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1. Alkmaar ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Alkmaar
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2. Amsterdam ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Amsterdam
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3. Arnhem

Arnhem
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4. Breda

Breda
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5. De Biesbosch

De Biesbosch
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6. Delft

Delft
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7. Edam

Edam
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8. Eindhoven

Eindhoven
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9. Giethoorn

Giethoorn
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10. Gouda

Gouda
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11. Groningen

Groningen
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12. Hoge Verluwe National Park

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Hoge Verluwe National Park
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13. Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden
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14. Leiden

Leiden
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15. Lisse

Lisse
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16. Maastricht

Maastricht
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17. Middelburg

Middelburg
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18. Nijmegen

Nijmegen
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19. Rotterdam

Rotterdam
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20. Texel

Texel
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21. The Hague (Den Haag)

The Hague (Den Haag)
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22. Utrecht

Utrecht
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23. Venlo

Venlo
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24. Volendam

Volendam
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25. Zwolle

Zwolle
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The Netherlands is a fascinating country to visit, combining almost two thousand years of history and architecture with endless scenic canals and waterways. Ancient towns like Breda, Maastricht, and Middelburg have been in existence for at least a thousand years. If you love flowers, you should plan your visit for spring or early summer when the famous tulips put on their spectacular show of color.

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