Netherland’s Best Tourist Attractions: Land of Flowers, Windmills

The Netherlands is known as the land of windmills, canals and tulips. Everyone needs to know “Netherland’s Best Tourist Attractions”. What you will see when you visit the Netherlands are truly unique in Europe. The special architecture of the Netherland, countless museums, its original art and famous artists, and the attractive castles of Amsterdam and other Dutch cities make you want to book a trip to the Netherlands at the earliest opportunity.

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But before that, read this article by Tara Moayedi to know “Netherland’s Best Tourist Attractions”. What to look for in Amsterdam and other cities in the Netherlands.

The Netherlands is a small country with many tourist attractions in Western Europe. Of course, the first place to start your trip is Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. But you should know that other cities in Netherlands also have unique places to visit
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One of the advantages of traveling in Netherlands is its small size. In fact traveling between cities is very easy and you can go from one side of the country to the other in just a few hours. Here’s how to start our “Nehterland’s Best Tourist Attractions”.

So where do we go first? Naturally, the first thing comes to mind when thinking about “Netherland’s Best Tourist Attraction” is to explore Amsterdam. Most parts of Amsterdam are on the water. A network of beautiful canals connect most of the Amsterdam areas.

These beautiful waterways are one of the most popular tourist attractions in Amsterdam. Additionally when you are tired of walking, you can take water taxis and boat tours to most of the city’s canals.

In these excursions, you will definitely find your way to Jordaan neighborhood. The Jordaan Quarter was built in the early 17th century to house workers and immigrants. As you walk along the Jordan Canal, visit the canal houses called “Hofje”, the cozy courtyards of Dutch houses.

Another great neighborhood is the Grachtengordel. This neighborhood is truly spectacular with its charming 17th-century staircases and houses around the canal. It truly deserves to be in the “Netherlands’s Best Tourist Attractions”. The streets are all 400 years old and the architecture of houses, boutiques, cafes and gardens around the canal is breathtaking. Most of the houses has boats parked one by one along the canal will also attract your attention.
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If you walk for another ten minutes you will reach Dam Square. This is one of the must-see parts of Amsterdam. In addition, if you are very hungry, there are many cafes and restaurants in this neighborhood where you can relax and drink coffee and eat cake.

Tip: Don’t forget to visit world famous Dutch Cheese Stores, you can taste and sample tens of different cheese.

Do you know Anne Frank? if not you can watch the movie or read the book before going to the Netherlands. In short, it was Frank, a little Jewish girl who had been hiding from Nazi German agents in the attic of a house for years.

That attic is now a museum after World War II and a major tourist destination in Amsterdam. In this room you can see with your own eyes the shocking memories of the city of Amsterdam from the Second World War. It shows the spiritual tual wounds by the crimes of Nazi Germany on the body of this country. This is part of the Dutch identity that you must see if you go there.

If you are a museum lover, then this is another “Netherlands’s Best Tourist Attractions”. It is better to see one or two museums. We know that the art of painting and architecture has deep roots in Netherlands.

The first stop is The National Museum of Amsterdam or the Rijksmuseum. The museum consists of rare works of art and antiquities since 1809. Additionally its collection now stands at nearly 7 million.

Do not forget that the museum building itself is one of the largest and most important works of Dutch architecture. You can see Dutch handicrafts, medieval sculptures and modern works of art around the building. So do not rush and spend the whole day in the old and magnificent corridors of the museum and its gardens..

After a long day of visiting National Museum, it is time to go to the most important Dutch painter, Van Gogh. The Van Gogh Museum attracts about one and a half million visitors each year and is the second most important museum in Amsterdam after the National Museum.

As you probably know, Van Gogh is one of the most prolific painters, but not even one of his works was sold during his lifetime. For this reason, the Van Gogh Museum is now home to more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings and 700 manuscripts.

But that’s not all. An annual flower festival is also held in Keukenhof, where countless cars and trucks are decorated with colorful flowers and run through the streets. Almost one million people from the Netherlands and around the world take part in the festival every year.

Now how do we get to the Keukenhof Garden and the Flower Festival? Keukenhof is located in the city of Lisse, a city between Amsterdam and The Hague. To reach it, take the A4 road from Amsterdam and follow the Keukenhof signs.

If you do not have a car, do not worry because public transport in Amsterdam is cheap and convenient..

It’s time to make “Netherlands’s Best Tourist Attractions” even more special. We leave Amsterdam and visit its rival city, Rotterdam. The rivalry between Amsterdam and Rotterdam has been going on for years, with people in Rotterdam saying, “Whatever Amsterdam has, we do not need it.” Rotterdam is the second largest city in Amsterdam and the largest and busiest port in the world.

It is located in the west of the Netherlands and is famous for its modern architecture and commercial importance.

Rotterdam’s combination of history, rich culture and the attractions of a modern and large city makes people from all over the world come to this city. So where do we visit in Rotterdam?

The first place you should see is the Rotterdam “Market Hall” and its unique architecture. It would be shame if you do not include Markthal in “to make “Netherlands’s Best Tourist Attractions”. It is an interesting combination of commercial and office building. Inside the market is one of Arno Coenen’s most beautiful paintings, colorful fruits, plants, insects and flowers. There are about 70 shops and stalls selling food and beverages in this market.

After Rotterdam Market Hall, If you still want to see the rest of the sights of this city, we recommend that you use the boat tours. Rotterdam’s ports and harbors are so large that it makes no real sense to walk them. Boats are available for this purpose to make your work much easier. These tours last about 75 minutes, depending on the weather you can sit in the inner or outer seats of the boat and enjoy the amazing views of Rotterdam harbor.

Now, if you still want to see strange architecture, see cubic houses. The houses, each leaning at a 45-degree angle, were designed by the famous architect Piet Blom. Seeing these houses really makes you wonder how the people who live in them cope with the strange angles of the walls and windows. One of these houses is open to the public and you can go and experience it yourself.

Time to included culture and history in to make “Netherlands’s Best Tourist Attractions”. Let’s visit another attraction of the Nehterland: the Dutch Windmills. These mills were built in the 18th century and are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Another reason to visit these mills in the spring and in April is that you can also see the beautiful rotation of its blades this month.

Of course, there are other reasons besides windmills that take you to the village of Kinderdike. This village is a perfect example of a Dutch village, with beautiful bike paths, water canals and sidewalks to give you a really good time.

If you are a cyclist, you can rent a bicycle in the village and travel all the way to the mills by bicycle. If not, there are special tours to see windmills on the river. Go to the local market in the village and try the local cheese and yogurt. There are also festivals and concerts in the beautiful village. You can visit the Kinderdike website to find out the exact time. Of course, do not forget to go to one of the village restaurants for lunch and taste the fresh cuisine of local food there.

If you want to go to Kinderdike from Amsterdam, there are several ways. But the most convenient of them are trains and buses. Then take the train from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, then take the Rotterdam-Zuidplein metro, and finally take bus 154 to the village of Kinderdike. Of course, if you are in Rotterdam between April and October, the boat ride to the village is also open to you.

The Hague is known as the Royal City by the Sea, largely because The Hague is the home of Dutch government in the Netherlands. The city of Hague is located in the south of the Netherlands, so the weather is mild, the winters are not too cold and the summers are not too hot. In the warmer months of the year, tourists like to come to this city. You can see the culture, history and especially the rich root of art in the museums and attractions of this city.

The city of The Hague has many museums and you probably will not be able to see them all in one day. Depending on your taste, choose accordingly. If you like contemporary art, you can visit the exhibition of M.C. Escher’s works. Asher was one of the most famous Dutch graphic designers in the middle of the twentieth century, best known for combining mathematics and geometry with his graphic works. As a result his works have a special balance.

If you want to see the famous Vermeer painting of a girl with pearl earrings, go to the Mauritshuis Museum. Of course, there are other famous paintings in this museum that are worth seeing. But if you love old cars, go to the Louwman Museum. This museum has one of the oldest private collections of antique cars in the world. There are about 250 cars in the show, the oldest of which dates back to 1886.

Well, now I like to mention my most favorite attraction in The Hauge. Do you want to see all the sights of the Netherlands in miniature? Then go to Madurodam Park. Most castles, palaces, public buildings and industrial projects in the Netherlands are built in scale of 1:25. So you can easily see the whole of the Netherlands and explore its streets without getting too tired. Since its opening in 1952, more than 50 million people have visited the park.
This place is absolutely stunning. You cannot believe your eyes when visiting this place.

Now it’s time to enjoy the nature in “Netherlands’s Best Tourist Attractions” and return to the beautiful Dutch flowers and plants. The Leiden Botanical Garden first opened in 1590, which is why it is called the oldest botanical garden in the world. More than 10,000 species of plants can be found in this garden, and several species of birds from different parts of the world live in this beautiful garden.

In addition, if you are interested in strange plants, see the Winter Garden. A collection of carnivorous ferns and plants, a large and beautiful orange grove built in 1744, a flower garden and a Japanese garden are some of the sights you will see in the winter garden. If you need an English language tour to visit this complex, you can call and arrange in advance.

This was “Netherlands’s Best Tourist Attractions” that I had experienced. A trip to the Netherlands will definitely be one of the most amazing and fascinating trips of your life. First because of the special architecture of this country which is really attractive in both historical and modern types. Second reason is the climate and nature of the Netherlands which makes it a piece of paradise.

So plan your trip to get to all of these places and also have time to cycle in the cities. Try the local food, cheese and sweets of this country. Bon Voyage.
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