Amsterdam

Unique experiences in Amsterdam

Beyond the central canal belt, Amsterdam’s landscape features historic industrial structures and niche cultural sites. This collection highlights several remaining polder windmills, such as the 16th-century De Gooyer and the 1792 chalk-grinding D'Admiraal. It also showcases the city's craft beer scene with breweries housed in former bathhouses and industrial warehouses, alongside significant landmarks like the Homomonument and specialized museums dedicated to historical curiosities.

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De Gooyer Windmill

Historic wooden windmill dating back to the 16th century, notable for being the tallest wooden windmill in the Netherlands and a national monument.

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The IJ Brewery

Brouwerij 't IJ is a small brewery in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is located in a former bath house named Funen, next to the De Gooyer…

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Homomonument

The Homomonument is a memorial in the centre of Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands.

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Ripley's Believe It or Not

If you are in for something weird and bizarre, this is the place for you.

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Torture Museum

The Torture Museum, Amsterdam is located in Amsterdam, near the Bloemenmarkt overlooking the Singel.

De Bloem Windmill

Even though it is still turning, this former flour mill is now used as an office.

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Oedipus Brewing

Craft brewery located in an industrial warehouse in Amsterdam-Noord, known for experimental beer flavors and a vibrant taproom.

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De Prael

Social enterprise craft brewery situated near the city center, utilizing traditional brewing methods and providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.