I'm so excited about it!
What I expect to view in The Netherlands? Tulips, windmills, bicycles and the Van Gogh's paints, just to mention some of the main Dutch symbols.
Of course, I have spotted much more in Amsterdam than what I've mentioned above.
However, I won't reveal everything because I'd like you to visit this fantastic country and discover it by yourself.
Founded by Dutch fishermen in 13th century, Amsterdam, in my point of view, epitomizes a place where civil rights are being sheltered.
Religious minorities such as the Spanish and Portuguese Jews persecuted in the Middle Age by the bloody Holy Inquisition, had successfully settled in The Nederlands.
The newcomers had found a new place where to carry on peacefully their own activities such as diamond cutting, for which Holland still covers a crucial role on worldwide basis.
Walking through the city center is a unique experience.
I'd recommend you to purchase a ticket and get on board on one of the boats which take you along the canals.
Depicting Amsterdam like the "Venice of the North" not only would it be disrespectful, but also misleading.
In fact, the main difference between Venice and Amsterdam is that the former is steadily dying, sold to tourists; whereas the latter is plenty of people, especially youngsters.
I must confess that I have never seen so many people riding a bicycle to move around. I could not believe it.
Thousands and thousands of people, kids and adults, women and men, dressing either smart or casuals clothes, riding their own bicycle: this is like a dream which has come true.
Therefore, the Dutch society is showing the direction to save mankind from self-destruction.
Of course, there are dedicated paths and infrastructures which represent a fantastic incentive to use bicycles.
Beside bicycles, Amsterdam is equipped with so many power suppliers for electric cars. As result of this, its city center is incomparably less polluted than any Apulian cities such as Altamura, Manfredonia and so on. Yes, it's true.
I have spent in Amsterdam three days. Walking has been my way to discover the city. I have walked for hours, from morning till sunset. I could not get enough of it, even though I felt wrecked at evening.
If you walk in town, it may happen to smell weed.
Marijuana it is freely sold in coffea-shops which actually pay taxes to the Dutch State (and not to criminal organizations as it occurs in Italy!) as well as the prostitution industry does over here.
The sense of community experienced in Amsterdam is astonishing.
Just to make an example, you often see a bench placed right outside private houses, provided by the owners themselves, so that whoever feels tired can take a rest.
Isn't this amazing? Yes, definitely it is.
Visiting the Jordaan quarter is a must! It hosts an endless market worth of being experienced.
You cannot come to Amsterdam without admiring the art produced by the Dutch masters.
Personally, I have opted for the Van Gogh's museum.
Admiring his paintings is a valid reason to travel to Amsterdam.
Amsterdam, sweet Amsterdam, I have fallen in love with you...
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