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Amsterdam
It is one of the cities of the European continent, and it is the capital and the most densely populated city in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, specifically in the western part of the country, and it administratively follows the northern Netherlands, and the city coordinates are between 52 ° and 22 ° to the north, and 4 ° to 54 ° to the east, and the area The total of the city is two hundred nineteen square kilometers, and the total water surface area of the city is 53.5 square kilometers, and more than eight hundred and fifty thousand inhabitants live on it, and the city is one of the most important Dutch cities because of its attractions for tourists.
Landmarks of Amsterdam
Here is a list of the most important landmarks of the city of Amsterdam:
- Vondel Park: The area of Vondel Park reaches forty seven hectares, and is located in the western part of the museums of Edsebelan, and its opening dates back to 1865, and was known at that time as the new park, then the name was changed to Vondel Park, and more than ten million visitors visit the park annually, and each of It is visited by inhaling fresh air, playing, jogging, and golf.
- Artis Zoo: It is one of the oldest zoos in the Dutch countries, located in the city center, and Artis contains twenty-seven archaeological buildings, most of them full of animals, and the most important characteristic of the park is that it is a member of the Dutch Association of Zoos, the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and the World Federation of Zoos Aquariums.
- Albert Cuyp Market: The market was named after one of the Dutch painters who emerged in the seventeenth century, and the market is one of the most popular areas, and it is visited by thousands of visitors daily, and the most famous markets it contains are the markets of vegetables, fruits, fish, clothes, and popular restaurants.
- Leidseplein: It is one of the most attractive areas for tourists because it contains a large chain of restaurants, clubs, cafes, cinemas, and theaters, and there are many pubs full of musicians and acrobats near it.
- Begijnhof: It is one of the most beautiful areas in the city, it contains many private housing built of wood, and the site of the English Protestant Church.
Archaeological sites
These are also the most prominent monuments:
- Dam Square: Also known as Al Sadd Square, which is the Old Town Square, it contains a group of buildings that made it an important historical place such as the Royal Palace, the National Monument, and the Madame Tussauds Museum. This square is located seven hundred and fifty meters from the south side of the main transport hub known as Central Station .
- Old Church: It is one of the oldest buildings in the city built of Gothic brick, and it was during the year one thousand three hundred and six devoted to the service of Saint Nicholas, and in the year two thousand and six the Dutch celebrated the passage of seven hundred years targeting the church; for this reason it has a great place among the people of the city.
