Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and one of the most visited cities in Europe. Also known as the Venice of the North for its more than 100 km of canals, Amsterdam is a fascinating city, full of history, culture, art and fun. If you are interested in museums, you will like to know that it is the city with the highest number of museums per inhabitant in the world. Among its most famous museums are the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum and the Anne Frank Museum where you can get there on foot, by bicycle or moving around the city by tram or boat. Another of the city's tourist attractions are the coffee shops, the Red Light District, the Heineken brewery and the Vondelpark. If you travel in season, you will also be able to see the fabulous colorful tulips that adorn the city and its surroundings. In addition, from Amsterdam you can easily reach the charming towns of Edam, Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken. Don't forget to try their cheese!