The picturesque southern city of Eindhoven features harmonious combination of unique historical atmosphere and modern style. Age of the city is more than seven hundred years; there are lots of interesting cultural sites in it. It should be noted that masterpieces of modern architecture deserve the attention of tourists; one of the most recognizable and popular attractions is the building of Philips. Today the old …
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Fans of shopping would be impressed by Eindhoven, as a number of shops and shopping complexes is huge. The largest shopping center is the Heuvel Galerie; it occupies an entire district and has over a hundred shops of different specialization. There is a popular casino of the same name too. Slegte BV Boekhandel En Antiquariaat is popular among foreigners; it is ready to offer visitors a wide selection of books and …
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Among the restaurants of national cuisine, La Fontana is notable. In addition to traditional tomato soup and other popular Dutch dishes, it serves popular Italian food. For a full three-course dinner visitors would pay less than 20 euros. The De Vooruitgang restaurant is in top of dining places of the country. The awesome interior and excellent service, reasonable prices and an extensive menu would guarantee a …
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As for other national characteristics, it is certainly worth noting that local people are fond of two-wheeled transport. Everyone has a bike there, thus, this popular transport has also received its own holiday. Every June, the international cycling race UCI ProTour is held in the city. It is an exciting and interesting event that is of interest not only to sport fans. In August, the Folkwoods Festival dedicated …
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The biggest religious construction in the city is the Church of St. George. It is located far from lively central streets, so not all tourists know about it. The tower of the old church is about 90 m high. You can see it from many surrounding streets. The main value of the temple is an old organ installed in the 19th century. The magnificent church of St. George is also a vivid example of neo-Gothic architecture. …
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3. You have to pay for goods and services exclusively in euro; any other currency won’t be accepted. It is recommended to exchange currency before the trip, as in this case conditions of exchange will be the most profitable. 4. Another strong argument in favor of bicycles is the high cost of public transport and taxis. There are excellent conditions for the two-wheel transport; virtually any area of interest …
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Netherlands - moving around the country
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There are only 6 airports in the Netherlands. The central airport of the country is Schiphol. It is one of the ten largest and best airports in the world. It meets all modern requirements and norms. It has a lot of boutiques with branded clothes and accessories, restaurants, cafeterias, and snack bars. Before entering passport control, tourists can return VAT for the purchases made. More recently, a branch of the National Museum was opened on the territory of the airport. The facility itself is very compact, and the staff is polite and sociable. The most comfortable environment for foreign tourists is created here. You can get to the capital by train in 15 minutes.
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Nature and parks of Netherlands
The lush flora is typical for the Netherlands. The most popular tulips, roses, and lilies in the world grow here. All these plants are actively used in the landscape design of parks and gardens. Artificial lakes and canals are set there too. This only emphasizes an important feature of the country - the landscape is really artificial. A vivid example of garden art is the landscape of the castle of Het Loo. It's not just beautiful plants growing around the fortress. The landscape here here is a real piece of art. Gardens combine elements of baroque and classicism; there are oak and pyramidal yew alleys. Adorable patterns are created of plants.
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