Zaanse Schans is one of the most historical places of Holland where you can relive the 18th century. This little neighborhood is located in “Zaandam” (near Amsterdam) and is famous because of its beautiful scenery with typical windmills and 18th century houses. Sightseeing In the Zaanse Schans there are many historical events, monuments and museums. […]
Biggest park in Amsterdam The Vondelpark is an elongated and also the biggest park in Amsterdam, opened in 1865. Since 1996, the park has been a national monument. It is the best known and most visited park in Amsterdam. In addition to the local population, many tourists also know how to find their way to […]
Leidse Square (Leidseplein) is a square at the southern end of Amsterdam’s central canal ring, almost facing the popular Vondelpark. Leidseplein serves as a transport hub in the city. There is a number of tram lines intersecting here, as well as a centre for nightlife and shopping. This makes it easy to travel back and forth […]
Museum Square (Museumplein) is a public space in Amsterdam. Three major museums are located here, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk museum. There is also a concert hall located called “Concertgebouw”. In the Rijksmuseum you can find al the beautiful art pieces of Rembrandt, Vermeer and Hals. This museum is based on […]
Royal zoo Artis Amsterdam Royal Zoo (also known as: Natura Artis Magistra) was founded on 1 may 1838 by Gerardus Frederick Westerman, JWH Wai Linn and JJ Wijsmuller. The purpose of Artis was to love and care for nature. The zoo has over 20 monumental buildings. In the past years the park also renovated a […]
The Anne Frank House is the original house and museum dedicated to Jewish diarist Anne Frank, during the World War II. The building is located on the Prinsengracht of Amsterdam. The History of the Anne Frank House During World War II, Anne Frank hid from the Nazi’s with her family in the hidden closet room […]
The Van Gogh Museum is a museum dedicated to the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. The museum is located on the Museum square in Amsterdam. The collection of the museum contains more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings and 700 letters of Vincent van Gogh, as well as his collection of Japanese prints. When he was […]
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is one of 16 state museums in The Netherlands. The collection provides an overview of Dutch art and history with work from Dutch masters such as Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer and Frans Hals. The Rijksmuseum is located at the Museum square in Amsterdam.The collection of paintings from the Rijksmuseum provides […]
Peace Palace The Peace Palace is an international law administrative building in Den Haag (The Hague). Feel welcome to visit the Peace Palace Visitors Centre. This modern exhibition and impressive 35-40 minute film give you an introduction of history of the Peace Palace and to the juridical institutions of the Netherlands. This is the Permanent […]