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Randstad

by Marco Polo

Vitality and tranquility - Pulsating metropolitan area of the Netherlands with old cities, modern architecture and idyllic canals.

The three largest cities of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, Den Haag and Rotterdam are all located in the so called Randstad, the metropolitan area in the west of the Netherlands. More than a third of the country’s population (16 mio.) lives in this area which is the most densely populated worldwide. Even though Randstad takes up only ten percent of the total area, it’s the hub of operations: the government, the queen and most big companies reside in Randstad. There are several radio and TV stations in the renowned media center of Hilversum. Furthermore, Randstad has the most museums, theaters, and cultural institutions. The urban metropolitan areas of Randstad are situated around the so called ‘groene hart’ (green heart). This large area with lakes, rivers, canals, and grazing cows is a significant contrast to the densely populated cities. Stressed townspeople come here on the weekends to relax.

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Vincent van Gogh Museum

museum / gallery Vincent van Gogh Museum

in Amsterdam, Netherlands

The "Sunflowers" draw in the crowds. The museum owns one of the most extensive collections of van Goghs's works of art. In all floors some of the 205 paintings and 500 watercolor paintings and drawings...

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15 votes
Vondelpark

park / zoo Vondelpark

in Amsterdam, Netherlands

A leafy park where there is a festive mood. "Live and let live" is how the activities in this park named after the Renaissance poet/writer Joost van den Vondel can be summarised. It was the city's firs...

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15 votes
Grachten

sight Grachten

in Amsterdam, Netherlands

The water ditches dug during the years 1612 to 1663, characterise the image of the city until today. About 25 000 trees line the banks of the approximately 100 km long canal system. The three major ca...

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15 votes

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