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The capital and largest city of the Netherlands.

amsterdam at night

Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the . The city is located in the province of in the west of the country. With more than one million inhabitants in its urban area, it is the country's largest city and its financial, cultural, and creative centre.

As of 2013 many large Dutch institutions have their headquarters in amsterdam, and 7 of the world's top 500 companies, including Philips and ING, are based in this city.

Amsterdam is colloquially known as Venice of the North, because of its lovely canals that criss-cross the city, its impressive architecture and more than 1,500 bridges.

Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amsterdam

Wikitravel: http://wikitravel.org/en/Amsterdam

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Where is a hipster/"bobo" neighborhood in Amsterdam?

I am looking for a place to stay in Amsterdam and this time I would like to stay in a "bobo" neighborhood of Amsterdam. I do not know how to translate "bobo" (bohemian bourgeois), maybe hipster is the closest. The bohemian bourgeois are rather…
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I have permanent residence in Sweden and I was deported from Denmark with a 2 year Schengen entry ban. Can I transit through Schengen countries?

I have a permanent residence permit in Sweden and I was deported from Denmark. I have a two-year Schengen entry ban. Can I transit through any Schengen country? Can I travel to Germany with a Schengen entry ban for two years?
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Can I get into the Van Gogh Museum the same day I get my ticket?

When I pick up my I Amsterdam cards in Amsterdam, I can then reserve time slots for the Van Gogh museum. I will pick up the cards on March 26 and activate it for March 27-29. How likely am I to find four available time slots 1 to 3 days before the…
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Which hotels in Amsterdam have hot tubs in the rooms?

I am looking for a hotel in Amsterdam, for around £150 a night or less. It MUST have a hot tub/jacuzzi in the hotel room. It needs to be as close to the centre as possible. It would be an advantage if it had a swimming pool, nice bar etc... Any…
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Where can I go by boat from Amsterdam?

Where can I go by boat from Amsterdam ? What are the closest destinations, in the North Sea and how long are the trips ? Any link to a website about it is welcome. I need an introduction to the topic.
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