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The capital of the Netherlands is famed for its 17th-century canal network, gabled houses, museums and coffee shop culture.

The Netherland’s tallest lookout tower offers breathtaking panoramas of Rotterdam and a fine-dining restaurant with dazzling views. 

Walk along the esplanade, cool off in the North Sea, go surfing or enjoy a host of other activities at one of the country’s most popular beaches.

The Town Hall’s Renaissance façade, saved from fire, is the crowning glory of the old quarter of Leiden. 

The capital of the Netherlands is famed for its 17th-century canal network, gabled houses, museums and coffee shop culture.

The capital of the Netherlands is famed for its 17th-century canal network, gabled houses, museums and coffee shop culture.

One of the oldest and largest public parks in Amsterdam is a relaxing place to rest, have lunch or watch a performance after visiting the nearby museums.

Visit these semi-circular canals built in the 17th century to see why Amsterdam got the nickname “The Venice of the North.”

Visit these semi-circular canals built in the 17th century to see why Amsterdam got the nickname “The Venice of the North.”

One of the oldest and largest public parks in Amsterdam is a relaxing place to rest, have lunch or watch a performance after visiting the nearby museums.

The capital of the Netherlands is famed for its 17th-century canal network, gabled houses, museums and coffee shop culture.

One of the oldest and largest public parks in Amsterdam is a relaxing place to rest, have lunch or watch a performance after visiting the nearby museums.

This forested estate contains monumental houses, a tearoom, playgrounds, canals and ponds filled with birds, an old Dutch garden and a fine Japanese garden.

Modernist buildings, fashionable nightlife, river views and many museums and galleries make the Netherlands’ second-biggest city an exciting and lively destination.

Filled with ancient fortifications, historic merchant houses, acclaimed restaurants, shops and student bars, this Dutch river city cherishes the past and celebrates the present. 

Explore the labyrinth of secret tunnels, see the shooting holes in the moat and enjoy sweeping views across the city from this ancient town fort. 

Modernist buildings, fashionable nightlife, river views and many museums and galleries make the Netherlands’ second-biggest city an exciting and lively destination.

This huge yet graceful bridge connects the north and south parts of Rotterdam and is one of the city’s most iconic architectural landmarks. 

Laze on the beach, experience the thrill of motor racing or stroll amongst the dunes of a nature reserve in one of the Netherlands’ most popular coastal playgrounds.

Once full of cattle and sheep for sale, this pretty square overlooking a canal is now the starting point for canal boat cruises and a great spot for morning coffee.

Modernist buildings, fashionable nightlife, river views and many museums and galleries make the Netherlands’ second-biggest city an exciting and lively destination.

Visit the crypt where the 4th-century remains of St. Servaas are buried and see the treasures that lie within this fine Romanesque church. 

Modernist buildings, fashionable nightlife, river views and many museums and galleries make the Netherlands’ second-biggest city an exciting and lively destination.