Located on the Northern coast of the Netherlands, Groningen is  the lively provincial capital with its well attended markets and shops and  its great variety of pubs and restaurants. Due to the enormous amount of students (55.000 out of a population of 190.000 inhabitants), Groningen is known as the “youngest” city in Holland. This explaines why Groningen has an highly attractive nightlife scene.  The city is also the cultural heart of Northern Netherlands with its museums, theatres and numerous festivals. See the traces of its rich past in addition to new high-profile and architectural buildings, like the famous Groningen Museum by the architect Mendini .
Rich in culture, history and architecture, young, open and hospitable, right on top of everything. Groningen will grab you immediately.

Rotterdam is one of Europe’s most vibrant and multicultural cities. Its contemporary style is clearly represented by its architecture with the city almost resembling a mini-Manhattan. In the culinary field all the cuisines of the world are represented catering to every taste. Rotterdam also presents a vibrant musical scene and is rich in festivals and events taking place all year round.

Dynamic Modern city
Rotterdam is a dynamic city situated on the borders of the river Maas.  Dutch architecture is renowned for pushing the bounderies and Rotterdam is considered to be the modern architectural capital of Holland. Rotterdam had to rebuild from scratch after the heart of the city was destroyed during WW II. As a result, a modern and new Rotterdam has risen from the ashes giving it the nickname: Manhattan on the Meuse.
The Rotterdam skyline is dominated by the Euromast tower, which stands at 185 meters. It boasts a panoramic view lift, a restaurant and two luxury hotel suites. The Erasmus Bridge is one of the icons of Rotterdam. One of Holland’s most famous bridges, designed by Ben van Berkel, was officially opened by Queen Beatrix in 1996 as an important connection between the North and the South of Rotterdam. The so-called cube houses are also one of Rotterdam’s icons. Forty conventional houses were tilted 45 degrees to become the first cube-shaped houses of Holland. Splashtours offers city tours ‘with a difference’ with a spectacular dive into the Meuse river.

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Amsterdam beholds the picturesque postcard image of Holland with its 17th century   ring of canals and houses. It’s the capital of Holland with a vibrant atmosphere but also a symbol of the relaxed Dutch way of life. Amsterdam is home to some of the most prestigious museums and galleries of Holland.

Culture
With over 50 museums, Amsterdam is a haven for culture enthusiasts. Some of Amsterdam’s most famous museums include the Rijksmuseum with its golden age exhibition, The Van Gogh museum with a permanent collection of over 200 paintings,  the Anne Frank House dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank and the Hermitage Amsterdam, a dependence of the famous Hermitage museum of Saint Petersburg, Russia.
For the more curious, you can visit atypical museums such as the Museum of Bags & Purses or the Houseboat Museum. For an interactive experience, visit the Heineken brewery where you will learn about the brand in 4D. Visit also the trendy House of Bols to discover the secrets of Bols Liqueurs and Genevers produced in Amsterdam since 1575.

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The Hague is an amazing versatile city. It is known to have an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere. It is the seat of the Dutch Parliament and the city of residence of Queen Beatrix and houses the rich historical past of the Dutch Royal family. It is the only Dutch city where it is possible to stroll along the beach within 10 minutes of the city centre. The Hague is reputable for its antique galleries, fresh seafood dishes an its picturesque green open spaces.

Royal landmarks
The 18th century classic and baroque styles and grand stately mansions on ‘Lange Voorhout’ are unique to The Hague. The Lange Voorhout palace was bought by Prince Hendrik, son of King William I in 1845 and is now open to the public. The Escher museum housed in Lange Voorhout Palace is also open to the public. The Noordeinde Palace is owned by Holland’s royal family, and although visitors are not permitted to enter this Dutch landmark, they can stroll around the formal palace gardens which are referred to as the ‘Paleistuin’. One of the most beautiful green open spaces has to be the ‘Hofvijver’ (Court Pond) lake located in front of the government complex the ‘Binnenhof’. Mauritshuis, next to the Binnenhof, is housed in a 17th-century palace overlooking the lake, the Royal Picture Gallery contains the former collection of William the V.

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