The Netherlands is a state washed by the North and Caribbean Seas, which has long attracted travelers from all over the world with majestic monuments of antiquity, a developed culture and unusual morality for prim Europe. We will talk more about this and other sights of the Netherlands in our article.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital and cultural center of the Netherlands. He grew up from a small fishing village, and now is one of the most densely populated cities in the country. The sights of Amsterdam (Holland) annually attract more than four million tourists from all over the globe. The most popular of them we will consider in our article.
Historically, the center of Amsterdam is dotted with a developed system of canals and bridges, which number more than one and a half thousand. According to travelers, boat trips along the canals of Amsterdam are popular. This is due to the fact that using water transport, you can enjoy the old buildings and architectural monuments, observe interesting places and watch the life of local residents.
You must also visit the central square of Amsterdam, which is called Dam Square. It houses the famous Royal Palace, built in the second half of the 17th century. It still fulfills its role as the residence of the monarch and is widely known for its luxurious interiors and architecture in the style of Dutch classicism.
Next to the Royal Palace is Madame Tussauds, which presents wax figures of celebrities, famous artists and politicians.
Amsterdam is the cultural capital of the Netherlands, which is why there are many museums, art galleries and exhibitions of contemporary art, including the Rembrandt House Museum and the Van Gogh Museum. Amsterdam is also famous for its theaters and film festivals, which invariably delight even experienced travelers.
Delft
Delft is a small town that is located near Rotterdam. It is famous for its rich historical past, and the Dutch call it the most beautiful city in the country. Among the many attractions of Delft (Holland) you can highlight the building of the New Church, the construction of which dates from the XIV-XV centuries. It is made in the Gothic style and is known for the numerous burials of the royal dynasty.
It is also necessary to visit the Prinsenhof Museum, which initially served as a monastery, then the residence of Prince William of Orange. The museum presents a rich collection of paintings by famous artists of the XVI-XVII centuries, as well as silver and porcelain.
It is worth noting that Delft is famous worldwide for the production of quality porcelain. The appearance of the first factories and factories for the production of porcelain products dates back to the XVI century.
In general, the city has a lot of historical attractions that every traveler must visit.
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second largest and most populous city in the Netherlands. The port of Rotterdam is recognized as the largest in Europe. Among the attractions of Rotterdam , according to tourists, cubic houses, which were built according to the intricate project of architect Pete Blom, deserve special attention. Currently, many residents of unusual houses offer tours of their homes.
If you travel with children, then you will like the local zoo. It fit on its territory many species of rare animals, fish, butterflies and a whole research section. It will be very interesting for children and adults to walk along the well-kept lawns and admire the various representatives of the fauna.
Rotterdam is also famous for its abundance of contemporary art exhibitions and the best discos in the country.
Hague
The Hague is an important center where the seat of government and the headquarters of international legal bodies are located. This is the third largest and most populated city in the Netherlands, which is located in the west of the country and is washed by the North Sea.
The city of The Hague (Holland) whose attractions, according to tourists, are not inferior in color to either Amsterdam or Rotterdam, every traveler should visit.
The well-known Madurodam Park deserves special attention. There are presented in miniature various places of the Netherlands, which are built with high accuracy. The height of the tallest building in the park reaches one and a half meters. Also, the miniature park is decorated with real plants, the height of which is artificially maintained at the level of half a meter. Everyone will be able to walk around miniature Holland, and also independently build bridges, learn the principle of the windmill and visit cheese markets.
The Hague is also famous for various monuments of history and architecture, museums, festivals and other celebrations.
Gouda
Gouda is a small city located near The Hague (Holland). Sights of the city are not as numerous as in large cities, but they have a unique local flavor. For example, the most popular of them, according to tourists, is the large cheese market, which is organized weekly here on Thursdays. Here, numerous cheese producers offer tourists and local residents to taste and purchase their product.
Also of particular interest is the old city hall and the church, made in the Gothic style, whose construction dates back to the XV-XVI centuries.
New Holland Attractions
Not many people know, but in our country, or rather, in the city of St. Petersburg, there is an island that is called New Holland. This island began its history from the XVIII century. He owes his origin to Peter I, who ordered to dig channels (Kryukov and Admiralteysky) for the needs of shipbuilders. Initially, several warehouses were built on the island to store ship's forest, then a forge, a sea prison, and a pilot pool were built.
Currently, the island is open for visiting by citizens and guests of the city. Between the objects of cultural heritage there is a large park for walking, and in the buildings themselves are equipped with cafes, cinemas and exhibitions of modern art.
For winter, an ice rink is broken on the island. Despite the fact that New Holland has been receiving visitors recently, more than 800 thousand people have already visited the island.