Micropia
Micropia is a unique museum located in the heart of Amsterdam, offering visitors a fascinating exploration of the invisible world of microbes. Inaugurated on September 30, 2014, this innovative museum was developed as an integral part of the ARTIS complex, the city’s famous zoo and botanical garden. The idea of Micropia was conceived by the […]
Portuguese Synagogue
The Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam, also known as Esnoga, is a living testament to the rich Jewish history in the city. Founded at the end of the 17th century, it represents a symbol of resilience and prosperity of the Sephardic Jewish community, which found refuge in the Netherlands after persecutions in Spain and Portugal. Located […]
Hollandsche Schouwburg Theatre
The Hollandsche Schouwburg, located in the heart of Amsterdam, is a place steeped in a history as rich as it is painful. Originally built in 1892 as a theater, this building is now a memorial and museum dedicated to the victims of the Jewish Holocaust in the Netherlands. Its transformation from a place of entertainment […]
Hermitage Amsterdam
The Hermitage Amsterdam is a museum located along the Amstel River, in the heart of the Dutch capital. It is a branch of the renowned Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg and hosts temporary exhibitions featuring works from the vast Russian collection, allowing Dutch and international audiences to admire treasures that are otherwise not easily accessible. […]
Amsterdam Botanical Garden (Hortus Botanicus)
The Hortus Botanicus of Amsterdam is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world, founded in 1638. Located in the Plantage district, in the heart of the city, the Hortus is an oasis of tranquility and natural beauty that offers an extraordinary collection of plants from around the world. Its history, intertwined with that […]
Artis Zoo
The Artis Zoo in Amsterdam, also known as Natura Artis Magistra, is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands and one of the oldest in Europe. Founded in 1838 by three zoology enthusiasts, Gerard Westerman, J.W.H. Werlemann, and J.J. Wijsmuller, Artis is located in the Plantage district, a green and tranquil area situated in the heart […]
Waterlooplein Market
The Waterlooplein Market is one of the oldest and most fascinating markets in Amsterdam, located in the heart of the city, just a few steps from the Amstel River and the City Hall. Founded in 1885, the market has a rich and varied history that reflects the social, economic, and cultural transformations of the city. […]
Jewish Museum in Amsterdam
The Jewish Historical Museum (Joods Historisch Museum) in Amsterdam is one of the most important cultural institutions in the Netherlands, dedicated to Jewish history, culture, and religion. Located in the heart of the city’s Jewish quarter, the museum offers a comprehensive overview of the rich Jewish heritage, from the Middle Ages to the present day, […]
Museum of the Dutch Resistance
The Dutch Resistance Museum (Verzetsmuseum), located in the Plantage district of Amsterdam, is an institution dedicated to the memory of the Dutch resistance against the Nazi occupation during World War II. Founded in 1984, the museum aims to tell the stories of courage, sacrifice, and struggle of the Dutch citizens who opposed the Nazi regime […]
