Walk from Amsterdam’s central train station towards the city centre and you might well reach the conclusion that this isn’t ...

Amsterdam is about to have its moment. This year marks the Dutch capital’s 750th birthday, with a year of celebratory events ...

Amsterdam is preparing to commemorate an astonishing milestone—its 750th anniversary—on October 27, 2025. To celebrate, The Netherlands’ capital city has planned a full year of festivities, bringing ...

National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish recently visited Amsterdam to do exactly that, and, in turn, found inspiration in this capital city and cultural hub. “It has more bridges than ...

Not only is it the largest city park in Amsterdam, but it's also one of the most revered in all of the Netherlands. Ponds, greenspaces and playgrounds are connected by winding paths, which also ...

Yes, space is in short supply in the latter, but that’s part of the charm of Amsterdam’s historic centre. And if a single ...

Picture-perfect canals lined with gabled houses from the Golden Age, a remarkable art collection ranging from Rembrandt to Mondrian, more culture per capita than any other European capital ...

Amsterdam is the greatest city on Earth – but not for the reasons you think When I moved to the Netherlands 15 years ago, I was underwhelmed by its capital. Now there’s nowhere I’d rather be ...