Tulips and diamonds: both figure centrally in the story of Amsterdam.  The Netherlands is known as the ‘flower shop of the world’ and a visit to Amsterdam’s flower market a must for any visit.  Equally, you will surely want to explore Amsterdam’s heritage as the ‘City of Diamonds’.  This episode brings a little background history on both topics, plus ideas for three places to visit to find out more.  

Reading Suggestions 

The Tulip by Anna Pavord   

Tulip Fever by Deborah Moggach   

Links for this post

The Tulip Museum 

The Diamond Museum  

Royal Coster Diamonds   

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