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Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. Cycling is key to the city’s character, and there are numerous bike paths.
De Negen Straatjes comprises nine side streets off the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht and Singel in central Amsterdam which have been promoting themselves with that name since the 1990s. Together they form a sub-neighborhood within the larger western Grachtengordel, one with many small and diverse shops and restaurants.
The Zuidas (literally South Axis in Dutch) is a rapidly developing business district in the city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The Zuidas is also known as the 'Financial Mile'. It lies between the rivers Amstel and Schinkel along the ringway A10. The greatest influences for the development of the Zuidas are La Défense in Paris and Canary Wharf in London.
Zeeburg (Dutch pronunciation: is a former borough of Amsterdam. It had 52,701 residents (January 2009) and an area of 19.31 km². The construction of new islands to the east called IJburg made it the most rapidly growing borough of Amsterdam. On 1 May 2010 Zeeburg merged with the borough of Amsterdam-Oost.
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Kitchen/kitchenette, pet friendly, and business centre are the most popular holiday rental property amenities in Amsterdam. Holiday rentals in Amsterdam are around 15% more expensive than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in Amsterdam.
The best area to stay in Amsterdam, especially if you're a first-time visitor, is Centrum. Surrounded by the city's “canal belt,” Amsterdam Centrum, is home to most of the city's attractions including Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Anne Frank's House Museum, The Oude Church and the Red Light District.
Most travelers can plan on spending between 2-4 days in Amsterdam, depending on whether or not they take any day trips, and how long they plan to spend in the Netherlands overall.
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