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Amsterdam History and Introduction

Amsterdam was originally an inconspicuous place. In 1275, a count of the Netherlands granted the right to do business, allowing people to live together next to the Amstel River "Amstel", forming a small fishing village. In order to prevent flooding, the residents at that time began to walk along the river. The dam was built, so it has the name "Amsterdam", meaning "dam" refers to the dam. After the 13th century, it gradually developed into a city. The sea power era of the East India Company in the 16th and 17th centuries was the golden age of the Netherlands. Trade wealth brought painting, music, architecture, and design, and literature flourished. At that time, Amsterdam was one of the most important port cities in Europe. Occupy a considerable leading position in the battle for power.

Amsterdam is located in the heart of Western Europe. Thanks to its advanced and convenient transportation network, it has become a European land sea and air transshipment center. The city center was built in the 16th and 17th centuries. It maintains well-maintained ancient buildings and a network of canals surrounding the urban area. It is supported by the government. International events are held from time to time, and the folk customs are open, bringing unlimited business opportunities to the local area. At the same time, the goal of internationalization and globalization has taken shape. It is currently the top trade, financial, and cultural center in the Netherlands and even in the world. It is a collection of traditions and fashions. It is suitable for A city where individuals travel freely.

Amsterdam's unique traditional culture and customs Clogs: In order to meet the needs of farming in the cold and muddy swamps in the early days, they were designed with local materials and had rich shapes. They are one of the favorite souvenirs for tourists. Windmills: Using the principle of wind and gears, design windmills to generate power, grind grains, minerals, sawn timber, and drain water from depressions to create land. Before the invention of the steam engine in the Industrial Revolution, there were tens of thousands of windmills in the Netherlands. Created huge economic benefits.

Canal Cruise: Amsterdam's canal belt is a unique landscape composed of more than 165 canals. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. A boat cruise can not only give you a panoramic view of the city but also get a rich history of the city

Rijksmuseum: Founded in 1800, the Rijksmuseum houses a Gothic-Renaissance building with more than 1 million precious works, a square with a garden courtyard, and important paintings, including Rembrandt's The Night Watch, Johannes Vermeer's "The Milkmaid" and Jan van Goyen's "Winter" and so on.

Van Gogh Museum: Collection of Impressionist paintings by the world-renowned 19th-century painter Vincent Van Gogh. Van Gogh was impoverished throughout his life and strongly expressed his mental journey and emotions through canvases.

Red Light District: De Wallen is the famous red light district in Amsterdam. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. Known as the "cosmopolitan capital", it is a fascinating and fantastic landmark. Shopping Street: Apart from the famous Queen's department store (De Bijenkorf), Rokin is a trendy neighborhood consisting of 9 small streets in the central area, perfect for cycling or walking, with dozens of independent brand boutiques, antiques along the way shops, jewelry stores and handicraft stores.