-
Onze Lieve Vrouwebasiliek
Standing on an intimate cafe-filled square, sections of this church date from before 1000. There is a separate treasury area that houses gaudy jewels and riches. The candle-filled shrine to Mary Star of the Sea near the entrance has drawn pilgrims for more than 300 years.
-
John Frostbrug
The modern and busy replacement for the infamous bridge too far may not look too dramatic, but its symbolic value is immense. Head down to the river bank just west of the bridge where a series of broad granite shelves provide a good vantage point and popular sunset hangout.
-
Legermuseum
The Legermuseum has a collection of old Dutch military hardware displayed in a restored 17th-century arsenal. There are also exhibits on the modern Dutch army, including the controversial and disastrous role it played as part of the Bosnian peacekeeping force during the 1990s.
-
Wertheimpark
Opposite the Hortus Botanicus, this park is a brilliant, willow-shaded spot for lazing by the Nieuwe Herengracht. Its most significant feature is the Auschwitz Memorial , designed by Dutch writer Jan Wolkers: a panel of broken mirrors installed in the ground reflects the sky.
-
Het Eerste Friese Schaatsmuseum
In extraordinarily cold winters Hindeloopen is one of the key towns on the route of the Elfstedentocht race. The icy spectacle and ice skating in general are this museums focus. Displays covering skating through the centuries are enthralling, as is the history of the competition.
-
Markiezenhof
Occupied for three centuries by the local aristocracy, the elaborate palace now houses a treasure trove of historical artifacts. The highlight, though, is the kermis salon, featuring a collection of mesmerizing miniature rides that spring into action with the push of a button.
-
KochxBos
The art here goes by many names: North European low-brow, pop surrealism, contemporary underground. Whatever the label, the paintings, photos and digital prints are awesomely bright, weird and polychromatic. The welcoming space sits in the converted living room of an apartment.
-
Kleine Trippenhuis
The Kleine Trippenhuis is just 2.44m wide. It stands opposite the mansion once owned by the wealthy Trip Brothers and, so the story goes, their coachman exclaimed: If only I could have a house as wide as my masters door! Webers fetish shop now occupies the skinny building.
-
Municipal Museum het Prinsenhof
Opposite the Oude Kerk, the former convent where William of Orange (William the Silent) was assassinated in 1584 (the bullet hole in the wall is preserved) is now a museum displaying various objects telling the story of the Eighty Years War with Spain, as well as 17th-century paint
-
Nederlands Openluchtmuseum
The village-sized open-air museum showcases a nationwide collection of buildings and artefacts with everything from farmhouses and stagecoaches to working windmills. Volunteers in period costumes demonstrate traditional skills. Take bus 3 from the train station in the direction Alt
-
Textile Museum
A monument to Tilburgs leading industry for at least a century, this innovative museum not only traces the development of textile production processes but also exhibits the work of international textile artists. From the station take bus 5 (direction: Noord-Heikant) to the Kasteeld
-
Drents Museum
The galleries of the Drents Museum, near the centre of town, focus on the painting and applied art of the late 19th century, early 20th century and contemporary realism, with a terrific prehistory exhibit on the lower level. The museums sparkling new wing is devoted to temporary ex
-
Nationaal Biermuseum
Housed in the atmospheric old De Boom brewery, the Nationaal Biermuseum has a decent collection of beer-making equipment and wax dummies showing how the suds were made. The video of Dutch beer commercials since the 1950s will have you in stitches. After your tour, head to the socia
-
Sint Joriskerk
If the tower of the Sint Joriskerk appears to be popping out of the roof, thats because its all that remains of the original 13th-century church; the current structure, dating from 1534, was built around it. Within look for the lavishly carved stone chancel screen, a typical mediev
-
De Gooyer Windmill
This 18th-century grain mill is the sole survivor of five windmills that once stood in this part of town. It was moved to its current spot in 1814. The mill was fully renovated in 1925 and is now a private home. The public baths alongside the windmill were converted into Brouwerij
-
ARCAM
This showpiece building of the Amsterdam Architecture Foundation is a one-stop shop for all your architectural needs. Expert staff are on hand to interpret the fascinating changing exhibits, and you can find books, guide maps and suggestions for tours on foot, by bike and by public
-
Ontstaan Uit Iepen van de Molenlaan
Opposite De Cocksdorps supermarket, by the car park, youll spot Ontstaan Uit Iepen van de Molenlaan (Arise From the Mill; 2010) by Meijert Boon, a three-storey-high timber sculpture in the shape of a traditional windmill. A 45-step staircase twists up inside; you can climb it for f
-
Netherlands American Cemetery & Memorial
In Margraten, 10km southeast of Maastricht, this war memorial is dedicated to US soldiers who died in Operation Market Garden and the general Allied push to liberate the Dutch. Its a sombre memorial with row after row of silent white gravestones – a stark but appropriate testament
-
Warmoesstraat
Amsterdams earliest canals grew out from the IJ river like the roots of a tree, and Warmoesstraat was one of the first streets to follow. Its historical pedigree pretty much pales next to its current line-up of leather bars, coffeeshops and fetish shops interspersed with galleries
-
De Kroon van Texel
Wineries across the Netherlands are few, so its especially worth dropping in to De Kroon, a small but international medal-winning estate. One-hour tours take you through the vines and end with three tastings, or you can just come to sample and buy its Riesling, Johanniter, rosé and
Total
594 -travel
FirstPage PreviousPage NextPage LastPage CurrentPage:
15/30 20-travel/Page GoTo Page:
