The Municipality of Amsterdam is divided into seven boroughs are responsible for many administrative activities that previously had been run by the municipality.

Decisions affecting the borough are made at a local level, while issues that affect the whole city are handled by the central city council. »

Located west of Amsterdam’s city center the Jordaan is an atmospheric, bohemian quarter with a labyrinth of narrow streets and picturesque canals.

It is peppered with small shops and galleries, restaurants and brown cafes. »

Amsterdam’s historic grachtengordel (literally, belt of canals) around the city’s center will be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in July, a spokesman for the organization has said.

But not everyone is pleased with the decision. »