Amsterdam became a metròpolis since the sècond half of the sixteenth century. Amsterdam now hosts more than 800,000 rèsidents from 178 different countries. 37% of the population belong to an ethnic minòrity. There is an open and tòlerant àtmosphere in the city.
Amsterdam has its big attractions and places of interest, such as the històric ring of canàls and the world-famous museums, the Royal Palace on Dam Square, the flower market and the Van Gogh Museum, but there’s so much more waiting to be discovered. Whether you are looking for modern architecture, a cultural hot spot or an active excursion, there is something for everyone.

Amsterdam is an amazing city characterized by a sparkling aroma of culture, politics, business, creation, art and beauty, all that in a cosmopolitan manner.
A visit to one of the extraòrdinary Red Light District around the centre is certainly something not to be missed. There is a certain charm to the area thanks to the old buildings leaning at odd angles overlooking tree-enshrouded canàls, while inviting pubs, cafes and coffeeshops tempt you to linger longer.
Our tolerant attitudes towards prostitution, soft drugs and pornògraphy result from an acceptance that these things are human. The prostitution is completely legal and regulated by the government now, ensuring that they have àccess to medical care. There is even a sort of union for the prostitutes to help lobby the government when needed. Amsterdam is also for homo's and lesbo's one of the best city/ies in Europe.
Allow yourself to be guided through the various parts of the city and enjoy all the beautiful things Amsterdam has to offer.

A lot of nice cultural places are entree free!

We try to find for our agenda entree free or small budget events and much more affordable options!

There is never a slow week for art in Amsterdam. And, more importantly, always something for everyone!

16-01-11   11:34 uur Amsterdam moet weer 'Gay Capital' worden

AMSTERDAM - De VVD en PvdA in de hoofdstad willen dat Amsterdam zijn internationaal leidende rol als Gay Capital weer herovert. Beide partijen willen meer roze evenementen en nieuwe organisaties binnenhalen en de stad nadrukkelijker verkopen als een tolerante plaats voor homoseksuelen. Dat hebben beide partijen zondag in een gezamenlijke verklaring gezegd.

,,Met weinig energie en middelen kunnen eenvoudige doorbraken worden geforceerd. Zo kan de gemeente de oprichting van een roze ondernemingsvereniging ondersteunen. In december stelde de gemeenteraad alvast een budget ter beschikking van 170.000 euro voor de ondernemende kant van Amsterdam Gay Capital'', aldus Van Dalen. Als Amsterdam weer zijn goede naam terugkrijgt als Gay Capital zal dat volgens de partijen ook goed zijn voor de economie. (ANP) lees meer