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  • Tall old canal houses in central Amsterdam at dusk, mirrored in the still water, with a church tower behind
    Tall old canal houses in central Amsterdam at dusk, mirrored in the still water, with a church tower behind Photo by Rianne_SchillerMclean on Pixabay
  • Five tall glasses of beer in shades from amber to dark red, with foam on top, on a white background
    Five tall glasses of beer in shades from amber to dark red, with foam on top, on a white background Photo by DesignDrawArtes on Pixabay
  • An arched canal bridge lined with lights at dusk, the lights reflected in the water below
    An arched canal bridge lined with lights at dusk, the lights reflected in the water below Photo by fab_photos on Pixabay
  • A glass-roofed canal tour boat passing a row of tall old houses on the Damrak in Amsterdam
    A glass-roofed canal tour boat passing a row of tall old houses on the Damrak in Amsterdam Photo by 3345557 on Pixabay
  • Old canal houses with lit windows along a narrow Amsterdam canal at blue hour
    Old canal houses with lit windows along a narrow Amsterdam canal at blue hour Photo by BernardoUPloud on Pixabay
  • Dam Square in Amsterdam seen from above on a sunny day, busy with people, with old buildings around it
    Dam Square in Amsterdam seen from above on a sunny day, busy with people, with old buildings around it Photo by Michelle-Maria on Pixabay
  • An elevated metro and train station in Amsterdam at dusk, with lit platforms and office blocks behind
    An elevated metro and train station in Amsterdam at dusk, with lit platforms and office blocks behind Photo by misign on Pixabay
  • Glass-roofed tour boats moored along a canal at dusk, with lit buildings on both banks
    Glass-roofed tour boats moored along a canal at dusk, with lit buildings on both banks Photo by Borjah on Pixabay
  • Large copper brewing kettles with valves and gauges on a tiled brewery floor
    Large copper brewing kettles with valves and gauges on a tiled brewery floor Photo by tiburi on Pixabay
  • A glass-roofed canal cruise boat sailing down a tree-lined Amsterdam canal toward a low bridge
    A glass-roofed canal cruise boat sailing down a tree-lined Amsterdam canal toward a low bridge Photo by CampingBlog on Pixabay
  • A wide view over the IJ river and central Amsterdam from high up, with boats moored along the shore
    A wide view over the IJ river and central Amsterdam from high up, with boats moored along the shore Photo by BernardoUPloud on Pixabay
  • Beds of orange tulips and blue grape hyacinths beside a pond under tall trees at Keukenhof
    Beds of orange tulips and blue grape hyacinths beside a pond under tall trees at Keukenhof Photo by MabelAmber on Pixabay
  • The library inside the Rijksmuseum, with iron galleries and tall shelves of old books around a reading room
    The library inside the Rijksmuseum, with iron galleries and tall shelves of old books around a reading room Photo by KarinKarin on Pixabay
  • The stone front of the Royal Palace on Dam Square, with its domed clock tower, under tram wires
    The stone front of the Royal Palace on Dam Square, with its domed clock tower, under tram wires Photo by ClickerHappy on Pixabay
  • A stack of stroopwafels, thin Dutch syrup waffles, on a white plate
    A stack of stroopwafels, thin Dutch syrup waffles, on a white plate Photo by groovelanddesigns on Pixabay
  • The round grey Van Gogh Museum building on Museumplein, with a cyclist in a yellow coat riding past
    The round grey Van Gogh Museum building on Museumplein, with a cyclist in a yellow coat riding past Photo by alandelacruz4 on Pixabay
  • The tall Westerkerk tower above the Prinsengracht canal, with trees and houseboats along the water
    The tall Westerkerk tower above the Prinsengracht canal, with trees and houseboats along the water Photo by Michelle-Maria on Pixabay
  • Three windmills, one painted green, beside wooden houses on the water at Zaanse Schans
    Three windmills, one painted green, beside wooden houses on the water at Zaanse Schans Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay

Museums & sights (65)
  • An arched canal bridge lit with small lights at dusk in Amsterdam, with old gabled houses on both sides
    An arched canal bridge lit with small lights at dusk in Amsterdam, with old gabled houses on both sides Photo by zwaan6 on Pixabay
  • The white EYE Film Museum and the tall A'DAM Tower behind it on the bank of the IJ in Amsterdam at dusk
    The white EYE Film Museum and the tall A'DAM Tower behind it on the bank of the IJ in Amsterdam at dusk Photo by DinydeKort on Pixabay
  • View from high above the IJ to Amsterdam Centraal station and the old city at sunset
    View from high above the IJ to Amsterdam Centraal station and the old city at sunset Photo by Michael_Luenen on Pixabay
  • A close-up of a green cannabis leaf with a blurred green background
    A close-up of a green cannabis leaf with a blurred green background Photo by NickyPe on Pixabay
  • Tulip beds in the long pond on Museumplein in Amsterdam, with the Rijksmuseum behind bare trees
    Tulip beds in the long pond on Museumplein in Amsterdam, with the Rijksmuseum behind bare trees Photo by rebel1965 on Pixabay
  • The Gothic gables and clock tower of the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam's old center, under a blue sky
    The Gothic gables and clock tower of the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam's old center, under a blue sky Photo by zadeuf on Pixabay
  • A red-brick corner tower of the Rijksmuseum with a steep slate roof, between green trees
    A red-brick corner tower of the Rijksmuseum with a steep slate roof, between green trees Photo by Detmold on Pixabay
  • A street art mural of two police officers holding a hand-written Amsterdam sign, painted on a small white building
    A street art mural of two police officers holding a hand-written Amsterdam sign, painted on a small white building Photo by ClickerHappy on Pixabay
  • A bronze bust of Vincent van Gogh on a stand of stacked bronze books and boxes
    A bronze bust of Vincent van Gogh on a stand of stacked bronze books and boxes Photo by DenisDoukhan on Pixabay
  • The Westerkerk tower in Amsterdam with its blue and gold crown, red clock and city coat of arms, under a blue sky
    The Westerkerk tower in Amsterdam with its blue and gold crown, red clock and city coat of arms, under a blue sky Photo by rFonz on Pixabay
  • Houseboats moored along a wide canal in Amsterdam, with a row of tall old houses on the far bank
    Houseboats moored along a wide canal in Amsterdam, with a row of tall old houses on the far bank Photo by MabelAmber on Pixabay
  • The Amstel river in central Amsterdam with houseboats, trees and a clock tower in the distance
    The Amstel river in central Amsterdam with houseboats, trees and a clock tower in the distance Photo by hharencarova on Pixabay
  • Old brick canal houses on a corner by a bridge at sunset, with a church tower glowing behind them
    Old brick canal houses on a corner by a bridge at sunset, with a church tower glowing behind them Photo by Aideon on Pixabay
  • The modern brick and glass building of the Anne Frank House museum, seen from below
    The modern brick and glass building of the Anne Frank House museum, seen from below Photo by aburak on Pixabay
  • The Prinsengracht canal in Amsterdam with boats and trees on both banks, and the Westerkerk tower at the far end
    The Prinsengracht canal in Amsterdam with boats and trees on both banks, and the Westerkerk tower at the far end Photo by Nydon on Pixabay
  • The tall clock tower of the Westerkerk church in Amsterdam, framed by green trees under a blue sky
    The tall clock tower of the Westerkerk church in Amsterdam, framed by green trees under a blue sky Photo by user32212 on Pixabay
  • Large polished copper brewing kettles in an old brewhouse with white tiled walls and stained-glass windows
    Large polished copper brewing kettles in an old brewhouse with white tiled walls and stained-glass windows Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay
  • A glass-roofed canal tour boat turning on a narrow Amsterdam canal, seen from a bridge
    A glass-roofed canal tour boat turning on a narrow Amsterdam canal, seen from a bridge Photo by foerstemann on Pixabay
  • Golden draft beer being poured from a chrome tap into a clear cup
    Golden draft beer being poured from a chrome tap into a clear cup Photo by spooky_kid on Pixabay
  • A high view over Amsterdam's red-tiled rooftops and a canal, with church spires on the skyline
    A high view over Amsterdam's red-tiled rooftops and a canal, with church spires on the skyline Photo by Ogutier on Pixabay
  • Bikes parked by the Singelgracht canal in autumn, with the turrets of the Rijksmuseum behind the trees
    Bikes parked by the Singelgracht canal in autumn, with the turrets of the Rijksmuseum behind the trees Photo by Swaasfotografie on Pixabay
  • Old houses, bare trees and houseboats along the Amstel river in Amsterdam on a winter afternoon
    Old houses, bare trees and houseboats along the Amstel river in Amsterdam on a winter afternoon Photo by RonPorter on Pixabay
  • A small canal boat and a glass-roofed tour boat on a sunny Amsterdam canal
    A small canal boat and a glass-roofed tour boat on a sunny Amsterdam canal Photo by Squirrel_photos on Pixabay
  • A glass carved from ice with a green drink on a frosted ice bar counter, bottles on shelves blurred behind
    A glass carved from ice with a green drink on a frosted ice bar counter, bottles on shelves blurred behind Photo by sharonang on Pixabay
  • An old color photo of Dam Square around 1900, with horse trams, crowds and ornate buildings
    An old color photo of Dam Square around 1900, with horse trams, crowds and ornate buildings Photo by WikiImages on Pixabay
  • The Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam, with its domed clock tower under a grey sky
    The Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam, with its domed clock tower under a grey sky Photo by 14384511 on Pixabay
  • A dark, narrow stone stairway between rough brick walls, with a handrail
    A dark, narrow stone stairway between rough brick walls, with a handrail Photo by Momentmal on Pixabay
  • Dark old stone cellar vaults lit by small wall lamps
    Dark old stone cellar vaults lit by small wall lamps Photo by garten-gg on Pixabay
  • A lifelike wax figure of an old woman in a hood, mouth wide open
    A lifelike wax figure of an old woman in a hood, mouth wide open Photo by nrebocho0 on Pixabay
  • An old van painted with armed police figures in Banksy style, parked in the garden in front of a brick villa with Banksy and Dalí banners
    An old van painted with armed police figures in Banksy style, parked in the garden in front of a brick villa with Banksy and Dalí banners Photo by escarabay on Pixabay
  • Four small glasses of beer, from dark to amber, on a wooden tasting board
    Four small glasses of beer, from dark to amber, on a wooden tasting board Photo by paulbr75 on Pixabay
  • A large, bright painting of cartoon-like figures in thick black outlines on a gallery wall
    A large, bright painting of cartoon-like figures in thick black outlines on a gallery wall Photo by stux on Pixabay
  • Rows of Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe prints in color and in black and white
    Rows of Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe prints in color and in black and white Photo by pvdberg on Pixabay
  • The green NEMO building rising from the water like a ship’s bow, under a blue sky with white clouds
    The green NEMO building rising from the water like a ship’s bow, under a blue sky with white clouds Photo by Anemone123 on Pixabay
  • The green, ship-shaped NEMO building on the water, with a tall wooden sailing ship moored in front and a white footbridge on the left
    The green, ship-shaped NEMO building on the water, with a tall wooden sailing ship moored in front and a white footbridge on the left Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay
  • The ship-shaped NEMO building lit up across the calm Oosterdok at dusk, with boats and city lights reflected in the water
    The ship-shaped NEMO building lit up across the calm Oosterdok at dusk, with boats and city lights reflected in the water Photo by francescoronge on Pixabay
  • A row of old brick canal houses with step and neck gables under a grey sky
    A row of old brick canal houses with step and neck gables under a grey sky Photo by mel_88 on Pixabay
  • A quiet cobbled lane in old Amsterdam with gabled brick houses, a street lamp and parked bikes
    A quiet cobbled lane in old Amsterdam with gabled brick houses, a street lamp and parked bikes Photo by OfotoRay on Pixabay
  • A stack of pancakes with raspberries on a dark plate, with syrup being poured on top
    A stack of pancakes with raspberries on a dark plate, with syrup being poured on top Photo by piviso on Pixabay
  • A pale stone statue of Rembrandt in a wide hat and long coat against a clear blue sky
    A pale stone statue of Rembrandt in a wide hat and long coat against a clear blue sky Photo by Positive_Images on Pixabay
  • A painted self-portrait of Rembrandt as an older man in a dark beret and coat
    A painted self-portrait of Rembrandt as an older man in a dark beret and coat Photo by WikiImages on Pixabay
  • The Rembrandt statue at night on a tall plinth, with bronze figures of soldiers in old armor in front
    The Rembrandt statue at night on a tall plinth, with bronze figures of soldiers in old armor in front Photo by ClickerHappy on Pixabay
  • The old Waag building with its towers, lit up at dusk on the empty Nieuwmarkt square
    The old Waag building with its towers, lit up at dusk on the empty Nieuwmarkt square Photo by francescoronge on Pixabay
  • The Zuiderkerk tower at the end of a tree-lined canal in Amsterdam, a few minutes' walk from the Rembrandt House
    The Zuiderkerk tower at the end of a tree-lined canal in Amsterdam, a few minutes' walk from the Rembrandt House Photo by Ben_Kerckx on Pixabay
  • Small boats on the wide Amstel river in Amsterdam on a sunny day, with tall houses along both banks
    Small boats on the wide Amstel river in Amsterdam on a sunny day, with tall houses along both banks Photo by MabelAmber on Pixabay
  • The bright entrance hall of the Rijksmuseum under a glass roof, with visitors crossing the stone floor
    The bright entrance hall of the Rijksmuseum under a glass roof, with visitors crossing the stone floor Photo by user32212 on Pixabay
  • Visitors standing in front of four large Golden Age portraits in gold frames in a dark gallery
    Visitors standing in front of four large Golden Age portraits in gold frames in a dark gallery Photo by RonPorter on Pixabay
  • Vermeer's painting The Milkmaid in its wooden frame on a museum wall at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam
    Vermeer's painting The Milkmaid in its wooden frame on a museum wall at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam Photo by RonPorter on Pixabay
  • The arched passage under the Rijksmuseum, with lamps hanging from the vaulted ceiling and daylight at the far end
    The arched passage under the Rijksmuseum, with lamps hanging from the vaulted ceiling and daylight at the far end Photo by ClickerHappy on Pixabay
  • A tower of the Rijksmuseum in red brick with a dark slate roof and tall arched windows, under a blue sky
    A tower of the Rijksmuseum in red brick with a dark slate roof and tall arched windows, under a blue sky Photo by Detmold on Pixabay
  • The wide stone front of the Royal Palace on Dam Square, with its domed tower, under a blue sky with clouds
    The wide stone front of the Royal Palace on Dam Square, with its domed tower, under a blue sky with clouds Photo by frank2016wang on Pixabay
  • A close, upward view of the Royal Palace’s stone front and domed tower with statues on top
    A close, upward view of the Royal Palace’s stone front and domed tower with statues on top Photo by BernardoUPloud on Pixabay
  • The domed clock tower and carved stone gable of the Royal Palace, with pigeons flying in a pale blue sky
    The domed clock tower and carved stone gable of the Royal Palace, with pigeons flying in a pale blue sky Photo by na4ev on Pixabay
  • A bright street-art mural of a cartoon man in a straw hat, a sunflower and the words 'Amsterdam City Love'
    A bright street-art mural of a cartoon man in a straw hat, a sunflower and the words 'Amsterdam City Love' Photo by Alexandra_Koch on Pixabay
  • The wide IJ waterway on a sunny day, looking across to Amsterdam-Noord with the white EYE building and a tall tower
    The wide IJ waterway on a sunny day, looking across to Amsterdam-Noord with the white EYE building and a tall tower Photo by nikolai_kolosov on Pixabay
  • Inside an old shipyard hall at the NDSM wharf, with a glass roof, rusty steel beams and small studios along one wall
    Inside an old shipyard hall at the NDSM wharf, with a glass roof, rusty steel beams and small studios along one wall Photo by HayleyGuinevere on Pixabay
  • A huge old brick shipyard hall at the NDSM wharf with 'Make art not €' painted in red and graffiti along its base
    A huge old brick shipyard hall at the NDSM wharf with 'Make art not €' painted in red and graffiti along its base Photo by epicantus on Pixabay
  • An old dark submarine moored in the wide IJ waterway in Amsterdam, with buildings on the far shore
    An old dark submarine moored in the wide IJ waterway in Amsterdam, with buildings on the far shore Photo by Life-Of-Pix on Pixabay
  • An upside-down kitchen with a table, chairs and fridge, a woman appearing to stand on the ceiling
    An upside-down kitchen with a table, chairs and fridge, a woman appearing to stand on the ceiling Photo by xusenru on Pixabay
  • An orange room built upside down, so a person seems to crawl on the white wooden ceiling
    An orange room built upside down, so a person seems to crawl on the white wooden ceiling Photo by xusenru on Pixabay
  • A row of dartboards on a teal wall, with darts stuck in the nearest one
    A row of dartboards on a teal wall, with darts stuck in the nearest one Photo by maximovael94 on Pixabay
  • A visitor looks at paintings of flowers in gold frames on the wall of a quiet museum gallery
    A visitor looks at paintings of flowers in gold frames on the wall of a quiet museum gallery Photo by StockSnap on Pixabay
  • The curved glass entrance hall of the Van Gogh Museum on Museumplein, next to a gray stone wing
    The curved glass entrance hall of the Van Gogh Museum on Museumplein, next to a gray stone wing Photo by emoro on Pixabay
  • Brick fronts of old houses in the Jordaan, in orange, red and dark gray, with tall white-framed windows
    Brick fronts of old houses in the Jordaan, in orange, red and dark gray, with tall white-framed windows Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • A white wooden drawbridge over the Amstel river in Amsterdam, with old houses and trees behind it
    A white wooden drawbridge over the Amstel river in Amsterdam, with old houses and trees behind it Photo by Medienservice on Pixabay

Canals, tours & nights out (67)
  • A quiet tree-lined canal with arched brick bridges in Amsterdam
    A quiet tree-lined canal with arched brick bridges in Amsterdam Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • A sunny street of red-brick houses in the Jordaan, Amsterdam
    A sunny street of red-brick houses in the Jordaan, Amsterdam Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • A lit stone bridge and gabled houses on an Amsterdam canal at night
    A lit stone bridge and gabled houses on an Amsterdam canal at night Photo by ansgarscheffold on Pixabay
  • Rows of round yellow cheeses on wooden shelves
    Rows of round yellow cheeses on wooden shelves Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay
  • Buckets of sunflowers and bouquets at an Amsterdam flower stall
    Buckets of sunflowers and bouquets at an Amsterdam flower stall Photo by ClickerHappy on Pixabay
  • A narrow brick alley and small footbridge between old houses in Amsterdam
    A narrow brick alley and small footbridge between old houses in Amsterdam Photo by mel_88 on Pixabay
  • A calm canal with a small moored boat and old brick buildings in Amsterdam
    A calm canal with a small moored boat and old brick buildings in Amsterdam Photo by OfotoRay on Pixabay
  • The stone front of the Royal Palace on Dam Square, with a horse-drawn carriage in front
    The stone front of the Royal Palace on Dam Square, with a horse-drawn carriage in front Photo by 3345557 on Pixabay
  • Bikes parked along a canal railing in low sun in Amsterdam
    Bikes parked along a canal railing in low sun in Amsterdam Photo by shuman on Pixabay
  • Bikes locked to a bridge railing over a tree-lined canal in Amsterdam
    Bikes locked to a bridge railing over a tree-lined canal in Amsterdam Photo by 3345557 on Pixabay
  • A cyclist rides a red bike lane past tall old brick houses on a sunny, tree-lined street in the Jordaan, Amsterdam
    A cyclist rides a red bike lane past tall old brick houses on a sunny, tree-lined street in the Jordaan, Amsterdam Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • A cyclist waits at a crossing on a central Amsterdam street, with the domed Royal Palace on Dam Square behind
    A cyclist waits at a crossing on a central Amsterdam street, with the domed Royal Palace on Dam Square behind Photo by StockSnap on Pixabay
  • A wide path under tall trees in Vondelpark, Amsterdam
    A wide path under tall trees in Vondelpark, Amsterdam Photo by user32212 on Pixabay
  • Glass-roofed tour boats moored at the piers in front of Amsterdam Centraal Station on a sunny day
    Glass-roofed tour boats moored at the piers in front of Amsterdam Centraal Station on a sunny day Photo by MemoryCatcher on Pixabay
  • Row of arched brick bridges one behind another over a tree-lined Amsterdam canal
    Row of arched brick bridges one behind another over a tree-lined Amsterdam canal Photo by Nel_Botha on Pixabay
  • Amsterdam canal at night with lit canal houses and street lamps reflected in the water
    Amsterdam canal at night with lit canal houses and street lamps reflected in the water Photo by yorgunum on Pixabay
  • Glass-roofed canal tour boat at dusk in front of lit Amsterdam canal houses
    Glass-roofed canal tour boat at dusk in front of lit Amsterdam canal houses Photo by A_Wandering_Pear on Pixabay
  • Glass-roofed sightseeing boat on a tree-lined Amsterdam canal with canal houses on both banks
    Glass-roofed sightseeing boat on a tree-lined Amsterdam canal with canal houses on both banks Photo by LightningForest on Pixabay
  • An open wooden canal boat moored between two glass-roofed tour boats at a jetty in Amsterdam
    An open wooden canal boat moored between two glass-roofed tour boats at a jetty in Amsterdam Photo by jeanine7799 on Pixabay
  • View along an Amsterdam canal toward the Westertoren tower, with a small boat on the water
    View along an Amsterdam canal toward the Westertoren tower, with a small boat on the water Photo by viatravelers on Pixabay
  • Old-style boats on the water near the Munttoren tower in Amsterdam, with tall brick buildings behind
    Old-style boats on the water near the Munttoren tower in Amsterdam, with tall brick buildings behind Photo by Monlaw on Pixabay
  • The Singel canal in Amsterdam at dusk, lamps reflected in the water and a church dome behind the trees
    The Singel canal in Amsterdam at dusk, lamps reflected in the water and a church dome behind the trees Photo by jacobbenjo on Pixabay
  • A small open boat with a group on board heading down a wide tree-lined Amsterdam canal
    A small open boat with a group on board heading down a wide tree-lined Amsterdam canal Photo by Michelle-Maria on Pixabay
  • Amsterdam canal at sunset with a tour boat, houseboats and an orange sky
    Amsterdam canal at sunset with a tour boat, houseboats and an orange sky Photo by illusion-X on Pixabay
  • Glass-roofed canal boats moored at dusk in central Amsterdam, with lit cafes and gabled houses behind
    Glass-roofed canal boats moored at dusk in central Amsterdam, with lit cafes and gabled houses behind Photo by iulian_ursache on Pixabay
  • Glass-roofed boats moored on a wide Amsterdam canal at dusk under a pink evening sky
    Glass-roofed boats moored on a wide Amsterdam canal at dusk under a pink evening sky Photo by wiblej35 on Pixabay
  • Amsterdam canal at night with a bridge whose arches are outlined in small lights
    Amsterdam canal at night with a bridge whose arches are outlined in small lights Photo by ClickerHappy on Pixabay
  • Old wooden boats moored on an Amsterdam canal at night with the lit Montelbaanstoren tower behind
    Old wooden boats moored on an Amsterdam canal at night with the lit Montelbaanstoren tower behind Photo by francescoronge on Pixabay
  • Candle-lit table set for two with wine glasses and napkins folded into swans
    Candle-lit table set for two with wine glasses and napkins folded into swans Photo by Sponchia on Pixabay
  • Fried bitterballen in a small wire basket with a pot of mustard and cocktail sticks
    Fried bitterballen in a small wire basket with a pot of mustard and cocktail sticks Photo by ClickerHappy on Pixabay
  • A glass of red wine next to a wooden tasting board with small pieces of different cheeses, on a barrel
    A glass of red wine next to a wooden tasting board with small pieces of different cheeses, on a barrel Photo by mike_ramirez_mx on Pixabay
  • A cheese shop counter piled with Dutch cheeses: pale aged Gouda wedges, green pesto cheese and red pepper cheese
    A cheese shop counter piled with Dutch cheeses: pale aged Gouda wedges, green pesto cheese and red pepper cheese Photo by Phil59 on Pixabay
  • A wooden board piled with cubes of yellow Dutch cheese for tasting, whole cheeses blurred behind
    A wooden board piled with cubes of yellow Dutch cheese for tasting, whole cheeses blurred behind Photo by barcellosalice on Pixabay
  • Orange Dutch cheese wheels stacked on a small white cart, with a red bike against a brick wall behind
    Orange Dutch cheese wheels stacked on a small white cart, with a red bike against a brick wall behind Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay
  • Two herring fillets topped with red onion rings on a white plate
    Two herring fillets topped with red onion rings on a white plate Photo by mp1746 on Pixabay
  • De Waag, the old brick weigh house with pointed towers, on Nieuwmarkt square behind market stalls
    De Waag, the old brick weigh house with pointed towers, on Nieuwmarkt square behind market stalls Photo by MemoryCatcher on Pixabay
  • Three round stroopwafels with their criss-cross pattern on a red background
    Three round stroopwafels with their criss-cross pattern on a red background Photo by anaterate on Pixabay
  • A stroopwafel warming on top of a white cup, with a halved one on the saucer showing the syrup inside
    A stroopwafel warming on top of a white cup, with a halved one on the saucer showing the syrup inside Photo by groovelanddesigns on Pixabay
  • A canal tour boat passing houseboats, seen from a bridge with bikes
    A canal tour boat passing houseboats, seen from a bridge with bikes Photo by neshom on Pixabay
  • A glass-roofed canal boat on a wide tree-lined canal in Amsterdam
    A glass-roofed canal boat on a wide tree-lined canal in Amsterdam Photo by philwild on Pixabay
  • Old gabled houses on the Damrak with a houseboat in front
    Old gabled houses on the Damrak with a houseboat in front Photo by MemoryCatcher on Pixabay
  • Inside an ice bar: a table cut from clear ice and lit from below, with ice benches and cushions along icy walls
    Inside an ice bar: a table cut from clear ice and lit from below, with ice benches and cushions along icy walls Photo by sharonang on Pixabay
  • Museumplein with red lamp posts and the Rijksmuseum behind the trees
    Museumplein with red lamp posts and the Rijksmuseum behind the trees Photo by Swaasfotografie on Pixabay
  • The red-brick front of the Rijksmuseum seen from below
    The red-brick front of the Rijksmuseum seen from below Photo by Detmold on Pixabay
  • Amsterdam canal bridges at night with arches outlined in small lights
    Amsterdam canal bridges at night with arches outlined in small lights Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay
  • A narrow Amsterdam canal at night with lit canal houses and lamps reflected in the water
    A narrow Amsterdam canal at night with lit canal houses and lamps reflected in the water Photo by jsh5190 on Pixabay
  • Lit windows of tall Amsterdam canal houses reflected as streaks in the dark canal water
    Lit windows of tall Amsterdam canal houses reflected as streaks in the dark canal water Photo by 2743063 on Pixabay
  • Glowing light-art installation over an Amsterdam canal at night, with a canal boat passing
    Glowing light-art installation over an Amsterdam canal at night, with a canal boat passing Photo by iphotoklick on Pixabay
  • Old boats moored on an Amsterdam canal at blue hour below the lit Montelbaanstoren tower
    Old boats moored on an Amsterdam canal at blue hour below the lit Montelbaanstoren tower Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay
  • Colorful light trails from boats under a lit bridge on an Amsterdam canal at night
    Colorful light trails from boats under a lit bridge on an Amsterdam canal at night Photo by Michael_Luenen on Pixabay
  • The Skinny Bridge over the Amstel in Amsterdam at night, outlined in lights and reflected in the water
    The Skinny Bridge over the Amstel in Amsterdam at night, outlined in lights and reflected in the water Photo by pdimaria on Pixabay
  • Amsterdam canal at blue hour with bare trees, houseboats and lights reflected in the water
    Amsterdam canal at blue hour with bare trees, houseboats and lights reflected in the water Photo by maromer on Pixabay
  • A row of old canal-house facades with ornate bell, neck and stepped gables against a blue sky
    A row of old canal-house facades with ornate bell, neck and stepped gables against a blue sky Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • An Amsterdam canal at night, lit houses on both banks and light trails of a passing boat on the water
    An Amsterdam canal at night, lit houses on both banks and light trails of a passing boat on the water Photo by ClickerHappy on Pixabay
  • Old narrow gabled houses standing right on a small canal in the old center, one with a dark facade
    Old narrow gabled houses standing right on a small canal in the old center, one with a dark facade Photo by reginayuikwanxi on Pixabay
  • A narrow brick-paved alley between old brick houses, with blue hydrangeas in front and a bike against the wall
    A narrow brick-paved alley between old brick houses, with blue hydrangeas in front and a bike against the wall Photo by photosforyou on Pixabay
  • Old houses along the Damrak waterfront, with the slim tower of the Oude Kerk rising behind them
    Old houses along the Damrak waterfront, with the slim tower of the Oude Kerk rising behind them Photo by 3345557 on Pixabay
  • A small open boat gliding down a narrow tree-lined canal, with bikes and moored boats along the sides
    A small open boat gliding down a narrow tree-lined canal, with bikes and moored boats along the sides Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • An Amsterdam canal at dusk with lit lamps and moored boats
    An Amsterdam canal at dusk with lit lamps and moored boats Photo by 1919021 on Pixabay
  • The row of old gabled houses on the Damrak water in Amsterdam
    The row of old gabled houses on the Damrak water in Amsterdam Photo by fab_photos on Pixabay
  • Old brick houses with gables along a street hung with strings of lights in Amsterdam
    Old brick houses with gables along a street hung with strings of lights in Amsterdam Photo by camillebrogniart on Pixabay
  • A narrow Jordaan street with plants in front of tall brick houses
    A narrow Jordaan street with plants in front of tall brick houses Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • The domed Basilica of St Nicholas rising behind old houses in central Amsterdam
    The domed Basilica of St Nicholas rising behind old houses in central Amsterdam Photo by mel_88 on Pixabay
  • The domed tower of the Royal Palace seen between old buildings
    The domed tower of the Royal Palace seen between old buildings Photo by KVNSBL on Pixabay
  • The Prinsengracht with houseboats and the Westerkerk tower at sunset
    The Prinsengracht with houseboats and the Westerkerk tower at sunset Photo by jcbeni on Pixabay
  • A stack of stroopwafels on a white plate
    A stack of stroopwafels on a white plate Photo by groovelanddesigns on Pixabay
  • The Waag, a red-brick gate building with pointed towers, on Nieuwmarkt
    The Waag, a red-brick gate building with pointed towers, on Nieuwmarkt Photo by 12019 on Pixabay

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  • A glass of beer seen from above on a wooden table
    A glass of beer seen from above on a wooden table Photo by Lernestorod on Pixabay
  • Glass-roofed tour boats on an Amsterdam canal at dusk
    Glass-roofed tour boats on an Amsterdam canal at dusk Photo by iulian_ursache on Pixabay
  • A wide canal with moored houseboats and gabled houses in Amsterdam
    A wide canal with moored houseboats and gabled houses in Amsterdam Photo by 3345557 on Pixabay
  • A tram in front of Amsterdam Centraal station on a sunny day
    A tram in front of Amsterdam Centraal station on a sunny day Photo by ClickerHappy on Pixabay
  • The red-brick theater on Leidseplein with its turrets and tram wires
    The red-brick theater on Leidseplein with its turrets and tram wires Photo by Swaasfotografie on Pixabay
  • The Rijksmuseum in red brick, seen across its garden behind an iron fence
    The Rijksmuseum in red brick, seen across its garden behind an iron fence Photo by user32212 on Pixabay
  • A blue-and-white tram on line 24 crossing a street in central Amsterdam
    A blue-and-white tram on line 24 crossing a street in central Amsterdam Photo by justmarius_de on Pixabay
  • The tall stone Belfry of Bruges against a blue sky, with church spires beside it
    The tall stone Belfry of Bruges against a blue sky, with church spires beside it Photo by wernerredlich on Pixabay
  • Carved stone guild house fronts with gold statues and dates on the Grand Place in Brussels
    Carved stone guild house fronts with gold statues and dates on the Grand Place in Brussels Photo by dimitrisvetsikas1969 on Pixabay
  • A quiet canal in Bruges between old brick houses, with a stone bridge at the far end
    A quiet canal in Bruges between old brick houses, with a stone bridge at the far end Photo by ErinSummer on Pixabay
  • Old brick houses and a weeping willow on a bend of a Bruges canal, with the Belfry tower behind
    Old brick houses and a weeping willow on a bend of a Bruges canal, with the Belfry tower behind Photo by pixel2013 on Pixabay
  • Old brick houses on a Bruges canal under a cloudy sky, with the Belfry tower behind them
    Old brick houses on a Bruges canal under a cloudy sky, with the Belfry tower behind them Photo by cocoparisienne on Pixabay
  • A large old brick building with stepped gables on the edge of a canal in Bruges
    A large old brick building with stepped gables on the edge of a canal in Bruges Photo by ahundt on Pixabay
  • Ornate stone guild houses with gold details on the Grand Place in Brussels at dusk
    Ornate stone guild houses with gold details on the Grand Place in Brussels at dusk Photo by dimitrisvetsikas1969 on Pixabay
  • A small canal in Delft under autumn trees, with a white footbridge and bikes along the railing
    A small canal in Delft under autumn trees, with a white footbridge and bikes along the railing Photo by JoramO on Pixabay
  • A wooden footbridge over a canal in Giethoorn, leading to a white cottage with a thatched roof
    A wooden footbridge over a canal in Giethoorn, leading to a white cottage with a thatched roof Photo by Michel_van_der_Vegt on Pixabay
  • Tall trees in Keukenhof park above a pond and winding beds of blue and pink spring flowers
    Tall trees in Keukenhof park above a pond and winding beds of blue and pink spring flowers Photo by InesGil on Pixabay
  • Dark green and black wooden houses around a lawn and a small pond in Marken
    Dark green and black wooden houses around a lawn and a small pond in Marken Photo by masbebet on Pixabay
  • Volendam harbor with old sailing boats in front of a row of gabled houses
    Volendam harbor with old sailing boats in front of a row of gabled houses Photo by mel_88 on Pixabay
  • Three windmills on a riverbank at sunset, with small wooden houses at their feet and an orange sky
    Three windmills on a riverbank at sunset, with small wooden houses at their feet and an orange sky Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
  • The Afsluitdijk dam with its row of white sluice towers across gray water
    The Afsluitdijk dam with its row of white sluice towers across gray water Photo by AlkeMade on Pixabay
  • A canal in Giethoorn with a wooden footbridge, a thatched house and a small boat on the water
    A canal in Giethoorn with a wooden footbridge, a thatched house and a small boat on the water Photo by 3345557 on Pixabay
  • A narrow canal in Giethoorn lined with hedges and pink hydrangeas, with small boats moored along it
    A narrow canal in Giethoorn lined with hedges and pink hydrangeas, with small boats moored along it Photo by Michel_van_der_Vegt on Pixabay
  • A canal path in Giethoorn in the evening, with a street lamp, a moored boat and the low sun behind trees
    A canal path in Giethoorn in the evening, with a street lamp, a moored boat and the low sun behind trees Photo by SLPix on Pixabay
  • A thatched farmhouse behind a bank of hydrangeas on the edge of a canal in Giethoorn
    A thatched farmhouse behind a bank of hydrangeas on the edge of a canal in Giethoorn Photo by Michel_van_der_Vegt on Pixabay
  • A brick farmhouse with a thatched roof on a green island in a Giethoorn canal, framed by trees
    A brick farmhouse with a thatched roof on a green island in a Giethoorn canal, framed by trees Photo by 3345557 on Pixabay
  • Pink, red and yellow tulips in full bloom, close up
    Pink, red and yellow tulips in full bloom, close up Photo by CapDeXai66 on Pixabay
  • Flat bulb fields in bands of purple, orange, yellow, pink and red tulips, with a row of trees on the horizon
    Flat bulb fields in bands of purple, orange, yellow, pink and red tulips, with a row of trees on the horizon Photo by MemoryCatcher on Pixabay
  • Curving beds of white and pink hyacinths on green lawns in Keukenhof, with bare spring trees and a pond behind
    Curving beds of white and pink hyacinths on green lawns in Keukenhof, with bare spring trees and a pond behind Photo by rexton on Pixabay
  • A wide field of orange tulips on a misty morning, with bare trees behind
    A wide field of orange tulips on a misty morning, with bare trees behind Photo by AlkeMade on Pixabay
  • Orange and purple tulips in a wicker basket, with the sails of a windmill out of focus behind
    Orange and purple tulips in a wicker basket, with the sails of a windmill out of focus behind Photo by wephotouk on Pixabay
  • Long rows of red and orange tulips in a field, with a narrow dirt path between them
    Long rows of red and orange tulips in a field, with a narrow dirt path between them Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay
  • Pink, red and yellow tulips with daffodils along a garden path under spring trees
    Pink, red and yellow tulips with daffodils along a garden path under spring trees Photo by MabelAmber on Pixabay
  • A winding bed of red tulips beside a paved path under tall green trees at Keukenhof
    A winding bed of red tulips beside a paved path under tall green trees at Keukenhof Photo by Sylabo on Pixabay
  • Rows of red tulips running to the horizon, with tall wind turbines under a blue sky
    Rows of red tulips running to the horizon, with tall wind turbines under a blue sky Photo by lettinck on Pixabay
  • A white wooden footbridge over a stream in a garden, with tulips and daffodils on the bank
    A white wooden footbridge over a stream in a garden, with tulips and daffodils on the bank Photo by MabelAmber on Pixabay
  • A windmill behind flat fields striped with white, red and pink tulips
    A windmill behind flat fields striped with white, red and pink tulips Photo by 3282700 on Pixabay
  • Two Dutch windmills on a flat shore, mirrored in still water under a pale sky
    Two Dutch windmills on a flat shore, mirrored in still water under a pale sky Photo by emoro on Pixabay
  • A green and red houseboat with plants on deck, moored in front of brick apartment buildings on an Amsterdam canal
    A green and red houseboat with plants on deck, moored in front of brick apartment buildings on an Amsterdam canal Photo by MemoryCatcher on Pixabay
  • A long, straight Amsterdam canal at blue hour, lined with old houses, trees and moored boats
    A long, straight Amsterdam canal at blue hour, lined with old houses, trees and moored boats Photo by iulian_ursache on Pixabay
  • The white, angular Eye Film Museum building in Amsterdam-Noord under a clear blue sky
    The white, angular Eye Film Museum building in Amsterdam-Noord under a clear blue sky Photo by StudioKlick on Pixabay
  • The black De Adriaan windmill on the river Spaarne in Haarlem, with houses and boats along the water
    The black De Adriaan windmill on the river Spaarne in Haarlem, with houses and boats along the water Photo by Nikon-2110 on Pixabay
  • Tall, narrow old brick houses in many colors along a quiet street in the Jordaan, with trees
    Tall, narrow old brick houses in many colors along a quiet street in the Jordaan, with trees Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • The domed Sarphati monument in Sarphatipark, De Pijp, between autumn trees under a blue sky
    The domed Sarphati monument in Sarphatipark, De Pijp, between autumn trees under a blue sky Photo by Swaasfotografie on Pixabay
  • A fountain spraying high over a pond in Vondelpark, with autumn trees in orange and gold behind it
    A fountain spraying high over a pond in Vondelpark, with autumn trees in orange and gold behind it Photo by MabelAmber on Pixabay
  • Round yellow cheeses stacked on a white wooden bench
    Round yellow cheeses stacked on a white wooden bench Photo by loseitlady on Pixabay
  • Rows of plain and painted wooden clogs hanging on a dark wooden wall
    Rows of plain and painted wooden clogs hanging on a dark wooden wall Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay
  • A row of green wooden houses at Zaanse Schans, mirrored in the still river on a gray day
    A row of green wooden houses at Zaanse Schans, mirrored in the still river on a gray day Photo by techcanada on Pixabay
  • The white lighthouse of Marken with a dark wooden house at its foot, on a point in the lake
    The white lighthouse of Marken with a dark wooden house at its foot, on a point in the lake Photo by sharkbait7 on Pixabay
  • Flat green Dutch farmland with grazing sheep, a ditch in front and a village church tower far off
    Flat green Dutch farmland with grazing sheep, a ditch in front and a village church tower far off Photo by 14632436 on Pixabay
  • Volendam harbor front with gabled houses, moored boats and wooden posts in the water
    Volendam harbor front with gabled houses, moored boats and wooden posts in the water Photo by mel_88 on Pixabay
  • A large brown windmill with a green base and white sails, with more windmills along the river behind
    A large brown windmill with a green base and white sails, with more windmills along the river behind Photo by 3345557 on Pixabay
  • A row of windmills along the river Zaan under a cloudy sky, with a green mill nearest the water
    A row of windmills along the river Zaan under a cloudy sky, with a green mill nearest the water Photo by Nel_Botha on Pixabay

More of Amsterdam (26)
  • The empty grass pitch of a large modern football stadium seen from the stands, under a white roof and cloudy sky.
    The empty grass pitch of a large modern football stadium seen from the stands, under a white roof and cloudy sky. Photo by jarmoluk on Pixabay
  • A yellow-and-white passenger train pulling along a platform under an arched station roof, motion-blurred.
    A yellow-and-white passenger train pulling along a platform under an arched station roof, motion-blurred. Photo by ClickerHappy on Pixabay
  • A stone canal bridge in Amsterdam at night with its arches outlined in small lights and a boat's light trail on the water.
    A stone canal bridge in Amsterdam at night with its arches outlined in small lights and a boat's light trail on the water. Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay
  • Amsterdam Centraal's red-brick neo-Renaissance front seen across the water on a sunny day, with a canal-side house on the right.
    Amsterdam Centraal's red-brick neo-Renaissance front seen across the water on a sunny day, with a canal-side house on the right. Photo by user32212 on Pixabay
  • A white high-speed intercity train with a red stripe standing at a platform under a large arched steel-and-glass station roof.
    A white high-speed intercity train with a red stripe standing at a platform under a large arched steel-and-glass station roof. Photo by holzijue on Pixabay
  • A narrow brick-lined street in Amsterdam's Jordaan beside a canal, with a few pedestrians and cyclists in the distance and trees in leaf.
    A narrow brick-lined street in Amsterdam's Jordaan beside a canal, with a few pedestrians and cyclists in the distance and trees in leaf. Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • A white high-speed train running along a straight track beside a green field under a cloudy sky.
    A white high-speed train running along a straight track beside a green field under a cloudy sky. Photo by 2182694 on Pixabay
  • A grey-and-white high-speed train running along a track through flat green countryside with a drainage ditch beside the line.
    A grey-and-white high-speed train running along a track through flat green countryside with a drainage ditch beside the line. Photo by hpgruesen on Pixabay
  • Traditional green wooden windmills and houses along the wide river Zaan at Zaanse Schans under a clear blue sky.
    Traditional green wooden windmills and houses along the wide river Zaan at Zaanse Schans under a clear blue sky. Photo by MrsBrown on Pixabay
  • Red, yellow and pink tulips in the foreground with a row of gabled Amsterdam canal houses and moored boats across the water.
    Red, yellow and pink tulips in the foreground with a row of gabled Amsterdam canal houses and moored boats across the water. Photo by annabiasoli on Pixabay
  • A quiet brick-lined Amsterdam side street in soft overcast light, with a person seen from behind walking away and a parked bicycle.
    A quiet brick-lined Amsterdam side street in soft overcast light, with a person seen from behind walking away and a parked bicycle. Photo by epicantus on Pixabay
  • The ornate Renaissance town hall on Delft's market square under a partly cloudy sky, with gabled brick houses beside it.
    The ornate Renaissance town hall on Delft's market square under a partly cloudy sky, with gabled brick houses beside it. Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • A parked light-green hatchback on a tree-lined Amsterdam canal-side street with gabled houses behind.
    A parked light-green hatchback on a tree-lined Amsterdam canal-side street with gabled houses behind. Photo by neshom on Pixabay
  • A small passenger boat crossing the IJ at dusk with the Amsterdam waterfront buildings under an orange and pink sky.
    A small passenger boat crossing the IJ at dusk with the Amsterdam waterfront buildings under an orange and pink sky. Photo by Nel_Botha on Pixabay
  • A made-up hotel bed with white linen, a bedside lamp and a pale blue upholstered bench in a quiet hotel room.
    A made-up hotel bed with white linen, a bedside lamp and a pale blue upholstered bench in a quiet hotel room. Photo by Engin_Akyurt on Pixabay
  • A curving Amsterdam canal lined with trees and gabled houses, a bridge crossing it and the dome of St Nicholas church beyond.
    A curving Amsterdam canal lined with trees and gabled houses, a bridge crossing it and the dome of St Nicholas church beyond. Photo by Michelle-Maria on Pixabay
  • Wide bands of blue, pink and orange bulb flowers stretching to the horizon under a clear blue sky in the Dutch bulb region.
    Wide bands of blue, pink and orange bulb flowers stretching to the horizon under a clear blue sky in the Dutch bulb region. Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay
  • An Amsterdam canal at sunset with houseboats moored along tree-lined quays and brick canal houses under a pink sky.
    An Amsterdam canal at sunset with houseboats moored along tree-lined quays and brick canal houses under a pink sky. Photo by jacobbenjo on Pixabay
  • Long rows of red tulips with a sandy path running to the horizon in a Dutch bulb field under a blue sky.
    Long rows of red tulips with a sandy path running to the horizon in a Dutch bulb field under a blue sky. Photo by Filio on Pixabay
  • A mother holding a young boy's hand as they cross a tram-track street in Amsterdam, seen from behind.
    A mother holding a young boy's hand as they cross a tram-track street in Amsterdam, seen from behind. Photo by OfotoRay on Pixabay
  • A grey, overcast winter day over an Amsterdam canal, with bicycles parked on a bridge in the foreground and houseboats on the water.
    A grey, overcast winter day over an Amsterdam canal, with bicycles parked on a bridge in the foreground and houseboats on the water. Photo by barcellosalice on Pixabay
  • A yellow-and-blue Dutch passenger train crossing a long arched steel bridge over a wide river under a clear sky.
    A yellow-and-blue Dutch passenger train crossing a long arched steel bridge over a wide river under a clear sky. Photo by MrsBrown on Pixabay
  • A thatched-roof farmhouse on a narrow green canal in Giethoorn with a small boat moored in the distance.
    A thatched-roof farmhouse on a narrow green canal in Giethoorn with a small boat moored in the distance. Photo by 3345557 on Pixabay
  • A coastal walkway at Hoek van Holland with a ferry on the North Sea far in the distance under a cloudy sky.
    A coastal walkway at Hoek van Holland with a ferry on the North Sea far in the distance under a cloudy sky. Photo by TanniSK007 on Pixabay
  • A large old plane tree with gnarled branches beside the iron entrance gate of Vondelpark in Amsterdam, in a sepia-toned photo.
    A large old plane tree with gnarled branches beside the iron entrance gate of Vondelpark in Amsterdam, in a sepia-toned photo. Photo by MabelAmber on Pixabay
  • A close-up of a stroopwafel cut open, showing the caramel syrup between two thin waffle layers.
    A close-up of a stroopwafel cut open, showing the caramel syrup between two thin waffle layers. Photo by de40plusvrouw on Pixabay