Amsterdam is a fun and friendly city located in the heart of Western Europe, convenient to major European destinations including London, Paris and Brussels.

With welcoming locals and accessible attractions, Amsterdam is a beautiful city to explore on foot or by bicycle. One of the best ways to see Amsterdam’s interesting architecture, quaint bridges and city sights is by cruising its famous canals which are an integral part of the city’s unique charm and beauty.

Amsterdam’s museums are world-renowned. For art lovers, the Van Gogh Museum features the largest collection of paintings and drawings by Vincent Van Gogh, including some of the tortured artist’s most famous works, such as Sunflowers. Although it will be under a major renovation through 2008, visitors to the Rijksmuseum can view the works of Dutch masters such as Rembrandt and Vermeer.

Also under renovation, the Stedelijk Museum features an eclectic collection of 20th century works by Kandinsky, Matisse, Warhol and many others.

One of the most famous and busiest tourist sites in Amsterdam is the Anne Frank House. It is a moving experience to tour the home where a young girl, her family and others lived in silence for two years as they hid from the Nazis during World War II before being sent to concentration camps.

Amsterdam has many interesting neighborhoods, including the historical and fashionable Jordaan with upscale boutiques and restaurants, the relaxing and picturesque Vondelpark and Museumplein surrounding the city’s three major museums. In the Leideseplein and Rembrandtplein areas, night owls will enjoy a wide selection of old-style brown cafes, dance clubs, theatres and live music venues.

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For more information on Amsterdam accommodations and attractions, visit www.bestwestern.nl.