Netherlands sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

Monuments and architectural objects, notable for the history and culture of the country.
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History and Entertainment
The first settlements at the site of the modern country appeared more than 2500 years ago. Some of the most interesting archeological districts were found by explorers in Oss. In the 1st century AD, the part of the present state territory was under the Romans. In the 3rd-4th centuries, the Saxons and the Franks started conquering this territory. In the 5th century, some part of the territory of the present Netherlands was occupied by the large Frankish state called the Empire of Charles the Great.
The first thing that tourists associate with the Netherlands is the legal sale of light drugs in coffeeshops. Amsterdam is a city without prejudice, a …
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The Netherlands is widely known for its school of painting. Rembrandt van Rijn, Vincent van Gogh, Piet Mondrian and many others were making arts in …
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National and city parks of Netherlands
♥ National Park 'De Biesbosch' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Hoge Veluwe' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Biesbosch' . On the map


♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' . On the map


♥ National Park 'De Hoge Veluwe' . On the map


♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' . On the map


♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' . On the map


Michelin-starred restaurants in Netherlands
♥ Restaurant '’t Pestengasthuys' Zwolle. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '’t Plein' Joure. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '’t Plenkske' Maastricht. Type - Mediterranean cuisine. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '’t Raedthuys' Duiven. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '’t Regthuys' Maarn. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '’t Pestengasthuys' Zwolle. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map


♥ Restaurant '’t Plein' Joure. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map


♥ Restaurant '’t Plenkske' Maastricht. Type - Mediterranean cuisine. On the map


♥ Restaurant '’t Raedthuys' Duiven. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map


♥ Restaurant '’t Regthuys' Maarn. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map


Castles of Netherlands
♥ Castle 'Brederode Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burcht van Leiden' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Croy Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'De Haar Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Doornenburg Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Brederode Castle' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Burcht van Leiden' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Croy Castle' . On the map


♥ Castle 'De Haar Castle' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Doornenburg Castle' . On the map


Palaces in Netherlands
♥ Palace 'Lange Voorhout Palace' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Noordeinde Palace' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Paleis het Loo' Apeldoorn. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Peace Palace' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Royal Palace of Amsterdam' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Lange Voorhout Palace' . On the map


♥ Palace 'Noordeinde Palace' . On the map


♥ Palace 'Paleis het Loo' Apeldoorn. On the map


♥ Palace 'Peace Palace' . On the map


♥ Palace 'Royal Palace of Amsterdam' . On the map


Famous and uniques places in Netherlands from our review series
Netherlands Institute of Sound and Image
From the series “Glass Architecture - Impressive Villas and Buildings from Glass”
The project of this bright façade was made by an artist Jaap Drupsteen. He decided to devote this building to the history of Dutch television. Every glass panel on the façade is a washed-out photo where is depicted one or another important moment from the history of television. All photos were thoroughly chosen by the artist. He matched them on the façade by colour. The main part of the building is a warehouse of the … Read all
Rotterdam
From the series “Permanently Sinking Cities and Regions”
It is important to note that during the building of the sea-wall some ecological moments were taken under control. Thanks to that the large construction didn’t make any harm to nature. When the sea-wall was built, about a million living in the immediate area people became in a relative safety. Nowadays about a quarter of the Netherlands … Read all
Roombeek Street
From the series “Top 13 Most Fantastic and Colorful Streets and Quarters”
Today, the unusual pool with fragments of stones is the main decoration of the newly rebuilt street. You can walk on the stone plates. Stones look particularly impressive in winter, when they are covered with snow. Like many years ago, today the street features numerous shops and eating … Read all

Sightseeing in popular cities of Netherlands
Amsterdam Arena. Amsterdam Arena is worth visiting not only if you’re a football fan. In summer this place hosts concerts by such well-known bands as Rolling Stones or U2, who are happy to make their performances there. Visitors will be also able to see games with the participation of the famous football club Ajax, of course, if only you are not so unlucky to arrive in Amsterdam during their summer or winter holiday. By the way, real fans of Ajax simply cannot fail to visit a big shop, where … Read more

The Church of Saint Jan. This church has appeared on the site of the baptismal chapel of XIV century in front of the Basilica of St. Servatius. Over the years the church has grown and expanded. In 1632, the church became the property of Dutch Reformed Community. The 70 meter tall tower painted in red color is the most striking element of the church. Do not forget to go inside the church to see the pulpit created by Conrad Perkins and a wonderful organ. Dominican Church. Dominican … Read more

Tropicana. The Meuse River is the location of Tropicana , one of the largest tropical water parks in Europe. This is a place with numerous palm trees, banana trees, a constant temperature of 30C and tropical surprises for adults and children. Discover this exotic adventure by yourself! The center of the aqua park is occupied by a large swimming pool with waves. Swim in it across the lagoon, and you will reach the outdoor pool! Then Tarzan’s Scream fast waves will appear in the pool, and … Read more

Plein Square. Mauritshuis. In the 13th century Plein was a large and beautiful garden named Graven Kooltuin. It was located right behind the Knights' Hall. In the 16th century the garden lost its beauty and glory because of numerous wars. It was abandoned until 1600, when prince Maurits ordered to turn it into a flower garden. In the 17th century this territory was sold and building works started there. First, it was planned to build up the whole area, but Governor Frederic Hendric objected … Read more

The city has one of the oldest universities in the world. In 2014, it celebrated its 400th anniversary. The historical building of the university with huge windows and a richly decorated facade amazes with its luxury. Around the building is a very beautiful garden. About 28,000 people are constantly educated at this university, and about 5,000 people work there. In the immediate vicinity of Groningen, there is a unique historical monument – Fort Bourtange. This majestic fortress was … Read more

In 1971, a new cultural center, the concert hall called Effenaar, was opened in the city. Since its opening, it has been one of the largest concert stages in the Netherlands. In the center, such bands, as Sex Pistols, Fugazi, Red Hot Chili Peppers and R.E.M. performed. There are two halls, one of which accommodates 1 500 people and the other 350 people. In the surroundings of Eindhoven, there is an interesting ethnographic outdoor museum. Its visitors can learn a lot of interesting … Read more
