In most instances, an Amsterdam tourist who takes a trip to Amsterdam will arrive in the city either from the Schiphol International airport if they are coming in by plane, or they will come into the central train station if they are traveling by rail from another European country. While the majority of visitors arrive either by plane or train, there are also some who ride one of the many ferries that traverse the North Sea on a daily basis, or they might arrive via a luxurious coach.

No matter what route a tourist utilizes to arrive in the metro Amsterdam area, they will be greeted with any number of sights to see and things to do in this city that is considered the jewel of the Netherlands. And, while this historic city is a jewel in many respects, especially in terms of culture, the arts, and various forms of entertainment, Amsterdam Holland is also often referred to as the Venice of the North because it, like Venice, has an intriguing labyrinth of canals for visitors to explore.

Amsterdam has been nicknamed the “the Venice of the North” because of the extensive canal system that winds its way through the various boroughs. An Amsterdam tourist is able to take in the beauty and romance that these canals bring to the metropolis by either taking a ride on one of the canal buses or by enjoying a leisurely walk along the pathways that follow the canal routes.

Any tourist who is a lover of fine art will be thrilled with the selection of art museums that are such an important part of the Amsterdam heritage and experience. The majority of the main museums are located in an area of Amsterdam city known as the Museum Quarter, which is easily accessible by taking a canal bus or one of the very efficient trams that run through the city. The Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam is just one such venue, yet the work of Rembrandt is also plentiful in the museums of this capital city of Holland.

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