Private Jet and Air Charter in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands located in the western part of the country. Amsterdam is the center of the country's largest metropolitan area, with its chief port, and the center of the financial, commercial, industrial, and cultural activities, although the seat of the government is in The Hague. Amsterdam was founded in the 13th century as a small fishing village and developed by 17th century as one of the most powerful trade centers in the world. In addition to being one of the great commercial centers of Europe, Amsterdam is home to one of the world's oldest stock exchanges and is widely known as a major center for the diamond-cutting industry. Amsterdam is by far the most important city in the country with the well-developed economy, based on the tourism, banking, media, chemical, minerals, automobile, shipping, electronics, horticulture, clothing, and service industry. Amsterdam also hosts the headquarters of several large international companies, including Royal Bank of Scotland, Philips, Heineken, DotNetNuke, Fonterra, Teleplan, AkzoNobel, and ING Group.

Amsterdam is perhaps one of the most pleasant and culture packed cities in the world. Built on about 100 islands within a network of canals, Amsterdam is a city almost latterly floating on water and is often referred to as the "Venice of the North". As the cultural capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam possesses a broad range of recreational, cultural, architectural and historical sights, including impressive museums, famous art collections, charming canals and world-famous events and festivals. Popular tourist attractions in Amsterdam include the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum, Anne Frank's House, Oude Kerk, Amsterdam Historical Museum, Royal Palace, Begijnhof, Magere Brug, Jordaan, Rembrandtplein, Leidseplein, Red Light District, and Heineken brewery. There are also the beautiful and unique canals that are a symbol of the city of Amsterdam and well worth visiting. Amsterdam is home to many events and festivals all year round, including the Holland Festival, International Documentary Film Festival, World Press Photo Contest, Art Amsterdam, Amsterdam International Fashion Week and Queen's Day. Amsterdam with its rich cultural and historical heritage, ethnically diverse population and relaxed atmosphere attracts about 3.5 million visitors each year. Amsterdam is served by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), along with Soesterberg Airport (UTC) and Valkenburg Airport (LID).