Friday, February 22, 2013

12) Amsterdam





What make Amsterdam so attractive is the century historical atmosphere combined with the mentality of a modern metropolis creating and relaxed environment. The small scale of the buildings and the intimacy of the streets, canals and squares create an atmosphere that visitors find unique. 

The city has the highest density in the world and is home to cultural highlight, such as the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, Hermitage Amsterdam and the Rijk Museum with Rembrandt's world-famous Night watch. Other well known places of interest in Amsterdam are the Palace on the Dam, The Artis Zoo, Jewish Historical Museum and the Rembrandt House. 





though it's more practical to live on a ark, the Amsterdam City council prefers the old ships in the center of the city, because of their historic charm. Some of these old ships are over hundreds years old. The ships were used to transport goods while the owner and his family lived in the small quarters below deck. After retirement, the ship owner would moor the ship and continue living on it. 

Living on the ship was no luxury though, the ceilings were low, the air moist, the living quarter small and electricity would have to come from the ship itself by burning wood, oil and gas. 





 This is FEBO. FEBO is the place where offers a wide variety of snacks to satisfy your craving, from tasty fries with sauce, to deep-fried cheese, a minced-meat hot dog and a croquette on a roll. 
















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