Bloemenmarkt+in+Amsterdam

=Flower Market in Amsterdam=

Bloemenmarkt means "flower market" in Dutch. The Bloemenmarkt is the world's only floating flower market. The market is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on the southern side of the canal belt that wraps around the city. It was founded in 1862 when barges shipped in flowers and plants at this port. It includes 15 florist stalls and garden shops. At first, they all look alike, but if you know flowers, you will soon see the differences. For sale are Tulips, which the country is famous for, as well as a range of other flowers and souvenir gifts. They even sell Christmas trees during the holiday season. What is really neat, is that vendors have flags on some packages. This shows the buyer what can be legally brought back into a specific country.

Because of the competition (fifteen sellers all right next to each other) and low overhead, the prices at the market are quite reasonable. They are open Monday through Saturday from 9-6 all year long. If you are looking to take an enjoyable stroll or to do some serious flower shopping, the Flower Market is the place to visit when in Amsterdam. The Bloemenmarkt is the world's only floating flower market. It includes 15 florists and garden shops as well as a range of souvenir gifts. It was founded in 1862 when barges shipped in flowers and plants at this port. It is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on the southern side of the canal belt that wraps around Amsterdam