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Amsterdam / Netherlands

3 questions, each answered from published authorities with the sources listed.

The canal-side building at Keizersgracht 609 in Amsterdam, built as Museum Fodor and now the Foam photography museum — Photo: Dqfn13, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Author Dqfn13 · CC BY-SA 3.0 NL File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Amsterdam, Netherlands, for the best experience?April and May — the Dutch meteorological service's 1991–2020 normals for its reference station at De Bilt give April the driest month of the year at 41.6 mm of rain…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Amsterdam on a first visit?Book the Rijksmuseum and the Anne Frank House before you fly — both require a timed slot, and the Anne Frank House releases new tickets every Tuesday at 10:00 CET for…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Amsterdam, and which local food or drink is worth trying?The street markets and the cheese counters — and the cheese to ask for by name is Gouda Holland, registered as a Protected Geographical Indication by Commission…

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