The Netherlands are in the northwest of Europe, and the main capital is Amsterdam. It often called Holland, but this is not accurate because North Holland and South Holland are only 2 of the 12 provinces. The other 10 are Zeeland, Friesland, and Groningen which border the North Sea, and North Brabant, Limburg, Utrecht, Gelderland, Overijssel, Drenthe, and Flevoland.
Dutch food is fairly mild, with a lot of dairy products and potatoes. Tulips and windmills aside, the Netherlands is famous for its artwork, especially the "Dutch Masters", such as Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, 19th and 20th century Vincent van Gogh and Piet Mondriaan, and M. C. Escher the graphics artist.
Netherlands Geography
40% of the Netherlands is actually below sea-level, making the country prone to flooding, and as a result is full of canals throughout that make it easier to travel throughout. The coastal regions have to be protected by artificial dikes and dunes. It is a very diverse and multicultural nation, with a flat landscape.
Netherlands Language
The Netherlands is home to over 16 million people, most of whom are Dutch, and speak Dutch (although English is also widely spoken here).
Most popular city in the Netherlands
The capital is the largest city, followed by Rotterdam and The Hague (also the seat of government).
Le Grand Place
Many of the city?s nightclubs, restaurants and bars are located around the main square, also known as the Grote Markt in Flemish, which also functions as a market place, with different specialities on alternative days, such as the flower market and the bird market. Light shows run from spring right through to the autumn months where the whole area and its Flemish Renaissance buildings with statues and ornaments are illuminated ... 1000
Musical Instruments Museum (Musee des Instruments de Musique)
The museum's reputation is mainly built on its extraordinary collections. With a wealth of some 7000 instruments, the MIM is currently an internationally renowned instrumental museum. Once inside, you'll embark on a true tour of the musical world. After your trip past the some 1500 pieces on exhibit, the instruments and their history will no longer hold any secrets: from viole da gamba from the Court of Brussels to the 20th century ther... 1000
Pierre Marcolini
A world wide famously known chocolatier in Brussels, Belgium. amazing taste for good chocolate.... 1000
The Atomium
Built in 1958 when Brussels hosted the World?s Fair, the Atomium is a cross between sculpture and architecture. It is a sight to see in its own right, but expositions are also available in the various spheres, and the uppermost houses a restaurant, Chez Adrienne. Mini-Europe is located at the foot of the Atomium, showing the sights and attractions of the whole continent- visitors can see detailed models of the Eiffel Tower, B... 1020
The Cantillon Brewery
The family-run historic brewery has been making LAMBIC, GUEUZE, FARO and KRIEK since 1900. Visitors can taste authentic Gueuze-Lambic in the breweryâ??s great brewing fair, a public brewing session, where the Master Brewer, Van Roy-Cantillon and friends invite the public to watch the traditional production of their goods and the brewers are always willing to take questions on and discuss their trade if visitors wish to know more.... 1070
The House of Victor Horta
There are many museums and mansions dedicated to Art Nouveau, and the house of Victor Horta (the movementâ??s most well-known architect) is a key attraction. Another site for enthusiasts is the Horta-designed museum dedicated to comic strips.... 75001