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

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.

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

The historically important Mint Tower is the centrepiece of this attractive square by the Singel canal.

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

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.

Experience the Enlightenment. Discover an 18th-century merchant’s collection of art, natural history, geology and science in harmonious neoclassical architecture.

The historically important Mint Tower is the centrepiece of this attractive square by the Singel canal.

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.

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

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.

Tour an ancient church with a leaning bell tower where many leading figures of Dutch history are buried and commemorated.

Maastricht was heavily fortified during the Middle Ages, but just one gate remains from its great city walls. Now that gate plays host to a fine local history museum.

Visit this modern art museum to see great works both inside and out. Works from old masters as well as local artists are housed in an eye-catching building.  

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Tour an ancient church with a leaning bell tower where many leading figures of Dutch history are buried and commemorated.