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As you wander through this former royal palace, challenge your mind with the beautiful and clever optical illusions created by artist M.C. Escher.

You might not be able to afford the real thing, but you can find out all about a girl’s best friend in this fascinating and informative museum.

There’s more to this international business complex than meets the eye, so make the short journey to the Zuidas district and prepare to be pleasantly surprised.

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.

View one of the finest collections of Dutch masters in the world alongside priceless treasures from Asia and elsewhere.

You might not be able to afford the real thing, but you can find out all about a girl’s best friend in this fascinating and informative museum.

As you wander through this former royal palace, challenge your mind with the beautiful and clever optical illusions created by artist M.C. Escher.

As you wander through this former royal palace, challenge your mind with the beautiful and clever optical illusions created by artist M.C. Escher.

As you wander through this former royal palace, challenge your mind with the beautiful and clever optical illusions created by artist M.C. Escher.

Step on board a replica sailing ship, explore the Dutch maritime history, or just marvel at the displays of this fascinating museum set in an old naval building.

As you wander through this former royal palace, challenge your mind with the beautiful and clever optical illusions created by artist M.C. Escher.

Step on board a replica sailing ship, explore the Dutch maritime history, or just marvel at the displays of this fascinating museum set in an old naval building.

As you wander through this former royal palace, challenge your mind with the beautiful and clever optical illusions created by artist M.C. Escher.

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.

View one of the finest collections of Dutch masters in the world alongside priceless treasures from Asia and elsewhere.

Check out some contemporary art, enjoy a concert and admire the architecture and decoration in Amsterdam’s oldest building.

This infamous area of Amsterdam is steeped in history and offers an alternative view of life in one of Europe’s oldest ports.

Get up close and personal with the icons of yesterday and today at Amsterdam’s branch of this popular global waxworks museum.

Famed for its picturesque canals, famous museums, numerous coffee shops and laid-back vibe, this is the perfect destination for a weekend break or a longer stay.

Around The Hague’s central square you will discover fine dining, paintings by Dutch masters and the 13th-century castle that is the heart of Dutch political life.  

Mingle with the jet set at Amsterdam’s chic and stylish casino, where you don‘t have to be a high roller to have a good time.