There are only two time periods in books set in the Netherlands: World War II or 16th century Amsterdam. The Miniaturist falls into the later category and is an enjoyable, if imperfect, read for a ...

When Louise first entered this house, it felt like stepping back in time. "The house was in its original state, with all the 17th century walls and floors, and books were piled high in every room," ...

Criterion (i): The Amsterdam Canal District is the design at the end of the 16th century and the construction in the 17th century of a new and entirely artificial 'port city.' It is a masterpiece of ...

Amsterdam’s canals ... alongside restaurants and shops on this popular thoroughfare, it’s the 17th-century jewel-toned, canal-front houses harkening back to the city’s Golden Age that ...

The Rosewood Amsterdam occupies a 17th-century building that has been restored over the past decade. Photo Credit: Rosewood Hotels & Resorts The Rosewood Amsterdam is taking reservations for stays ...