Amsterdam architecture

Holland: More than Windmills and Wooden Shoes

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May 28th 2010
After four days in England, a last-minute four-day trip to Rome immediately following my return from England, and just a few short days in Douai, I was rather dreading my trip to the Netherlands. I had two bags open on my floor with clothing, books, and bottles of shampoo strewn everywhere, and I tried to repack a third bag. In addition to the stress of trying to pack yet again, still being sl ... read more

Europe » Netherlands » North Holland » Amsterdam

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The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized natio... ... read more