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Begijnhof: Amsterdam’s worst-kept secret in the heart of the city centre

Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam lies a place that draws in tourists like Dutch people to...
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Culture

Remembering the bombing of Rotterdam on May 14

Just ten days after the yearly Dutch commemoration, called Dodenherdenking (Remembrance Day) and Bevrijdingsdag (Liberation Day), the inhabitants...
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Culture

The Dutch gave up New York, but why? (Video inside!)

History buffs, gather here! We've dug up this treasure of an informative video, and we're pretty sure...
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Amsterdam

What does the XXX on Amsterdam’s flag mean? Hint: it’s not what you think

"Why are there three Xs on Amsterdam's flag?" And "What do they mean?" If you live in...
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Culture

Why is Amsterdam’s Red Light District red? The answer is, well, kinda gross

Everyone's heard of Amsterdam's infamous Red Light District. Maybe you've been there as a tourist, or perhaps you've...
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Culture

Liberation Day in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague! (rare footage inside)

The Netherlands celebrates Liberation Day every year on May 5, marking the liberation of the country from...
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Culture

Two minutes of silence across the Netherlands: Remembrance Day

The Netherlands celebrates Dodenherdenking, also known as Remembrance Day, on May 4 to commemorate civilians and soldiers...
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Cities

You won’t believe what Rotterdam looked like before WWII (video inside!)

Discover a completely different Rotterdam from the one we know now. This colourised footage of Rotterdam before...
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