The 12 Best Places to travel in Netherlands in 2017
When most people hear the word Netherlands, the only thing that comes to their minds is Amsterdam. However, in the likelihood that you are bound to travel to this great kingdom, it is important that you have an open mind of the places you can visit while in this country. Here is a list of 12 best places in the Netherlands to travel.
The Hague– It is famous for the various art exhibitions that are show cased at the Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis and hosts a number of Dutch royal citizens. It is full of exquisite stores where visitors can buy from. Tourists are able to have an all-round scenic view of the Scheveningen Sea.
Delft-it is home to the famous Prinsenhof that contains the bullet holes made when William of orange was shot. Also present in this museum are the tales of the 80 years’ war.
Leiden– Tourists can enjoy and engage in a relaxing boat ride down the very many canals s they view the array of old windmills and the lush park. Visitors are able to have a one on one encounter with both the world’s oldest academical observatory and splendid flower gardens at the The Hortus Botanicus.
Gouda-This city is popular mostly because of its cheese. Visitors come here to see the famous 15th century town hall and the breathtaking glass windows at St. Janskerk.
Rotterdam– The city is very bike friendly and bike lovers can come here to have a good time. It is ho0me to the famous Delfshaven district where most visitors come to attend carnivals and celebration to mark the year pilgrims set sail. Art lovers can explore various artworks by people like Van Gogh on display at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen,
Utrecht-It is home to a 200 year old breath taking Gothic Cathedral of Saint Martin and the Rietveld Schroder House where ancient buildings and history fanatics can visit and explore the huge range of amazing clocks and music boxes.
Groningen-it is home to the two universities and visiting education lovers can take advantage of the materials at the universities. The Grote Market and the Peperstraat will provide tourists with enchanting and mind blowing night time experience.
Haarlem-Those who love shopping can take advantage of the many shopping stores along the Grote Market city center and buy souvenirs to take home with them.
Maastricht– It is most famous for the Vrijthof a very spectacular city square and plays host to the magnificent Saint Jan’s Cathedral. Also present are a variety of ancient fortification that capture the hearts of many.
Haarlem– It is home to the St. Bavokerk, a 15th century church that was set up on the very same grounds where a previous church was burnt down. Those coming seeking to have a good time can count on the Jopenkerk for a tasty beer and delicious foods
Ommen– It is home to the Vecht River that provides tourists with a relaxing view of the various café that are located along the river banks. Fun lovers can attend the Bissingh a yearly festival that is held every July that consists of fun things like live music shows.
Amsterdam-Here tourists can enjoy the use of cannabis as it legal in the red light district and have a night of their lives as parties are in plenty. Those who have a thing for art and history can indulge themselves at the Anne Frank House and the Rijksmuseum Museum.
