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Did you know that from 30 November 2017 until 21 January 2018 the Dutch capital illuminates for the annual Amsterdam Light Festival? Take a canal boat along, under and through spectacular light artworks. There is also a walking route from 14 December to 7 January.

Amsterdam Light Festival 2017-2018

29/11/2017

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 who kiss passionately crossing under the Skinny Bridge will be in love forever.

Skinny Bridge: one of the most romantic spots in Amsterdam

27/11/2017

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, California, Pennsylvania, Texas, Missouri and Virginia.

There are more Amsterdams than just the Dutch capital

22/11/2017

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 consequently the Union Jack, as well as the flags of Florida, Alabama and Tenerife. The triple X is found all over Amsterdam.

The famous Amsterdam XXX-symbol

29/10/2017

funfair kermis Amsterdam

Funfair in the heart of Amsterdam

14/10/2017

Did you know that Amsterdamse Bos is 3 times the size of Central Park in New York?

Nature & Outdoors

Amsterdamse Bos larger than New York’s Central Park

12/10/2017

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 down from public duties last September, a large crowd paid tribute to their mayor outside his official residence on Herengracht and sang one of his favorite songs, 'Aan de Amsterdamse Grachten'. "Take care of our city and of each other. Farewell", Van der Laan wrote in a letter to the people of Amsterdam to announce his resignation.

Amsterdam’s beloved mayor loses battle with cancer

06/10/2017

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 permanent residents and the others are adoptable. Visitors are free to pet the roaming kitties.

Poezenboot: floating cat sanctuary in Amsterdam

04/10/2017

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 motor-neuron disease ALS?

Swimmers brave Amsterdam’s canals for charity

03/09/2017

Rijksmuseum

The most gorgeous bookstores and libraries of the Netherlands

27/08/2017

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