Every year, on the second weekend of September, thousands of beautiful monuments throughout the Netherlands are freely accessible to everyone. The 40th edition of the VriendenLoterij Open Monument Day is on September 12 and 13, 2026, and has the theme 'Resilient heritage,...
In 2026, Duivenvoorde Estate & Castle in Voorschoten celebrates an exceptional milestone: 800 years of history. 'Duivenvoorde' is first mentioned in written sources in 1226, making it one of the oldest estates in the Netherlands. The anniversary year runs from...
On Whit Monday, June 9, 2025, it is time once again for Castle Day. This edition of Castle Day has the theme: 'Outdoors!'. With this, we shine the spotlight on all outdoor spaces of Dutch castles, country estates, ruins...
Cycle from bank to bank, hop on the ferry, and explore the most beautiful spots in Brabant, Gelderland, and Limburg. During the Ferry Days on May 16, 17, and 18, 2025, you will cycle along no less than 160 km of Maas riverbank, from the Land...
Let yourself be carried away by sparkling colors, shimmering gold paint, and meticulously painted scenes. This winter, enjoy rare medieval masterpieces from three absolute top collections: De Haar Castle, Huis Bergh Castle, and Museum Catharijneconvent. This art is on display together for the first time in...
On Whit Monday, May 29, 2023, it is time once again for Castle Day. This edition of Castle Day has the theme: Upstairs/Downstairs and is dedicated to the staff of castles and country estates. In this...
Hillenraad Castle, located on the south side of Swalmen in the municipality of Roermond (Limburg), is a square moated castle, originally from the 14th century. The castle is situated amidst an estate near the village of Boukoul. It consists of a main building surrounded by a moat...
What are the similarities between the 2022 Giro d'Italia, Tour de France, and Vuelta? The three major cycling tours of Europe start abroad. The Giro from Hungary, the Tour de France from Denmark, and the Vuelta from the Netherlands....
On Whit Monday, Castle Day focuses on the disasters that castles and country estates have endured. In doing so, Castle Day aligns with the commemoration of the Disaster Year of 1672, 350 years ago this year. It also aligns...
Anyone visiting Paris and wishing to see a world-famous painting can go to the Louvre. A few years ago, we saw that painting, which we only knew from photographs and publications, in 'real life'. A large hall, with many people who...
During a German language lesson at the secondary school, the teacher came up with what he called the longest German word he had ever encountered: Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesellschaftskapitänsmützen. The lesson was about inland shipping on the river Danube in the...
On April 25, 1945, American and Soviet soldiers met near Strehla and Torgau in Saxony on the River Elbe. Earlier, American troops had entered the city of Leipzig on April 18, 1945. Since the borders of the...
Queen Elizabeth's husband, British Prince Philip, passed away at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle on April 9, 2021. Buckingham Palace: 'It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty the Queen announces the death of her beloved husband,...
On December 9, 2020, Hollandse Duinen applied to the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV) for official 'national park' status. Hollandse Duinen National Park is the broad South Holland coastal area from Hoek van Holland to Hillegom. The...
Until March 1921, the Luxembourg postal service only had stamps featuring images of the head of state and the coat of arms. After the First World War, the Grand Duchy increasingly attracted the attention of tourists, and the need for stamps arose...
The first Irish airmail stamps were issued on 7 April 1948 in denominations of 3p and 6p. However, due to the increasing possibilities of sending letters to domestic destinations by airmail, the need arose for an additional 1p value....
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