As is well known, wherever there are artworks, there will be forgeries. Some forgeries are so convincingly made that they are difficult for ordinary people to distinguish. There exists in the world a museum dedicated to collecting forgeries—not for the sake of the fakes themselves, but to teach people how to identify them and avoid being deceived by forgers. The Museum of Fake...
De Hoge Veluwe National Park is a private park located in the province of Gelderland, Netherlands. Established in 1930, it covers an area of 50 square kilometers and is the oldest national park in the Netherlands. Since 1931, it has been protected as a nature reserve preserving its heathlands, rivers, and sand dunes. Explore De Hoge Veluwe National Park…
The Netherlands Open-Air Museum is located in the suburbs of Arnhem, Gelderland Province. Established in 1912, it spans 44 acres and primarily showcases factories, farms, windmills, and residential buildings from various historical periods in the Netherlands. Here, visitors can step into buildings over 80 years old and learn about more than 250 years of Dutch history…
A garden is a place that makes people feel comfortable, a place to relax, and a place that combines work and play. In the Netherlands, there is such a multifunctional garden — the world-renowned Appleton. Located in Gelderland Province in the central part of the Netherlands, Appleton covers an area of 15 hectares and is a garden area consisting of more than 20...
Het Loo Palace is located in Apeldoorn. Built between 1684 and 1686, it was originally a hunting lodge for the Dutch Stadtholder William III. During the French occupation in the early 19th century, Napoleon’s brother Louis Napoleon briefly became the owner of the palace, transforming it into an awe-inspiring building adorned in the style of the French Empire…
Leiden University Botanical Garden is the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands and one of the oldest in Europe. Leiden University was founded in 1587 and is hailed as an unexpected gift from the war. It was initially proposed by Prince William of Orange, the leader of the Dutch War of Independence at the time, to honor...
Buren is a city in the eastern part of the Netherlands, governed by the province of Gelderland. The Korne River meanders through the town, whose main economic activities include horticulture, livestock farming, agriculture, brick-making, and tourism. Buren has been inhabited since as early as 772 and was granted city...
Zaltbommel is a city in the eastern part of the Netherlands, located in the central region of the country on the southern bank of the Waal River. It was first mentioned in 850 and received city rights in 1231. Administered by the province of Gelderland, its main economic activities include tourism, horticulture, and industry. Zaltbommel’s Castle Loevestein (C…
Ed is a city in central Netherlands, located in the province of Gelderland. It is a rapidly developing city where education, culture, and economy are growing in harmony. Thanks to its favorable location and well-rounded development, the city is highly favored by major corporations and businesses. Ed is a great destination for tourism and holidays in Gelderland, known for its lush…
Wageningen is a historic town in the central Dutch province of Gelderland, renowned for being home to Wageningen University. It is also the location of the world-leading Netherlands Maritime Research Institute. With its beautiful scenery, diverse entertainment options, numerous bars and restaurants, and vibrant cultural life, Wageningen has become a highly desirable...
Nijmegen is located in the eastern part of the Netherlands, near the German border. In 2005, it celebrated its 2000th anniversary and is considered the oldest city in the Netherlands. The city is one of the warmest in the country, and its pleasant climate, abundant natural resources, and historical landmarks make it an important tourist destination in the Netherlands. Nijmegen is a travel...
Arnhem is located in the eastern part of the Netherlands in the province of Gelderland, serving as a downstream river port on the Rhine and the capital of Gelderland. The city was established as a town in 1233 and is a well-known railway hub in the Netherlands as well as a world-famous tourist destination. Arnhem and its surrounding areas offer picturesque vacation spots for the wealthy in the Netherlands, and...
De Valk City Windmill Museum is located in Leiden, South Holland, the Netherlands, and is the third windmill to stand on this same site. In 1611, a standerdmolen (post mill) was built here; in 1667, a wooden stellingmolen (tower mill)...
The Leiden Textile Hall Municipal Museum, located in Leiden, South Holland Province, Netherlands, has been the city's municipal art museum since 1874. The museum primarily houses decorative altar pieces and religious artifacts from before the official transfer of the Protestant Reformation to the Netherlands, with a focus on artworks created by painters during the Dutch Golden Age...
The Leiden American Pilgrim Museum is located in Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands. It is a small museum commemorating the Pilgrim Fathers. These English Calvinist refugees lived in Leiden for about 12 years before setting sail for the New World on the Mayflower in 1620. Their first harvest celebration after arriving in the New World later became the annual Thanksgiving Day in the United States.
Visitors to Leiden, a renowned city in the Dutch province of South Holland, should not miss one of the Netherlands' most important museums—the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden. Opened in 1818, the museum originated from collections at Leiden University and still maintains close collaboration with its Department of Archaeology. Over the course of nearly two centuries...
Museum Boerhaave is a museum of the history of science and medicine located in Leiden, the Netherlands. It is named after Herman Boerhaave (1668–1738), a Dutch botanist, humanist, anatomist, ch…
Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde is an ethnology museum located in Leiden, South Holland, the Netherlands. Established in 1837, it is one of the earliest ethnographic museums in Europe. It was the first museum in Europe designed to demonstrate that collecting human handmade artifacts could be more meaningful than merely amassing curiosities. From the outset,...
Leiden Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Leiden, South Holland Province, the Netherlands. In 1633, Leiden University built the observatory to house the Snellius quadrant. It is currently the oldest university observatory still in operation in the world. Prior to this, astronomy taught at medieval universities was mostly theoretical, and astronomical observations were usually conducted using private instruments…
Introduction Delfshaven — an area located to the right of the harbor center, where centuries-old buildings nestle against picturesque docks, evoking nostalgia for the Dutch Golden Age of seafaring. Here you’ll find Dutch old streets that look like they’re straight out of a painting. About 375 years ago, British Puritans set sail from here to America for religious...