Amsterdam - City Break Gem - By: Asifkhan

The city of Amsterdam is an old city that has embraced the new cosmopolitan flair of Europe. The seat of government is in The Hague, but Amsterdam is also thought of as the capital and it is the home of The Netherlands' royal family. The Dutch are also a cultured people who enjoy the finer things in life when it comes to the arts.

Vacations in Amsterdam can never be complete without the Amsterdam Canal Cruise, through its magnificent and incredible canals. Cruising through canals is the best way to cherish Amsterdam tour, as you get to see marvelous 17th century houses and mansions, as well as startling architecture.

Another fine attraction of Amsterdam is their many wonderful restaurants. As you walk down the Damrak, which is the street facing Central Station you can see the old familiar neon signs yelling pizza! Or you can experience the local cuisine by window shopping the sandwich boards sitting out front of the local eateries to see what you are in the mood for.

For visitors who wish to view the city in a more pedestrian manner, there are several walking tours of Amsterdam. The most well known is the The WOW or Walking Over Water Tour. During this 3 hour and a half tour visitors can see the old Amsterdam City Center, leaning houses, sea dikes, lost city walls, hidden monasteries, sites of former executions and spectacular murders, and the famous Red Light District where the girls are on display in shop windows; but beware taking photographs is prohibited.

What a pity! Despite what you may hear, Amsterdam is not all cannabis and carnality. Amsterdam also turns out to be a gem of a city break destination that could win the heart of the one you love. And what gives this city a romantic gloss? Amsterdam, in fact, is one the the diamond capitals of Europe. And what surer way to win her heart than a glitzy tour of its diamond workshops? It's a glittering jewel in this tourist city's crown. And what's more - it's free! One of Amsterdam's most popular attractions is the diamond factory tour.

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