Netherlands borders the Germany, Belgium and North Sea. It is a beautiful country featuring a diverse culture representing the Dutch and the foreign immigrants. This country, receives tourists for its tourist attractions that houses a range of historical paintings and the Dutch architecture is apparent in the Dutch buildings.
Actual Beauty
Netherlands coastline is surrounded by dams and canals featuringover three thousand miles. Netherlands cities are medieval architecture masterpieces. They combine old houses, picturesque canals, majestic cathedrals, town halls, churches and modern facilities. The beauty is enhanced in spring when the entire country is painted colorful with its flowering plants that it creates a perfect picture. The vast fields of tulips create an indescribable atmosphere.
City Attractions
Netherlands city is prominent for its magnificent Royal Palace featuring a huge museum, Madame Tussauds Museum, the Monument to Freedomand Nieuwe Kerk. There are innumerable churches in Amsterdam. The city attractions also include the most interesting buildings namely,the Museum of Sex, the House of shipbuilders and the Torture Museum. Amsterdam represents art in its amazing museums.
Although half of Netherlands was once under water, it is now the most densely populated andurbanized nations on the earth. It is a remarkable country featuring a largely man-made affair. The country’s townhouses, churches and pretty canals are unchanged. The north and west is marked by long coastline, backing onto perfect sandy beach to wide stretches, while in summer and spring, bold splashes of color spreads covering the areas.
Customs
Netherlands is a well integrated place and you can find most people speaking English. In fact, most of the places in the country can be reached using a public transport system, such as the buses or trains. As per Dutch law anyone over 14 yrs must carry identification proof. Netherlands is a good destination for independent travel with good public transportation.
There are some dos and don’ts, if followed, it is sure to make your Netherlands stay etched in memory.
· Tipping is not mandatory.
· Casual clothing for sightseeing is preferred, while shorts are acceptable for hiking or jogging.
· Smoking is strictly prohibited in most areas.