Amsterdam is one of the major economic centers of the Netherlands and one of the main financial centers of Europe.

The city is also the first Dutch tourist and cultural destination, in particular because of the reputation of its main museums concentrated around Museumplein : Rijksmuseum, the modern art foundation Stedelijk Museum and Van Gogh Museum are among the most visited in the world. Other cultural places of importance are the Scientific Museum NEMO, the Royal Tropical Institute, the art museum Hermitage, the film institute EYE, the dutch maritime museum and Anna Frank House.

Amsterdam is placed among the world metropolises offering the best living comfort.