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Rotterdam: Open-Air Museum of Modern Architecture
Rotterdam, extensively bombed during WWII, chose not to rebuild its devastated center as it was, but to embrace bold experimentation. Today, it stands as Europe's unofficial capital of contemporary …
Giethoorn: The Village with No Roads
Giethoorn, located in the province of Overijssel, is a fairytale village where thatched-roof cottages sit on private islands and narrow canals replace streets. The historic core has no roads for cars; residents and …
Keukenhof: Spring Tulip Wonderland
Every spring, Keukenhof transforms the Dutch countryside into a riot of color, with over seven million flower bulbs blooming across 32 hectares (79 acres) of manicured gardens. Known as the "Garden of …
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