Why Tulips Clogs and Windmills Made Amsterdam Famous
Why Tulips Clogs and Windmills Made Amsterdam Famous Amsterdam may be known for its canals and laid-back atmosphere, but some of the most enduring symbols of the Netherlands reach far beyond the city’s picturesque canals. Tulips, clogs (wooden shoes), and windmills...
Puppet Show on Dam Square: Street Theatre for Young and Old
Puppet Show on Dam Square: Street Theatre for Young and Old Anyone strolling through Amsterdam’s city centre on a Sunday might just stumble upon a centuries-old tradition. During the summer months, a traditional puppet show stands in front of the Royal Palace on...
Dam Square 1970: Counterculture Confronts Authority
Dam Square 1970: Counterculture Confronts Authority Dam Square was in the summer of 1970 a magnet for hippies and backpackers. They gathered around the National Monument, smoking marijuana, drinking, playing music and sleeping. Begging, disruptive behaviour and...
Resistance Museum How the Dutch Survived during World War II
Resistance Museum How the Dutch Survived during World War II The Resistance Museum in Amsterdam is located in the historic Plancius building, opposite the main entrance of Artis Zoo. The permanent exhibition brings to life the war years, in which personal stories...