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As you wander through this former royal palace, challenge your mind with the beautiful and clever optical illusions created by artist M.C. Escher.

Explore the grand rooms and chambers of this early 20th-century palace, where countries meet to try and resolve their differences. 

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

See the unusual mix of architectural styles in this beautiful Catholic Church. Enjoy a performance by the choir, specially trained at a nearby musical school.

Explore the grand rooms and chambers of this early 20th-century palace, where countries meet to try and resolve their differences. 

This buzzing business hub is a hive of activity that caters for international crowds with its shops cafés and restaurants.

Relax on a scenic beach after exploring churches, markets and intriguing museums in this tulip-filled land in northwest Netherlands.

Explore the grand rooms and chambers of this early 20th-century palace, where countries meet to try and resolve their differences. 

Relax on a scenic beach after exploring churches, markets and intriguing museums in this tulip-filled land in northwest Netherlands.

Spend a peaceful afternoon relaxing in the capital\'s most popular park. Enjoy a picnic and the entertainment on offer among the perfect mix of nature and culture.

Explore earlier times inside the 15th-century church, nicknamed “Jan with the High Shoulders,” that was at the heart of Haarlem’s community. 

See the unusual mix of architectural styles in this beautiful Catholic Church. Enjoy a performance by the choir, specially trained at a nearby musical school.

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.

Spend a peaceful afternoon relaxing in the capital\'s most popular park. Enjoy a picnic and the entertainment on offer among the perfect mix of nature and culture.

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

See the unusual mix of architectural styles in this beautiful Catholic Church. Enjoy a performance by the choir, specially trained at a nearby musical school.

See the unusual mix of architectural styles in this beautiful Catholic Church. Enjoy a performance by the choir, specially trained at a nearby musical school.

Explore the grand rooms and chambers of this early 20th-century palace, where countries meet to try and resolve their differences. 

Explore the grand rooms and chambers of this early 20th-century palace, where countries meet to try and resolve their differences. 

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.

Visit this historic and famous area of Amsterdam, known for its many bars, brothels and adult entertainment venues.

Visit this historic and famous area of Amsterdam, known for its many bars, brothels and adult entertainment venues.

Visit the crypt where the fourth-century remains of St. Servaas are buried and see the treasures that lie within this fine Romanesque church. 

Around The Hague’s central square you will discover fine dining, paintings by Dutch masters and the 13th-century castle that is the heart of Dutch political life.