If you had the choice, what would you choose - a tulip or a canal house? Today, this seems like an absurd question, but not at the beginning of the 17th century. An exquisite tulip bulb actually exceeded the value of such a house. Tulips everywhere! It was the time of the Amsterdam Tulip Mania, where the tulip became a fashionable flower, a status symbol, and an object of speculation. Even today, you can still discover the tulip craze - the Baedeker Amsterdam reveals the finest opportunities. In the De Wallen district - right next to the Oude Kerk - lightly dressed ladies invite you to indulge in sin in the shadow of the church, and along idyllic canals, coffee shops and smart shops line the streets. However, the sinful De Wallen has two faces: it is also a charming residential area with cultural gems. Even Princess Beatrix was here incognito before her coronation, knowing that only those who know De Wallen truly know Amsterdam. Immerse yourself in the scene like today's regent and uncover various red-light secrets with the new Baedeker. Be bold! The focus of the new Baedeker is not necessarily on obvious moments, but rather on magical experiences. On the most romantic ice rink in Holland in front of the Rijksmuseum, you will quickly become an ice princess - even if your last pirouette on the ice was a while ago! Because if you're not entirely confident on the skates, you can simply grab one of the many chairs on the ice and use it for support, just like everyone else does!.