For a century and a half, the elite of ‘Amsterdammers’ have been riding horses at this manège. The Hollandsche Manege is the oldest riding school in the Netherlands, dating back to 1744. It is located right in the center of Amsterdam, a stone’s throw from Leidseplein, adjacent to Vondelpark and…
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Den Haag
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The Murder of the De Witt Brothers
As I walked aimlessly through the halls of Haags Historisch Museum / The Hague Historical Museum, a loud painting caught my eye. “The Murder of the De Witt Brothers”, by Pieter Frits, 1672. Scene one on the left, De Witt brothers dressed in black and white being dragged out of…
Amsterdam
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The Cuypers Library
One of the most iconic spots in Rijksmuseum and possibly the whole of Amsterdam … This is Rijksmuseum Research Library located within the museum building. It is the largest public art history research library in the Netherlands and one of the oldest art libraries in the world. Its primary purpose…
Bourtange
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Fort Bourtange
It was not the best day to visit a star-shaped fort-village for a walk due to rain. But it was a planned road trip and we came 250 km too far for us to do something else. So, we made the best of it! Because … In 1580, Prince William…
Amsterdam
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Rijksmuseum Schiphol
UPDATED 02/05/2025 – THIS EXHIBITION IS CLOSED! With hours to spend, I wandered around Schiphol Airport aimlessly … Then I remembered about a certain free museum at this airport. Rijksmuseum Schiphol 📍Holland Boulevard, between Pier E and Pier F (after passport control). In 2002, Rijksmuseum became the first art museum…