Netherlands Autumn, Beach, Bird, Castles & palaces, Lighthouse + Museum pictures

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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.

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.

The work of one of the art world’s most enigmatic geniuses is the focus of this fascinating Amsterdam museum.

The work of one of the art world’s most enigmatic geniuses is the focus of this fascinating Amsterdam 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.

The work of one of the art world’s most enigmatic geniuses is the focus of this fascinating Amsterdam museum.

Explore the grand rooms and chambers of this early 20th-century palace, where countries meet to try and resolve their differences. 

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

This green lung in the urban jumble of central Amsterdam is a great place to take some exercise, watch a performance or just chill out with the locals.

The work of one of the art world’s most enigmatic geniuses is the focus of this fascinating Amsterdam museum.

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

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

The beauty of this flat country, with its quilt-like cover of farmland, canals and flower fields, inspired painters centuries ago and still draws in the crowds.

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

Admire one of the finest collections of artwork in Europe, which features Dutch Old Masters as well as abstract and contemporary pieces.

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.

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

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.

Explore the grand rooms and chambers of this early 20th-century palace, where countries meet to try and resolve their differences.