subject: The Comprehensive Manual For De Pijp, Amsterdam Living With Effortless To Track Hint On Looking For [print this page] Touring the Cheese Capital of Holland from Amsterdam
Alkmaar is great for a day tour as its only a few miles outside of its more popular counterpart, Amsterdam. Alkmaar has many interesting sights and sounds to offer the tourist especially since its considered as the cheese capital of Holland. More than cheese, they also have many historical museums worth the visit such as the City Museum of Alkmaar, the National Beer Museum, a Beatles Museum since John Lennons first guitar was apparently made here, and of course, the Holland Cheese Museum. The cheese market in Waagplein has garnered in most of the visitors in Alkmaar, being its most popular attraction. The cheese market is open from April to September, during Fridays, when cheeses are weighed as a form of ceremony to be viewed by spectators. The buying isnt done in the actual market though but at the different stalls surrounding the market with different specialized cheeses for sale to individuals. There are also many unique boutiques, shops and cafes which arent found in the more tourist-laden gift shops of Amsterdam. After which, relax in their many open terraces and restaurants in the area.
Exploring the Muiderslot Castle and Museum
In the town of Muiden just 15 kilometers away from Amsterdam, the Muiderstlot Castle (from the word and town name muiden which means river mouth ) is set to celebrate their 132nd anniversary as a museum this coming 2010. The castle houses many ancient arms, armories and paintings back from its original state as a residence and ammunition depot. The Muiderslot castle was restored back to its original beauty back in 1954 after having been threatened of demolition on several occasions prior before the government and the local town unit stepped in to officially name it as an important historical monument in Amsterdam, and the town of Muiden itself. Now, all of its rooms, kitchens and surrounding areas is as it was when the original owner, Count Floris V built it. For those interested, the castle is just a short drive from Amsterdam or one can take a bus going to Muiden Proper and walk a few minutes going to the castle itself.
Eat, Shop and Relax in Westerpark, Amsterdam
Westerpark was named as such because of the beautiful park that dominates its landscapes, filled with strategic waterscapes and people lounging around with picnic baskets, kids running around the lined trees and adults reading a book or chatting the day away. Aside from its main feature though, Westerpark, Amsterdam also offers tourists many galleries, restaurants, cafes, cinemas and structures which surround the park. First off, when its unique architecture that youre looking for, head on to Amsterdam School and Silodam. The latter is a beautiful building which looks like its suspended above the waterscape and was commissioned off of one of the great architectural firms in Amsterdam, MVRDV. After which, get some snacks or coffee at WestergasTerras with a nice view coming from their big terrace or to Rainarai for that interesting Algerian cooking. For those who want to save up on food, try the sumptuous Caf Restaurant Amsterdam which is set up in a converted 1900s engine room. See you there!
Amsterdam for Business Travelers
The continuous growth of Amsterdam in terms of tourism has also catalyzed its growth in terms of business. Along with this is the appearance of many business travelers in the area, from those who go in for casual meetings to larger corporate gatherings. Most of the accommodations in the area are also well equipped with different function rooms and adjoining business centers in order to cater to the traveler. Unique places in Amsterdam also provide a good setting for a casual drink or a sitdown with potential clients such as through a theater turned into a convention area, a radar boat saloon and many old buildings beside the river. There are also many eating places that cater to a large group of guests along with different cuisines to choose from to make their guests feel right at home. So really, in Amsterdam, one can work hard and play hard too, effortlessly at that.
