Last Updated on: 20th July 2023, 05:02 pm
Amsterdam, the Dutch capital, reminds us of Tulips. The European city has a uniqueness to it, from green, emerald canals to beautiful bridges, from historic homes to cycling your way into the heart of the city.
Amsterdam is a fairy tale in the living world; the city is home to some of the world’s most renowned artists, from Van Gogh to Rembrandt, from Frans Hal to Vermeer. The city, over the years, has been a witness to rich artistic and cultural expression.
So, give time a break, take a few days, and travel to Amsterdam while staying connected back home with your international sim card. The reasonable packages with active data provide extensive opportunities to travel around Amsterdam carefree.
Reasons why Amsterdam makes it a perfect tourist spot
Museums
Amsterdam is an art lover’s paradise; the museums are filled with masterpieces. The Rijksmuseum is the most prominent museum in the Netherlands, with a huge collection of masterpieces by Dutch artists Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hal, and Anton Mauve. The Stedelijk Museum offers beautiful artworks by Picasso, Warhol, Monet, and Rietveld.
The Van Gogh Museum alone houses more than 200 paintings and 500 drawings by the world-renowned artist, and by far, it’s the largest collection of artists in the world.
Cycle rides
The Dutch capital famously called “bike heaven” has more bicycles than the people inhabiting it. In Amsterdam, cycling can be the best travel choice, zipping between landmarks and saving time. With an active esim iPhone find the best cycle routes and explore the beauty of nature.
In addition, you can even enjoy cycling around the town, make a lunch stop at Albert Cuyp Market, then explore Oosterpark, and end it cycling along the Amstel River.
Dutch drinks
The Dutch Gin is something you cannot miss on your trip. Heineken is the most famous Dutch beer and the largest brewery. Jenever is a traditional drink from the Netherlands. Beer with Gouda cheese and Jenever with Bitterballen are perfect combos for your outings.
Green spaces and the parks
Amsterdam is a relaxing patch, even on the busiest days, with almost 30 parks. The most beautiful among them is Vondel Park. It is the most famous park in the country and a popular destination for jogging, dog walking, picnics, or even if you just want to lie down and enjoy the view.
A few more places you shouldn’t miss would be Amstelpark, on the banks of the Amstel River. Hortus Botanicus is one of the world’s oldest botanical gardens in the Plantage district. On a sunny day, you shouldn’t miss Nemo Beach and Strand Zuid City Beach.
Canals
The beauty of canals is what makes Amsterdam extraordinary. The city has over 165 canals and is another best way to see Amsterdam by boat.
Take a canal boat tour and float your way through the city; two boat rides would be sufficient, one in the day and another in the evening, to experience the play of dark and light. Prinsengracht is considered the city’s prettiest canal.