Netherlands (Holland): Amsterdam

  • Around the Town
  • Bicycles
  • Canals
  • Anne Frank
  • Boat Ride
  • Magere Brug
  • Nemo Science Center
  • Red Light District
  • Sculptures
  • St. Nicolaaskerk
  • Urinoir
  • Waag
  • Train

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Tina and Ken: Red Light District - Girl in the Window

Around the Town: Various photos around the town.
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Bicycles: The multi-story bicycle parking garage next to the central train station.
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Canals: Various photos of the canals and boats around the town.
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Anne Frank: Statue of Anne Frank located close the the Anne Frank House.
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Boat Ride: Boat ride on the canals around the town. 
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Magere Brug: Amsterdam has over 1,400 bridges, the Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) is the city's best-known.  The original draw-bridge was built in about 1670.  Tradition relates that it was named after two sisters called Mager, who lived on either side of the Amstel.  However, it appears more likely that the bridge acquired the name from its narrow (mager) design.
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Nemo Science Center: Holland's national science center.
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Red Light District: These are some photos of the famous Red Light District.  In the evening, women will stand in the windows under the glow of red lights tempting by passers to come in.  You would then negotiate a price for whatever it is you are interested in.  This is a popular tourist area in the evenings.  You will see entire families strolling along through the area.  It's quite entertaining.
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Girl in the Window

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Sculptures: The little man was on the side of a church while the breast, hand with lock was on a sidewalk.
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St. Nicolaaskerk: St. Nicolaas was the patron saint of seafarers.
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Urinor: Sign to the public Urinoir for men.
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Waag: The Waag is Amsterdam's oldest surviving gatehouse.  Built in 1488, it was then, and often still is, called St Antoniespoort.  Public executions were held here, and condemned prisoners awaited their fate in the "little gallows room".  In 1617, the building became the public weigh house (waaggebouw).  Peasants had their produce weighed here and paid tax accordingly.
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Train: The train ride to Amsterdam Central from Schiphol Airport.
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