National traditions of Netherlands. Habits, mentality and the way of living
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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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Cathedrals and basilicas in Netherlands
♥ Basiliek van Onze Lieve Vrouw ten Hemelopneming, Maastricht. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de H. Servatius, Maastricht. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van het Heilig Sacrament, Meerssen. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van Onze Lieve Vrouw van het Heilig Hart, Sittard. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de H. Amelberga, Susteren. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de H.H. Wiro, Plechelmus en Otgerus, Sint-Odiliënberg. On the map
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♥ Sint Christoffelkathedraal, Roermond. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van Onze Lieve Vrouw ten Hemelopneming, Maastricht. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de H. Servatius, Maastricht. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van het Heilig Sacrament, Meerssen. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van Onze Lieve Vrouw van het Heilig Hart, Sittard. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de H. Amelberga, Susteren. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de H.H. Wiro, Plechelmus en Otgerus, Sint-Odiliënberg. On the map
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♥ Sint Christoffelkathedraal, Roermond. On the map
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Castles of Netherlands
♥ Castle 'Breda Castle' . On the map
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♥ 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 'Breda Castle' . On the map
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♥ 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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Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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Unique traditions in cities of Netherlands
When dealing with the natives, do not express the feeling of superiority as it will certainly cause a lot of negative emotions. Loyalty to distribution and use of soft drugs and has also long become a hallmark of the local way of life. It is worth noting attraction and respect for everything made in the UK from the side of the local residents. Many people here speak English perfectly and are well aware of the lifestyle, culture and worldview of the British. As it has been mentioned already, … Read more
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Each February here takes place a no less colorful celebration. Each year here is selected the Prince of Carnival, which is awarded with the key to the city from the hand of the mayor. During several days mass celebrations take place on the streets and squares of the city. Locals and tourists drink hot mulled wine and eat flavorful waffles, and nimble dancers and musicians entertain visitors and demonstrate their talents. March is the time for conducting the world-famous exhibition of … Read more
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Local residents possess good skills in finding the compromises, respecting and taking into account the interests of the parties in the course of the dialogue or negotiations. You can formulate the essence of the Dutch mentality in one phrase: everyone can act as he sees fit until this does no harm to others. The consequence of such a national desire for consensus is apparently the legalized prostitution in the Netherlands, light drugs, same-sex marriages, and euthanasia. People of Rotterdam … Read more
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In summer the city hosts a variety of music festivals, the most famous of which is certainly Parkpop, which brings together fans of pop music from all over the world. Perhaps, ‘the Feast of herring’ is the most unusual celebration which is celebrated by the inhabitants of Hague in late May. On the day of the celebration citizens consume hundreds of barrels of young herring, but the first barrel is traditionally presented to the Queen. Another distinctive feature of the local people is love … Read more
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Going to visit a new acquaintance, you should definitely take some small gifts with you. A perfect gift would be a bouquet of flowers or a box of chocolates, but most of locals like to receive gifts, which they can’t get in their country. If the gift was packed, it has to be unpacked immediately, as guests will certainly want to see what is hidden behind the mysterious wrapping. It’s also worth considering that according to local rules of etiquette it is inappropriate to give a gift back … Read more
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Despite of the fact that such events are held in many European cities, the local festival of light differs with unique charm. The city constructs a huge amount of original light installations; after dark they look just fascinating. The main part of them is located in the central square of the city, which becomes pedestrian at the time of the festival. After sunset, local attractions and houses are transformed beyond recognition because of the smart lighting. Lighting installations are varied … Read more
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Flower Festival is most beautiful and famous event held in the city. The festival is organized annually in many cities across the country. For several days the city is transformed into a huge fragrant garden. One can see flowers literally everywhere. Houses, cars and even fences are decorated with exquisite garlands of flowers. Beautiful flowers can be seen in every home. The parade of flowers is considered the main event of the festival. Many travelers intentionally arrive in Groningen from … Read more
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You will often see quite a poor selection of dishes and very small amount of alcohol on the table during celebrations. Sumptuous feasts and plenty of snacks on table are simply not accepted here. Townspeople are quite sociable and responsive. They look at travelers not like at tourists, but their own guests. If you have troubles, you can always ask locals for help. They will help you to get to the sights of the city and will gladly answer all your questions. Saturday is considered a market … Read more
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