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Did you know that Vincent van Gogh made as many as seven sketches of the Roosdonck windmill (built in 1884) in Nuenen while he lived there from 1883 to 1885? However, he refused to paint this windmill as he simply disliked new buildings.

Vincent van Gogh refused to paint windmill

Did you know that Vincent van Gogh made as many as seven sketches of the Roosdonck windmill (built in 1884) in Nuenen while he...
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Gay Pride Canal Parade in Amsterdam

Did you know that tomorrow Amsterdam colors pink when tens of thousands are gathering around Amsterdam's canals for the annual parade of boats to...
Did you know that the neo-Gothic fountain at Binnenhof in The Hague was originally designed for the World Exhibition in Amsterdam in 1883?

The remarkable story of the Binnenhof Fountain

Did you know that the fountain at the Binnenhof in The Hague was originally designed for the World Exhibition in Amsterdam in 1883? Currently...
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National Mill Day

Did you know that many of the Dutch windmills and watermills open their doors to the public on National Mill Day this Saturday and...
the Little Tower of Babel (c. 1563) by Pieter Bruegel the Elder is one of the most famous works in the collection of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

Bring your dirty laundry to the museum and enjoy free entry

Did you know that if you bring your dirty laundry, you will enjoy free entry (regular adult ticket €15) to Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen...
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Free tours of Amsterdam diamond factories

Did you know that you can take a free tour of one of Amsterdam's diamond factories? A guide will take you on a tour...
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International Pillow Fight Day in Amsterdam

Did you know that International Pillow Fight Day is taking place in many countries all over the world tomorrow? The Amsterdam edition starts at...
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Larger-than-life bookcase in Amsterdam Oud-West

Did you know that each book in this giant bookcase weighs about 25kg? This artwork in Amsterdam Oud-West is part of a neighbourhood where...
Did you know that given its extreme fragility, the magnificent Japanese Garden in The Hague is only open a few weeks in spring and autumn? The crown jewel of the Clingendael estate can be visited this autumn from 14 to 29 October 10.00-16.00. Free entrance!

Japanse Garden: Autumn splendor in The Hague

Did you know that given its extreme fragility, the magnificent Japanese Garden in The Hague is only open a few weeks in spring and...
Did you know that hundreds of the Dutch windmills and watermills open their doors to the public on the National Mill Days this Saturday 12 May and Sunday 13 May? Go on a tour with the miller and enjoy extra activities such as fairs and live demos.

12 and 13 May 2018: National Mill Days

Did you know that over 900 of the Dutch windmills and watermills open their doors to the public on the National Mill Days this...