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Modernist buildings, fashionable nightlife, river views and many museums and galleries make the Netherlands’ second-biggest city an exciting and lively destination.

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.

This huge yet graceful bridge connects the north and south parts of Rotterdam and is one of the city’s most iconic architectural landmarks. 

This huge yet graceful bridge connects the north and south parts of Rotterdam and is one of the city’s most iconic architectural landmarks. 

This business hub outside the city center caters to international crowds with shops, art exhibits and restaurants.

This huge yet graceful bridge connects the north and south parts of Rotterdam and is one of the city’s most iconic architectural landmarks. 

The capital of the Netherlands is famed for its 17th-century canal network, gabled houses, museums and coffee shop culture.

This business hub outside the city center caters to international crowds with shops, art exhibits and restaurants.

This business hub outside the city center caters to international crowds with shops, art exhibits and restaurants.

Walk along the esplanade, cool off in the North Sea, go surfing or enjoy a host of other activities at one of the country’s most popular beaches.

Browse a superb collection of contemporary art, and some old masterpieces too, in this iconic museum of groundbreaking design. 

Visit this striking modern building to attend an exhibition, take in a concert, read a book in the Reading Café and learn about Maastricht’s industrial past. 

Visit this striking modern building to attend an exhibition, take in a concert, read a book in the Reading Café and learn about Maastricht’s industrial past. 

Visit this striking modern building to attend an exhibition, take in a concert, read a book in the Reading Café and learn about Maastricht’s industrial past. 

Visit this striking modern building to attend an exhibition, take in a concert, read a book in the Reading Café and learn about Maastricht’s industrial past. 

Visit this striking modern building to attend an exhibition, take in a concert, read a book in the Reading Café and learn about Maastricht’s industrial past. 

Spend a day in this charming Rotterdam suburb with excellent galleries, cozy cafés and unique, independent stores.

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.  

Marvel at the bright colors and peculiar shapes of one of the most iconic examples of modernist architecture in the world.

Visit this striking modern building to attend an exhibition, take in a concert, read a book in the Reading Café and learn about Maastricht’s industrial past.