Amsterdam, the Dutch capital, was originally a fishing village then became one of the most important ports in the world.
As the largest city in the Netherlands and the main financial, cultural center, many institutions are located here.
The main attractions are its historic canals, the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum, Hermitage, Anne Frank house, and of course the red district, its numerous cafes serving soft drugs, which attract more than 3.6 million visitors annually.