Your guide to the arts in Amsterdam: exhibitions, plays and musicals, and concerts and gigs. Plus, discover what’s on at galleries, museums and cinemas across the city.
Imagine this: you live with your entire family in a dark, damp room without running water or electricity. That was the harsh reality for Amsterdam’s working class at the beginning of the 20th century. But...
The Netherlands is full of beautiful churches, but the historic heart of Delft is home to one of the most striking. Close to the Prinsenhof and the Nieuwe Kerk, the gigantic tower of the Oude Kerk rises f...
If you’re looking for the most beautiful churches in the Netherlands, you don’t have to travel all the way to the cathedrals of Maastricht or Utrecht. Right in the heart of our capital, directly on the p...
The Netherlands is brimming with breathtaking religious heritage, from hidden attic churches to monumental cathedrals with towering spires. Although the terms are often used interchangeably, a cathedral...
From the majestic canal belt to the stately Herengracht: the region surrounding the capital is brimming with historical gems, but there is only one place where the true origins of Amstelland lie. A 15...
From the iconic cube houses to the world-famous art treasures of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen: Rotterdam is full of architectural and cultural masterpieces, but there is only one place in the “City on th...
Want to really get to know Dutch culture, beyond the standard canal cruises and crowded museums? Both travelers and locals choose Amsterdam’s creative workshops year-round to experience our rich heritage...
Looking for the most impressive castles in the Netherlands? Tucked away in the South Limburg countryside lies Hoensbroek Castle, one of the largest and best-preserved moated castles in the country. What b...
The Netherlands is full of historic castles, deep canals, and centuries-old defensive lines. But right in the heart of Leiden stands a truly unique example. Behind the facades of the city center rises a t...
600 statues and a rare double row of flying buttresses Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0 On the exterior, St. John’s Cathedral offers a striking example of the decorative fervor of Brabant Gothic arch...