Amsterdam might have a reputation as the city of sin, with legalized prostitution and cannabis on every corner in the Red Light district, but it’s actually a laid-back city with tree-lined streets next to beautiful canals with great coffee and a rich cultural heritage.
From medieval churches to the oldest Jewish library in the world, from tiny Rembrandt etchings to an irreverent canal boat tour, here are some of the more unusual things to watch out for when you visit Amsterdam.
Click here for my Amsterdam album on Flickr. You can follow my travels on Instagram @jfpennauthor.