Expansion of Amsterdam
The General Urban Expansion (AUP) was an urban development plan for expanding the city of Amsterdam. It was dreamed up in ...
Muider Castle
Out of over 2.000 castles that The Netherlands once had, we have only about 300 left. The most famous one being ...
Synagogues
The high German and Portuguese Synagogues Following the literal tekst on the Canon of Amsterdam Amsterdam has always been receivable tolerant ...
Wester Tower
The 85 meters tall Wester tower in Amsterdam is the tower of 1631 completed Wester church, near the, how else could ...
The Account Book
Have any of you ever heard of Symon Reyerszoon or Reyer Dircszoon? I haven’t, and I’m Dutch, born and bred in ...
Canals
If you ask a foreigner what Amsterdam is famous about, he’ll most likely mention de coffeeshops or the red light district. ...
Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh, 30th March 1853 – 29th July 1890 Vincent van Gogh was born on the 30th of March 1853 ...
Fire Department
Fires are dangerous, we all hope we never have to be in them but if we do, we need firemen and ...
Shopping on Sundays, Yes, You Can!
Amsterdam recently became designated a tourist area. This means that shops can choose to open up on Sundays and holidays, except ...
Free market on Queensday
The celebration of her Majesty Queen Beatrice’s birthday is a big event in Amsterdam. The whole city dresses up in orange, ...