Answered by Nagiib Silver from Amsterdam, Netherlands 1200 days ago

I love downtown Den Haag, you really feel like you are part of a great nation, Amsterdam grachten around Westerkerk are so romantic. Rotterdam shows the splender of a fast moving city with skyscrapers between artistic streets like Kinkerstraat.
What ever you do, doon't just see Amsterdam, take the train, it's like 45 minutes to Rotterdam and 30 minutes to Den Haag from Amsterdam Centraal Station.

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Answered by a Localyte from Hoorn, Netherlands 1200 days ago

Visiting 'architectural' sites in The Netherlands usually means a combination of architecture and technology. We don't really have architectural feats like for instance Paris or London in terms of huge buildings, palaces, monuments and cathedrals.

Of course The Netherlands being as ancient as those other European countries there is lots f historic buildings and constructions; the churches/cathedrals in Groningen, Utrecht, Amsterdam and Maastricht, and in so many other places, if you're into that.

And some excellent castles from medieval times that have survived like the Muiderslot in Muiden, the old Floris V castle in Medemblik and many more.

But to me 'architectural feats' in The Netherlands are much more about the Delta works, the defense against the North Sea storms built after the 1953 flooding, or the Afsluitdijk in the north, closing off the old Zuyderzee and making it a lake... a 20+ mile amazing achievement.

There are quite a few architectural specialties in Rotterdam. It not only has the worlds largest port (or maybe second-largest now) with lots of things to see, but also has some weird 'cubic houses', the Euromast (a huge tower with a beautiful view from its rotating restaurant), the new Erasmus Bridge spanning the river and much more. The center of Rotterdam was flattened German aerial bombardments when they attacked our country, and needed to be rebuilt from the ground up.

Other things to see are the windmills (of course), the huge locks in IJmuiden allowing Ocean vessels to reach Amsterdam, the old Amsterdam canals, the 15th century Golden Age towns around the IJsselmeer, and the 16th century (rebuilt) VOC ship in Lelystad, one of our newest cities !

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Answered by Katja Salzmann from Hoorn, Netherlands 1200 days ago

When you are looking for special and modern architecture you have to visit Rotterdam. There are the Cubusbuildings, famous bridges and that sort of things.
If you are looking for historical buildings you should go to Hoorn or Amsterdam.
Thats what i know so far about architecture

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Answered by linda van Houweninge from Amsterdam, Netherlands 1200 days ago

There are many architecurally splendid places in Nederland. Not only amsterdam, Den Haag and Rotterdam Which are all old buildings with history there is also modern cities such as Almere Centrum....This has won world wide awards for its Achitectual design and layout of the city. It depends what you are interested in. There are many beautiful cities throughout nederland.

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Answered by Juan Perea Monsuwé from Welten, Netherlands 1198 days ago

I would suggest the ancient city of Maastricht, in the deep south of the Netherlands (South Limburg, founded by the Romans). It is only topped by Amsterdam in terms of global visitors in the Netherlands -- and it's for a good reason.

The beautifully preserved city centre next to the large river Maas hosts a wide range of monumental churches, of which the St. Servatius basilica was founded in the first millennium already. The city hall on the Market is equally splendorous. All streets are paved with cobblestone and host a beautiful selection of 17th and 18th century architecture.

The Vrijthof main square is famous for its skyline and inviting terraces, and an interesting focal point on the river is the newly built Bonnefantenmuseum, with its landmark tower that looks like an exploded grenade.

The preserved city walls and its surroundings, which have been there for centuries, are great to visit as well, next to the house over the river Jeker (the river runs underneath it) and some 18th century city palaces, which have been turned into faculties by the University.

You won't regret the visit :)

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Answered by Eva Hopstaken from Breda, Netherlands 1182 days ago

Come to Breda, I can make some nice trips for you in my hometown and/or surroundings.

A sparkling and historical city in North Brabant with a cheerful personality, that’s Breda! The combination of its rich history and numerous present-day activities makes Breda an inspiring city! During the course of years Breda has grown into a city with around 160.000 inhabitants. A big city, but her cosy city centre makes it well-organized and pleasant to be in. Talk with the “Bredanaars’’, let all the impressions move you and discover the true character of the city!
CU in BREDA, the pearl of the South

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Answered by a Localyte from Storo, Italy 1181 days ago

If I where you I'd also visit the islands in the north of the Netherlands like Texel ,Terschelling etc

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Answered by Scott Roane from Amsterdam, Netherlands 459 days ago

Rent a bike in Amsterdam and head toward the new islands - KNSM, Ijburg, Java, Borneo for a look at new Dutch architecture. Also museum Het Schip in Amsterdam West is an excellent preserved example of Amsterdams School architecture.

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