One of the best ways to spend a day in Amsterdam is by exploring the local markets here. Do you know that this is one of the best ways to understand the soul or real flavor of the city? Even though these markets contribute only to a small microcosm of Amsterdam city life, these are…
Rijksmuseum is routinely listed as among the finest museums in the Netherlands. Last year, more people took a Rijksmuseum tour than any other museum trip in the Dutch capital. This year too, it and the Van Gogh Museum are in the running for the number one spot as far as visitor count is concerned. It…
The blockbuster exhibition in Amsterdam, Rembrandt-Velázquez reveals that both these artists lived in countries that were at war and that they never met. The show is part of the series of exhibitions and events held to commemorate the 350th death anniversary of Rembrandt. It couples Rembrandt’s artworks with those by Velázquez, who is regarded as…
Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is one of the top Dutch art museums in the Netherlands and is well popular for the vast number of visitors it welcomes each year. The provision of booking online tickets is available but it is always best to arrive early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the…
The Rijksmuseum is famous for its vast collection of artworks created by many great legends. It houses some masterpieces of famous historical figures like Vermeer, Rembrandt, Van Gogh etc. Your Amsterdam trip will not be complete without visiting Rijksmuseum. This great museum, which has a huge collection of more than one million artworks, is among…
Do you want to see the famous artworks of Rijksmuseum, but don’t have the time or money for that? Or do you want to get a detailed idea about the Rijksmuseum before visiting in person? Then don’t worry. You can visit the Rijksmuseum without actually going there in person. Do you want to know the…
In Amsterdam, several cake shops and bakeries offer traditional Dutch delights like crusty fruit-filled treats and global treats, like New York-style cheesecake and red velvet cake flourish. These are some of the places you cannot afford to miss out when in Amsterdam. Read on to learn more about the best bakeries in Amsterdam. Make sure…
The plan of the Amsterdam Museum to stop using the term Dutch ‘Golden Age’ has provoked many people. As per the museum in Amsterdam, this nickname of the seventeenth century ignores its negative sides, like poverty, slavery and war. “We realized that we can use the term ’17th century’ better,” told the Amsterdam Museum’s director…
The Rijksmuseum is home to 2000+ paintings which are the highlights from the Dutch Golden Age. It displays renowned works by world famous artists like Vermeer, Ruisdael and Rembrandt, and a lot more. The Night Watch which is a creation of Rembrandt is among one of the most adored painting in the collection. This painting…
Amsterdam has no shortage of outdoor adventures. The city has a wealth of waterways which offer perfect opportunities for water sports while the city has a large number of lush green parks that offer other outdoor activities. For instance, you can take part in activities like climbing, cycling, running, and much more to rejuvenate yourself…