Netherlands Bird + Castles & palaces pictures

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The beauty of this flat country, with its quilt-like cover of farmland, canals and flower fields, inspired painters centuries ago and still draws in the crowds.

Explore the grand rooms and chambers of this early 20th-century palace, where countries meet to try and resolve their differences. 

Spend a peaceful afternoon relaxing in the capital\'s most popular park. Enjoy a picnic and the entertainment on offer among the perfect mix of nature and culture.

Explore the grand rooms and chambers of this early 20th-century palace, where countries meet to try and resolve their differences. 

Explore the grand rooms and chambers of this early 20th-century palace, where countries meet to try and resolve their differences. 

Explore the grand rooms and chambers of this early 20th-century palace, where countries meet to try and resolve their differences. 

Explore the grand rooms and chambers of this early 20th-century palace, where countries meet to try and resolve their differences. 

Wander through the ruins of this medieval castle to see the former dungeons, grand hall and kitchens. Explore the network of secret caves with an underground chapel.

Walk in the footsteps of Dutch kings and prime ministers who have used this complex as a governmental center since the 15th century. The complex still houses the Dutch parliament.

Wander through the ruins of this medieval castle to see the former dungeons, grand hall and kitchens. Explore the network of secret caves with an underground chapel.

Visit the oldest-surviving town gate in the Netherlands to get a glimpse of Maastricht’s medieval past. 

Wander through the ruins of this medieval castle to see the former dungeons, grand hall and kitchens. Explore the network of secret caves with an underground chapel.

Visit Amsterdam’s lively central square, a venue that’s seen both protests and celebrations.

Explore the grand rooms and chambers of this early 20th-century palace, where countries meet to try and resolve their differences. 

Wander through the ruins of this medieval castle to see the former dungeons, grand hall and kitchens. Explore the network of secret caves with an underground chapel.

A centre for trading and socialising, dating back from the Dutch Golden Age through to the present day. Find a seat in a café and soak up the atmosphere for a while.

Visit Amsterdam’s lively central square, a venue that’s seen both protests and celebrations.

Spend a peaceful afternoon relaxing in the capital\'s most popular park. Enjoy a picnic and the entertainment on offer among the perfect mix of nature and culture.

Wander through the ruins of this medieval castle to see the former dungeons, grand hall and kitchens. Explore the network of secret caves with an underground chapel.

Step back through history to the medieval times of cut-throat deceptions and power politics when you visit this hilltop castle that overlooks the Rhine. 

Wander through the ruins of this medieval castle to see the former dungeons, grand hall and kitchens. Explore the network of secret caves with an underground chapel.

Spend a peaceful afternoon relaxing in the capital\'s most popular park. Enjoy a picnic and the entertainment on offer among the perfect mix of nature and culture.

A centre for trading and socialising, dating back from the Dutch Golden Age through to the present day. Find a seat in a café and soak up the atmosphere for a while.

Explore the labyrinth of secret tunnels, see the shooting holes in the moat and enjoy sweeping views across the city from this ancient town fort.