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Amsterdam’s Munttoren wrapped in a huge condom
Did you know that Amsterdam's Munttoren is wrapped in a 35-meter long condom for World AIDS Day today? The Stop Aids Now! organisation wants...
Princess Beatrix’ secret visit to the Red Light District
Did you know that Princess Beatrix secretly visited Amsterdam's Red Light District in 1965 before she became Queen of the Netherlands? On her undercover...
Statues in Amsterdam by unknown artist
Did you know this iron sculpture of a man sawing a tree is one of the many anonymous statues scattered about Amsterdam? All of...
More than a million visitors Anne Frank House
Did you know that last year more than a million visitors from 95 different countries paid a visit to the Anne Frank House in...
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...
Chocolate festival in the heart of Amsterdam
Did you know that the taste of chocolate varies depends on where the cocoa comes from, just like cheese and wine? You can learn...
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...
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...
Houseboat Museum: small but quirky museum in Amsterdam
Did you know there are 2,500 houseboats in Amsterdam but only one is a museum where you can get a peek of life onboard?
The...
Amsterdam beats Venice in the number of bridges
Did you know that Amsterdam surpasses the amount of bridges in Venice considerably?
There are 409 bridges crossing Venice's canals while Amsterdam has over 1,500...