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...
Sleep in the same room as John & Yoko at Amsterdam Hilton
Did you know you can spend your honeymoon in the same presidential suite at the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel where John Lennon and Yoko Ono spend...
Skinny Bridge: one of the most romantic spots in Amsterdam
Did you know that the Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug) in Amsterdam is one of the most romantic spots in Amsterdam?
Legend has it that couples...
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...
Queen’s Day
Did you know that as of next year there will be no Queen's Day on 30 April anymore? Starting 2014 King's Day will be...
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...
Cruising Amsterdam’s canals
Did you know there are about 200 tourist vessels in Amsterdam? Each year more than 3 million tourists enjoy a tour of Amsterdam's canals.
Relive the Netherlands’ horrifying history at the Amsterdam Dungeon
Did you know you can relive the Netherlands' horrifying history at the Amsterdam Dungeon? During the 80-minute tour you get to step aboard a...
Artis: The oldest zoo in the Netherlands
Did you know that Artis is not only the oldest zoo in the Netherlands but also one of the oldest zoos of Europe?
The zoo...
Rembrandt’s only two life-sized portraits
Did you know that tomorrow Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum welcomes Rembrandt's first and only life-sized portraits, of newly-weds Marten and Oopjen?
To celebrate this monumental co-purchase (with...