AMSTERDAM

Amsterdam is known all over the world for its extremely long and event driven history. City basically originated in thirteenth century BC, when the fisherman inhabiting along the River Amstes''s banks built a waterway close to it. An important year in the history of Amsterdam is 1275 when the city came under the jurisdiction of Sticht Utrecht.  In the year 1345, the famous Miracle of Amsterdam happened and it was at this time when the city became a famous pilgrimage place.  17th century was the real golden age of Amsterdam as at this time city was able to make a contact with the other countries of the world for trade purposes. At present, the city is enjoying the status of both a pilgrimage town and a safe and ethnic place.

Amsterdam has a rich and varied culture that has always kept the city blossoming with various events and festivals.  Amsterdam is known for its music, theater, dance, cinema and various other cultural events taking place in the city all through the year.

Sightseeing in Amsterdam

Sightseeing in Amsterdam can turn out to be a highly interesting and exciting thing as the city has lot many things to provide with that visual appeal to the tourists. Some of the main attractions of the city are Rijknmuseum, Anne Frank Museum, Amsterdam Historical Museum, Vondelpark, Centraal Station, Hortus Botanicus and many more.

The things to do in Amsterdam include enjoying meals in open at the Westerndoksplein, which is a restaurant on a bridge, dance at De Arena and Pacific parc, Shop at Exota, Episode, Zipper, have a coffee at the cafes of Haarlemmerstraat, enjoy Friday afternoon concert at the Westerkerk and see a movie.

Airlines flying to Amsterdam

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Singapore Airlines, China Airlines, Air France and British Airways are few of the airlines offering cheap flights to Amsterdam

Passport and Visa requirements for US Citizens

U.S. citizens are required to present a valid passport that has at least one blank visa page and the passport should not expire within six months of the last day you are in the country. U.S. citizens are not required to secure a visa in advance of travel to the country. You may stay in the country without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.