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Cycling along windmills
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
NBTC
You will come across a good number of windmills when cycling across the Dutch countryside. You will most certainly see windmills when cycling along Kinderdijk or the Zaanse Schans. KinderdijkA well known area with numerous windmills is the Alblasserwaard in South Holland. The most famous part of this area is Kinderdijk, with its nineteen windmills in a row. You can cycle the Windmill Route. This signposted route is 43 kilometres long. A good place to start is near Kinderdijk, from where you
The Hague highlights
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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MadurodamThe world-famous miniature city Madurodam presents everything Holland is famous for replicated to the smallest detail on a scale of 1:25. It’s an excellent way to familiarise yourself with all surprising features Holland has to offer: the Alkmaar
Van Gogh Museum
Apr 24, 2007 7:46 AM GMT Source:
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Paulus Potterstraat 7 Period of construction: 1998-1999 No other place in the world boasts as many paintings by Vincent van Gogh as the Van Gogh Museum. A visit to this museum is a truly unique experience. The recent addition of a new wing has expanded th
WELCOME TO HOLLAND 2.0!
Jun 06, 2007 5:56 PM GMT Source:
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Some of you may be wondering what all the fuss is about on our new site at holland.com.The short version is: Join. Share. Learn. Grow. Registered users are a valuable piece of this mutually beneficial community. Join today and help us build the most power
Maastricht highlights
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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Caves of Mount St PieterDating back to Roman times, the caves are an complicated labyrinth of thousands of man-made passages. The caves are the result of centuries of excavation of sandstone. The walls are covered with drawings and signatures, some of whi
Highlights of the province of North-Holland
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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High dikes surround polders where pedigree cattle graze in rich pastures and historic lifting bridges are silhouetted against the clouds just as you remember them in old Dutch paintings. But it's not just the timeless natural beauty and the brac
Arnhem and surroundings
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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Arnhem is situated in the East of Holland and offers numerous activities for young and old. Its many woods, heaths, parks and rivers make it a popular cycle and walking area. The city of Arnhem has some interesting museums and is well known for its many s
Windmills at Kinderdijk
Jan 16, 2007 11:06 PM GMT Source:
NBTC
For my first post on Hollandtravelblog I'll tackle a Dutch icon: Windmills. There are over 1000 windmills in the Netherlands and if you spend any time in the country, you'll soon catch a glimpse of one. But if you want to see windmills at their ve
Dutch Clogs
Jan 16, 2007 10:38 PM GMT Source:
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Holland is more than anything famous for its wooden shoes and tulips. Even though nowadays people hardly wear them anymore, the traditional footwear is still associated with Holland. I tried them on in Amsterdam, which is home to one of the most renowned
Around Groningen
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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In and around Groningen there are many beautiful parks and gardens. A visit to some of the neighbouring villages is also well worth a visit. Noorderplantsoen Laid out in the 19th century in the so-called English landscape style, this pleasant park in the
Must see & do in Groningen
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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Martini tower Recently restored to its original glory, the pride of Groningen or "d'Olle Grieze" (the Grey Tower as the locals affectionately call it) is the most prominent landmark in Groningen and has been for over 500 years. Originally a
