Category: Netherlands
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Amsterdam facts & figures
Amsterdam in numbers Population [su_table] Inhabitants 834,713 Inhabitants in Amsterdam Metropolitan Area 2,388,318 Nationalities 180 Mayor 1 Night Mayor 1 [/su_table] Transport [su_table] Trams 213 Busiest tram line 1 Electric vehicle charging points 650 Bicycles (estimated) 881,000 Ferry routes 9 Metro Lines 4 Public Parking Spaces in City Center 19,580+ [/su_table] Places & Facilities [su_table]…
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Anne Frank House
The Anne Frank House opened on the 3rd of May 1960, it’s a writer’s and biographical museum, dedicated to the Jewish wartime diarist, Anne Frank, the museum was opened to preserve the hiding place and both Anne frank house and the next door number 265 house was purchased by the museum, the houses were built…
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25 Interesting Fact about Amsterdam
Interesting Facts about Amsterdam! 1. All over Amsterdam there are hidden water taps under the ground. They were installed in fear of a big disaster so we would always have drinking water. 2. Residents of Amsterdam are known as Amsterdammers. 3. Amsterdam is one of the top 25 safest cities in the world 4. Every…
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Bloemenmarkt
The Bloemenmarkt is the worlds only floating flower market, it’s been open since 1860, has around 15 florists, garden shops and souvenir gift shops
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Nemo science museum
The NEMO Science Museum is the biggest museum in Amsterdam its also a science center and has been around for over 95 years, the building was designed by Renzo Piano since 1997, located in the Oosterdok, Amsterdam Centrum. Previously the museum had a few name changes; dating back to 1954 the name was changed to…
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Photographs of Hoorn
Hoorn is a town in the north-Holland province, it’s one of the largest harbors on the Ijsselmeer, however much of the city is made up of water, it has a rich history that dates back to the 8th century. Information and statistics Total area: 53.25 km2 Area code: 0229 postcode: 1620–1628, 1689, 1695 Elevation: −1 m Photographs …
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Photographs of Deventer
Deventer Deventer located in the Overijssel province of Netherlands, Located in the east bank of the Ijssel River, it’s a mid-size city, also one of the oldest cities in Netherlands, with historic buildings, what makes Deventer unique is by having the oldest brick house, oldest park and oldest academic library. Information & Statistics Elevation:…
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City of Utrecht
City of Utrecht Utrecht is known as one of the oldest cities and has a rich history, being one of the most important cities in Netherlands, it is the pride and enjoy of a beautiful nation. The structures and architecture can be dated as far back as High middle ages. The location of the city…
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Efteling: World of Wonders Theme Park
Efteling is an amusement park located in the small village of kaatsheuvel, province of North Brabant, Netherlands, it’s also Netherlands largest theme park and one of the oldest theme parks in the world, and yes its older than Disneyland Park in California by three years, and twice as large. The Attractions are based on the…
