Amsterdam Morning

There are a lot of interesting things to see in Amsterdam.  Amsterdam is perhaps not the city best know for its landmarks like  Paris or London but Amsterdam has its own jewels and charm.  Amsterdam is the capital city of the most populous city within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Its status as the Dutch capital is mandated by the Constitution of the Netherlands though it is not the seat of the Dutch government, which is The Hague. Amsterdam has a population of 813,562 within the city-proper, 1,112,165 in the urban region and 1,575,263 in the greater metropolitan area.  There are estimated 700,000 bicycles in Amsterdam.  At the main train ration there is a 3 story parking garage for 2500 bicycles, on an average day there are almost 10,000 bicycles parked by the train station.  There are bikes or every shape size and colour designed for each and every part of peoples lives.

 

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This boat belongs to Tommy Hilfiger office in Amsterdam

This boat belongs to Tommy Hilfiger office in Amsterdam

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This is where you find everything Miffy!

This is where you find everything Miffy!

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Woody in the Red Light District - it is an educational trip.

Woody in the Red Light District – it is an educational trip.

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Contrary to popular belief this is not a XXX flag.  These are 3 crosses of St. Andrew and they have been part of the city cote of arms forever.

Contrary to popular belief this is not a XXX flag. These are 3 crosses of St. Andrew and they have been part of the city cote of arms forever.

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This is the oldest non religious building in Amsterdam

This is the oldest non religious building in Amsterdam

 

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2 Responses to “Amsterdam Morning”

  1. | August 12, 2014 at 1:05 am #

    WOW! What a gorgeous city. And you’ve captured it beautifully, as always! We’ll need a few of these for Lauren’s album.

  2. | August 12, 2014 at 8:36 am #

    There are a lot of pictures to go through even for yesterday so there should be plenty for the album.

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