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Holland - The Netherlands
Over the years the name Holland has come to designate all the Netherlands: a country where hundreds of thousands of people have been living for centuries on the bottom of former lakes, reclaimed by a persistent fight against water. In order to make this possible, many windmills were used to drain the land and keep it dry. Windmills still form an important element of water management in these low lands. From the original number of windmills Holland boasted just over 150 years ago (well over 10,000), only 1,000 remain today. Fortunately, these living monuments are now protected and many of them are open to the public, at set times.
In spite of its small size, Holland boasts a large number of interesting and surprising museums in virtually each city while Amsterdam has more museums per square meter than any other city in the world. Filled with modern art, Dutch design, paintings from famous Dutch painters such as Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Mondriaan, etc. Of all the monuments in Holland the castles may be the most impressive. The Netherlands has some three hundred of them and you can find them in every province.
Country Information - Find more information on all areas of Holland.
Suggested Holland Discoveries
- SELF DRIVE PROGRAMS - The tours listed here, are the suggested self-drive itineraries covering different regions and highlights. This is probably the best way to discover Holland, as a car allows you to be mobile at all times, to stop whenever you want and visit to your heart’s content! A limitless number of itineraries, including accommodation and fully insured car rental, is possible, as you can combine any of the different regions and cities to create “your own” program.
- CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS - As specialists on this destination, we can prepare “the” specific itinerary you desire with the exact services you need. If you would like to have “your own” itinerary, contact us and advise us of all your requirements
