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," ...

The picturesque city centre, with its museums, galleries and network of Unesco-preserved 17th-century canals, is an obvious draw. But, off the regular tourist track, in Amsterdam's vibrant ...

Built in the 17th century by architect Jacob van Campen, the Royal Palace Amsterdam once served as Amsterdam's town hall. The grand structure held the distinction of being the largest secular ...

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 ...

It was a fence made of horizontal planks built in the 17th century, mainly to protect Dutch settlers against attack from the British. There's a chance to see it on a 3D map from the New Amsterdam ...