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Schiphol peak days
Did you know that this summer every day an average of more than 200,000 passengers travel through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?To beat the long queues,...
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...
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...
Solar bicycle path
Did you know that this solar bicycle path generates enough energy to power one household for a year? The 70 meter long test track...
Restoration of Anne Frank’s appartment
Did you know that the apartment in which Anne Frank and her family lived from 1933 until they went into hiding in 1942 has...
Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of Amsterdam
Did you know that Saint Nicholas is also known as the patron saint of Amsterdam?
French painter Monet in the Netherlands
Did you know that French painter Claude Monet and his family spent a few months in Amsterdam and Zaandam in 1871? In this period...
Windmill decapitated during a whirlwind
Did you know that today the windmill of Twiske near Amsterdam was decapitated during a whirlwind? The 23,000kg cap and sails were blown away...
Amsterdam’s first canal cruise dates back to 1621
Did you know that the first canal cruise in the history of Amsterdam took place in 1621? Queen Elisabeth Stuart was welcomed in a...