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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...
Anne Frank

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...
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The world’s first specialized condom shop

Did you know that the world's first specialized condom shop opened its doors in 1987 in Amsterdam? Condomerie Het Gulden Vlies is located near...
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Play a game of chess at Max Euwe Square in Amsterdam

Did you know that you can play a game of outdoor chess outside the Chess Museum at Max Euwe Square in Amsterdam? The square...
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam reopens after 10-year renovation

Did you know that the State Museum (Rijksmuseum) in Amsterdam opens its doors today after a 10-year renovation? The museum exhibits over 8,000 objects...
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The House with the Heads in Amsterdam

Did you know that the 'House with the Heads' was built in 1622 and named after the 6 heads of the classical deities of...
Texel

Texel originally made up of two islands

Did you know that Texel was originally made up of two islands? The islands Texel and Eierland were connected by shoals until they were...
solar bicycle path

Solar bicycle path

Did you know that this solar bicycle path generates enough energy to power one household for a year? The 70 meter long test track...
National Tulip Day! Did you know that you can pick a beautiful bouquet of tulips for free at Amsterdam's Dam Square on Saturday 20 January 2018?

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...
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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?...