Friday, January 27, 2017

Day 125 – 127 : Amsterdam

The last time I was in Amsterdam was about 15 years ago.  At that time I was only here for half a day and don't remember much of it. 

Most people relate Amsterdam with windmills, canals, "coffee shops", bicycles, Red Light District, interesting architecture and buildings along canals.  

/Buildings along canals/

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/Red Light District & Sexual Connotations in Amsterdam/

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/Coffeeshops and Magic Mushrooms/

Coffeeshop signMagic Mushroom ShopInside Magic Mushroom ShopDifferent Types of Magic Mushrooms?

Those are certainly present, which is also what makes the city unique and different from other cities in the world. 

I greatly enjoyed my stay in Amsterdam and love the city.  Walking along the numerous canals and walk ways and admiring the buildings, interesting history, Walking Tourvery friendly people, and great vibes even in extremely cold winter temperatures (around 2 to - 4 degrees). 

Hopping on one of the many free walking tours that are available at different locations and timings in the city gave me a quick snapshot of the city, before embarking on my own. 

Getting lost within the city, discovering new routes and being mesmerized by the architecture and surroundings, subsequently became a regular part of my daily exploration in Amsterdam.   

I even cycled within Amsterdam and to Zaanse Schans, alongside infamous "notorious" cyclists which rule the roads of the country and survived! 

Would definitely love to come back here again, as still have places which I would love to visit. 

Below are places which I had visited during my stay.

/Dam Square – Koninklijk Paleis, National Monument, Madame Tussaud, Museum – Start of the free walking tour/

Dam SquareNational MonumentPigeons in Dam SquareKoninklijk PaleisMadame TussaudMuseum

/Train station/

Main Train StationMain Train Station

/Cheese Museum/

Multicolour CheesesCheese Museum

/Albert Cuyp Market/

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/Flower Market/

Flower MarketFlower MarketTulip Buds

/Begijnhof/

Inside BegijnhofInside Begijnhof

/Amsterdam Museum/

Amsterdam MuseumInside Amsterdam MuseumInside Amsterdam MuseumInside Amsterdam Museum

/View from National Library/

National Maritime MuseumView from National LibraryView from National Library

/Other scenes around Amsterdam/

LeidsepleinCathedralChurchHorse Tours in AmsterdamAmsterdam CityBuilding in Amsterdam

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