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Opening Netherlands-Russia year.

2013 is the Netherlands-Russia year, a year in which the Netherlands and Russia emphasize their long bilateral relations. Therefore, Queen Beatrix has invited President Vladimir Putin to Amsterdam to open the Netherlands-Russia year. The opening will take place this Monday 8 April at the Hermitage museum. Due to this event, the Hermitage and Van Gogh museum will be closed all day on 8 April.

On the same day, Putin will attend a meeting with Prime-Minister Rutte of The Netherlands. Putin's visit to the city causes quite a lot of agitation under proponents of gay rights in The Netherlands. In Russia gays don't have equal rights as straight people and therefore demonstrations will be held in Amsterdam to show Putin what the Dutch think of this.

Source: http://www.nlrf2013.nl/english/

Extra concert Simple Minds in Amsterdam

Yesterday, Simple Minds announced that they will be giving an extra concert in Amsterdam this year. Not only on 21 but also on 20 November, the band will be performing in Amsterdam's Heineken Music Hall.

From tomorrow tickets are available at:

http://www.livenation.nl/artist/simple-minds-tickets?c=simpleminds_adw&gclid=CIbshayfn7YCFeXLtAodf2EAtw.

From today rooms from € 95,- are available at: www.bb-lafesta.com.

Keukenhof to be opened 21 March

I posted this item before, but just to remind those of you who are visiting Amsterdam or La Festa in particular; Keukenhof is to be opened tomorrow! Although temperatures are very low for the time of the year, the thousands of flowers will bring spring into your mind.

Keukenhof? That’s the place to see spring blossom. The park is unique, world famous, and has been one of the most popular destinations in the Netherlands for sixty years now. Haven’t seen Keukenhof? Then you haven’t seen the Netherlands. You won’t find such an abundance of colours and fragrances anywhere else. More than seven million flowers form a glorious decor for the most beautiful photos. Come to Keukenhof and enjoy the ultimate spring feeling, the wonderful works of art, the surprising insipration gardens and the many flower shows.

Keukenhof is one of the major attractions of The Netherlands and will be opened from 21 March to 20 May 2013.

Combine the beautiful city of Amsterdam with a visit to Keukenhof and book your room in Amsterdam at B&B La Festa.

More information: ^{http://www.keukenhof.nl/en/}

Rembrandt's Nachtwacht returns

Today Rembrandt's Nachtwacht, probably the most famous Dutch painting in history, will return to it's old location in the completely renovated Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

The enormous artwork has been on display in a separate wing of the museum for ten years. During this period the Rijksmuseum has been completely renovated and modernised. The new Rijksmuseum will be re-opened on 13 April by Queen Beatrix.

From 14 April the museum is opened for the public.

Source: www.nos.nl

Amsterdam Heritage Days

Especially for the Amsterdam 2013 celebrations, four editions of Amsterdam Heritage Days will take place in Amsterdam this year. Together these events will bring to life 400 years of the city's rich history by sharing the secrets of Amsterdam's changing architecture and lifestyles.

During each event important buildings, monuments and private homes will cast open their doors to the public, all free of charge. Visitors can also enjoy guided tours inside buildings, walking and cycling tours, as well as visit exhibitions and attend lectures. There is also a dedicated junior programme and other special surprises.

The first edition takes place on Sunday 24 March. The focus is on the birth and rapid growth of Amsterdam's canals, and the 17th-century architecture, interiors and lifestyles that emerged with them.

More information at:

http://www.amsterdam.nl/toerisme-vrije-tijd/evenementen/openmonumentendag/open-monumentendag-2/nieuws/nieuws/nieuws/programma-24-maart/. Unfortunately not in English. Click "programmaboekje" on the right side of the screen to download a flyer in both English and Dutch.

Source: www.iamsterdam.com

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