The country of the Netherlands has always been inseparable from water, so Amsterdam can be said to be the most special canal city in Europe. Amsterdam, originally meant to be "a dam on the Amstel River", the name of the city can be seen as an indissoluble bond with water.
Amsterdam has historically experienced the process of developing into a metropolis from a small fishing village. The clever Dutchman used the advantages of water to create a loop of water that is like a spider web. It uses the switch channel to collect trade tolls and expand the sea. The hegemonic way has become the most important economic center in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Nowadays, these interlocking waterways have become the most unique sights of Amsterdam. Romantic canals, exquisite bridges, ancient streets, traditional architecture, precious cultural heritage and warm folk customs have created this quaint and vibrant city. Walk along the canal and feel the mystery and tenderness of the city.
There have been two golden years in the history of Amsterdam. The end of the 19th century was the second golden age of Amsterdam, when the city scale began to expand and many new buildings were built. Amsterdam Centraal Station is there. It was completed. Today, the Central Railway Station is not only the transportation hub of Amsterdam, but also one of the important landmarks. This neo-Gothic-style building has two symmetrical towers, the bell tower on the right and the wind vane on the left. For the Dutch who deal with the wind, understanding the wind is as important as knowing the time.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
The Church of Saint Nicholas, opposite the train station, is also a 19th-century building designed by the famous designer Adrianus Bleijs, combining a neo-Baroque and neo-Renaissance style. This church is the central church of the Roman Catholic Church in Amsterdam.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
Amsterdam is known as the Venice of the North, with criss-crossing canals and bridges all over the city. From the train station to the Old Town, you can enjoy the unique canal scenery of Eminem.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
Amsterdam, which originated in the small fishing village, has always been surrounded by water, and there are rows of buildings on the banks of the canal. This one-bedroom apartment next to the building is a major feature of the Netherlands and was designed by the Dutch to make effective use of the rare land space.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
Lovers embraced the bridge and recorded the most unique view of the city of Amsterdam.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
It is said that Amsterdam is a city on a bicycle. You can see the bicycles everywhere in the streets of Amsterdam.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
There are many caves in the alleys of the old town. There are many restaurants, taverns and exquisite shops hidden in the cracks of the high-rise buildings. You can walk slowly for a long time.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
A variety of cannabis “surroundings” are available in Coffeeshop in Amsterdam. The Coffeeshop here is not a general cafe, but a store approved by the government to sell cannabis. The Netherlands has its own method of anti-drugs. It uses a unique coffee shop system (Coffeeshop System) for soft drug management. Coffee shops can legally sell cannabis as long as they comply with regulations, so Coffeeshop is very common in Amsterdam.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
The Netherlands has always been a free and open country. Apart from marijuana, the sex industry in Amsterdam is also famous. There are many adult goods stores in the alleys and individual museums. . .
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
The former old palace has now become a department store, and the glory of the old buildings is still there.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
Amsterdam is a vibrant city, and you can always see free and young people walking on the streets.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
Completed in the 17th century, the Amsterdam Canal is an important sight of the city and the lifeblood of Amsterdam. The entire canal belt is made up of more than 160 canals and 1,281 bridges and is considered a rare world heritage.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
Amsterdam, which runs through the canal, is a European-style bridge.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
The canals and houses reflect the perfect combination of Amsterdam's city and history. Historically, the wealthy in Amsterdam first built spacious and luxurious homes along the canal in the city centre, so the middle class had to build a slightly smaller house across the canal, while the poorer could only work with the middle class. Living in the canal, the houses built are also narrower. Therefore, with the three main canals in Amsterdam as the boundary, the width of the house is very interesting because of the corresponding change in the gap between the rich and the poor.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
The best way to experience the charm of Amsterdam's waters is to take a scenic tour along the canal and enjoy the gorgeous and historic city charm of Amsterdam.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
Only by visiting the Amsterdam by glass boat can you truly appreciate the taste of the water city, so the glass boat sightseeing has become the most classic way of patrolling in Amsterdam.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
Through the glass roof, you can enjoy the colorful and historic buildings on both sides of the river.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
Bicycles are another sign of Amsterdam. Amsterdam is a city that is not suitable for cars. The inner city built in the 17th century is completely built for walking. There are narrow streets and canals everywhere. The cars are almost running, so the bicycle is undoubtedly It is the most ideal travel tool.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
In Amsterdam, people of all shapes and sizes are traveling by car. Whether men, women and children, police, bankers or postmen, they ride bicycles without exception.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
The fashionable girl riding a bicycle has an inexplicable sense of handsomeness.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
The old grandmother is also riding a bicycle and looks very awkward.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
There are many types of bicycles in Amsterdam. There are three people, three people and even four people riding bicycles. There are also models that can carry children, in short, to meet the various needs of people's daily travel.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
In Amsterdam, cycling is not only a means of transportation, but also a way to exercise, relax and entertain. Walking on the streets, people who are always in high spirits can ride on their bicycles and pass through them. They can feel the strong bicycle culture everywhere.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
Lovers hold hands tightly even when riding a bicycle, just as walking freely.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
On the road, I met a group of male high school students wearing skirts, which made people shine...
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
On weekends, an old man riding a bicycle and walking around the streets is the most authentic way to relax in Amsterdam.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
Tulips are also another major symbol of the Netherlands. In the spring, the colorful tulips decorate the corners of the city, and the bicycles on the bridge form a quiet and beautiful scenery.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
The Dutch treat their own "cars" as a favorite, just like car owners, they will try their best to make their bikes look better and more special.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
Even a small accessory can make your mood more enjoyable.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
The ubiquitous bicycles are one of the most beautiful scenery in Amsterdam, making the city more colorful and more human.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
The bikes in Amsterdam are the most beautiful I have ever seen. In this country, bicycles seem to have been like clothing, shoes, backpacks and sunglasses, a way to show personality and taste.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
A variety of bicycles are seated side by side on iron railings, creating a unique landscape on the canal.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
At the street and at the door of the store, you can always see the bicycles that are parked. They are decorated like streets and plants.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
The afternoon sun is tilted, the shadows of the trees are mottled on the wall, and the quiet streetscape is more flavorful because of the bicycle.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
Freedom is the label of the city, and anyone can get an unfettered silence here. You can ride along the river by bicycle, then stop at the door of the exquisite cafe and sit down and enjoy the gentle sunshine.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
There are many historic churches in Amsterdam, and you can experience the charm of ancient church buildings along the canal. The Westerkerk on the shore of the Princes Canal is a 17th-century Protestant church. It is also the tallest church in Amsterdam. The steeple of the church is 85 meters high. The spire is the crown of the Holy Roman Emperor and the Austrian Grand Duke Maximilian I. The centuries-old church is more sacred and dignified against the backdrop of tulips.
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The interior of the church is very simple and heavy. The middle hall of the church is in the shape of a Greek double cross. The roof is all made of wooden arched structure and has a beautiful structure.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
The church is home to many celebrities, and the famous Dutch painter Rembrandt has been sleeping here. His famous work "Night Watch" is in the National Museum of Amsterdam and is the treasure of the museum's town hall.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
There is an old painter in the church who paints the city scene of Amsterdam with a brush.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
The Blue Bridge (Blauwbrug), which connects Waterloo Square with Rembrandt Square, is one of the most beautiful bridges in Amsterdam. It was built on the replica of the Alexandre III Bridge in Paris. It was painted in the blue of the Dutch flag, hence the name Blue Bridge.
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The exquisiteness of the Blue Bridge makes it stand out among the many bridges in Amsterdam. There are boat carvings on the pier, which is in line with the artistic conception of Shuicheng.
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Every detail of the lamppost on the bridge has been meticulously carved. The two sides of the ship's sculptures are set up with two street lamps. The top of the pillars also has a magnificent crown. It is the most beautiful bridge of Eminem.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
There are many antique shops in the area near the Blue Bridge, which is very suitable for strolling and feeling the refined and retro urban atmosphere.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
The antique shop displays everything from different ages, from accessories and toys to old photos, and there is an unknown story behind each item.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
Antique shops are a great place to learn about a city. Through these old objects, you can see the imprint and life of the Amsterdam era.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
On the edge of the canal not far from the Blue Bridge, there is also a Singel Bloemenmarkt, Amsterdam's most unforgettable open-air flower market for tulips, and the only water flower market in the world. The flower merchants used the boat to transport flowers and plants to the canal every morning, so that the Singer Canal and the streets along the coast were filled with flowers.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
You don't have to go to the Tulip Park to enjoy flowers in the Netherlands. You can also enjoy a variety of flowers in the flower market. In the Singer Flower Market, you can not only find the ocean of flowers, but also the seeds and souvenirs of various tulips.
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The water in the canal is the constant flow of life in Amsterdam. It polishes the streetscape along the coast and moisturizes the entire city.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
People not only lock the bicycle on the bridge, but also lock the oath and agreement with the lover here, as if the canal is not exhausted, as long as the bridge does not collapse, the vow will never be broken, which is also considered to be An Amsterdam-style romance.
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After the night, the city lit up the lights and staged a luminous night scene.
[Netherlands] Amsterdam: the mysterious sexy water city
The quiet sky and the hustle and bustle of the street lights reflected in the calm canal, turned into a bundle of colored light, depicting a beautiful picture on the canals of Amsterdam.