Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. This city is the financial and cultural city. Amsterdam is the 5th busiest tourist destination in Europe. Amsterdam's main attractions include its historic canals, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank. Amsterdam is the most watery city in the world. The city is known for its canals. There are the three main canals, Gentleman's Canal, Emperor's Canal and Prince’s Canal. Alongside the main canals are a lot of monumental buildings.

Amsterdam has a rich architectural history. The oldest building in Amsterdam is Houten Huys. This wooden building is one of only two existing wooden buildings. A famous building in baroque style is the Royal Palace on Dam Square. Dam Square is a town square, which lies in the historical centre of Amsterdam. It is one of the most well-known and important locations in the city. The Royal Palace is one of four palaces in the Netherlands. The palace was built as city hall and became the royal palace of King Louis Napoleon.

The Oude Kerk is the oldest church in Amsterdam and now it is a centre of cultural activities. Museums are the main tourist attraction in Amsterdam. There are over 50 museums which attract many millions of visitors every year. The most important museums of Amsterdam are located on Museum Square. It is called "Museum Square" because of four museums, which are located around the square. There are the State Museum, the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk Museum and the Diamond Museum. This square is used for events such as festivals, celebrations and demonstrations. Amsterdam is famous for its vibrant and diverse nightlife. The two main nightlife areas are the Leidseplein and the Rembrandtplein. The Leidseplein is a square in central Amsterdam and it is one of the busiest centres for nightlife in the city. The square and the surrounding streets are full of bars, restaurants, outdoor cafes, theatres and dance clubs. Rembrandtplein is very popular with tourists and it is known as a butter market. Famous festivals in Amsterdam include the Queen's Day. It is a national holiday in the Netherlands and is known for its "free market" all over the country, where everybody is allowed to sell things in the streets. Family with children can visit the oldest Zoo of Netherlands. It consists of four main areas: Zoo, Planetarium, Botanical Gardens and Geological and Zoological museum. There you can find animals from all over the world. Another attraction is the largest city park. It is the Vondelpark, the most famous park in the Netherlands. Amsterdam has a number of beautiful, quiet parks where you can relax during the busy day in town. The most famous bridge is the Skinny Bridge, which is one of the most beautiful bridges of Amsterdam. Many lights illuminate this bridge at night and so it becomes a very romantic place for lovers or photographers. Amsterdam is one of the most bicycle friendly cities in the world and is a centre of bicycle culture with good facilities for cyclists such as bike paths and bike racks. Amsterdam is one of Europe's most popular destinations and offers a diverse selection of tourist attractions. It is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in Europe.

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Berlin

Berlin is the capital, country's largest city and one of 16 states of Germany. Berlin is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the European Union. This city has one of the most diverse and vibrant nightlife scenes in Europe. This famous city is known for its festivals, diverse architecture, nightlife and a high quality of living. Popular tourist destinations in Berlin are the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, large zoo and many art or history museums. Brandenburg Gate is a former city gate and one of the main symbols of Berlin. It is an iconic landmark. Berlin is covered with woodlands and numerous lakes.

Berlin has a wonderful architecture. The Gendarmenmarkt is a neoclassical square and the site of the Konzerthaus. The Berlin Cathedral is the parish church and Protestant cathedral. It is located on the Spree Island. Charlottenburg Palace is the largest palace in Berlin. One of several attraction of Berlin is the Berlin Zoological Garden. It is the oldest and internationally well known zoo in Germany. It is considered to be the most visited zoo in Europe.

Other attraction is the Botanical Garden, which is considered to one of the most important gardens in the world. It includes the Botanic Museum Berlin and it is one of the largest and most diverse gardens in the world. The Volkspark is the oldest park in the city. If you can come to Berlin, you can see the Fernsehturm, a television tower in the city centre of Berlin. It is a well known landmark and the second tallest structure in the European Union. The Kurfürstendamm is one of the most famous avenues in Berlin. This street is full of shops, houses, hotels and restaurants. Berlin is home to more than 150 museums. You can visit museums such as Museum Island, Old Museum, New Museum or Old National Gallery.

Berlin is home to more than 50 theatres and has three major opera houses: the Deutsche Opera, the Berlin State Opera and the Komische Opera. There are also 7 symphony orchestras. The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the eminent orchestras in the world. The East Side Gallery is an open air exhibition of art painted directly on the last existing portions of the Berlin Wall. It is the largest remaining sign of the city's historical division. Berlin is the most important city and you can find there a lot of interesting landmarks and monuments. Berlin can be considered to be a great place to visit.

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