Amsterdam

• population of 735.328
• constitutional capital of the Netherlands.
• 80 km of canals, 24 canals, 400 bridges. 90 islands.
• interesting sites:
  • Queen Beatrix’ Palace:Koininklijk Paleis(Royal Palace).
  • Dam Square: the very centre of the city.
  • Kalverstraat: main shopping street.
  • Amsterdam Arena:
    • venue for the ajax amsterdam football club.
    • capacity: 51,328. has retractable roof.
  • rijksmuseum
  • red light district
• history:
  • 1530: city formally became known as Amsterdam.
  • 1580-1720: golden age.