Cultural+Elements


 * Cultural Elements**

__Cutural Diversity__

Amsterdam is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world. It has received many different immigrants over the years, including French Huguenots, Portuguese Jews, and Germans.

__Tolerance__

Amsterdam welcomes many different cultures warmly, which has led to tolerance of controversia l issues. Prostitution and the smoking of "light drugs" ( hashish and marijuana) are legal but regulated.

__Sports__

The most popular sport is soccer. Amsterdam's soccer team is the Ajax football club, they play in Amsterdam Arena.

__Attractions__

Amsterdam has around 40 museums which attract about four million people per year. Amsterdam is considered one of the best cities for bikes because of its narrow streets and many bike designated lanes.

__Foods__

Breakfast, people usually have bread with famous Dutch cheeses and thin slices of cold meats. Pancakes are also a popular food. Lunch is similar but with maybe some soup. Dinner is the heaviest meal, it mainly consists of potatoes and meats. Amsterdam is well known for it's beers, people go to drink. French fries topped with mayonnaise is famous in Amsterdam. An athentic Amsterdanian fast food place is FEBO. It has a wide selection of hot foods in vending machines.