Amsterdam is a seductive, provincial and cosmopolitan city that extends in concentric circles of canals around the ancient city which gives it an own character. It is a large city that welcomes the tourists and it is opened to new tendencies. Nevertheless, for many people the only reason that justifies the visit is the importance of its museums and, for others, the sale and consumption of soft drugs.

Amsterdam was constructed in XIIth century in a dock on the river Amstel (it gives the name to the city). During the time of the Reformation the city had a great commercial development and it became safe place for people that fled from Antwerp by religious reasons. Once released of Spanish dominion (XIIth century) the city grew until becoming a great commercial centre.

At the beginning of 1700 the city underwent certain declivity, but it returned to resurge in recent 1960 accepting all alternative movements.

Nowadays the city still beings a very interesting site due to their outdoor spectacles that are celebrated in summer, their clubs and their bars, its attitude with soft drugs and its exceptional red light district.