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AMSTERDAM?

The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, is the city famous for its artistic culture and devastating visiting places. Having a population of more than 1 million people, the city is considered to be a developed one and provides every need of life. It is the most populous municipality of the Netherlands and is located in the province of North Holland. Being one of the top financial centers in Europe, the city has been ranked Alpha by the Globalization and World Cities (GaWC). Not only this, but the city is also famous for medical tourism and its culture. One thing is sure, you will not get bored for a moment if you choose Amsterdam for international tourism.

Language & Climate

Majority of the people living there speak Dutch which is also the official language of the Netherlands but English is also spoken there by tourists. Amsterdam’s sub-oceanic, humid, and rainy climate is influenced by the North Sea. It is normally cool there with an average temperature of 4 Degrees Celsius in January to 17 Degrees Celsius in August.

Annual rain precipitation is about 840mm which is quite abundant. The winter season runs from December to February with an average temperature of 0 Degrees Celsius at night. While the summer runs from June to August having a temperature round about to 20-25 Degrees Celsius. So, the best time to visit Amsterdam runs from mid-May to mid-September when the weather is very pleasant and mild.

Transportation

In order to travel in Amsterdam, you need to buy an OV chip card. But it is not important, you can also buy a ticket from the conductor in tram or bus. Metro service is also available in Amsterdam. For long distance travels, a bus is a better choice because it is quite cheap and convenient. Taxies are also available for travelers. So getting through in Amsterdam is not a hard-hitting chore. It doesn’t end here, the city also has an international airport known as Amsterdam Airport Schiphol used as national as well as international airline system.

Main Hospitals

Amsterdam has a high rate of medical tourism because the hospitals of this city provide international level services at a low cost. They also provide 24/7 medical emergency and treatment services with the help of their executive staff and advanced medical equipment. Not only these but some of the hospitals of Amsterdam are accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI). Some of these hospitals are listed below:

• Sint Lucas Andreas Ziekenhuis
• OLVG Ziekenhuis
• Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital
• Boerhaave Kliniek
• Bovenij Ziekenhuis
• Academic Medical Center (AMC)
• Cambridge Medical
• Eye Hospital OMC Amsterdam
• St Mary’s Hospital at Amsterdam
• Medisch Centrum voor Dieren

Tourist Attractions

Amsterdam is famous for international tourism as well. And why should not, as the city is full of beautiful resorts, urban valleys, historical castles, and much more. If you also wish to visit this tremendous city for medical tourism, just register yourself on the Global Patient Transfer platform. Following are the top most visited places and tourists attractions in Amsterdam:

• The Rijksmuseum
• The Anne Frank Museum
• The Van Gogh Museum
• Vondel Park
• Dam Square
• The Royal Palace
• The Old Church
• The Stedelijk
• The Museum of the Tropics
• The Jewish Historical Museum