
17 Random Facts about Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands (B)
We were very unlucky with the weather when we visited Amsterdam due to icy winds from Serbia and lots of rain, so we didn’t see a lot of the attractions we wanted to. However, by spending a few days in this fascinating city we did learn some interesting and random facts about Amsterdam.
You will literally see bikes everywhere you look. There are even more bikes on the road than there are cars.
Bikes have their own road in Amsterdam and it looks just like a footpath so it can be very easy to forget and walk onto it without looking. This is very dangerous so look both ways (twice)…they come from everywhere!
I couldn’t believe this fact when I heard it. That means on average, 27 bikes fall into the canals every day!
This is a great introduction to Amsterdam where you will learn about its culture, history and attractions.
You’re first time taking a number 2 here may feel a bit strange. For some reason, the toilets in the Netherlands have a drain at the front which means that when you take a poo it doesn’t fall straight in, it falls on the toilet shelf. A bit too close for comfort! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
You will literally see bikes everywhere you look. There are even more bikes on the road than there are cars.
Bikes have their own road in Amsterdam and it looks just like a footpath so it can be very easy to forget and walk onto it without looking. This is very dangerous so look both ways (twice)…they come from everywhere!
I couldn’t believe this fact when I heard it. That means on average, 27 bikes fall into the canals every day!
This is a great introduction to Amsterdam where you will learn about its culture, history and attractions.
You’re first time taking a number 2 here may feel a bit strange. For some reason, the toilets in the Netherlands have a drain at the front which means that when you take a poo it doesn’t fall straight in, it falls on the toilet shelf. A bit too close for comfort! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 17 Random Facts about Amsterdam
Guide Location: Netherlands » Amsterdam
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Sandy Reading
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Guide Location: Netherlands » Amsterdam
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Sandy Reading
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.britandtheblonde.com/europe/random-facts-about-amsterdam/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Tony’s New York Bagels cafe
- I Amsterdam
- Museum of Prostitution
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