Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, known for its artistic heritage, its elaborate canal system and its narrow houses with gabled facades, inheritances from the city's Golden Age during the 17th century. The Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk Museum. Cycling is key to the identity of the city and there are several trails to practice it.