within easy walking distance of each other. If you like, public trams (video here) are very efficient, or you could rent a bike, or use one of the (get on-get off) canal boats. (video here)
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Amsterdam Canals The city is crisscrossed by over 60 miles of canals, featuring near 1000 bridges. A typical canal scene in beautiful Amsterdam is shown above. 
Amsterdam Canals
Standing on one of the many bridges in Amsterdam, this photo shows how houseboats line most of the canals, and those boats are used for varied purposes (see below). 
Amsterdam Houseboats
Houseboats come in all shapes and sizes; some are stylish and a real credit to the city, while others are in varied stages of collapse. Some houseboats are lived in year-round, and some are even used as a bed and breakfast for tourists. 
Amsterdam Architecture
Throughout the city stylish buildings grace both canals and streets. Almost uniform in size, they display unique facades, large windows and distinctive gables and shutters. 
Bikes and Doors
This picture is repeated throughout the city, as for many residents bikes have replaced the automobile because of their low cost of operation and their flexible parking attributes. 
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Amsterdam Coffee Shops
In Amsterdam, coffee shop literally means a place where cannabis (pot) is openly sold and smoked. Hard drugs of any kind are strictly prohibited, but coffee shops can legally store up to 500 grams of marijuana and can sell up to 5 grams to adults over 18. 
Amsterdam Bikes
Tens of thousands of bikes travel through the city each day. The Dutch use them for basic transportation to work, and for a wide-variety of leisure activities. In the city of Amsterdam there are parking ramps that hold as many as 2,000 bikes at a time. (video here) and when you (as a tourist) stroll through the city you must be alert as bikes have the right of way. 
Amsterdam Style
The Dutch penchant for nature is in plain sight across the city as most homes and stores are landscaped with flowers and green plants. 
Amsterdam Style
The consistent look of Amsterdam is shown above, and this city is an entertaining and visually stimulating place to visit. |
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