Accessible via Trams 1, 2, 5, 10, 13, 14 and 17. Known as one of the most delightful areas in Amsterdam, the Canal Belt, which is a series of canals which wrap around the city center, is a lovely ...

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 ...

Jane Pauley explores Amsterdam: Perhaps the best way to tour this city is by boat, along its 60 miles of canals. Our guide is Russell Shorto, author of a bestselling history of Amsterdam.

Quick Guide: Where to Stay in Amsterdam Based on Your Travel Style First time visitors: Stay in the city centre or near Dam Square for easy access to main attractions. Art lovers: Choose the ...

Where to find the best places to eat in Amsterdam, including Michelin-starred restaurants, canal-side cafes, and meals in the city center, according to a local food expert.

Map via Wikimedia Commons. Below is the Castello Plan, the original city map of New Amsterdam created by Jacques Cortelyou in 1660. You can spot the inlet with three bridges spanning it: ...

Making a city where most trips are done on bikes requires utterly discarding conventional car-centric ways of thinking about transportation. Over the last 60 years, Amsterdam’s leaders, planners ...