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Binnenhof
Haag, Binnenhof 
Binnenhof is a large castle complex in the heart of The Hague, on the shore of Lake Hofwijver. Gothic castle was built in the 13th century as a count's residence, but already in the 16th century became the political center of the Dutch Republic. Nowadays meetings of both chambers of the government take place here.
Keukenhof
Stationsweg, 166a, 2161 AM Lisse 
Keukenhof is a fabulous park and flower kingdom stretching over an area of 32 hectares in the region of tulips, or rather in the vicinity of the town of Lisse, between Amsterdam and The Hague, has long been called the "Garden of Europe". Obviously, such a rank Keukenhof deservedly received for his unique bright beauty.
Kinderdijk
Alblasserdam, Kinderdijk 
Feel yourself as the hero of the novel "Silver Skates", splitting the perfectly flat surface of the frozen canal in winter, or famously winding pedals along one ancient mill after another in summer, perhaps only in Kinderdijk - a miniature and terribly cozy village near Rotterdam.
Leidseplein
Amsterdam, Leidseplein 
The nightlife of Amsterdam is concentrated here, on the picturesque Leidseplein square. There are many clubs, theaters, cinemas, shops and art cafes. Until the morning, street actors and musicians perform directly under the open sky.
The Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam, Paulus Potterstraat, 7 
The largest collection of works by Van Gogh was collected in the Museum of Amsterdam, built by a famous Dutch architect in the 1920s. In the building there are more than 200 paintings and drawings, as well as letters of that famous correspondence between the artist and his brother.
Rembrandt Museum
Amsterdam, Jodenbreestraat, 4 
At the moment Rembrandt House Museum has restored the atmosphere of those times: the kitchen, living rooms and the artist's workshop, and his collection, in addition to the works of Rembrandt himself, is represented by paintings of his pupils and teacher Peter Lastman, and one of the halls is dedicated to the engraving technique.
National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Kattenburgerplein, 1 
In the exposition of the Netherlands Maritime Museum you can see: wooden models of ships, paintings and drawings, parts of ship rigging and many documents. A copy of the ship of the East India Company is moored near the museum building.
Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Stadhouderskade, 42 
The main purpose of visiting the Rijksmuseum is, of course, to see pictures of famous artists such as Frans Hals, Jan Steen, Vermeer and Rembrandt. The culmination of the excursion will be a visit to the "Gallery of Glory" where, in the silent surroundings of hundreds of eyes of tourists, Rembrandt's enchanting night watch "Night Watch" rises above the impermanence of the world.
Red Lanterns Street
Amsterdam, Centrum 
Street Red Lanterns, in fact, no street, and a whole area, which the townspeople affectionately called De-Valleties ("stenochki") - once here passed the city fortifications. Prostitutes have chosen this place in the 14th century: it is in the center, and from the port not far.
The Hermitage in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Amstel, 51 
In 2004, the Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and the Director of the Hermitage Mikhail Piotrovsky opened a branch of the State Hermitage Museum. The museum exposition is located on 4000 square meters of exhibition area.
Compagnietheater in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Kloveniersburgwal, 50 
Compagnietheater (Theater Company, respectively) in Amsterdam is little known to Russian tourists, but very well known to European fans of festivals. The reason is simple - they are very, very much. Festivals are different, but invariably interesting.
Louvemann Automotive Museum
Haag, Leidsestraatweg, 57 
Automobile Museum of Louvemann is not as famous as other retro-auto museums in Europe, but the collection of it is very, very deserving of inspection - even if you are not an obsessed motorist. His collection, which today consists of 240-odd cars, began to collect in 1934
Amstelkring
Amsterdam, Oudezijds Voorburgwal, 40 
In the center of the Red Lanterns quarter, in the former home of the town dweller Jan Hartman, the Catholic church, nicknamed the temple of Our Lover Heer op Solder, is preserved. The body and the interior are carefully restored; on the lower floors - pictures of 17-18 centuries and church utensils.
Amsterdam Arena
Amsterdam, Burgemeester Stramanweg, 1101 
The center of football life in Holland is Amsterdam Arena. With this statement, you can argue, for example, the fans of "PSV", but against history you can not trample. The best club of the country - the centennial "Ajax" - in 1996 received a new house. Here are the most interesting football matches of the internal championship. The
Palace of Peace
Haag, Carnegieplein, 2 
The Peace Palace in The Hague, on Carnegie Square, is the one where the International Court of Justice and the arbitration court sit. This beautiful quadrangular building with a courtyard and fountain, surrounded by a landscaped garden in English style, embodied the dream of the early 20th century about world peace.
Anne Frank House
Amsterdam, Prinsengracht, 267 
Anna Frank is a Jewish girl who died in the Belsen camp shortly before the end of the war, which kept a diary describing the life in the shelter during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam. In 1957, the fund of her name opened a memorial museum in the same house where the Frank family had been hiding from the Germans for two years.
Peter the Great's house in Zaandam
Zaandam, Krimp, 23 
The most interesting tourist object of Zaandam, of course, is Peter I's Lodge. In this little house Tsar Peter lived secretly, working at a shipyard as a carpenter and comprehending the science of shipbuilding.
Zanes-Schans
Zaanse Schans 
Another symbol of the country (apart from tulips and coffee shops) is undoubtedly the windmill. A lot of these buildings are located throughout the Netherlands, giving a special flavor to the surrounding landscape. The
Zoo in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Plantage Kerklaan, 38-40 
In the east of Amsterdam is the oldest Dutch zoo Artis Royal Zoo, founded in 1838. The zoo contains more than 6 thousand species of animals from around the world. Huge aquariums, a planetarium, a botanical garden, a geological museum and many other things can be found in the zoo.
The Historical Museum of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Kalverstraat, 92; Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, 357 
The museum dedicated to the history of Amsterdam is a whole architectural complex with old courtyards and modern annexes. In the exposition there is an old painting, photographs, objects of urban life.
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The Netherlands is a country in many respects unique, 40% of its territory is below sea level, dams and structures have been built along the entire coastline, protecting the territory from water, so this country is literally created by the hands of its inhabitants. A lot of ancient cities, villages, fortresses can boast of magnificent architectural and engineering facilities, modern and created in past centuries.
As a rule, a trip to the Netherlands begins with the capital - Amsterdam. About 100 channels and more than 600 bridges create a unique charming picture and define the way of life in this city. Walking along the embankments can be many hours in a row, admiring the architecture: "falling" houses - one of the business cards of the city.
Harlem is famous for its central square Grote Markt, whose ensemble is composed of picturesque medieval houses. Like many cities in the Netherlands, Harlem is surrounded by water and permeated with waterways. The facades of the houses, reflected in the smoothness of the canals, are a stunningly beautiful sight.
To the south of Haarlem the famous tulip fields begin.
The great artist Vermeer spent most of his life in Delft. In love with this city, he on many of his canvases reflected the soft, amazing beauty and specific Dutch interiors of many Delft houses.
One of the most visited attractions of the country is the Keukenhof tulip park. You can get into it both independently and on the excursion bus, but you have to get there by all means. To see and smell the fragrance of several millions (without exaggeration!) Of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, carnations - it can not be described in any words.
The visiting card of the city of Utrecht is the Kerk House - the oldest cathedral in Holland with the highest spire in the country. Not being the capital of the country, The Hague is nevertheless the seat of parliament, government and the official residence of the Dutch monarch family. The UN International Court of Justice also works here.
The Dutch themselves consider Delft the most beautiful city in the country. Most of his life was spent here by the great artist Vermeer. In love with Delft, he on many of his canvases reflected the soft, amazing beauty of this city and the specific Dutch interiors of many of his houses.