Tips & Tricks
Den Haag (The Hague) – even though Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, Den Haag is the official seat of the Dutch government and home to Netherlands’ monarch, parliament and supreme court. The Hague (located approx. 66 km., or one hour away from Amsterdam; and only 27.1 km., or 30 minutes from Rotterdam), is […]
Ziggo Dome (De Passage 100, Amsterdam) – a 17,000-seat multi-use indoor arena in Amsterdam, Ziggo Dome is an emerging larger-sized venue that attracts rock, pop and other musical acts. American alternative rock band Pearl Jam was the first international band to perform there, just after that arena’s inauguration in June 2012. Among the other acts […]
Peace Palace (Dutch: Vredespaleis) (The Hague) — the UN International Court of Justice is housed in the Vredespaleis. The grand building was donated by American steel maker Andrew Carnegie for use by the International Court of Arbitration, an early international body whose goal was the prevention of war. The Peace Palace’s Visitors Centre is […]
Fort Sint Pieter (Maastrict) — Much of Maastricht is riddled with defensive tunnels dug into the soft sandstone over the centuries. The best place to see the tunnels is Fort Sint Pieter, which dates to Roman times and has now been restored to its appearance in 1701. It’s 2km south of Helpoort. This is a […]
Rotterdam Walk of Fame (Schiedamsedijk Waterstad, 3011, Rotterdam) – like the one in Hollywood, this walk of fame (located in the heart of Rotterdam) features handprints from luminaries including Bryan Adams, Bryan Ferry, Dizzy Gillespie, ‘Diamond’ David Lee Roth, Kamahl, Roxette, Willie Nelson – and even Spandau Ballet. This is the largest star boulevard in […]
Rotterdam Urban Guides — Rotterdam Urban Guides is an original way to discover the city’s architecture and urban development. Take a bicycle, walking or bus tour, where an enthusiastic and expert guide will provide you with interesting and comprehensive information on the architectural city of Rotterdam. Rotterdam Urban Guides also offers guided tours through […]