Amsterdam is an old city with a history of more than 700 years. The city is the nominal capital of the Netherland. It is called so, because the government of the Netherlands is seated elsewhere. The offices and government buildings and other administrative establishments are located in The Hague. The city, however, does not lack anything, in its captivating beauty with its centuries-old canals, the ancient patrician houses and the atmosphere of freedom and tolerance.
Amsterdam is a centre for art and culture. It is a ‘museum city’ with around 40 museums, which attract about four million visitors annually. The Rijksmuseum is known for its collection of 17th century Dutch masterpieces. The Stedelijk Municipal Museum has a leading international Collection of modern art. The Van Gogh Museum is dedicated to the work of Vincent van Gogh, who was born in the Netherlands, and his contemporaries. Other important museums include the Anne Frank House, the Amsterdam Historical Museum, the Dutch Maritime Museum, and the Rembrandt House.
Modern Amsterdam, however, is struggling hard to find solutions to the problems of pollution and other urban menaces.
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