View of the gardens of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Gardens of the Rijksmuseum

The gardens of the Rijks­museum (Rijks­museum­tuinen) surround the museum building. Architect Pierre Cuypers (who also designed Amsterdam's…
Blog Locatelli in Amsterdam

Locatelli in Amsterdam

Italian composer and violin virtuoso Pietro Antonio Locatelli came to Amsterdam in 1729 and lived and worked there until his death in 1764, advertising…
Vijzelgracht 20, Amsterdam

Vijzelgracht 20

The weaver houses on Vijzel­gracht 20-26 were built between 1670 and 1671. Designed by architect Philips Ving­boons (1607–1678) they contain…
Magna Plaza, Amsterdam

Magna Plaza

The Magna Plaza shopping center is located on the Nieuwe­zijds Voor­burg­wal across from the Konink­lijk Paleis (Royal Palace) and the…