In Amsterdam there are not that many places of interest, which are well known all over the world. But actually the city itself is a great place of interest: its atmosphere, its international spirit, the spirit of tolerance and, of course, its channels make Amsterdam an outstanding city. If you are going to do sight-seeing there, we strongly advise to include into your program some boating.What...
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Though Maastricht is quite a small town (its population is 122.000 of people and its square is about 60 square meters), it has the atmosphere of an international capital: there one can hear Dutch, French, and German along with the dialects of the natives. This town has rich culture, history, architecture and traditions.Every year Maastricht is visited by more than 2.6 million of tourists. Both...
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Have you ever fancied yourself living at the end of the horizon? If so, go to Rotterdam. This city is famous for its architecture. Enjoy the beauty of marvelous Erasmus Bridge and the world famous cube houses. Till 2004 Rotterdam could boast of the largest port in the world. If you want to learn more about it, first of all go to the port museum, which can offer the collection of more than half a...
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The Hague is the city of art and culture, splendid beaches and parks. It's nice to go to the Hague, Scheveningen and Cakedown at any season to laze in the sun, to walk across the beach or to visit a museum. Joyful pop-festivals, the night of the Queen, theater, music – there you can find everything for having a really interesting life. Go to the Hague and it will surely leave unforgettable...
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In the center of Delft are located more than 600 historical points of attention, most of them were created in the 16th and 17th centuries and some of them even earlier. The city got it name after the first artificial channel – the Old Delft. Near it you'll find some historical buildings, among them is St Barbara's Cathedral of the 14th century, which used to be an asylum and now it's a...
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Sports fans will surely associate Eindhoven with a famous football club PSV. Those, who are interested in the history of technology, will call this town as a hometown of DAF. The industrial prosperity of the town is mostly combined with the development of production cars. The first production hall of van Doorne Brothers Company has been now turned into Museum of DAF. The town has not yet become...
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Groningen is one of the towns of the Netherlands that is famous for its long history and respected culture. This town is not a big one, so it perfectly fits tourists who seek unhurried rest, want to enjoy beauty of nature, ride a canoe or a catamaran on water canals that cross and round Groningen is different directions. Martini Tower is the main architectural site of the town and stands in...
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This city is located in the central part of the country. This is a major university center and a popular resort of the Netherlands. First mentions of the city belong to the first century. At that time a large fortress was built by the Romans on the place of the modern city. For many years Utrecht has been an important point of defense. In the end of the 7th century it became a large diocese. This...
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