A small fishing village in the late 12th century built here, then due to the development of trade, Amsterdam in the Dutch Golden Age leapt into the world's most important port. At that time, the city is the centre of finance and diamonds. 19th and 20th centuries, the city expanded and many new neighborhoods suburb of form. It is now the fourth largest airport in Europe (the top three are London, Paris, Frankfurt). Amsterdam has many tourist attractions, including the historic network of canals, the Dutch National Museum, the Van Gogh museum, the Anne Frank House, Red Light District and many marijuana cafes. Each year about 4.2 million tourists to visit the area. The Netherlands is the current most significant city. Amsterdam, after the development process from a fishing village to a metropolis, has experienced glory and destruction. The Great War of baptism, to some extent, her history is a microcosm of Dutch history.