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The Netherlands
Every spring Parliament Hill bursts into bloom with Dutch tulips-Holland's gift to Canada for providing a safe home for Queen Beatrice and the little princess during WWII. Canadians have always had a special relationship with the Netherlands, and for those who wish to travel to this land behind the dikes, Lonely Planet has produced an outstanding guide. Whether you're planning a modest cycling holiday, or a deluxe tour of the five-star hotels, museums and opera house, this colourful guide covers all the bases.Campgrounds, cycling routes, entertainment centres and festivals, they're all here along with a special section on one of the country's enduring icons-the windmill. A handy Dutch language glossary, and the comprehensive coverage of notable historical figures from Erasmus to Mata Hari, will make travel-time pass quickly. For art-lovers there are plenty of tips on where to view the finest Dutch artists, from the Old Masters to contemporary giants like Mondriaan.
- Gray, Jeremy
- Lonely Planet Publications
- 2004
- 348
- 9781740593038
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