Hallo, Amsterdam Centraal

Amsterdam's Centraal train station isn't just another point of entry or exit to and from the city, it's also a piece of neo-Renaissance art. The reliefs in between the two clock towers attest to hope and prosperity for the city and its citizens.

Hallo, Amsterdam.

• The station serves 25,000 passengers per day.
• This station has been welcoming citizens to Amsterdam since October 1889.
• There are 11 platforms which whisk visitors off to exciting new travel adventures.
• The station is paired with Liverpool Street station in London. This serves as the terminus for the Dutchflyer rail-ferry service.

Happy travels!

Riding the rails: Amsterdam Centraal

The central train station of Amsterdam. October 2006.

I enjoy travelling by train. It's a great way to sit back and enjoy the true views of a foreign countryside sweeping past you.

Would I have been able to capture this lovely shot of real life as someone knows it (somewhere in between Brussels and Amsterdam) as a part of a standard tour group?

Doubt it.

Now grab your backpack and let's ride the rails! I'm look at you, Rick Steves.