A'DAM Lookout Swing
The A'DAM Lookout is an observation deck on the 20th floor of the A'DAM Tower in Amsterdam-Noord, reached by the free ferry from Centraal Station. The observation deck is paid.
Palace in Amsterdam
The Royal Palace on Dam Square was built as the city hall of Amsterdam during the Dutch Golden Age and converted into a royal palace by Louis Bonaparte. Entry is paid when open to visitors (it closes for state functions). The Citizens’ Hall, the marble floors, and the Empire-style furnishings reflect Amsterdam’s 17th-century wealth. The exterior and Dam Square are free. Budget travelers check the opening schedule and decide whether the interior justifies the ticket.
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The A'DAM Lookout is an observation deck on the 20th floor of the A'DAM Tower in Amsterdam-Noord, reached by the free ferry from Centraal Station. The observation deck is paid.
The Albert Cuyp Market is Amsterdam's largest and most popular street market, stretching along Albert Cuypstraat in the De Pijp neighborhood. Free to browse.
The Anne Frank House is the building on the Prinsengracht where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis for two years. Entry is paid (online tickets only, released 6 weeks ahead, sell out fast).
The Begijnhof is a hidden medieval courtyard in the center of Amsterdam, accessed through an unmarked doorway off the Spui. Free.
The Bloemenmarkt is the world's only floating flower market, a row of greenhouse barges on the Singel canal selling tulips, bulbs, seeds, and souvenirs. Free to browse.
Dam Square is the central square of Amsterdam, anchored by the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk, and the National Monument. Free to enjoy.
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