Amsterdam is a dream. All the hallmarks of fairy-tale villages are found in its enchanting historic centre: quaint winding waterways, red-brick bridges, charming narrow townhouses and cobbled streets. Uncover the cultural fabric of this iconic city with a clear visual directory highlighting the best places to eat, chill out, party, and experience Amsterdam’s prolific coffeeshop scene.

The picture-perfect historic centre of Amsterdam has all the hallmarks of a fairy-tale village: quaint winding canal waterways, red-brick bridges, charming narrow townhouses and cobbled streets. However, scratch beneath the surface and discover a deeply modern city that nurtures its creative population and adopts environmentally conscious sensibilities, looking forward to a bright future whilst retaining its past.