Most beautiful cities in the Netherlands
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List of the most beautiful cities in the Netherlands worth visiting at least once. Even though Amsterdam, The Hague or Rotterdam are some of the most popular cities in the Netherlands, there are many other beautiful cities that are definitely worth mentioning, such as Utrecht, Breda or Eindhoven. We leave it to you to decide which cities you consider to be worth visiting in the Netherlands.
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92.857%
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Amsterdam is the official capital of the Netherlands, but the state's main institutions, the Supreme Court, the government and parliament, are based in The Hague.
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2
91.667%
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Rotterdam is a port city in the Netherlands known for its modern architecture and its connection with shipping. The Erasmus bridge, the Cube Houses and the Markthal hall are its landmarks. •••
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3
90.244%
The Hague
Netherlands
The Hague is a city in the Netherlands, the seat of the government and important international institutions. The Binnenhof complex, the Peace Palace and the Mauritshuis museum are its •••
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4
87.805%
Utrecht
Netherlands
Utrecht is a city in the center of the Netherlands, known for its canals and quays below street level. The Dom tower dominates the old center, surrounded by squares and historic buildings. •••
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5
89.655%
Nijmegen
Netherlands
Nijmegen is a city in the east of the Netherlands, sitting on the river Waal and known for its Roman roots. St. Stephen's Church, the historic squares and the Waalkade promenade are •••
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6
88.889%
Alkmaar
Netherlands
Alkmaar is a city in the north-west of the Netherlands, known for its cheese market tradition. The old center preserves canals, bridges and historic buildings, including the weigh house •••
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7
87.097%
Breda
Netherlands
Breda is a city in the south of the Netherlands with a historic center linked to the Nassau family. The Grote Kerk, the Grote Markt and the Valkenberg park are its landmarks. Streets with •••
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8
82.353%
Groningen
Netherlands
Groningen is a university city in the north of the Netherlands, known for its historic center and cultural life. The Martinitoren Tower, the Grote Markt and the Groninger Museum are its •••
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75.000%
Tilburg
Netherlands
Tilburg is a city in the south of the Netherlands, known for its textile past. The TextielMuseum and former railway premises in the Spoorzone reflect the transformation of the industrial •••
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