Amsterdam

Imagine that all the best features of the cities of Europe and North America could be combined into one and you will most likely conjure up a place like Amsterdam. Here you can find world-class museums, featuring works from artists like Rembrandt van Rijn and Vincent van Gogh; romantic, winding canals; interesting classical and modern architecture; rows of shops, boutiques, and markets selling everything from diamonds to clothing to antiques; lush parks and flower gardens; and a nightlife filled with every type of dance, theater, and musical genres. The beauty of Amsterdam is that all of its highlights are packed into a rather small stretch of land, making it ideal for touring either by foot or by bicycle.

With the damming of the Amstel River at the end of the 12th century, the city of Amsterdam was born. From that grew a series of canals, upon which residents in the Middle Ages traveled and traded their wares. After the reform-minded Dutch gained independence from the devoutly Catholic Spain, Amsterdam thrived, serving as the hub for the Dutch trading empire, which stretched as far as Asia and South America. It was also during this "Golden Age" in the 16th and 17th centuries when Amsterdam was home to the likes of Rembrandt, thus securing its place in history as an art mecca. Indeed, the city prospered early, with elaborately gabled guild houses being built along the canals and fine theaters and galleries cropping up throughout the town. This cultural explosion, plus the opportunity for work and the promise of freedom from religious persecution convinced many Dutch, as well as many Europeans, to relocate to this mini-metropolis. Inevitably, Amsterdam s star faded, as European cities like Paris and Berlin competed for premier stature in the business and cultural arena. But, rather than rejoin the race, Amsterdam has blossomed on its own terms, still remaining a vibrant, though small, city. Throughout it all, Amsterdam has continued its commitment to tolerance, having been a haven for Jewish families and other minorities during World War II, and serving as residence to many hippies and draft-dodgers during the turbulent sixties. No matter what your reason is for choosing to go to Amsterdam, you will no doubt be greeted with open arms.


7 Night Norwegian Fjords Cruise
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8 Night Northern Europe And Med Cruise
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9 NIGHT NORTHERN EUROPE CRUISE
Costa Cruise Line - Costa Luminosa
Destination To: Scandanavia-Russia
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