In many ways the centre of any major place is somewhere worth seeing. But this is not exactly the case when it comes to Amsterdam. Here we have Dam Square as the true centre of the city, even though it is actually not in the centre at all. Instead it is in the northern reaches of the city, although many still think of it as the central part of the city.

So what do we have here to see? Well, this is obviously a square and it is quite a large one at that. However to call it a square is not something that should be taken in a literal sense. This will become obvious when you see the square for yourself, as it is roughly twice as long as it is wide. As you will see, this is just one of the surprises that Dam Square holds in store for you.

If you like the simple act of taking in your surroundings and watching the world go by, you can do just that at one of the many cafes or restaurants in the square. The surrounding streets have lots more cafes as well so you have any number of venues to choose from to spend some time in.

The square itself is also home to the National Monument. This commemorates the people who lost their lives in World War II, and it is well worth a look. If you are in Amsterdam on the 4th May, go along to see the remembrance ceremony that takes place there.

Any visit to Amsterdam is well worth starting at Dam Square. Most of the other main sights are easily accessible from here too, so you can see the advantage of starting off there. Many major streets fan out from the square as well, so you can explore much of the rest of the city by using this as a good starting point.

Whatever you decide to do in Amsterdam, a visit to Dam Square is an essential thing to have on your list of things to do. Make sure you don’t miss out on it.