Amsterdam

2013 promises to be a festive year for the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area. A number of the city’s most important cultural institutions are marking significant milestones and a range of special events have been planned throughout the year.

Research has revealed that visitors to the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area are attaching increasing importance to the range of cultural activities on offer in the region, both as an initial reason to plan a trip to Amsterdam and in relation to how they spend their time once in the city.

Amsterdam has been named the second hottest destination in the world to visit in 2013 according to Lonely Planet. The annual list is compiled based on feedback from the popular guide’s online community, staff and writers.

Bike paths along the busiest routes in Amsterdam city centre are currently too narrow for the rising numbers of cyclists that use them on a daily basis.

Amsterdam, one of Europe's capitals, has many attractions for visitors. The city's most famous sight is the 17th-century canals of Amsterdam (in Dutch: 'Grachtengordel'), located in the heart of Amsterdam, they are added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Museums Nemo museum in Amsterdam The...

Amsterdam, one of Europe's capitals, has many attractions for visitors. The city's most famous sight is the 17th-century canals of Amsterdam (in Dutch: 'Grachtengordel'), located in the heart of Amsterdam, they are added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.