COOL AMSTERDAM

I amsterdam.” Of course the Dutch capital features unmistakable canals with their mansions and famous museums with magnificent Van Goghs, Rembrandts, and Vermeers. But Amsterdam captures visitors primarily with its soul: tolerant, casual, bold, and sometimes a little crazy. It is a city that loves to experiment. New districts with avant-garde architecture have emerged along the water. Trendy restaurants and stylized lounges have moved into cool industrial complexes in the old harbor area. Museums have been given a makeover. Shops present innovative Dutch design. Ever changing, Amsterdam is always surprising. “I amsterdam.” Of course the Dutch capital features unmistakable canals with their mansions and famous museums with magnificent Van Goghs, Rembrandts, and Vermeers. But Amsterdam captures visitors primarily with its soul: tolerant, casual, bold, and sometimes a little crazy. It is a city that loves to experiment. New districts with avant-garde architecture have emerged along the water. Trendy restaurants and stylized lounges have moved into cool industrial complexes in the old harbor area. Museums have been given a makeover. Shops present innovative Dutch design. Ever changing, Amsterdam is always surprising. “I amsterdam.” Of course the Dutch capital features unmistakable canals with their mansions and famous museums with magnificent Van Goghs, Rembrandts, and Vermeers. But Amsterdam captures visitors primarily with its soul: tolerant, casual, bold, and sometimes a little crazy. It is a city that loves to experiment. New districts with avant-garde architecture have emerged along the water. Trendy restaurants and stylized lounges have moved into cool industrial complexes in the old harbor area. Museums have been given a makeover. Shops present innovative Dutch design. Ever changing, Amsterdam is always surprising.