Introduction The Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum was established in 1935, evolving from a collection center founded by two philanthropists into a modern art museum. Its collection spans artworks by renowned Western European painters from the 14th to the mid-19th century, including Rubens’ “Susanna and the Elders” and Bosch’s “The Wayfarer,” “Hell,” and “The Garden of Earthly Delights.”
Introduction Visiting Hours: From April 1 to October 3, Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–18:00 (Open daily from April 5 to May 24). Transportation Take the metro in Rotterdam and get off at Zijdplein Station, then transfer to a bus; the journey takes about one hour. …
Leiden is a city in the Dutch province of South Holland, situated on the Old Rhine River. Its southern end lies 20 kilometers from The Hague, the seat of the central government, while its northern end is about 40 kilometers from Amsterdam, making it the sixth-largest urban agglomeration in the Netherlands. It has been a university town since 1575 and is home to Leiden University and Leiden University Medical Center. Leiden…
The Sieboldhuis is a museum located in Leiden, South Holland, the Netherlands, exhibiting collections gathered by Philipp Franz von Siebold from Dejima, the Dutch trading port in Nagasaki, Japan. It also serves as a museum showcasing Japanese culture. The Sieboldhuis...
The Leiden Weavers' House is a museum located in Leiden, South Holland Province, the Netherlands. Situated in an ancient weaver's residence, the museum showcases the core activities historically associated with this house and its surroundings, namely: the textile industry, the drawing and printing industry, and the canning industry. During opening hours, weaving demonstrations are often performed on historic spinning wheels. …
Whether admired from the inside or out, the Rotterdam Art Center is a feast for your senses. Housed within a 3,300-square-meter building designed by world-renowned architect Rem Koolhaas, it has earned w…
The headquarters of the Netherlands Architecture Institute (Nederlands Architectuurinstituut), abbreviated as NAi, is located in Museum Park in Rotterdam. It is a uniquely designed building, created by architect Jo Coenen, and after a highly...
Sonneveld House is located in Rotterdam, a famous port city in the Netherlands, and is considered a prime example of Dutch Functionalism. The Functionalism style originated in the 1920s–1930s and has had a remarkable global influence, especially between the two World Wars. The design of Sonneveld House comes from the architectural team of Brinkman…
The Space Tower was built in 1960 to welcome the flower exhibition held in Rotterdam that year, attracting over 300,000 visitors every year. Ascending the 185-meter-high tower, known as the “Euromast,” offers a panoramic view of the entire city, and on clear days, you can see up to 50 kilometers away, with the full harbor vista spread out before you. …
The Maritime Museum Rotterdam is a maritime-themed museum located in Rotterdam, South Holland Province. Opened in 1874 and founded by Prince Hendrik of Orange-Nassau, it primarily tells the nautical history of Rotterdam and houses a collection of maritime-related artifacts. The Maritime Museum Rotterdam is the oldest maritime...
The Cubic Houses are located in Rotterdam, South Holland, and were designed by the renowned Dutch architect Piet Blom. Comprising 38 bright yellow cubic houses, they shine brilliantly under the blue sky. Construction of the Cubic Houses began in 1982 and was completed in 1984. The design...
The Erasmus Bridge is a single-tower, dual-cable-stayed bridge spanning the Nieuwe Maas River. Completed in 1996, it has now become the official symbol of Rotterdam. With an 802-meter-long span and a 139-meter-high asymmetrical pylon that resembles a gracefully dancing white swan, the Erasmus Bridge also...
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and the world’s largest port, situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Meuse rivers in Europe. As a crucial hub connecting five continents—Europe, America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania—Rotterdam is often referred to as the “Gateway to Europe.” Stepping into Rotterdam is like entering a rapidly developing metropolis, with its urban planning laid out...
Introduction A day trip to Duinrell is great fun for the whole family. In addition to numerous attractions, you can also enjoy a spectacular water show. The Hague, Netherlands…
Introduction Scheveningen is the most famous seaside resort in the Netherlands. Due to its proximity to The Hague, it takes only a short time to get from the city center of The Hague to the beach, where you can enjoy the sun, sea, and sand to your heart's content. The palace-style grand hotels built along the coast have long been social venues for the upper class. The area also features amusement arcades...
Introduction Delft is a historic town located approximately 10 kilometers from The Hague. Established in 1246, the town still boasts picturesque canals, arched stone bridges, tranquil countryside, and a beautiful market square. Since the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, Delft has been home to many pottery factories, which...
The Van Nelle Factory is located in the industrial area of northwest Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Built between 1925 and 1931, it represents a pinnacle of modern Dutch architecture and is hailed as the “monument of the modern factory.” As a top example of the International Style, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. In the early 20th century,…
The Natural History Museum Rotterdam is a natural history museum located in Rotterdam, South Holland, the Netherlands, situated within Museum Park adjacent to the renowned Kunsthal art center. Prior to its recent expansion, the museum was housed in an old villa built in 1852, which not only required extensive restoration but also lacked sufficient space to host...
The Netherlands Photo Museum was established in 1989 under the original name of the Netherlands National Photo Archive, which was funded and operated by the Dutch government at the time. In 2003, the museum was reborn—funded and managed by a wealthy Dutch lawyer, Hein Werthe…
The Gemeentemuseum Den Haag was established between 1931 and 1935, designed by Dutch architect Henrik Petrus Berlage. It is renowned for housing a vast collection of works by Mondrian…