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 ...

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 ...