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:

Jun 15, 2024Surfer riding a wave in Nazaré, Portugal
May 10, 2024Misool, Raja Ampat Islands
Jul 20, 2025Photo of the moons surface through a telescope
Dec 8, 2023La Rocque Harbour, Island of Jersey
Oct 28, 2023Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Mar 17, 2025Samuel Beckett Bridge, Dublin, Ireland
May 21, 2024Poço Encantado cave, Brazil
May 20, 2025Honey bee on lavender flowers
Jul 10, 2025Turquoise waters of the Bahamas
Jun 29, 2024Beech forest in Nienhagen, Germany
Aug 1, 2024Floating fruit market, Kaptai Lake, Rangamati, Bangladesh
Dec 26, 2025Lakes of Covadonga, Asturias, Spain
Jul 18, 2025Eucalyptus forest, Urubici, Santa Catarina, Brazil
May 22, 2024Tasmanian snow gum, Mount Field National Park, Tasmania, Australia
Feb 13, 2025Lake Tyrrell, Victoria, Australia
Jan 23, 2025Deer Valley at dusk, Park City, Utah, United States
Nov 5, 2024Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Brazil
Apr 19, 2024Ring of Brodgar, Orkney, Scotland
Apr 24, 2024White trilliums in Ontario, Canada
Sep 21, 2024Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany
Mar 24, 2024Silvereyes, South Korea
Aug 22, 2023Amphitheatre of El Jem, Tunisia
Mar 25, 2024Tulip fields in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Nov 25, 2025Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
May 16, 2024Ria de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
Apr 30, 2024Cheetah in Tanzania
Oct 6, 2025Anshun Bridge, Chengdu, China
Sep 24, 2025Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, United States
Sep 22, 2025Aspen trees, Fishlake National Forest, Utah, United States
Aug 13, 2024Telašćica Nature Park, Dugi Otok, Croatia