Ever been to the Vrijthof square in Maastricht and noticed that red church tower sticking out like a sore thumb? That striking red tower is Sint Janskerk or Saint John’s Church. In the Middle Ages, Sint Janskerk was a parish church connected to Sint Servaas (English: Saint Servatius) next to…
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Limburg
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WaterMill Bisschopsmolen
The oldest working watermill in the Netherlands that dates back to the 7th century is quietly hidden away behind this façade, in the city centre of Maastricht. The first historical mention was in 1092, when the mill owner, Duke Godfrey of Bouillon, leased part of his property, including the mill…
Limburg
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Station Valkenburg
The old town of Valkenburg is one of the most important tourist attractions in the South Limburg. A town I still visit annually with my family during Christmas season and/or just for fun, for a long weekend. There are plenty of activities to do such as visiting marl caves, Roman…
Groningen
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Rooftop Forum
This has got to be the best rooftop terrace in Groningen! 📍Forum Groningen The Forum Groningen is a multi-functional cultural public space that opened in November 2019. The building has 17,000 m² spread over ten floors and was designed by various parties. A meeting place for everyone to come together, conveniently located…
Groningen
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Station Groningen
It was once voted “Most Beautiful Train Station in the Netherlands (2019)”. Of course, I need to take a closer look. 📍Station Groningen History has it, the first station building was completed in 1865, opened on 31 May 1866 but was demolished in 1894, because the building was too small….
Amsterdam
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Anne Frank Statue Merwedeplein
[Anne Frank was born Annelies Marie Frank on on 12 June 1929] After visiting the Anne Frank Museum not too long ago, I had to venture Merwedeplein in Amsterdam to see more of Anne Frank. It is in the Rivierenbuurt neighbourhood, in the eastern part of Amsterdam-Zuid borough, where she…
Amsterdam
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Bookshop Jimmink | Boekhandel Jimmink
A corner bookshop called Boekhandel Jimmink … A Rather historic shop established in 1931, where Anne Frank chose her world famous diary the day before her birthday, accompanied by her father. The bookshop was called Boekhandel Blankevoort back then. That red checkered pattern diary was ultimately her thirteenth’s birthday (12…