Visit Amsterdam: The Venice of North and a historical marvel
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and one of Europe’s most visited cities. The city is a major destination on the tourist map of Europe and the world. The city is an architectural marvel as it lies in the lowlands of the North sea with the Amstel river flowing through the city. The city is well recognized for not only historical legacies and art collections but also for being the financial and business capital of the country. The city is popularly compared to Venice for its Canal connectivity, classic architecture, and presence of a large number of bridges.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (IATA: AMS, ICAO: EHAM) is the international airport servicing the city. It is one of the busiest airports in Europe and handles a lot of footfall. The airport is located just 9km away from the city center with an extensive network of public transportation to carry people around the city (The public transportation system includes metro, buses, trams, ferries, and trains). Also, Amsterdam is a very walkable city and cycling is another preferred means to go around the city. Crystal travel gets you to discover the best deals on your flight bookings. Connect to our customer support team to discover to steal the best deal on your flight searches.
Like most of its European sister cities, Euro (EUR) is the official currency used in the Netherlands. Though the pound-Euro currency rate keeps on varying but it mostly revolves around 1 to 1.5 EUR against 1 GBP. There are ample authorized currency-exchange desks and ATMs at the airports and in the city. Being the financial capital of the Netherlands, currency exchange is a no-hassle service here.
Things of Interest: Jordaan neighborhood, Westerkerk, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank Museum, Royal Palace, Ports and canals of Amsterdam, Hortus Botanicus, National Monument, Rembrandt house museum, Museumplein, Vondelpark, Canal cruise, Keizersgracht, Dam Square, Magere Brug, Eye film institute, Albert Cuyp market, Amsterdam museum, Artis Royal zoo, Johan Cruyff Arena tour are some of the prominent places of interest in the city.