Amsterdam Centrum Tour

Amsterdam Centrum refers to the main citySquare, you can see the imposing Koninklijk
center of the city of Amsterdam. Many of thePalace, or Royal Palace. Don't hang around for
main attractions (restaurants, coffeeshops, barshours on end waiting for a glimpse of the Queen
and clubs) are concentrated in a small area ofthough as the Dutch Royal family no longer live
canal belts spreading out from Central Station, thehere!East of Damrak and Dam Square is the
main train station. Here we embark on a walkingfamous Red Light District of Amsterdam. Tourists
tour around Amsterdam Centrum, taking usand locals alike cut through this area or wander
through the most popular sights.Arriving at Centralaround looking at the obvious sights -- ladies ply
station after the 35 minute journey from Schipoltheir trade in the windows offering a whole range
airport, you are greeted by the large coveredof services at different prices. You don't have to
glass roof overhanging several platforms servingbuy if you just want to look, indeed most tourists
journeys to and from other regions of theare simply here for the sights. Although often
Netherlands as well as further afield in continentalmissed, the Red Light District contains some
Europe. We depart Central Station and emerge onbeautiful sights, such as picturesque canals at night
Damrak.Damrak is the main strip leading fromand old architecture. The Oude Kerk or Old
Central station to Dam Square. It is heavilyChurch, was built in the 13th century but various
populated by pedestrians, trams and bikes -- carsparts of it have been rebuilt due to damage or
are restricted to only a single lane. You can find afire over the years.Leidseplein, south-west of
multitude of cheap restaurants and snack bars,Dam Square, is a popular tourist spot. Away from
hotels, souvenir shops and bureaux de change.the hustle and bustle of Dam Square and Damrak,
Nearly all the stores on Damrak exist to serveLeidseplein is a little more relaxed and offers
the tourist trade and you can find pretty muchmany things to do. To get there, you cross four
anything you need here.Parallel to Damrak is theof the most famous and picturesque canals in
main high street, Kalverstraat. This has yourAmsterdam -- Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht,
typical fare - local versions of global brands.Herengracht and Singel. Here, you can find nearly
Whether you are looking for fast food, women'sfifty restaurants -- whether you like Indonesian,
clothes, sports gear, cell/mobile phones or travelItalian, Japanese or any other cuisine -- you can
agencies -- the names will look new to you butfind it here. You can also find some coffeeshops,
somehow the street will have a familiar feel tobars, clubs, comedy venues and tourist shops.
it!At the end of Damrak, maybe 300 or 400Many hotels are situated near here and, unlike the
meters walk, you will find Dam Square. DamRed Light District and surrounding areas, there are
Square is considered to be the center ofvery few, if any, beggars in this area.Amsterdam
Amsterdam. It is so called because a Dam wasCentrum is only a small part of what Amsterdam
constructed here over five hundred years ago.has to offer. Further afield is the museum
Over the years, it has played host to regular newquarter, Ajax ArenA football stadium and the
years celebrations and also political demonstrationsoutlying towns.
and carnivals. Opposite the monument in Dam