The real heart of the city and the biggest public transport transfer spot in North Holland.
The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht), dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel.
Trivia: The 17th-century canal ring area, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht and Jordaan, were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010.
A modern brewery next to the 295-year old De Gooyer Windmill, the only surviving in City Center Amsterdam.