Every day thousands of tourists visit the most liberal European capital - Amsterdam. Once in this vibrant city for the first time, it is easy to get confused, because tourist attractions are presented here for every taste. So how do you get to see the most important things? Let's try to focus on the most important thing.
Seasonality of rest
During the spring months, there is a significant influx of tourists to the Dutch capital, because everyone has heard about the mesmerizing flower fields and magnificent landscapes of this country. Regardless, a well-planned trip to Amsterdam in November can be just as exciting. Although November is considered one of the most cloudy and foggy months of autumn, during this period, the capital appears in a completely different light. Wonderful bridges, ancient castles, cobbled streets and magnificent architecture will amaze the minds of even the most sophisticated tourists.
Amsterdam takes on a truly fabulous look at night. Particularly fascinating are the numerous bridges of the capital, decorated with small lights. There are about one and a half thousand bridges in the city. An amazing sight that is difficult to describe in words, butyou have to see with your own eyes. Holidays in November in Amsterdam are great with children. Here you can not only have fun in entertainment centers and water parks, but also spend a family evening in a restaurant.
Main attractions
For centuries, Dam Square has been the heart of the Dutch capital. This is the main and one of the busiest squares in the city. Of particular interest to tourists is the royal palace located on the square, the construction of which lasted almost seventeen years, and Madame Tussauds, which features more than forty wax figures of celebrities.
Amsterdam is unusually rich in museums, there are only forty-four official ones in the city. And when else, if not in autumn, at this contemplative time, to visit museums? This is a good holiday in November. Amsterdam will appeal to fans of everything non-standard. The city is full of unusual places, from museums of torture and tattoos to the famous red light district - a favorite place for tourists. For seven centuries in a row, the entertainment venues on the red-light district have attracted visitors from all over the world.
Children will definitely enjoy "Artis" - the largest and oldest zoo in the city, located in the very center of it. The zoo is home to over 6,000 animals. In addition, on its territory there is an aquarium, a planetarium, a children's farm and two museums. In 2014, the zoo also included the world's only museum of microorganisms.
Bridges and canals of the city
Amsterdam is secretly calledNorthern Venice. The explanation for this is simple - about a hundred canals with a length of one hundred kilometers cross the city and give it a unique, special charm. Complementing this incredible atmosphere and delighting the eye are bright houses located along all canals, clean streets and neatly trimmed trees.
Initially houses were built along one canal of Amsterdam, later three more were dug. These canals are four concentric half rings that encircle the city. For this reason, the canal system of Amsterdam is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. You can wander around them all day long, so a trip to Amsterdam in November will make a huge impression on you and charge you with positive emotions for a long time.
Transportation
A trip to Amsterdam in November is also good because the flow of tourists is decreasing and you can fully enjoy the calmness and regularity of the city. The Dutch capital is known for its unusual way of moving citizens around the city. Due to the narrow streets, residents move around the city on bicycles. The Dutch treat this type of transport with particular trepidation. Bicycles are in every family, and special parking lots for them are located on every corner. Therefore, a trip to Amsterdam in November is a great occasion to remember your childhood and ride a two-wheeled transport through the beautiful streets of the city.
Thanks to the unique system of canals, water transport is well developed in Amsterdam. However, it is significantly inferior to the ground- Citizens prefer bicycles. But tourists with curiosity go on excursions on the water, because this is a great opportunity to relax after visiting numerous museums or long walks through the streets of the city.
Conclusion
Amsterdam is measured and calm, modern architecture and cozy streets. Having visited this city once, you will forever be convinced of how beautiful Amsterdam is in November. Reviews and love of tourists are another confirmation of this. Traveling to the Netherlands in winter is not a spoiled vacation, but a great opportunity to get out of the gray everyday life and visit one of the most vibrant, free and amazing European cities.
