Home Dutch Icons Tulips 17th century tulip mania Dutch IconsHistory & HeritageTulips 17th century tulip mania 17/12/2011 Did you know that a tulip mania took place in the Netherlands in the 17th century? Some species of tulips costed more than a house and having tulips in your home back then was as impressive as having a Ferrari in your garage today. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Dutch Food & Drinks Tasty appetizers: Tomato tulips Amsterdam Archaeological gold mine in the heart of Amsterdam Flevoland Sunken treasures at the Batavialand Museum