Archaeology Travel guide The Netherlands
Famous for windmills on picturesque waterways and vast fields of spring blooming tulips, the Netherlands is an interesting place to visit throughout the year. Whatever your interests, archaeology and history, art and architecture. From prehistoric megalithic tombs to landmarks and memorials that mark the horrific events of World War II. The birthplace of famous artists such as Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Mondrian, whose works are displayed in some of the world’s finest art galleries and museums. Romanesque and Gothic buildings and iconic medieval gabled houses stand side-by-side with innovative and cutting-edge contemporary architecture.
Reasons to Visit the Netherlands

Architectural History,


Art Galleries & Museums,

… and Windmills & Waterways.
Interesting Things to Know About the Netherlands
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13 October 2023 – 7 March 2024,
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden

13 October 2023 – 14 January 2024,
Van Gogh Museum
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Where to Go in the Netherlands
In this the culinary region of the Netherlands, explore Van Gogh’s life and work in and around his birthplace. Provinces: Limburg, North Brabant and Zeeland
Home to the four largest Dutch cities, Amsterdam, the Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht. Provinces:Â Flevoland, North Holland, South Holland and Utrecht.
Historic Cities in the Netherlands
What to See in the Netherlands

Hanzesteden in the Netherlands
In the 14th century, when Amsterdam was only a tiny settlement, many towns in the northern provinces of the Netherlands joined the Hanseatic League. Established as a trading union amongst Baltic Sea ports, joining the league ensured wealth. The Medieval prosperity of these Hansa towns can still be seen in the historical buildings and features from the 14th and 15th centuries – making them fascinating and picturesque places to visit today.


Holocaust, WWII and the Third Reich

Art Galleries & Museums
The Netherlands has an estimated 1,000 museums and art galleries. With an impressive breadth of topics and aimed at people of all ages. From the archaeology museums dedicated to the Neolithic communities and their megalithic tombs to some of the finest art galleries with their collections of modern and contemporary art. These collections are housed in buildings that have their own fascinating history, as well as contemporary state-of-the-art and innovative museums of the future.