TV Guide

Amsterdam Hotels

Lonely Planet

Amsterdam Tourism & Convention Board

Amsterdam Travel

Amsterdam and the Clash of Civilisations: is this city on the frontline?

There is a polarising pattern of insult and violence going round and round in Europe, and Amsterdam seems to be one of the cities leading the continent down the spiral toward a culture of intolerance toward everyone who isn't European.

The Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks is frequently in the media for his decisively controversial cartoons that seem to unremittingly try and provoke the Islamic communities across Europe. Just this week alone he was the target of two separate assassination plots that were to be carried out, interestingly, by two women who had converted to the religion he vilifies. Read more

From its canals to world-famous museums and historical sights, Amsterdam is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in Europe.

Culture, history, art, ambience and many attractions. Amsterdam, one of Europe’s most popular cities, boasts it all. Nowhere in the world will you find as many places of interest per square meter than in this city and its surroundings. One day will not nearly be enough to explore them all. Fortunately, Amsterdam has ample accommodations.

Amsterdam is a city of tolerance and diversity. It is has all the advantages of a big city: culture, history, entertaiment, good transport - but is relatively small, quiet, and largely thanks to its canals, has a little road traffic. In Amsterdam your destination is never at a great distance.

Netherlands Board of Tourism (NBT)

Europe Media

Yahoo

Amsterdam City Government

Amsterdam Housing

Amsterdam Working

Amsterdam Tourism

Dutch Government

European Union