PLACES TO GO – LANDMARKS TO SEE The Netherlands is a beauti ful country ful l of amazing sights you can visit! There are many di fferent cities to explore. In case you do not know where to start, we have put together a l ist of some of our favourite spots for you. We hope this article wi l l inspire you to go discover your new home. Please make sure to check the websites of attractions prior to your visit for current Covid-19 measures. UTRECHT Like many other Dutch cities, Utrecht has rich history. Its roots can be traced back to 47 CE, when the construction of Castel lum Traiectum began. Because of this long history, many old bui ldings can be found throughout the city, some of them dating back to the High Middle Ages (1000-1250 CE) . One such old structure is the Dom Tower. Construction of the tower began in 1321. Visitors can either take the elevator to the top or walk up a lot of stairs. Unti l 2024 the Dom Tower wi l l be under construction, however, you can sti l l visit it. Additional ly, you should have a look around the Dom Cathedral Square (Domplein) and visit the Pandhof garden right next door. The Dom is located in the centre of Utrecht; therefore, you can easi ly combine your visit with a strol l around the shops in the surrounding streets. Utrecht has many di fferent parks in which you can hang out with friends or read a book. One of our favourites is the Gri ftpark. Not only is it beauti ful , but it also has a publ ic bathroom, a skate park, a restaurant, and a playground. I f you are into art, you should go visit the Centraal Museum. It displays artworks from many di fferent eras and hosts varying temporary exhibitions. Casteel de Haar is a beauti ful castle dating back to at least 1391. It is the largest castle in the Netherlands and is very famous. During your visit you can l isten to an audio tour and dive deep into the history of this magni f icent structure. After you have looked at the rooms inside you can take a strol l around the castle garden. AMSTERDAM Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and easi ly the most famous Dutch city. Even though it is known for its coffee shops and the red- l ight district, there is much more to see. During your trip to the city you should consider taking a boat ride along the beauti ful canals. Amsterdam is home to many fascinating museums. One of them is the Tropenmuseum, a museum of world cultures. It houses objects from a plethora of cultures and a visit is thus a very enriching experience. They have great temporary exhibitions too, so keep an eye on the agenda! The Ri jksmuseum is the largest museum in the Netherlands. It is dedicated to Dutch artwork, and it houses over 1 mi l l ion artefacts of which 8.000 can be displayed at a time. The exhibition includes paintings of many famous Dutch artists such as Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. I f you are interested in history, consider visiting the Verzetsmuseum. This museum is dedicated to Dutch resistance and Dutch l i fe during World War I I . Close by you can f ind the Hol landse Schouwburg, a theatre that many Jews got deported from during the Holocaust and that now serves as a memorial place. PAGE 32
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