- Alkmar
- Amsterdam
- Arnhem
- Breda
- The Hague
- Groningen
- Delft
- Zaandam Zwolle
- Leiden Keukenhof
- Maastricht Nijmegen Rotterdam
- Appeltern Gardens Utrecht
- Eindhoven Haarlem Alkmaar
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Cities of Holland
With more than 16 million people on an area of approximately two times the New Jersey Holland, once a great sea power, can boast of its rich cultural heritage, including famous artists, windmills and wooden shoes . today the Netherlands - a modern European country with the highest international "status "And a liberal mentality . As a founding member of the European Union and NATO, as well as the headquarters of the Inter- the Netherlands is the center of international cooperation . The small size of the country, friendly attitude to tourists and numerous attractions create ideal conditions for travel .
The most populated part of the country, the Western Netherlands, better known as Randstad (Flevoland provinces, North Holland, South Holland, Utrecht) are the heart of the country with its 4 largest cities: Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht, where the largest airports and ports of the country are located, many ochislennye museums, restaurants, nightclubs. But this is not all that Randstad can offer to the adventurous traveler!
less densely populated northern Netherlands (Drenthe, Friesland, Groningen. ) have not been largely explored by foreigners, but are very popular among locals. The West Frisian Islands and the Frisian lakes are ideal destinations for short two-day trips; and campus Groningen - "the world capital of cyclists"
Eastern Netherlands (Gelderland, Overijssel.) - the birthplace of the largest national parks of the country, the National Park Hoge Veluwe National Park and 7-and medieval towns that stretch along the river IJssel, among them Zutphen, Zwolle and Dusburg.
The Southern Netherlands (the provinces of Limburg, North Brabant, Zeeland) are distinguished by their Catholic culture, beer traditions, carnival celebrations and the "Burgundian" way of life. So, Maastricht is renowned for its excellent cuisine, excellent shopping and elegant atmosphere, and Delft -. The traditional blue and white pottery (Delftware)
In addition to the European part of the Netherlands to include the Caribbean islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, which are communities Netherlands, not included in any of the provinces. Another name is the Caribbean Netherlands
The capital of the Netherlands
As a rule, a trip to the Netherlands begins with the capital of the country - Amsterdam. About 100 channels and more than 600 bridges create a unique charming picture and define the way of life in this city. Walking along the embankments can be many hours in a row, admiring the architecture: "falling" houses - one of the business cards of the city. Magnificent and museums of Amsterdam, such as the Van Gogh museum or the Rijksmuseum, but there are amusing ones: handbags, old cameras, erotica, marijuana.
The palace of the Queen in the main square of the city is struck by the magnificence of the facades and interiors, and the numerous temples are majestic and elegant, and completely different from each other. Everywhere there are coffeeshops, in which you can (for the time being) legally smoke marijuana, and the seller will carefully explain to "beginners" how to do it safely for health. Once in the Red Light District, it is not necessary to buy love, you can simply watch the life of this pretty spicy district of the city.
Harlem
Harlem is famous for its central square Grote Markt, whose ensemble is composed of picturesque medieval houses .Like many cities in the Netherlands, Harlem is surrounded by water and permeated with water arteries .The facades of the houses, reflected in the smooth surface of the canals, are a stunningly beautiful sight .Among the architectural and historical sights of the city are the Town Hall, the Grote Kerk Church built in the 15th and 16th centuries, the Harlem almshouse built in 1608 (now the premises of the Khalsa museum), the old (17th century) "meat rows", which are the prototype of modern shopping galleries .
Utrecht
The visiting card of the city is the Kerk House - the oldest cathedral in Holland with the highest spire in the country .The city itself has existed since the year 47 .e .Its cozy streets are called walk, canals and bridges, traditional for Dutch cities, inspire a romantic mood, but street names are puzzling .The matter is that the streets of the city got their names long ago, according to the names of those markets that were located on them .So there are still streets of the Goose Market, the Fish Market, the Pig Market ... The houses of wealthy merchants were built in such a way that the barges freely floated to their basements for loading goods, floating along the canals .Now there is no need for this, and in the former cellars there are numerous restaurants and cafes, very expensive, among other things .Utrecht is a university town, which makes it very proud .The university here exists since the 17th century .
The Hague
Not being the capital of the country, The Hague is nevertheless the seat of parliament, government and the official residence of the Dutch monarch family .The UN International Court of Justice also operates here .Therefore, in the center of the city there are a lot of beautiful government buildings, luxurious mansions, in which embassies of foreign countries, delightful parks and elegant squares are located .Walking around the city is a delicate pleasure, which can be obtained from contemplation of harmonious architectural ensembles and magnificent examples of landscape design .Despite its geographical location, The Hague has a beach area that is very popular as a resort in the Benelux countries .
Delft
The Dutch themselves consider Delft the most beautiful city in the country. The facades of the buildings of this city have absorbed the beauty of various architectural styles, that's why almost any house in the old part of the city can claim the title of a sight. Most of his life was spent here by the great artist Vermeer. In love with Delft, he reflected on the multitude of his canvases the soft, amazing beauty of this city and the specific Dutch interiors of many of his houses.
The central market square, with the Town Hall and the Cathedral on it, is the heart of the city, and from the tower of the cathedral you can see a magnificent panorama of the delightful Delft.