Central station.. and other Amsterdam, Netherlands Things to Do Tips

I arrived first to Central station in Amsterdam.. Although it seems only to be a train station, it has more to see inside and around..

It was summer, so the station was totally crowded.. I was a bit surprised to see so many people from so many different places.. While you were walking, you could hear almost all kinds of languages..

Inside the station, you can find a Tourist info service, where they help new comers to get a place to sleep at night. And also a luggage storage service..

Outside is a fantstic building.. And a nice spot to visit first when you are in Amsterdam..

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Website: http://www.ns.nl

When you arrive to Amsterdam the first thing to do is to take a boat tour.. The boats leave in front of the Central train station and they have guides in 4 different languages, EN,FR, DE, NL.. The only problem is that you need to hear all descriptions in 4 languages and as it takes time, sometimes you are to another attraction but the guide was explaining the previous one..:)

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When you are out from the central station, the first street in front of you is the Damrak.. If you are returning back by a train, it will also be the last street::)..

Damrak is full of souvenir shops.. Where you can find delf made dutch tiles, wooden shoes, all kind of t-shirts and other small gifts..

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Address: Damrak
Directions: Just in fornt of the Central station.

When you keep on walking on damrak street, you will soon reach a great opening. and this place is called the dam square..

It is the center of Amsterdam, where all the activities are taking place.. During one of my visit, there was a beach volley tournament.. and I was so surprised to see a Beach volley ground in the middle of a square which has nothing to do with the sea..

The square is so wide and you can easily see the following spots.. The first big building on the right side is the Royal palace.. And in front of the royal palace there is always some action.. The human statues or other entertainments.. Just infront of you and Next to the Royal palace is the Mademe Tussaud museum.. the museum is similar with the museum in london. where they publish wax copy of famous people... And on the left side the National Monument..

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Phone: +31-20- 6204060
Address: Dam 1
Website: http://www.koninklijkhuis.nl

On the Dam Square one interesting spot is the madame tussaud museum.. The chain museum which has its branches in London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, New York and Las vegas.. The museum is known with the Wax copy of the Famous stars and famous presidents..

The Museum is open daily (except April 30th) from 10:00 am ? 6:30 pm (entrance closes at 5:30 pm), July 1 August 31 from 9:30 am 8:30 pm (entrance closes at 7:30 pm)

Madame Tussaud's Amsterdam is also open in the evenings until 12:00 midnight for special groups with a reservation..

And the prices are for Adult 18.5 Euro, Children 5 - 15: 10,- Euro, Children up to 5 Free, Adult 60+ : 16,- Euro

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Phone: +31-20-5230623
Address: Dam 20
Website: http://www.madametussauds.nl

When you come from Damrak str. to the dam square on theleft side you can see the National Monument. And behind, Krasnopolsky hotel...

The steps in front of the national monument is a good place to have some rest .. When there is no rain, you can see many tourists gathered in front of the monument, sitting, talking and spending some time around the monument..

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One more nice square and nice environment..

Rembrandts plein with the painters, coffees and park... A colorful moment..

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Leidseplein is probably the most active square in amsterdam.. When you reach the square you may be surprised, but the spirit comes in at night.. The suare is surronded with many cafes and restaurants and if you try to go sideways, you can find kitchens from all around the world.. The brazilian food, Mexican, Vietnamese,Greek, Turkish and many others..

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Address: Leidseplein

While walking in the city.. You will see many canals and many bridges that connects the roads.. Some birdges are typical dutch style..

We are resting on a bank near the canal and look at this wonderful bridge..

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