A much livelier canal city than museum-filled Venice, Amsterdam is a place with a unique layout, cutting edge designs and friendly people. The North Sea city boasts countless trendsetting hotels, restaurants and shops, whose owners welcome visitors with open arms. The historic 17th century buildings in Amsterdam weave between the city´s waterways like pearls on a string. In response to a steadily growing population, the city is committing to building futuristic residential communities. more