Many times people often look for an ideal place for holidays. Families want to find an area that offers a variety of activities that can range from a nice dinner out, to a walk in the park, to fun nightlife. With a rich cultural and historical atmosphere, Amsterdam offers a wide variety of interests on various topics; With a mild climate and a hub of nightlife and culture for hundreds of years, it's no wonder that millions of visitors flock to the capital every year. Located in the province of North Holland in the west of Holland, just 2 meters below sea level, Amsterdam boasts a very pleasant climate throughout the summer with a cool wind blowing in from the North Sea. The average summer high temperature is only 21.8°F with only an average of 2.5 days reaching 86°F or higher. In winter, tourists who like to imagine what the North Pole might feel like would appreciate the cold temperatures. In these winter months, typically from October to March, with January being the coldest, the days are humid and cold due to low rainfall. Amsterdam is intensely urbanized, with a population of 800,000 within the city. 12% of the city's territory, 136.3 miles, is made up of nature reserves and parks. The rest of the city is densely populated among the numerous canals and historical monuments. The large number of canals crisscrossing the streets have made Amsterdam the “Venice of the North”. While many canals have existed over the years, many have been paved over and turned into roads. Now a tourist attraction, the canals originally served defense, transportation and water management purposes for the city's inhabitants. The city's buildings, although seemingly bland Dutch Expressionism, show a great contrast to the cold of the carpet... middle of paper......l, the city is home to an array of ethnic restaurants ranging from the luxurious to the more accommodating with prices and atmosphere. More commonly known as the "red light district", De Wallen, also known as Walletjes or Rosse Buurt, is Amsterdam's largest and best-known designated legalized prostitution area. This neighborhood has become a wonderful attraction for tourists. It is a series of a network of streets and alleys containing several hundred small one-room apartments that are rented by prostitutes who provide services from behind a window or glass door, typically lit with red lights. The capital Amsterdam offers a great variety of interests that meet the interests of even the most demanding holidaymakers. Whether your interest is in art, culture, unique foods, interesting museums and history, or a lively night out, Amsterdam has what you're looking for.