Oud-West neighbourhood, Amsterdam, Netherlands Dec 29, 2023

Oud-West neighbourhood, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Welcome to Amsterdam! The capital of the Netherlands intrigues visitors from all over the world with its historic canals, versatile architecture and laidback atmosphere. The city"s history can be traced back to the 12th century when it was a fishing village on the banks of the Amstel River. Today, it boasts institutions like the Van Gogh Museum, the Eye Film Museum and the National Maritime Museum, which offer insights into the country"s history and arts legacy. Amsterdam"s canal ring area, built around the turn of the 17th century, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is also home to its fair share of restaurants, vintage shops and outdoor markets, especially in neighbourhoods like Oud-West, pictured in today"s image. Get ready to pedal because Amsterdam"s cycling culture is ubiquitous. With approximately 515 kilometres of bike lanes, it"s one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world.

© George Pachantouris/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

Dec 29, 2024Borobudur temple, Java, Indonesia
Dec 29, 2025Étretat, Normandy, France

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Feb 4, 2026Red kite in snow
May 9, 2025Common chameleon
Jun 28, 2024Chausey Islands
Oct 27, 2025Thick-billed raven
Sep 14, 2024Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
Apr 4, 2024Lechwe herd, Botswana
Oct 27, 2023Sligachan Old Bridge, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Sep 21, 2024Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany
May 6, 2024Heidelberg on the river Neckar, Germany
Dec 6, 2023Dardagna waterfalls, Bologna, Italy
Apr 14, 2025Atlantic spotted dolphins near Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal
Mar 2, 2024Modica, Sicily, Italy
Aug 12, 2025African elephants
Jan 15, 2025Pointe du Diable, Saint-Pierre, Réunion Island
Mar 7, 2025Plum blossoms, China
Oct 3, 2024Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Oct 21, 2024Cypress trees in George L. Smith State Park, Georgia, United States
Nov 20, 2025Chapada Diamantina, Bahia, Brazil
May 17, 2025A delta in the Venetian Lagoon, Italy
May 24, 2025Jotunheimen National Park in Norway
Aug 31, 2023Ironwood Forest National Monument, Arizona, USA
Aug 26, 2023Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island, Berlin, Germany
Oct 4, 2023Tarantula Nebula
Nov 13, 2023Serra de Tramuntana, Balearic Islands, Majorca, Spain
Jun 5, 2025Fumacinha Waterfall, Chapada Diamantina, Brazil
Sep 1, 2023Turkey tail mushroom
Jun 2, 2024Ploumanach Lighthouse, France
Jul 20, 2024The Moon
Oct 25, 2023Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah, USA
Sep 9, 2023Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand