Holland .. the most famous tourist attraction in the land of windmills

ArabiaWeather.com- Known as the Kingdom of the Lowlands, with half of its land below sea level, the Netherlands receives large numbers of admiring visitors every year. Where do they go? And what does this beautiful country offer them? Canals, landscapes, historic cities, windmills and lots of great colour.

Amsterdam canals

Its construction began during the 17th century, and the most important canals in it are Herringracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht, in addition to the presence of more than 100 kilometers of canals that are decorated with bridges and ancient buildings as well.

Delta Project

It is one of the seven modern wonders of the world, and standing among its features makes the visitor respect this country, which has established many facilities (locks, dams, and storm barriers) during the past century to protect its lands from the sea in Zeeland and southern Holland.

Leiden channels

The city of Leiden is the birthplace of Rembrandt and is considered a center for the oldest channels established in the Netherlands. Its channels start from the ancient Rhine River and enter the city and branch out into a large number of small channels.

kinderdeck

It is a Dutch town that includes the largest gathering of windmills, which number more than a thousand old ones. These windmills in the town drain excess water from reclaimed lands and have today become an important tourist attraction in the Netherlands.

Maastricht

An important city located in the south of the Netherlands, one of its most important landmarks is the famous Fritov Square and the huge St. Servatius Church. The square hosts many events and festivals throughout the year.

Rijksmuseum

This museum, which is the largest and oldest art and history museum in the country, is located in the capital, Amsterdam, and includes a collection of works by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and many paintings dating back to the Dutch Golden Age.

Hoge Veluwe National Park

It is one of the largest nature reserves in the Netherlands and consists of different types of natural appearances such as meadows, grassy pastures and sand dunes. The Kroller Mueller Museum, which includes a large collection of paintings, is a wonderful entrance to the park.

Keukenhof Gardens

It is considered one of the most important tourist attractions as it is the largest flower garden in the world and an important center that contributed to the promotion of the Dutch flower industry. There are about 7 million flowers of tulips, daffodils and others in the garden.

West Frisian Islands

It is a group of islands located in the North Sea and separates it from the shallow waters of the Wadden Sea, where the mud flats are located, and it is possible to reach there by bicycle and under the supervision of licensed guides to take these tours.