24hours in Amsterdam

They say that “home is where your heart is” and the people who know me well are already aware, that a place that I can easily call home is Amsterdam, yes the capital of the Netherlands. After spending a looooot of time there and visiting for almost 2 years every weekend, I can consider myself as the city’s savant, a city that would definitely make it to my top fav 3 cities’ list. Amsterdam is a city that literally steals your heart and helps you lose your mind! Many people know of Amsterdam because it was one of the first cities to legalize recreational use of marijuana, and legal prostitution. As you can guess, this gives the city an almost undesirable feel to it for some. But the second I set foot in the city, I fell in love.

The city is absolutely gorgeous. With a rich and interesting culture, and a beautiful people. Canals weave and wind through the city, every other street you go through you’ll pass over another bridge or follow another canal. The view of the little serine boats floating through the canal was peaceful and enjoyable. Every street you walk down, you will be outnumbered by bicycles. Also, the price to park in Amsterdam is incredibly high and most people simply take bikes everywhere. The people of Amsterdam, the Dutch, were some of the friendliest people I have ever encountered; I made friends for life and I’ve created incredible memories with them! Their entire mentality of living is simply to get along! A term that I should probably explain is “gezellig”; Amsterdam is famously gezellig, a Dutch quality that translates roughly as convivial or cosy.

I can keep writing and writing, however I’ll just stop here to keep you interested in my next “The Netherland’s pages”. Let’s now start with a 24h guide for the city! Arm yourself with comfortable shoes, a good map and get ready for an adventure! Here’s a selection of tips for what to see and do in one day in Amsterdam. Enjoy!

Leidseplein

Leidseplein, Amsterdam, Pays-Bas

Dam Square

Dam, 1012 Amsterdam, Pays-Bas

Vondelpark

Vondelpark, 1071 Amsterdam, Pays-Bas

The Red Light District

Oudekerksplein 27, 1012 GX Amsterdam, Netherlands

Jordaan

Jordaan, Amsterdam, Pays-Bas

Well, those are just some basic neighborhoods and districts that you'll definitely explore once you start walking in the city...Let's now check a few cultural activities!

Amsterdam Museum

1012 Amsterdam, Pays-Bas

Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam

Dam, 1012 TJ Amsterdam, Pays-Bas

Amsterdamse Bos

Amsterdamse Bos, 1182 DA Amstelveen, Pays-Bas

Madame Tussauds

Dam 20, 1012 NP Amsterdam, Pays-Bas

Oude Kerk

Oudekerksplein 23, 1012 GX Amsterdam, Pays-Bas

Bloemenmarkt

Singel, 1012 XR Amsterdam, Pays-Bas

Nieuwe Kerk

Gravenstraat 17, 1012 NL Amsterdam, Pays-Bas

Amsterdam Dungeon

Rokin 78, 1012 KW Amsterdam, Pays-Bas

NEMO

Oosterdok 2, 1011 VZ Amsterdam, Pays-Bas

Van Gogh Museum

Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Pays-Bas

Rijkmuseum

Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, Pays-Bas

Museum Het Rembrandthuis

Jodenbreestraat 4, 1011 NK Amsterdam, Pays-Bas

Hermitage Amsterdam

Amstel 51, 1018 EJ Amsterdam, Pays-Bas

Westerkerk

Prinsengracht 279, 1016 GW Amsterdam, Pays-Bas

Anne Frank Huis

Prinsengracht 263-267, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Pays-Bas

...it's been a long day, right? You need some food and a few drinks...

Foodhallen

Hannie Dankbaarpassage 47, 1053 RT Amsterdam, Ολλανδία

Lunch in De Pijp

Sarphatipark 80II, 1073 EB Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam SkyLounge

Oosterdoksstraat 4, Level 11, 1011 DK Amsterdam, Netherlands

And you’ve probably wondering what are your night’out options…Well…I might have a few interesting suggestions! So stay tuned and new page coming! Till then...Enjoy!