Do you want to see Rembrandt’s paintings during your trip to Amsterdam? The Dutch capital is home to some of the most famous artworks made by the famous painter. However, it’s not only a place where you can still see his art. It’s also where you can find many locations linked to Rembrandt’s life and work in Amsterdam.
Tulips are the symbols of the Netherlands and the reason many people visit that country each spring. From the tulip fields and Amsterdam’s Tulip Festival to historical flower paintings in Dutch museums, there are so many ways to enjoy these beautiful flowers during your trip to the Netherlands. Here is the Culture Tourist’s guide to everything you should know about tulips in the Netherlands, including the best places to see tulips in the Netherlands.
2025 is going to be another year of fantastic exhibitions in European museums. From Amsterdam to Paris, they span from historical ones to retrospectives dedicated to great artists. To help you decide which ones to visit, here is the Culture Tourist selection of the best exhibitions in European museums in 2025.
Although there were fewer articles on Culture Tourist in 2024 when compared to the previous years, I still published many popular blog posts you liked reading last year. My 2024 was filled with exciting trips, fantastic exhibitions, and many great concerts and events, and I wrote about many of them. That’s why I made a little roundup of the best articles on Culture Tourist in 2024. Just in case you missed some of them. Enjoy!
Christmas in art is represented by numerous paintings from the Middle Ages until modern times. In earlier art, especially in the Renaissance and Baroque, it was presented by the Nativity scenes and representations of adorations of the shepherds. However, since the mid-19th century, when modern traditions like Christmas tree decorating and carolling developed, they also started to get represented in Christmas paintings. In this article, you can enjoy some of the most beautiful paintings depicting Christmas in art.
Have you always wanted to stay on board the ship, but you’re a bit afraid of the rough sea? Or are you an avid traveller, who loves exploring unusual accommodation? Perhaps you’re looking for a special hotel to stay at during your trip to Rotterdam? Look no further, because I have you covered! The ss Rotterdam is a historical ship turned into a hotel. It used to sail between the Netherlands and New York, starting in 1959. While staying at that unique hotel, you can explore it and learn about how it was navigated or what people were doing during the long journeys. After staying on it twice, here is my complete ss Rotterdam hotel review.
With its fairytale gabled houses, canals and lovely Christmas traditions, Amsterdam is one of my favourite places during the holiday season. There are so many places to see and events to go to during that time of the year. To make the most out of it, here is my Amsterdam holidays guide with 10 things you should do during the Christmas season in Amsterdam.
With the holidays just around the corner, it might be the last moment to look for Christmas presents. I’ve done some research again this year and created a gift guide with presents from or inspired by Amsterdam. I’ve combined local products, brands, and some unique experiences that would make a lovely Christmas gift for your loved ones. So look no further because here is an article filled with Amsterdam Christmas presents inspiration.
Home to the Dutch Royal family, The Hague is also a town where you’ll find some of the best museums in the Netherlands. After being to its star, the Mauritshuis several times, and exploring some of its great cultural venues, like the Kunstmuseum and Escher in het Palais in the past, a few days ago I took a trip to The Hague in search of some new museums to explore in The Hague. And let me tell you, I wasn’t disappointed. Quite the contrary, I found some of the best museums to visit in The Hague.