Netherlands

Museum Van Loon, originally built in 1672 and purchased by the wealthy Van Loon family in 1884, stands as a well-preserved canal house in Amsterdam. The interior, largely unchanged since […]

Named after the Prince of Orange, Prinsengracht is the longest of the main canals in Amsterdam’s city center, stretching for about two miles (three kilometers). This lively waterway is lined […]

Body Worlds: The Happiness Project, the brainchild of Dr. Gunther von Hagens, has found a permanent home in the heart of Amsterdam’s city center. For over two decades, these exhibitions […]

The De Gooyer Windmill, dating back to the 16th century, stands as one of the Netherlands’ most renowned windmills. Originally a flour mill, it is among the few remaining wooden […]

For a true taste of Dutch cheese, the Amsterdam Cheese Company offers several locations across the city, each providing a wide selection of cheeses. Knowledgeable staff are on hand to […]

The National Holocaust Memorial, formerly known as the Hollandsche Schouwburg, stands in Amsterdam as a poignant reminder of the city’s tragic history during the Second World War. Originally a grand […]

Dedicated to the history and preservation of Dutch and foreign films, the EYE Film Institute in Amsterdam stands as a modernist landmark. This archive museum, located along the waterfront, houses […]

Amsterdam’s National Holocaust Museum, opened in 2016, is housed in a former teachers’ college that once provided sanctuary to hundreds of Jewish children during World War II. The museum offers […]

Once a simple butter and dairy market, Rembrandtplein has transformed into one of Amsterdam’s liveliest squares. Nestled between the Mint Tower and the Amstel River, the square is named after […]

Nestled in the heart of Museum Square, just a stone’s throw from the Rijksmuseum, the Diamond Museum Amsterdam offers a comprehensive look into the world of diamonds. The museum traces […]

The Torture Museum in Amsterdam offers a stark and vivid reminder of Europe’s dark and painful past. Housed in the heart of the city, this unique museum showcases more than […]

Dapper Market, or Dappermarkt, has been a vibrant fixture in eastern Amsterdam since its opening in 1910. Nestled in a neighborhood rich with immigrants from various countries, the market exudes […]

Built to protect Amsterdam and other coastal towns from sea flooding, the Enclosing Dike (Afsluitdijk) is a remarkable example of Dutch engineering. Stretching 20 miles (32 kilometers) across the water, […]

Founded by descendants of Dutch tulip-farming families, the Amsterdam Tulip Museum offers a compact yet insightful journey through the Netherlands’ tulip history. The museum delves into the 17th-century Tulip Mania, […]

Museum Het Schip, located in Amsterdam, delves into the early 20th-century Amsterdam School style of architecture. Housed within the Het Schip, a monumental social housing project designed by Michel de […]

This is Holland, located in Amsterdam, offers an immersive experience that takes visitors on a virtual journey across the Netherlands. The main highlight is the Flight Experience, a 9-minute ride […]

Bourbon Street Amsterdam, a live music venue with over three decades of history, has been a cornerstone for both local and international musicians in the Dutch capital. Originally a blues […]

Standing high in the center of Amsterdam’s Dam Square, the National Monument (Nationaal Monument op de Dam) serves as the Netherlands’ most significant World War II memorial. This towering travertine […]

In 1634, French philosopher and mathematician René Descartes took up residence at 6 Westermarkt, a location just steps from the famous Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. This unassuming building served […]