But the city’s real name is also directly tied to them. 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 ...

The Amsterdam Canal District illustrates exemplary hydraulic and urban planning on a large scale through the entirely artificial creation of a large-scale port city. The gabled facades are ...

Simultaneously, immigrants of diverse religions and backgrounds helped the busy port prosper. The community grew richer in both commerce and culture. And it remains the norm today. Amsterdam is one of ...

Just take the train to Amsterdam Centraal, then board the free F3 ferry from the port located just outside the station. Two minutes later, you'll be at the foot of A'DAM Tower. The city of Haarlem ...

Many previous museumgoers recommended the virtual reality experience on the Amsterdam ship, which shows you how the city's historic harbor grew to become a bustling port. Admission is 18.50 euros ...

Opened in 2016, A'DAM Lookout provides some of the best views of downtown Amsterdam from its location ... which provides 360-degree panoramas of the city's port and canals. Before admiring the ...