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Amsterdam Scenic Canals, Amsterdam Famous Markets. About city Amsterdam is the capital of Netherlands as mandated by the Dutch constitution, though the seat of the government is at The Hague. Amsterdam is a vital part of the Randstad conurbation and a top financial city. It covers an area of 219 sq km and has a population of 805,166 in 2013. The name of the city is derived from the word Amstelredamme, meaning a dam on the River Amstel. It was a small fishing village which was given city rights in 1300 or 1306 AD. Geography The city is located in the province of North Holland, in the western part of the country.

Amsterdam enjoys an oceanic climate because of its nearness to the North Sea and the influence of the westerly winds. How to reach (transport) You can easily reach Amsterdam in the following ways: You can fly to the Schiphol airport in Amsterdam. Culture (Fairs and Festivals) and Traditions The diverse culture of Amsterdam is celebrated through a vast number of events and festivals. The Queen’s Day is celebrated on 30th April. Anne Frank Museum Amsterdam - the official Anne Frank House website. Restaurant Wolvenstraat - Food. This restaurant/bar offers hip and funky fusion at affordable prices. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Wolvenstraat kitchen cooks up tasty salads, soups, grilled cheese and omelets, as well as Asian dishes.

Most of the meals ranges from about €3.50 to €9.50. As you wait for a table, you can sip on a variety of beverages, from coffee and juice to draft beer and vodka tonics. Questionable art graphics on the walls, glowing candles shimmering in their glass holders – sat atop fashionable tables, of course – and a variety of colored lights shining from the walls help create a relaxed, 1970s love pad atmosphere, so feel free to linger over your food or drinks. The restaurant is still in a fairly central location but, situated in the Jordaan, it also breathes and reflects the neighborhood’s colorful, bohemian atmosphere. Supperclub, Amsterdam, reserveren bij Seatme. Jimmy Woo.