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Clockwise from top:Amsterdam skyline, Magere Bruge at dusk, contemporary canal houses, wooden clogs with flowers, bridge over the Singel, Rijksmuseum, St Nicolaasbasiliek

Who could deny Amsterdams beauty, its lattice of vibrant green canals framing some of Europes most enchanting architecture? Yet the city is no museum piece: Amsterdam sits at the cutting edge of design and has an extraordinarily rich cache of fine art displayed to great advantage in its world-class museums. With DK Eyewitness Top 10 Amsterdam, its yours to explore.

Amsterdam is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe and, although many of its visitors come here for the marijuana and the Red Light District, the city has so much more to offer. Two of its most prestigious attractions are the internationally famous Van GoghMuseumand the Rijksmuseum, which, with its magnificent collection of 17th-century Dutch art, is the most visited museum in town. The Anne FrankHuisstands as a solemn reminder of the German occupation of the city during World War II and the persecution of the Jews. These three highlights alone justify a trip to Amsterdam, but the city also boasts a number of first-rate restaurants, convivial bars, historic churches the Oude Kerkis our top pick charming hotels, a booming LGBT+ scene and a bevy of designer shops.

However, its Amsterdams harmonious cityscapes that are its most distinctive feature. Whatever else you do, take time to stroll the Grachtengordel, whose set of concentric canals are interrupted by charming humpback bridges and decorated with handsome mansions built for the merchant elite during the 17th century.

Whether youre visiting for a weekend or a week, our Top 10 guide brings together the best of everything that Amsterdam has to offer, from historic