Gijsbrecht van Aemstelpark for a Relaxed Stroll
Gijsbrecht van Aemstelpark for a Relaxed Stroll Gijsbrecht van Aemstelpark in Amsterdam Buitenveldert is a long, narrow strip of greenery that serves as an ecological link between the Amstelpark and the Amsterdamse Bos. It is a very quiet park, featuring many trees,...
Why tourists keep falling for Amsterdam
Why tourists keep falling for Amsterdam There’s just something about Amsterdam that keeps pulling people in. It’s not just one thing you can point to it’s the whole vibe. Maybe it’s the crooked houses, the bikes flying by, or how everything feels a little...
Gijsbrecht van Aemstel and Joost van den Vondel
Gijsbrecht van Aemstel and Joost van den Vondel Gijsbrecht van Aemstel is a legendary character and the main character in one of the most important plays in Dutch literature. The story of this brave knight and the downfall of medieval Amsterdam is an intriguing part...
In Search of Labyrinths and Mazes in Amsterdam
In Search of Labyrinths and Mazes in Amsterdam Amsterdam has two physical labyrinths, one in the Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis and the other at the Sloterplas. With a bit imagination you can see that the canal belt also resembles a labyrinth. There is also a written...