Our
twelve hour lay-over in Amsterdam allowed us to see some sights.
The Ann Frank House is crowded between a row of other buildings
and was used as a Jewish hiding place for many years during the
Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. Anne Frank's diary has been
published in 55 languages.
More information about Anne Frank can be found at: http://www.annefrank.com/
Canals
run throughout the city. Sightseeing boats are available that
take tourists by many of the cities art museums, churches, historic
buildings, and other landmarks.
The
trainstation is one of the many historical buildings that can
be seen in Amsterdam. The trainstation is still in use. It is
about a 20 minute ride from the airport to the Amsterdam station.