Floating Houses in Amsterdam

Homes on water due to city’s canal system

Tulip Mania Origins

Dutch obsession once caused financial market crash

World's First Stock Exchange

Amsterdam Exchange revolutionized global trade finance

Underground Bicycle Parking

Massive bike storage beneath city streets

Giethoorn: No Roads

Village with canals, no cars, just boats

Artificial Islands in Ijsselmeer

Man-made islands created for nature preservation

Dutch Mastery of Water

Land reclaimed from sea using advanced technology

Tallest People in the World

Average Dutch height highest globally

Most Museums Per Square Mile

Amsterdam boasts highest museum density worldwide

More Bikes than People

Cycling culture dominates over car ownership

Cheese Market Traditions

Centuries-old cheese trading still thrives today

No Curtains in Homes

Open windows symbolize transparency and trust