Best cities to visit in Netherlands
Many people, who make a decision to visit Netherlands, usually limit their travel to Amsterdam, the capital city. It makes sense, if you have a very limited time, for example it is just a weekend trip. However, it is important to know that Netherlands have many other amazing cities and towns, which are equally interesting and beautiful.
One of such cities in Netherlands is definitely Maastricht, city located in the southern part of the country. It is famous for the Vrijthof square, old for fortifications, Saint Servatius Church as well as the Saint Jan’s Cathedral. Maastricht is also a perfect place for simply chilling out and becoming familiar with the magical atmosphere in the city, as there are many bars and pubs with totally different character. Some of them are trendy, others – small and cosy. Furthermore, there are many museums and galleries. Another place on the map which is worth visiting is Leiden. It as a picturesque city, where you can see old windmills and wooden bridges. There is also a river and many canals, so you can take a boat ride, which is an unforgettable experience. There are also many museums, which are extremely interesting, for example De Valk Windmill Museum (where you can become familiar with mills and how they work), Museum Boerhaave (with the impressive collections dedicated to natural and medical sciences, especially those that have been practised in the Netherlands), as well as the Leiden Weaver’s House.
Another extremely interesting city in the Netherlands is Hague, which is often described as the Royal City by the Sea. Why? Simply because there are many Dutch Royalty citizens who live there. In the city there is also the seat of the national government, known as the Binnenhof. There is also Haarlem, city often referred to as the flower city. In the city the famous Annual Bloemencorso Parade take place. In Haarlem you will be able to see amazing museum (for example the Teylers Museum dedicated to natural history, or the Franz Hals Museum. If you want to see and experience the atmosphere of typical Dutch city you should visit Gouda – see more on http://www.lot.com/pl/en/. It is a perfect place for a one day trip. There, you will also have a chance to try its famous cheese as well as syrup waffles called stroopwafels. While talking about cities in Netherlands, we cannot forget Rotterdam. City, which used to be a fishing village, is the most modern Dutch city nowadays. Due to the name of the river that runs through the city, Rotterdam is often called the “Manhattan of the Maas”.
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