Guide to Netherlands

Netherlands is a very picturesque country, dotted with windmills, little churches and grassy dunes. Thanks to the enormous colonial influent in the seventeenth century, the Netherlands enjoyed a "Golden Age" of prosperity. And nowadays, being one of the most developed countries in the world, Netherlands is also the most populous European country (sixteen million inhabitants are concentrated into an area about the size of southern England). Do you know that around half of Netherlands lies at or below sea level?

Great majority of tourists choose its extraordinary capital, Amsterdam for their visit. But don't forget that there are many other important places worth visiting. One should travel to the west of the Netherlands, a region dotted with interesting historical landmarks. Cities that are concentrated in this region, such as Leiden, the port city of Rotterdam, The Hague, Delft, Haarlem, known collectively as the Randstad, offer the visitors great spectrum of tourist attractions and historical sights. Besides big cities of Randstad, life moves more slowly. The southwest part of the country is typically agricultural.

Furthermore, you should visit Maastricht, one of the most important cities in the European history, squeezed between Belgian and German borders.

Fascinating old cities, picturesque countryside, rich traditions, seasonal events, unique scenery, windmills, art galleries, museums, shops, bars, restaurants, brief, whatever you want you'll find it in Netherlands!