Netherlands
It is a country where everything is unusual, from geography to landscapes, from history and traditions to modern times. An authentic country, renowned for its picturesque places, its plains and stretches with historic windmills, there is something to see in every settlement, and the concentration of museums, castles and parks is the envy of many countries. Known for its avant-garde and modern architecture that offers you vibrant images.
Castle De Haar
The original castle was built in the 14th century, but was destroyed and rebuilt several times. In 1892-1912, the architect Pierre Cuypers rebuilt the castle in the neo-Gothic style, commissioned by the Van Zuylen van Nijevelt family, the owners at the time. It is the largest castle in the Netherlands and an outstanding example of neo-Gothic architecture combined with medieval elements.
Keukenhof
It was created in 1949 as a flower exhibition for Dutch breeders. The land was part of the gardens of a castle and was used for the production of vegetables and aromatic plants (hence the name "Keukenhof" - kitchen garden). Today it is a theme park dedicated to tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and other spring flowers.
Amsterdam
It was first mentioned in the 13th century as a fishing village on the banks of the Amstel River, its buildings with narrow facades, built in Gothic and Renaissance styles, today reflect this period. Becoming one of the most visited cities, for its canals, historical architecture, renowned museums and relaxing atmosphere.
Bolwoningen
The city with spherical houses like from a science fiction movie.
In the late 1960s, the Dutch government initiated large-scale experimental real estate projects. The Bolwoningen complex, consisting of 50 golf ball-shaped houses, is one of the results of these initiatives.
Although the project did not become a resounding commercial success, the houses are still used and a tourist experience, especially among photographers.
Utrecht
It is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. It originated in a Roman fortress called Traiectum (1st century AD). In 695 it became an episcopal center and starting point for the Christianization of northern Europe. In the Middle Ages it was an important religious and commercial city, dominated by St. Martin's Cathedral and its bishops.
Today, Utrecht is a university and cultural city, known for its unique canals and the Domtoren, the tallest church tower in the Netherlands.
Tilburg
The city was for a long time a village spread out into small hamlets ("herdgangen"), only later united into an urban center. In the 19th–20th centuries, Tilburg became known as the capital of the Dutch textile industry, especially through wool production, which is why it is still called the "wool city" today.
In 1927, Tilburg University was founded, which contributed to the cultural and academic development of the city.
Today, Tilburg is a modern, university and multicultural city, famous for the Tilburgse Kermis (the largest annual fair in the Benelux) and for its artistic and musical life.
Rotterdam
Rotterdam originated as a small fishing village on the banks of the Rotte River , a tributary of the Rhine. The name comes from the construction of a " dam " (dam) across the Rotte River - hence the name Rotterdam. In 1340, the city received official rights, marking the beginning of its development as an urban settlement. It is a modern city, architecturally unique, very culturally diverse, an economic, logistical and creative hub. Its atmosphere is a mixture of industrial port, urban culture and architectural innovation.
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam was inaugurated in 1970, becoming the first branch of the brand outside the United Kingdom and the first museum of its type in continental Europe. The building in which the museum is located has historical architecture, was built between 1914-1917, designed by Dutch architect AJ Joling, and today is considered a national monument.
My little corner of history
There are different frames captured in various museums, where we discovered not only oddities, but also fragments of history that remind us of how many stages we have gone through as an evolution: from dinosaurs and extinct animals, to technology and bizarre experiments, to our steps towards the universe. We are a small part of the history of this immense universe, and even if we are in continuous evolution, we still have much to explore and demonstrate about our ability to discover the unknown, along with all the oddities encountered along the way.
