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Holland
 In the Netherlands
there is a certain paradox: ask any Dutch, in what a difference between Amsterdam and Rotterdam,
and he will answer you not hesitating: " In Rotterdam money
is earned, and in Amsterdam money is spent! " Today even
largest patriot of Rotterdam can agree that Amsterdam is
a remarkable city. Channels in historical downtown and famous all over the world
architecture of ancient private residences which date 17 century remind you of days, when
the Republic Netherlands not only discovered new lands, but also was considered as one of
most powerful marine state.
 For the tourist who
makes traditional tour on steamboat along city channels, Amsterdam appears
before him as the present megapolicy, which existence is hard to believe, when you are in
such a small country as the Netherlands. Prosperous townspeople of 17 century did not
share well-known love of the Dutch to simplicity and, in a literal sense, "made the
way to top ". The atmosphere of tolerance and freedom in intellectual sphere
attracted in medieval Amsterdam artists and scientists from all over the world, and the
fruits of their creativity can be seen in modern museums of city.
Unlike those capitals, which glory has remained far in the past,
Amsterdam always developed. The city has a strong reputation of intellectual and cultural
free harbor. It is theatrical and musical center of country and source of inspiration for
the artists from different regions of the world.
 Amsterdam
is a cultural mixture, where more than hundred nationalities live, and where it
is possible to find restaurants with cuisine of any nook of the planet. Nobody challenges
also the role of Amsterdam as a cultural capital of the Netherlands.
Besides a Royal museum ("Ryaksmuseum"), Van Gogh Museum and Stedlyak Museum, in
Amsterdam there are many other small and less known museums. A pleasant surprise for the
visitors can become museums "Van Loon" and "Villet Holthausen",
located in merchants' private residences of 17th century, with original atmosphere of that
time.
Amsterdam
8 days, Edenhotel or Galaxy ***, avia, BB, 975 USD
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