Vacation in Netherlands



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The Netherlands is renowned for being unremittingly flat, with traditional images of canals, windmills and tulips complementing its new face as a modern European nation, so impressively demonstrated when The Netherlands co-hosted Euro 2000 with Belgium. Its eclectic past reads like a "who's who" of European nations as everyone from the Romans and the Gauls, right through to the Hapsburgs and the Spanish, influenced its destiny before the country finally emerged with its current borders in 1830.

The Netherlands, a small monarchy, is located in the Northwest of Europe on the Baltic Sea, between the North Sea, Belgium and Germany and is known for cheese, windmills and tulips. The country is over thousands of years old where Amsterdam is the biggest and most popular city and undoubtedly one of the world's greatest cities.

The canals, outdoor cafes, museums, windmills, great nightlife, exciting outdoor activities make it a "never miss destination" for travelers. The countryýs' transportation system is one of the best in the world because of its tree lined canals, bridges, and waterway transportation make it like no other place in the world. Its museums, markets, side walk cafes, coffee houses and vibrancy make it a thrilling visit - The country also houses the Van Gogh Museum and world famous artists. All in all it’s the best place for spending a great holidays.

Thousands of tourists snap their way around the Netherlands in summer, but this is still the best time of year to sit picnicking by the canals. Spring is a good time to visit for daffodils and tulips. In winter the museums are quiet, and if everything freezes over, there's great ice skating on the canals and flood plains.

Amsterdam is one of the finest cities in Europe as it is beautiful, modern, laid back, with lots to do and lots to see, with many pubs, excellent food from all over the world and friendly people. A visit to this splendid city gives a feeling as if the city is still placed in the 17th century. The center of Amsterdam has a lot of charming architecture dating from this period. Amsterdam is famous for canals lined with beautiful town houses. It is a dream destination for experiencing marvelous holidays "where one can enjoy the unique charm of the 17th century and the enigma of the present."


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