35 Famous Landmarks in the Netherlands You Should Not Miss Visual Story

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Introduction

35 Famous Landmarks in the Netherlands You Should Not Miss Visual Story

There are many landmarks in the Netherlands to see. To help you plan your trip...

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Famous Buildings in the Netherlands

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Amsterdam Central Station

When you think of tourist attractions in the Netherlands, a railway station may not come...

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Royal Palace Amsterdam

The Netherlands has a constitutional monarchy, which means there is a Dutch royal family. The...

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Anne Frank House

One of the most famous Dutch landmarks is also one of the most tragic. Anne...

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Rotterdam Cube Houses

In the 1970s, architect Piet Blom changed Rotterdam's architectural landscape forever. When assigned the job...

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De Haar Castle

De Haar Castle is the most famous castle in the Netherlands. Located about 20 miles...

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Rembrandt House Museum

For nearly 20 years, the famed artist, Rembrandt van Rijn, resided in one of the...

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Rietveld Schröder House

Architecture lovers flock to Rietveld Schröder House, which is one of the most important Netherlands...

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Van Gogh Museum

Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most widely-beloved artists to come from the Netherlands...

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Muiderslot

Muiderslot's unique and picturesque medieval appearance makes it a popular tourist destination in the Netherlands...

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Zaans Museum

Zaans Museum is a landmark in the Netherlands that aims to preserve the area's history...

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Famous Dutch Landmarks

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Gouda Cheese Market

You've likely heard of gouda the cheese, but did you know it's named after a...

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Dam Square

Some of the Netherlands' most important moments in recent history happened in North Holland. Dam...

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Van Nelle Factory

Built between 1925 and 1931, Van Nelle Factory was originally a coffee processing factory. Throughout...

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Delta Works

After the North Sea flooded in 1953, thousands of Dutch citizens lost their homes, and...

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Dom Tower of Utrecht

One of the Netherlands points of interest you won't want to miss is the Dom...

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Euromast

For over 60 years, Euromast was the tallest structure in Rotterdam. Standing at over 600...

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Rijksmuseum

As the national museum, Rijksmuseum is a popular tourist attraction in the Netherlands. It's dedicated...

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Netherlands Open Air Museum

Since 1918, the Netherlands Open Air Museum has been educating both local and international visitors...

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Erasmusbrug

Erasmusbrug is one of the best places in the Netherlands to visit, and for good...

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Madurodam

Even if you're only in the Netherlands for a short time, you can feel like...

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Famous Monuments in Netherlands

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De Gooyer Molen

Standing at just under 90 feet in height, De Gooyer Molen is the tallest wooden...

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Bloemenmarkt

The Netherlands is famous for its flowers, and Amsterdam's Bloemenmarkt is partly responsible for that...

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The Oude Church

Founded in the 13th century, the Oude Church was once the center of Amsterdam's medieval...

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Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam

First opened in 1590, Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands...

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National Museum of Antiquities

When the National Museum of Antiquities opened in 1897, no one could have guessed that...

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Major Landmarks in the Netherlands

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De Hoge Veluwe National Park

De Hoge Veluwe National Park is one of the most underrated natural landmarks in the...

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Vondelpark

Vandelpark is a popular tourist attraction for Amsterdam's visitors in search of a little peace...

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Keukenhof

Keukenhof is often referred to by its alternate name, the Garden of Europe. This nearly...

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The Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout

Werelderfgoed Kinderdijk is a complex of 19 windmills spread over 800 acres in Kinderdijk. Though...

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Binnenhof

The Hague is the site of one of the most important Netherlands tourist attractions. In...

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Historic Landmarks in the Netherlands

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Sexmuseum Amsterdam Venustempel

If you're planning a short trip to Amsterdam, consider stopping at the Sexmuseum Amsterdam Venustempel...

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De Wallen

The Red Light District, where there is a high concentration of sex and sex-work-related businesses...

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Jewish Museum

The Jewish Cultural Quarter in Amsterdam is one of the most historical sites in the...

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Museum Van Loon

Museum Van Loon is a snapshot of Amsterdam's upper-class society in the 17th century. Named...

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Skinny Bridge

Amsterdam's Skinny Bridge, named Magere Brug in Dutch, is one of the most famous places...

Conclusion

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