Rembrandt’s masterpiece the Night Watch moving house
Did you know that today Rembrandt's masterpiece the Night Watch has been moved from a temporary wing to the main building of Rijksmuseum in...
Cuypers Library inside Amsterdam’s Rijkmuseum
Did you know that the Cuypers Library (inside Rijksmuseum) is the largest public art history research library in the Netherlands?
Since 1885 books, catalogues and...
Muiderslot: one of the most important fortresses of Amsterdam
Did you know that the Muiderslot used to be one of the most important fortresses of Amsterdam? The castle was built around 1285 and...
Vibrant fishing villages
Did you know that Marken, Urk and Schokland used to be islands in the former Zuiderzee?
Although the islands no longer exist, the traditional fishing...
Castle De Haar popular by Japanese tourists
Did you know that Castle De Haar near Utrecht is popular by Japanese tourists who come to admire the carrier coach of the woman...
The oldest monuments in the Netherlands
Did you know that 'hunebedden' are not only the oldest monuments in the Netherlands but also among Europe's oldest landmarks?
These mysterious megalithic stone graves...
Island hopping in the Netherlands
Did you know that you can go island hopping in the Netherlands? From May to September all 5 Dutch islands of the Wadden Sea...
125 years of history of Verkade
Did you know that you can see 125 years of history of one of Netherlands oldest family companies at the Verkade Pavilioen which is...
Almshouses in Haarlem
Did you know that Haarlem is famous for its many charming 'hofjes'? These are almshouses set around a central courtyard build by the rich,...
Museum-hop into the wee hours during Museum Night
During the yearly Museum Night (Museumnacht) this Saturday in Amsterdam you can museum-hop into the wee hours (19.00-02.00). Tickets (€17.50) include entrance to 45...