Amsterdam
Carillons in Amsterdam
Did you know that the world's greatest concentration of carillons is found in Amsterdam? Most of the 9 carillons date back to the 17th...
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...
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...
Doutzen Kroes at Madame Tussauds in Amsterdam
Did you know that Dutch supermodel Doutzen Kroes (L'Oréal and Victoria's Secret) has her own wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Amsterdam?
Kalverstraat: Amsterdam’s busiest shopping street
Did you know that Amsterdam's busiest shopping street Kalverstraat is named after the cattle market that was held there until 1629? Not only is...
Royal Palace overlooking Dam Square in Amsterdam
Did you know that the 17th century Royal Palace overlooking Dam Square in Amsterdam is used by King Willem-Alexander for official functions and to entertain...
Vondelpark in Amsterdam
Did you know that the lively Vondelpark in Amsterdam is the most famous park of the Netherlands with 10 million visitors yearly? Besides a...
Violinist suddenly bursting through the floor
Did you know this statue of a violin player bursting through the tiles floor of Amsterdam's city hall and opera house Stopera is made...
Larger than life mural of Anne Frank
Did you know that Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra is currently finishing a large mural of Anne Frank at NDSM shipyards in Amsterdam?One of Kobra's...
National Tulip Day: pick tulips for free in Amsterdam
Did you know that you can pick a beautiful bouquet of tulips for free at Amsterdam's Dam Square on National Tulip Day Saturday 20...