NiederlandeVecht52°5’44” N 5°7’20” E
29. Mai 2024 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Originally an eye clinic in the 1800s, this small cozy hotel is perfect if you plan to stay in Utrecht
NiederlandeVecht52°5’44” N 5°7’20” E
29. Mai 2024 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
The tallest church tower in the Netherlands, and the second tallest in Continental Europe.
92 meters, 452 stairs to the top. Holy crap, I did not do enough stair climbing before this trip
NiederlandePortugees-Israëlietische Synagoge52°22’4” N 4°54’20” E
30. Mai 2024 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
The first synagogue in Amsterdam was built in 1642 by Portuguese refugees from the Spanish Inquisition.
These Jewish refugees had been forced to convert to Catholicism. The only other option wasWeiterlesen
NiederlandeJoods Historisch Museum52°22’2” N 4°54’13” E
30. Mai 2024 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
In the 1990s, a Dutch artist created these stumbling stones - set in the pavement with the intention of passersby to stumble over them. They are set unevenly in the ground
Each block carries theWeiterlesen
NiederlandeJoods Historisch Museum52°22’2” N 4°54’13” E
30. Mai 2024 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Traditional potato latkes and bolus, a flaky pastry filled with almond paste. With a side salad with tahini dressing
From the kosher cafe under the Jewish History museum
NiederlandeRembrandt Huis52°22’10” N 4°54’5” E
30. Mai 2024 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
The house where Rembrandt lived and worked, until he had to sell it to pay debts
NiederlandeAnne Frank House52°22’30” N 4°53’1” E
30. Mai 2024 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
An amazing, insightful history tour with Naomi Koopmans. She took us through the Portuguese Synagogue, Jewish History Museum (created from two other synagogues destroyed by the Nazis) and theWeiterlesen
NiederlandeAnne Frank House52°22’30” N 4°53’3” E
30. Mai 2024 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
There are no photos allowed in the Anne Frank house - it is a memorial.
This image is offered at the end of the introductory talk.
Tragically, it's just as true today. Hatred is on the rise yetWeiterlesen
NiederlandeKasteel Vredenburg52°5’35” N 5°6’53” E
30. Mai 2024 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Video was the best I could do - was wedged in next to a porta potty and the crowd
NiederlandeVan Gogh Museum52°21’31” N 4°52’55” E
31. Mai 2024 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
The G is actually pronounced like Frau Bluch💦💦er from young Frankenstein.
Van G💦💦💦ogh💦💦💦
It's possible he didn't shoot himself - there was a boy shooting squirrels nearby whoWeiterlesen
