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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Dutch cuisine is famous for its authenticity and traditions; it’s much about fish. Throughout the world, it’s associated primarily with cheese and …
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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
Bonnefanten Museum
From the series “Famous buildings of Postmodern architecture”
The museum owes its current name to the historic Bonnefanten Monastery. It was located there between 1931 and 1978. A new beautiful postmodern building was built for the museum in 1995. The famous architect Aldo Rossi became the author of its project. The spectacular tower became the … Read all
Lute Suites Hotel
From the series “Best industrial-style loft hotels”
Interesting design accessories were used in the design of the hotel. A collection of original upholstered furniture, as well as paintings and other works of art in the style of pop art, … Read all
Oede Kerk in Delft
From the series “Falling towers and buildings”
The Old Church is an important historical monument for Delft. This is the oldest religious building that has been preserved on the territory of the city. The church has been repeatedly subjected to various reconstructions and reformations over the years. But it still managed to preserve some of the original design elements and … 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

There was a fortress on the site of the modern Dutch city in the eighth – ninth centuries. This stronghold, the main purpose of which was to protect the region from the Viking invasions, became the heart of a small settlement. The first Catholic monastery appeared in 844 AD. The settlement was developing and its territory was growing, but the authorities didn’t hurry to recognize it. Middelburg officially got the town status only in 1217. Soon after that, the settlement turned into one of … 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

The first mention of Leiden in the annals dates back to 922. At that time, this region belonged to the Bishop of Utrecht. The first castle in the area appeared in the 12th century. Steadily, the area around the castle became a popular marketplace. When the Hundred Years' War started, many weavers from Ypres found shelter in Leiden. This event gave a major boost to the development of the weaving industry in the Dutch city. In 1581, the Elzevirs, a famous Dutch family of booksellers, settled and … 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

During the Roman Empire period, there was a military camp in the valley of the Waal River. Later, a settlement named Batavorum appeared near the fortification. However, this settlement didn’t exist for a long time and was ruined during a battle. Soon after that, the settlement was rebuilt. The town started developing quickly, engaging itself in international trade with other countries. In 1230, the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II granted the settlement the city status and rights. Seventeen … 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

In the vicinity of Utrecht is an old Groenstein estate. It is also a preserved part of the medieval fortifications. Supposedly, the castle was built at the end of the 14th century and used to be part of an extensive building complex initially. To this day, only the manor survived. Since the mid-18th century, it has remained almost unchanged. Many buildings were destroyed at the end of the 19th century. Currently, the estate is remarkable for its picturesque park and artificial canals. On one … Read more
