Amsterdam Culture
The predominant religion in Amsterdam is Roman Catholicism. Protestants and Muslim form some of the other religious groups. The official language of Amsterdam is Dutch and the city is said to have played an important role in the formation of the standard Dutch language.
The culture of Amsterdam is incomplete without the dance and the musical forms. The dance culture in Amsterdam varies from classical ballet to modern dance forms. Numerous dance festivals like Hans van Manen Festival and Karavaan are also organized to promote the various dance forms in Amsterdam. Music in Amsterdam includes both the classical concerts and operas and the more contemporary popular forms like that of Jazz, rock and Pop.
Amsterdam Art
The museums in Amsterdam testify to the diversity of the city in its art forms. These museums house some of the most exquisite paintings of Rembrandt, Vermeer, Goya, Rubens from the earlier periods to the paintings of their modern counterparts like Picasso, Warhol, Calder.
Amsterdam Entertainment
People in Amsterdam find pleasure in shopping and dining. The restaurants and the eateries prove to be the best hang out places for the people in Amsterdam. Some of the restaurants that prove to be the best place for a cup of Chocomel or a steaming espresso in accompaniment with ginger wrapped cookies are the Christophe restaurant and Toro Restaurant.
