MAGNA PLAZA
The first time I saw Magna Plaza, I was in absolute awe. Such an imposing structure is an upscale shopping mall tucked behind the Royal Palace Amsterdam and the Nieuwe […]
The first time I saw Magna Plaza, I was in absolute awe. Such an imposing structure is an upscale shopping mall tucked behind the Royal Palace Amsterdam and the Nieuwe […]
Once upon a time, the Netherlands was a confederation of seven provinces known as the “Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden” (translation: Republic of the Seven United Provinces). It largely covered […]
This is the “𝗢𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗵𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘁” or the “Old Man’s House Passage”. It is a hidden passageway that runs from the streets of Oudezijds Achterburgwal to the Kloveniersburgwal. A 17th-century structure that […]
When I see a loud building like this that goes “Boom” on the façade … my curiosity peaks. It is called the Vrankrijk (Frankrijk means ‘France’ in Dutch). The building […]
The 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – a monument that was unveiled on 5 September 1987 to commemorate all gay men and lesbians who have been subjected to persecution throughout history because of their […]