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From Windmills To Diamonds Travel To Holland
ulips, windmills and Red Lights and Rembrandt
wooden shoes might still be Besides being the capital city,
a draw to this Dutch region Amsterdam has enough to offer to
for some travelers; however, fill your entire vacation. The
Holland is a far more versatile unavoidable multiculturalism has
locale with an international and brought Amsterdam to the
maritime history extending forefront of controversial
farther back than most of the equality and human rights issues.
rest of Europe, including the Muslims, Jews, Dutch and
establishment of New Amsterdam as Surinamese all have a very active
a major trading city, which role in the life and politics of
became New York when the British the city. The Anne Frank House is
took over. Holland, particularly an extremely popular sight with a
Amsterdam, is also well known for new exhibit at the end that
its diamond manufacturing and discusses the modern day conflict
polishing industry. If that between freedom of speech and
tickles your fancy, make sure to respect for cultural and
visit the Amsterdam Diamond religious diversity. Amsterdam is
Center located in the center of also home to the Van Gogh Museum
the city. and the newly restored Rembrandt
Museum.
Before you continue with this
informative guide to Holland, The Dutch acquired an extensive
make note that although the name collection of colonies during the
"Holland" is used commonly in 18th and 19th centuries, one of
everyday language, the country is which was Suriname, located on
strictly called The Netherlands the northern coast of South
and internationally recognized as America. Suriname finally gained
such. its independence in 1975 and
through an education exchange
program the Surinamese population amount of tradition and history
remains predominant in Amsterdam. prevalent throughout The
The cultural flair adds richness Netherlands. Visit the nearby
to the city in the form of town of Alkmaar in the summer to
contemporary music, art and take part in the centuries-old
exquisite cuisine. Make sure to cheese market and festival.
dine in a Surinamese restaurant Locals don traditional dress and
at least once! haul giant rounds of cheese
through the town square for
Amsterdam is also notorious for weighing. After your fill of
its Red Light District and Coffee diary, wander through this
Shops. Stroll through the winding seaside town's canals and shops.
streets at night for an Travel through central Holland to
incredibly diverse experience and the medieval town of Utrecht,
stop at one of the bustling pubs established around 47 AD. The
for delicious locally brewed 14th century wharves, cathedrals
beer. Also, many visitors enjoy and Roman architecture are sure
seeing the city from the water. to transport any traveler to
There are boat tours offered on another place in time.
an hourly schedule during the
summer months that take you For international travelers,
through the picturesque canals Holland exists in a class of its
and past charming old façades. own. Whether you enjoy the
bustling urban experience or the
Timeless and Traditional intimate countryside adventure,
Even though Amsterdam is a modern you will find what you are
hub in the globalized world, looking for in Holland.
there is still an incredible
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