France, Spain, Netherlands, Germany - Western European countries are constantly popular with tourists. This is not surprising, because on the streets of ancient cities traces of centuries-old history have been preserved, each people has its own unique culinary traditions, and picturesque landscapes are found at every step. That is why those
who have not been to the country of wooden shoes and beautiful tulips, you should definitely go to the Netherlands. Attractions, photos of which are easy to find in reviews of satisfied tourists, will certainly not allow you to leave disappointed. What do you need to see first?
We are going to the Netherlands: sights of the capital
It is logical to start the first acquaintance with the country from its main city. Amsterdam, the Dutch capital, was founded back in 1275. You should start the walk from the city center - Dam Square, where the Royal Palace of the seventeenth century is located. Before its construction there was a city municipality. Once Napoleon himself lived in the palace. Inside the building, the furniture of those times is still preserved, as well as a collection of beautiful sculptures, paintings and Italian white marble finishes. At the moment, the palace is used by the royal family during the New Year holidays. Oude Kerk, the oldest church that the Netherlands boasts, also deserves mention. The sights of Amsterdam can be seen from its tower eighty-five meters high. Try to be sure to ride on the canals in the city center on a boat. Mansions of the seventeenth century, located near the canals, look very picturesque.
Art lovers should take a walk in the museums of the capital, there are about fifty of them. With children, you can go to the old zoo Artis, founded in 1838. More than a thousand different animals live here, there is a museum, an aquarium and a planetarium. Finally, the famous Red Light District, which “glorified” the Netherlands. The sights of this place are girls, directly from the windows of their homes offering sexual services.
What to see in other cities?
Of course, Amsterdam is not all that the Netherlands can be proud of. Attractions are available in other cities. For example, in the city of Haarlem there are two interesting art museums, and around it there are beautiful flower fields where famous Dutch tulips are grown . The oldest include Utrecht, a Dutch city,
founded by the Romans. There are many ancient churches, as well as the medieval Palace of the Teutonic Order. The city of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe. It is worth taking a look at the oldest skyscraper in Europe, known as the White House. From a modern building called "Euromast" you can look at the city, being at the highest point in the country. In addition, Stathouse is located here - the highest town hall in Holland, built in the middle of the last century. Another attraction here is the longest drawbridge in the world, named after
Erasmus of Rotterdam and extending eighty-two meters.