Noordeinde Hof (ex Oude Hof) is one of three official palace residences of the Dutch Royal Family and the working palace of Willem Alexander King of The Netherlands. Originally a farmhouse it has been altered over the years to provide a grand residence where many significant personalities/aristocracy have resided over the years.Het Binnenhof is a complex of buildings and is the headquarters of the Dutch senate (De eerst Kammer) and the parliament (De Tweeide kammer). Riddezaal is the central g...
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City attraction
Zeekantje (Scheveningen)
A favourite seaside resort of Dutchmen. A long sandy beach with beach sport activities such as surf-boarding, beach-parties, and with plenty of cafe bars and restaurants. More informations here.
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Museum de Gevangenpoort (The Prison Gate Museum)
This former prison provided temporary residence for many famous personalities of social/political backgrounds in The Netherlands between XV and XIX century. A tour of the jail will, like a scary horror movie, leave you chilled, turning back time to “The Dark Middle Ages ’’ and presenting you with stories of methods, devices and facilities for torture. It highlights the inequality that existed between rich and poor prisoners. More information here.
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Madurodam
The Netherlands in miniature. A unique attraction with scale models of major landmarks around Holland highlighting all the qualities of Dutch culture, architecture and art. More information here.
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Oude -en Nieuwe kerk (Old Church and New Church)
Porcelain craft workshops
One of the most famous symbols and images of Delft is the blue porcelain. Thousands of plates, bowls, vases, jewellery, figures and numerous other objects – all decorated with specific characteristics identifiable as Delftware. The oldest workshops dates from ”The Golden Ages”” and are symbols of old craft tradition. More information here.
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Het Prinsenhof
A national Museum of The Netherlands. Formerly a monastery and also a place of resistance against the Spanish catholic domination in the XVI century. Home and main stronghold of Willem van Oranje , his command post and ultimately the place of his murder. It houses a numbers of paintings and objects giving testimony to those days. More information here.
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8 Windmils Tour
One windmill – one story. 8 windmills dating from the 17th and 18th century placed in broader surroundings. These peculiar agro-technical inventions have a multiple-purpose existence. Visiting these important symbols of Amsterdam will provide educational knowledge of windmills through the centuries and perhaps, better suited to the more adventurist character (being a bike-tour) and those with good physical fitness. Find more information here.
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Scheepvaatmuseum (Maritime museum)
One of the most important monuments dedicated to Dutch Maritime history. Vivid descriptions relating to Dutch colonial history housed in a building dating back to the 17th century. More than 300,000 showpieces such as flags, weapons, maritime maps, Officers & sailors’ weapons, uniforms, together with model ships can be seen. An actual-size replica of the VOC (Fareast Indian Company) ship from 18th century is moored outside. Find more information here.
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Heineken expirience
Attention, please – only for 18+ persons! A fantastic and unforgettable experience detailing the story of traditional Heineken beer, the background of its making, and the history of its development through the last 150 years. In a friendly atmosphere “spiced” by a fun programme, with plenty of entertainment, all about the most famous Dutch beer. Find more information here.
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