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This quaint portside suburb is best known as the place where the Pilgrims set off for the New World and it offers an authentic taste of the Holland of old. 

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Amsterdam’s historic Singel canal provides the picturesque backdrop for one of the city’s most vibrant and sweet-smelling attractions.

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