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Amsterdam Light Festival 2017-2018
Did you know that from 30 November 2017 until 21 January 2018 the Dutch capital illuminates for the annual Amsterdam Light Festival? Take a...
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...
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,...
The famous Amsterdam XXX-symbol
Did you know that Amsterdam's XXX-symbol is made of three vertical Saint Andrew's Crosses?
The same diagonal cross can be seen on Scotland's flag and...
Funfair in the heart of Amsterdam
Click here for a list of funfairs in Amsterdam in 2018
Did you know that a travelling funfair ('kermis in Dutch') pitches up twice a...
Amsterdamse Bos larger than New York’s Central Park
Did you know that Amsterdamse Bos is three times the size of Central Park in New York?
More info: www.amsterdamsebos.nl/english
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...
Poezenboot: floating cat sanctuary in Amsterdam
Did you know that the Poezenboot in Amsterdam is a floating cat sanctuary with around 50 stray and abandoned cats?
About a dozen cats are...
Swimmers brave Amsterdam’s canals for charity
Did you know that 2679 brave people take a 2 km swim today in Amsterdam's canals to raise awareness and funds for the incurable...
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...