Maastricht is one of the oldest towns in the Netherlands and has a rich culture and economical history. It stands as an important city for many reasons including being the birthplace of the EU and the Euro currency. Located on the Belgium/Holland border, Maastricht serves as the capital of the Limburg region which is tucked …
Locally known as Den Bosch, ‘s-Hertogenbosch is a city in the southern region of the Netherlands and the capital of the North Brabant province. With a population of 143,000 in the wider municipal area, Den Bosch is one of the largest cities in the region and has been an important city in the country for …
Apeldoorn is located in the province of Gelderland in central Netherlands, close to Amersfoort and Arnhem. As a municipality, the city includes the smaller villages of Beekbergen, Hoenderloo and Loenen. Apeldoorn is split by a canal that was built in the 1800’s and runs to different parts of the Ijssel river for over 52km. The …
Amersfoort is a beautiful city in the Utrecht province of the Netherlands. Located in central Holland, Amersfoort lies in-between Amsterdam, Utrecht and Arnhem. As a municipality, the city has seen much development in recent decades and has a current population of around 151,000. With a history dating back to the Mesolithic period, Amersfoort has seen …
Located in the South of the Netherlands, only 10km from the Belgium border, Breda is the 9th largest city in the country and features a wealth of historical buildings and cultural attractions. In the 11th century, Breda owed allegiance to the Holy Roman Emperor and saw many changes in ownership and allegiance until the 1500’s …
Arnhem is located in the east of the Netherlands close to the German border at Emmerich. This municipality serves as the capital of the Gelderland province and has a population of approximately 151,000. Human presence has been found at Arnhem as far back as the Stone Age with the uncovering of various hunter camps and …
Nijmegen, also historically known as Nimeguen is a city in the south east of the Netherlands in the Gelderland province. Located on the Waal river, this municipality is close to the border of Germany and the towns of Kleve, Goch and Emmerich. Considered to be the oldest city in the Netherlands, Nijmegen celebrated 2000 years …
Haarlem is a neighbouring municipality to Amsterdam and is the capital of North Holland, with a metropolitan population of 155,000. The history of this city dates back to pre-medieval times when early settlers sought trade on the North Sea and had to gain passage through Haarlem to reach Amsterdam. From the 13th century onwards there …
In the east of the Netherlands right in the Dutch/German border is the municipality of Enschede. Although the history of Enschede is largely a mystery, there was some form of establishment in medieval times surrounding the old marketplace. In 1325, Bishop Jan van Diest granted Enschede city rights, and after this the city established its …
Groningen was once one of the most powerful cities in the Netherlands and now serves as the capital of the Groningen province in the north of the Netherlands. With a population of approximately 200,000 it is one of the largest cities in the country. The Hondsrug area where Groningen is situated has seen some form …