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Amsterdam is the 5th busiest tourist destination in Europe with more than 4.2 million international visitors. The room occupation rate is the 2nd highest in Europe in 2007. Tourists can choose from 350 Hotels, 17 of which are fivestar hotels. 18,000 rooms and almost 45,000 beds are provided. [23].
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The Conservatorium van Amsterdam (CvA) is the largest and most diverse conservatory in the Netherlands. With outstanding teachers at its disposal, situated in one of Europe's most vibrant musical centres, the conservatory takes full advantage of Amsterdam's multifaceted musical climate. The CvA is therefore well-placed to help students develop into versatile musicians at the highest level.
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In 1638 Amsterdam got its first theatre. Ballet performances were given in this theatre as early as 1642. In the 18th century French theatre became popular. Opera could be seen in Amsterdam from 1677, first only Italian and French operas, but in the 18th century German operas. In the 19th century popular culture was centered around the Nes area in Amsterdam (mainly vaudeville and music-hall). The metronome, one of the most important advances in European classical music was invented here in 1812 by Dietrich Nikolaus Winkel.
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La vie nocturne d'Amsterdam est une des plus fascinantes d'Europe. Les dizaines de boîtes de nuits ('clubs') sont branchées et attirent beaucoup de jeunes de tout les Pays-Bas ainsi que des touristes étrangers. Le Melkweg, le Paradiso, l'Hôtel Arena, le Jimmy Woo, le Club More, le Club 11, le Powerzone et l'Escape sont parmi les plus fameuses. On peut trouver ces clubs partout, mais les deux lieux de concentration sont le Rembrandtplein et Leidseplein et ses alentours. Amsterdam est aussi surtout connue pour son quartier chaud bardé de nombreux lieux de plaisirs (cf quartier rouge) et les "Haschich Bars" ou Coffee Shop semés un peu partout en ville attirant de nombreux étrangers en quête de drogue "douce" dans un cadre entièrement dépénalisé.
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Amsterdam has developed itself into a European fashion capital. Big fashion brands like G-star,Gsus,BlueBlood,10 feet and Warmenhoven & Venderbos and fashion designers like Mart Visser Viktor & Rolf, Marlies Dekkers and Frans Molenaar are headquartered in Amsterdam. Also model agencies like Elite Models, Touche models and Tony Jones have opened departments in Amsterdam. Supermodels like Yfke Sturm, Doutzen Kroes and Kim Noorda started their career in Amsterdam. Amsterdam is ... known for its World Fashion Centre.
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Amsterdam has long argued that Russia’s policies seek to turn Europe into an “energy hostage,” subject to the objectives of a foreign power. In an article published today in the German newspaper Die Tageszeitung, Amsterdam argued that former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has accepted enormous personal gain to play an instrumental role in the compromising of Europe’s energy security.
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