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

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

For at least 600 years, locals, sailors and travelers have come to this part of Amsterdam for adult entertainment in the many bars, brothels and eateries.

This palatial building full of Dutch paintings and international artifacts is the country’s largest public-funded museum.

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

This quaint city in the western Netherlands is ornate, with small canals, green parks, rivers and old, but intact, monuments.

Visit the oldest-surviving town gate in the Netherlands to get a glimpse of Maastricht’s medieval past. 

This square is a major intersection for public transport and home to the Mint Tower, a significant historical landmark in Amsterdam.

Discover serene gardens as well as a collection of rare uniforms and watches at the former home of Kaiser Wilhelm II.

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

The past comes alive at Lieden’s National Museum of Antiquities, where you’ll explore cultures of the ancient Egyptians, the Romans, Greeks, Syrians and Persians.

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.

This square is a major intersection for public transport and home to the Mint Tower, a significant historical landmark in Amsterdam.

For at least 600 years, locals, sailors and travelers have come to this part of Amsterdam for adult entertainment in the many bars, brothels and eateries.

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.

See the unusual mix of architectural styles in this beautiful Catholic Church. Enjoy a performance by the choir, specially trained at a nearby musical school.

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

This business hub outside the city center caters to international crowds with shops, art exhibits and restaurants.