Amsterdam is definitely one of my favorite cities in Europe for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades. Also, this city has amazing museums like the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk, Anne Frank House and the list goes on. Amsterdam is not all about the notorious Red light District or the coffee shops - there is way more to it. However, Holland is not all about Amsterdam as well, isn't it? There are many other beautiful places around Amsterdam which is absolutely worth exploring, some of them are touristy however, way less crowded than Amsterdam. Too much crowd can be not so fun sometimes, and in such cases, a quieter gateway is all we need. Here are some such
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