Amsterdam
Pyramids in Amsterdam
Did you know that the Pyramids housing complex on Marcanti Island in Amsterdam not only refers to the Egyptian wonders of the world but...
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...
Tipsy buildings in Amsterdam
Did you know that not all buildings with uneven levels in Amsterdam are slanting outwards, backwards or sideways because of the unstable swampy foundation?...
There are more Amsterdams than just the Dutch capital
Did you know that there are more Amsterdams than just the Dutch capital?
Other Amsterdams can be found in i.a. South Africa, Canada, New York,...
Amsterdam is entirely built on long poles
Did you know that Amsterdam is entirely built on long poles hammered deep into the ground, otherwise the buildings would sink away in the...
The Olympic Flame reintroduced in Amsterdam
Did you know that the Olympic Flame was reintroduced at the Olympics in Amsterdam in 1928?
The tradition comes from the ancient Greeks who kept...
Damrak: one of Europe’s busiest streets
Did you know that Damrak is one of Europe's busiest streets? Damrak runs from Amsterdam central station to Dam Square.
Amsterdam’s beloved mayor loses battle with cancer
Did you know that Amsterdam's beloved mayor Eberhard van der Laan passed away after losing his battle with lung cancer?
When Van der Laan stepped...
No urinating in canals, please
Did you know it is against the law to urinate in a canal, unless you are pregnant?
Metro systems in the Netherlands
Did you know that Amsterdam and Rotterdam are the only Dutch cities with a metro system?