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The historic city of Amsterdam has many attractions that draw tourists from around the world. The city is filled with picturesque canals, museums, Amsterdam hotels, cafes and art galleries. But Amsterdam is more than just beauty and culture. The nightlife is second to none.

There are many things to see and do in Amsterdam, but here is a list of the top 10 attractions:

1. Cruising the Canals

The city center of Amsterdam is criss-crossed with 165 canals, some of them dating back to the 13th century. You can walk or bike through this part of Amsterdam, and explore the canals and more than 1,200 bridges. Traditional canal houses are common along the tree-lined waterways. It is a peaceful area, mainly because the narrow lanes don’t allow for much automobile traffic.

2. The Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum is the place to visit for an unparalleled look at the Dutch Golden Age of artwork. The entire museum is under renovation, but there are still many open exhibits for more than 400 of the Dutch Masters. Paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Jan Steen are on display. The museum is one of Amsterdam’s largest tourist attractions.

3. The Begijnhof

A 14th century court of houses surrounding an open garden is a lesser-known Amsterdam attraction. There is a Roman Catholic chapel in the compound that is also open to tourists. As a religious site, people are asked to be respectful when visiting Begijnhof, and even refrain from speaking while on the grounds.

4. Brown Caf