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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.

Enjoy the vibrant colours and delicious scents as you browse for souvenirs at this historic floating flower market.

Enjoy the vibrant colours and delicious scents as you browse for souvenirs at this historic floating flower market.

Enjoy the vibrant colours and delicious scents as you browse for souvenirs at this historic floating flower market.

Enjoy the vibrant colours and delicious scents as you browse for souvenirs at this historic floating flower market.

Enjoy the vibrant colours and delicious scents as you browse for souvenirs at this historic floating flower market.

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.

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.

Enjoy the vibrant colours and delicious scents as you browse for souvenirs at this historic floating flower market.

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.

Enjoy the vibrant colours and delicious scents as you browse for souvenirs at this historic floating flower market.

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.

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.

A centre for trading and socialising, dating back from the Dutch Golden Age through to the present day. Find a seat in a café and soak up the atmosphere for a while.

A city rich in history and culture. Visit all year round and experience each season’s unique highlights and special atmosphere.

Browse this historic university city with its medieval square, Gothic buildings and romantic canals and taste the world-famous cheese in the place where it was first traded.

This former church built in the 13th-century has been called the most beautiful bookstore in the world. View its stone vaulted ceilings and otherworldly light to understand why.

Admire the ornate wooden houses, cheese factory and historic harbor of this quaint fishing village, then sample local Dutch treats and set sail over the IJsselmeer.

For big entertainment, visit this multicultural district, home of the Amsterdam ArenA, Heineken Music Hall and the forested Gaasperpark where you can enjoy watersports.

Enjoy the vibrant colours and delicious scents as you browse for souvenirs at this historic floating flower market.

See how a traditional windmill works and marvel at this picturesque small city’s unique mix of modern and old typically Dutch architecture.