{"id":3937,"date":"2026-01-02T00:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T23:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.envidiaviajeradelamala.com\/?p=3937"},"modified":"2026-05-22T09:03:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T07:03:20","slug":"amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/envidiaviajeradelamala.com\/en\/amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"Amsterdam (Jan 2-5, 2026):"},"content":{"rendered":"
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<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>We took this trip visiting several cities and countries. Here's the complete route:<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

Paris<\/a>
Amsterdam<\/span><\/strong>
Zaanse Schans<\/a>
Edam<\/a>
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A brief history of Amsterdam:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

Origins:<\/strong><\/h3>

Amsterdam originated in the 12th century as a small fishing settlement next to a dike (\u201cAmstel dam\u201d) built to control the waters of the Amstel River. It soon gained city rights and began to grow thanks to river trade.<\/p>

Middle Ages:<\/strong><\/h3>

During the Middle Ages, it consolidated its position as a key commercial center in Northern Europe. Its port became a strategic point for the exchange of grain, fish, and textiles, which boosted its urban and economic development.<\/p>

19th Century:<\/strong><\/h3>

Amsterdam underwent a profound modernization: canals were widened, large public buildings were constructed, and infrastructure was improved. Its financial and industrial role was also strengthened, further connecting the city with Europe.<\/p>

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Today, Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, known for its iconic canals, world-renowned museums, and multicultural atmosphere. It is an innovative, sustainable city and one of Europe's major cultural and economic centers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span>General conclusions \u2726\u2726<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

It's absolutely worth it. It's a beautiful city with many charming villages to explore nearby. The people are very friendly, the public transport is good, and it's a vibrant city. There is one major danger, though: bikes rule, so be sure to look both ways.
We can only say that we were disappointed by the Red Light District and the Anne Frank House from the outside, as it has no character whatsoever. We couldn't see the inside (you have to book tickets well in advance).<\/p>

Amsterdam is full of bars and pastry shops everywhere. If you like those typical cozy bars with soft lighting where you can have a coffee, a glass of wine, or whatever, I assure you this is one of your places.
We can recommend the following by the hour: Sweet Atelier breakfast, which is small but has very good service, quality products and does not disappoint.
Eetcafe van Beeren is the place to eat or have dinner, serving typical food that feels great in the cold.
And to take a break to recharge. Cafe Het Bruine Paard<\/span><\/u><\/a>. <\/span>
They're not cheap compared to ours, but they're within the normal price range. In this last case, we had two glasses of wine and a cheese platter for \u20ac19.50. The wines were quite full, though; they really filled your glasses.<\/span><\/p>

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Amsterdam goes very well with Edam <\/a>y Volendam <\/a>to complete the visit to the capital with nearby traditional villages, canals, typical houses and a much quieter atmosphere.<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Flight+hotel package with <\/strong>Destinia<\/u><\/a>:\u00a01.370<\/span>\u20ac total.<\/span><\/p>