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A Photo Gallery by Victor Ovies
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Destination: Amsterdam
Tourist information, travel articles, photo galleries and relevant ads on Amsterdam
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To whet your appetite start with Excellent pictures by Spanish Photographer Víctor Ovies
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home Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands, and is one of the largest historic cities in Europe. The city lies near two bodies of water, the Amstel river and the IJ bay. For many tourists, Amsterdam is a city which is well known and praised for its entertainment and culture. The city at this time has a population of over 700,000. Amsterdam is a city, which had very humble beginnings. It was founded in the 12th century as a small fishing village, but didn't begin to gain recognition until the 17th century, during the Golden Age of The Netherlands. A series of canals have been built around the older part of the city, and many luxurious mansions and homes lie near these canals. |
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Read more, learn more: Amsterdam Sightseeing and Hotels Six Great Places to Dine Out When You're in Amsterdam
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