Scheveningen is located in the northwest of The Hague in the Netherlands and is one of the city’s eight districts, as well as one of its boroughs. It is the most famous seaside resort in the Netherlands, a popular destination for both locals and tourists, attracting around ten million visitors annually, making it the most visited seaside town in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg...
The Louwman Museum was established in 1969 and is located in The Hague, the Netherlands, near the Dutch A44 motorway. It is an automobile museum dedicated to collecting antique cars, horse-drawn carriages, and motorcycles. The collection of over two hundred vehicles represents two generations of the Louwman family’s acquisitions, making it one of the world’s earliest publicly accessible private...
The Mauritshuis Museum is an art museum located in The Hague, the Netherlands. It opened to the public in 1822. Originally the residence of Prince Johan Maurits of Nassau-Siegen, it now houses an extensive art collection. The Mauritshuis…
Madurodam condenses the Netherlands into a miniature city. It features a real lighthouse, two massive dikes, and the wavy buildings of Madurodam’s miniature world are waving to welcome you. The famous Dutch landmarks such as the cheese market in Alkmaar, the Peace Palace, the Royal Palace on Dam Square, and the canals of Amsterdam and Delft...
Introduction Panorama Mesdag is one of the few museums still preserving a large-scale canvas panorama, where you can see what Scheveningen looked like in 1881. The Hague, Netherlands…
The Peace Palace is located in The Hague, the Netherlands, and is regarded as the capital of international law. It houses the International Court of Justice, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, and the Hague Academy of International Law. The Peace Palace also features the abundantly stocked Peace Palace Library. In addition to these institutions, the Peace Palace serves as a center for the development of international law and policy. The Peace Palace is a building constructed of...
Introduction The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery was originally a Dutch Renaissance-era mansion before transforming into a “perfect art gallery.” Its collection includes Vermeer’s “View of Delft” and “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” Rembrandt’s breakthrough work “The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp…”
Introduction Aiden is famous for its large, round wheels of cheese. The canals are spanned by manually operated white drawbridges and tea houses, making it a great place to take a leisurely stroll. Transportation Take a bus to Aiden from in front of Amsterdam Central Station; the journey takes about 45 minutes.
Introduction This is a famous museum in Amsterdam, originally a hiding place built in July 1942 by two Jewish families—the Franks and the van Pels (referred to as the Van Daans in Anne’s diary), along with dentist Fritz Pfeffer. On August 4, 1944, the hiding place was betrayed by collaborators of the German occupying forces, and everyone in hiding was arrested. Only Otto Frank…
Introduction The Heineken Experience Museum was a beer production factory before 1988. The guided tour takes about one and a half hours, and unlimited beer tasting is available after the tour, making it a very popular activity. Tour departure times: January – May: Mondays to Fridays at 9:30 and 11:00; June…
Introduction Westerkerk is located near the Westermarkt (West Market), and its tower is an iconic symbol of Amsterdam. From the top of this 50-meter-high tower, you can enjoy a beautiful and historically rich panoramic view of the old city. 17th-century Dutch maps and nautical charts used the church’s north-south axis as the zero meridian (it wasn’t until 1884 that the Greenwich meridian was recognized by all countries)...
Introduction: When the painter Rembrandt moved out of Leiden (1631), he lived on the Jodenbreestraat with art dealer Hendrick van Uylenburgh. It was here that he met his wife Saskia, whom he often painted. In 1635, the Rembrandts moved to the then-affluent area of…
The Old Library of The Hague is located in the Binnenhof (Parliament Palace) in The Hague, Netherlands. It is an exquisitely vintage library, constructed in the late 19th century by architect Cornelis Hendrik Peters. At the time, since there were no electric lights, to reduce the use of candles and gas lamps in the library and...
The Belderen Museum is built between the beach and dunes of Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands, and is primarily centered around an old pavilion from 1826. It is a uniquely styled seaside sculpture museum featuring human-themed sculptures in various sizes—some made of bronze, some…
Introduction: Strolling along the canals offers a comprehensive view of the city’s various historic buildings. This canal belt was built in the 17th century, consisting of 160 waterways spanning 75 kilometers, and serves as a docking place for 2,500 houseboats. Canal Tour: Cruise boats…
Marken and Volendam were both small fishing villages in the past. Rows of green wooden houses and lace-trimmed curtains hanging by the windows offer a unique charm. Here, you can see distinctive traditional Dutch costumes. Transportation: Buses to Marken depart from in front of Amsterdam Central Station. The same buses also go to Volendam Station. From April to…
It is the world’s largest tulip park, the most photographed location in the world, the most popular attraction in the Netherlands, and has won the European “Best Value Tourist Attraction” award multiple times. Over the past 60 years, it has welcomed more than 44 million visitors...
Introduction The Dutch referred to Catholic nuns in Amsterdam as “Hartje stad.” The Convent is nothing short of a magical masterpiece; these houses were restored between 1982 and 1987. Despite the patron saint — Saint Ursula — the charitable institution did not survive the great city fire of 134…
Introduction Zaanse Schans is an attraction located about 15 minutes by car northwest of Amsterdam. Here you can visit green wooden houses built from Zaandam timber in 17th-century style; windmills powered by wind used for pressing oil and making pigments, with the interiors also open to visitors; as well as nearby cheese factories...
Introduction The Van Gogh Museum is located between the Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk Museum. It is a building in the style of De Stijl architecture, constructed in 1973. The museum currently houses 205 paintings, 524 drawings and watercolors, as well as hundreds of letters discovered in Van Gogh’s home after his death (1890)...