Amsterdam's most beloved craft brewery, built inside a working windmill on the Funenkade. A handful of beers on tap — try the Zatte or Columbus — in a small, characterful taproom. The terrace outside the mill is one of the nicest spots in the city on a sunny afternoon.
A striking piece of architecture on the north bank of the IJ, directly opposite Amsterdam Centraal. Part cinematheque, part exhibition space — screens rare and classic films daily, with free exhibitions in the basement. Easy to reach via the free ferry.
A vast former shipyard warehouse on the north bank of the IJ, turned into one of Amsterdam's most distinctive cultural venues. The cavernous industrial space hosts festivals, markets, exhibitions, theatre, and large-scale events. Easy to reach via the free NDSM ferry from Amsterdam Centraal. Part of the broader NDSM creative quarter, a hub for artists and studios.
Arguably the most beautiful cinema in the world — an Art Deco palace built in 1921 with an extraordinary interior. Worth visiting even if you don't catch a film. The main auditorium (Zaal 1) is a listed monument.
A charming tram museum run by volunteers in a restored depot, with a collection of historic trams and buses from Den Haag's public transport history. On select days you can ride a vintage tram through the city. A hidden gem for transport nerds and families alike.
One of the world's finest private car collections — over 230 historic vehicles spanning from an 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen to 20th-century classics. The building is purpose-built and beautifully presented. A genuine must for car enthusiasts and worth a detour for anyone else.
One of the few pre-war buildings left in central Rotterdam, the ornate 1920 City Hall survived the 1940 bombing largely intact. Its Beaux-Arts interior is worth stepping inside — the entrance hall and council chamber are open to visitors on guided tours and open days.
A grand café and hotel in the former headquarters of the Holland America Line, from which millions of emigrants sailed to the United States. Right on the Maas waterfront in Wilhelminapier with sweeping river views. A beautiful building with a great terrace — the history adds something to every visit.
One of Rotterdam's most iconic landmarks — a cluster of cube-shaped houses tilted at 45 degrees, designed by Piet Blom in 1984. One cube is open as a museum-house so you can experience what it's actually like to live inside. Disorienting, clever, and very Rotterdam.