Amsterdam is a web of canals – the city itself is about 20% water – which can pose difficult to maneuver. At the center of the city is an area called Centrum, in which the Royal Palace of ...

Amsterdam, founded in the mid-13 th century, refers to the damming of the Amstel River. Its waterways made it a major port city in the Netherlands, and its canals have been drawing attention ever ...

Picture-perfect canals lined with gabled houses from the ... all speak English: Amsterdam is a richly varied treasure-trove of attractions. —Sander Groen 10 of the best annual events in ...

The picturesque city centre, with its museums, galleries and network of Unesco-preserved 17th-century canals, is an obvious draw. But, off the regular tourist track, in Amsterdam's vibrant ...