Zuiderzeemuseum (Zuiderzee Museum)
Zuiderzeemuseum (Zuiderzee Museum) This classic museum in the heart of Amsterdam is home to the largest collection of wooden ships in the Netherlands. And while this alone can make for a truly memorable museum experience, a vast collection of both permanent and temporary exhibits exploring the are
Zuiderkerk (South Church)
Zuiderkerk (South Church) The Zuiderkerk sits just south of Amsterdam’s Nieuwmarkt and is one of a series of ecclesiastical masterpieces constructed by Dutch Renaissance architect Hendrick de Keyser. He helped to shape the face of the Grachtengordel (Canal Ring) in the 17th century by designing th
Willet-Holthuysen Museum
Willet-Holthuysen Museum Located in a terrace of sprawling 17th-century mansions along Herengracht in Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed Canal Ring, the Willet-Holthuysen Museum forms the elegant backdrop to a wonderful collection of fine paintings, antique furnishings and decorative pieces. Owned in the 1
Tuschinski Theater
Tuschinski Theater Whether you’re looking to catch the latest blockbuster or attend a celebrity-studded film premiere, the coolest place to watch a movie in Amsterdam is at the sumptuous Tuschinski movie theater, located on the city’s most famous square, Rembrandtplein. The modern cinema has made
The Hague Museum of Photography
The Hague Museum of Photography The Hague Museum of Photography is part of the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag and since it is located right next door, a trip to both is especially easy for visitors.Half a dozen exhibitions are organized every year at The Hague Museum of Photography, so what you’ll see de
The Hague City Hall
The Hague City Hall The Hague City Hall This more modern landmark is known by a number of names. The Town Hall of The Hague is a white building with a large glass atrium. Due to its white appearance, locals nicknamed it the Ice Palace. In comparison to the numerous historical buildings in The Hagu
St Nicholas Church
St Nicholas Church Amsterdam’s most important Roman Catholic Church, and, in fact, Amsterdam’s only basilica, was built between 1884 and 1887 and is now of the city’s most recognizable icons thanks to striking Neo-Baroque and Neo-Renaissance features. The façade, which is flanked by two imposing t
St Lauren’s Church (Sint Laurenskerk)
St Lauren’s Church (Sint Laurenskerk) St. Lauren’s Church, or The Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, is the primary cathedral of Rotterdam, and the only remaining building of medieval times in the city. The late-Gothic structure was built between 1449 and 1525, originally consecrated as a Catholic cathedr
SS Rotterdam
SS Rotterdam The SS Rotterdam, La Grand Dame, is the former flagship cruise liner of the Holland America Cruise Line, which since 2010 is now a hotel, restaurant, and event center located in Rotterdam Harbor.The SS Rotterdam was built in Rotterdam, inaugurated in 1958 and put into service in 1959,
Square 1813 (Plein 1813)
Square 1813 (Plein 1813) It may sound funny, but Square 1813 (Plein 1813) is actually a circle or what some might call a roundabout. In the center is a large monument to independence – the largest 19th-century statue in the Netherlands. It was erected to commemorate the victory over Napoleon and t
Singel
Singel This slow, winding canal served as a moat around Amsterdam before the capital city expanded in 1585. Today, Singel has become a top attraction thanks to scenic passes and easy access to a number of Amsterdam’s most popular neighborhoods, including the infamous Red Light District.Travelers l
Sculptures by the Sea (Museum Beelden aan Zee)
Sculptures by the Sea (Museum Beelden aan Zee) Sculptures by the Sea (Museum Beelden aan Zee) Every trip to The Hague should include time for a trip to the beach. There’s the obvious reasons, the surf, sand and boardwalk, but a trip to the beach also means you’ll get to see the Sculptures by the S
Science Center NEMO
Science Center NEMO The Science Center NEMO overlooks the Oosterdok and is the perfect antidote to Amsterdam on a rainy day, especially for families as its clever interactive experiments can entertain children for hours. Housed in what appear to be a pale green ship – albeit one designed by Renzo
Royal Delft
Royal Delft Royal Delf, a Dutch manufacturer of iconic blue and white porcelain goods was opened in 1653 and today, remains the only Delftware factory from the 17th century. Travelers looking to travel back in time and learn about this one-of-a-kind hand-painted stoneware can see it all on a truly
Rotterdam Zoo (Diergaarde Blijdorp)
Rotterdam Zoo (Diergaarde Blijdorp) Rotterdam Zoo is the largest in the Netherlands and one of the most active in Europe, running both conservation and breeding programs. A rare Indian rhino, an Asian elephant, Asian lion cubs and baby polar bears have all been successfully bred here. There are ma
Rotterdam City Hall
Rotterdam City Hall Rotterdam is famous around the world for its modern architecture, but this quirky feature came about by obligation rather than by imagination. The vast majority of the city was turned to ashes during the destructive Rotterdam Blitz by the German Air Force of 14 May 1940, but on
Resistance Museum (Amsterdams Verzetsmuseum)
Resistance Museum (Amsterdams Verzetsmuseum) Located opposite Artis Royal Zoo in the Plantage, the award-winning Dutch Resistance Museum has been named as Amsterdam’s best history museum. The displays follow the story of Amsterdam in World War II, from the point of Nazi invasion of The Netherlands
Red Light Secrets
Red Light Secrets Amsterdam is known for its wide streets, classic museums, and colorful canals. It is also known for its coffeehouse culture and open-minded approach to cannabis and prostitution. Visitors flock to see the city’s Red Light District, where prostitution is legal and very much out in
Prison Gate Museum
Prison Gate Museum The Prison Gate Museum is the former prison of the Court of Holland. Beginning in 1428, and continuing throughout its 400 year history, it housed famous and not so famous criminals. It had a reputation as a place of misery, where prisoners were regularly punished in the torture
Prinsengracht
Prinsengracht With its ring of canals extending over 62 miles (100 km) and featuring an incredible 1,500 bridges, its no surprise that Amsterdam’s canal ring has earned itself the nickname ‘the Venice of the North’. The 17th-century canals, including the most famous waterways of Prinsengracht, Kei
