Archive for August, 2009
The unique historical zoo and botanical garden in Artis
The Artis Zoo in Amsterdam, a fascinating and historical zoo, is the oldest here having been founded in 1838. Located in the heart of the city, the Artis Zoo is located close to other areas such as Zuidoostbeemster.
The zoo is a unique combination of history and natural beauty, housing hundreds of different animal species, thus [...]
Amsterdam Arena is the pride of the city
Amsterdam Arena is a stadium of its kind which not only hosts football tournaments but also many concerts. In summer at this place such well-known bands as Rolling Stones or U2 make their performances. Every year the dance event Sensation is held in the stadium.
The stadium was built from 1993 to 1996 at a cost [...]
The treasured moon rock at Rijksmuseum turns out to be just 50 euros worth
The treasured moon rock, which is exhibited at the Rijksmuseum, has turned out to be nothing but petrified wood. This rock which had been gifted to a former Dutch prime minister by a US envoy was a souvenir of a path breaking trip by three US astronauts on July 20, 1969.
“When we received it, we [...]
Several hot names confirmed for 14th edition of Amsterdam Dance Event
The Amsterdam Dance Event which is organized by the Amsterdam Dance Event foundation, an initiative of Buma Cultuur, will take place in Amsterdam from 21st to 24th October. Every year, this electronic music event attracts an audience of 90.000 music lovers and 2.000 music professionals from around the globe. During the four days of the [...]
Thailand Grand Festival to take place in Amsterdam
The visitors in Amsterdam will get a taste of Thai culture as well along with the Dutch culture this season because of the Thailand Grand Festival which will take place in the city on September 5th and 6th. Held at the Beursplein and organized by the Royal Thai Embassy in the Hague in cooperation with [...]
A quiet walking tour starting from Begijnhof – An amazing experience
One of the unique amazing experiences of Amsterdam is taking a quiet walking tour starting from Begijnhof, near a square called Spui (pronounced “spow” like “cow”). Begijnhof is a hidden courtyard of cottages originally built in the 14th-century for a group of pious, charitable women (the Beguines). As soon as you enter this area you [...]
Arrests made following gunshots outside 'Slicks' bar
There had been an early morning shooting at around 3:45 a.m. at the corner of Grand Street and Second Ave. outside of bar ‘Slicks’ in Amsterdam and police have arrested two people in this regard. Police say that it appears that more than one gun and up to 14 rounds were fired outside the bar.
Four [...]
Park Hotel, Amsterdam, awarded by Business Destinations annual awards
Park Hotel in Amsterdam, a member of the Warwick International Hotels’ Collection has been awarded by Business Destinations annual awards. The hotel had also won the 2009 Best Business Hotel award in the June/July issue.
“Business Destinations is an international leading business travel magazine distributed bi-monthly direct to travel professionals,” says Bram van der Hoek, General [...]
Want some beach fun in Amsterdam?
Though Amsterdam is known more for its canal tours, it does not mean that it cannot give you the luxury of getting a fine tan along with the beach fun. Some of the waterside locales, some replete with sand and wave, to provide you with the beach fun are:
Strand West – 80
This expansive beach is [...]
'Coffeeshops' have an entirely different meaning in Amsterdam
Compared to other cities of the world, Amsterdam has relatively relaxed policy towards the legal availability of high quality weed and hash. The word ‘Coffeshop’ in Amsterdam has an entirely different meaning for Dutch people as these places though meant for sale of coffee have the primary purpose of selling of cannabis & hash.
All of [...]