Rated Cities in the Netherlands

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Just a stone's throw from the border with the even smaller country of Belgium, the city of Breda's rich history and well-preserved Old Town center make it a popular stopover for travelers to the Netherlands. Lined with old townhomes, fortifications, and moats, it's a delightful place to explore on foot or, as so many Netherlanders do, by bike.

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Arnhem earned its place in the annals of war thanks to being included in the ill-fated allied operation known as Market Garden. It was around the city's important Rhine River bridge in 1944 that intense fighting between British paratroopers and German defenders took place, the scars of which can still be seen today.

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Nothing screams "You're in the Netherlands!" quite like a visit to Keukenhof, the country's leading tulip-growing enterprise. Located in the town of Lisse, its proximity to Amsterdam, just 40 minutes' drive away, makes it one of the country's most popular day trip destinations.

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One of the most attractive small cities in Noord-Holland (North Holland), Haarlem is just a few minutes away from Amsterdam by rail and makes for a great break from the crowds of its much bigger neighbor. Here, you can wander the lovely streets of the old port area without the crowds, taking in the many attractive old homes and buildings of the historic Bakenesser Gracht district.

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The third largest city in the Netherlands has much to offer travelers in search of memorable experiences. Topping our list when visiting The Hague (Den Haag) is the city's Binnenhof, or Inner Court, featuring buildings dating all the way back to the mid-13th century.

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Located only 40 minutes from Amsterdam by train, the port city of Rotterdam should definitely be included on your Netherlands travel itinerary. Located at the North Sea end of the Rhine, Rotterdam is the busiest and largest port on the planet, with much of Europe's freight passing through it.

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An easy commute from The Hague and Rotterdam, the city of Delft is famous the world over for its pottery. Delftware has adorned dining tables and mantlepieces for over 400 years, and thanks to a revival in past decades, has helped cement the city's reputation as a tourist destination.

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The attractive city of Maastricht is able to trace its history all the way back to 50 BCE. It was then that the Romans established a crossing point over the river Maas. Since that time, Maastricht has grown tremendously and now covers both sides of this important trade route.

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Although it's one of the largest cities in the Netherlands, there are parts of Utrecht that will fool you into thinking you're somewhere much smaller. Much of the older architecture has been well-preserved and is in areas often devoid of traffic, making exploring on foot a pleasurable experience.

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The largest city in the Netherlands, Amsterdam offers plenty of great attractions to visit. This vibrant Dutch city in fact attracts over 18 million tourists per year, making it one of the top places to visit in Europe for an urban getaway.